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November 21, 2025

Caesars Hit With Mega Fine, Gas Tax Renewed, and Santas, Santas, Everywhere

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Caesars Hit With Mega Fine, Gas Tax Renewed, and Santas, Santas, Everywhere

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Caesars was just fined $7.8 million by the Gaming Control Board for turning a blind to an illegal bookie laundering money at their property — for years. Why did it take so long? Plus, why the County renewed a gas tax and the curious case of the sole opposing vote, and with SantaCon on the horizon — is it time to put holiday festivities back on the other side of Thanksgiving where they belong? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with Nevada Current reporter Michael MJ Lyle, discuss.


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