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Why Nevada Doesn’t Have the Powerball

Associations Now

A combination of resort-industry opposition and lack of legislative momentum has kept Nevada, a state known for its legalized gambling, out of the lottery for decades. If Nevada residents want to take part in the Powerball—not an uncommon desire, considering the record jackpots of late —they have to cross the state border.

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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. If your association caters to healthcare, law, finance, or other industries, start brainstorming about how your members can use AI to create content and make better decisions faster.

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Gaming Manufacturers Hit the Jackpot With Skills-Based Slots Bill

Associations Now

A newly signed Nevada law paved the way for skills-based slot machines in the state’s casinos. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, the group behind the design of and push to pass the bill, said it will help the industry catch up with the times. Do you consider yourself an Angry Birds master?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.21.17

Reid All About it

Learn about trends and strategies for growth in the healthcare industry, why hotels may say “no” to medical meetings business, tips for sourcing on-site staff at medical meetings, and what to look for when seeking a technology solutions provider. Wed 7/26 at 8:30 a.m. – DC-PPN Idea Exchange Meeting (Washington DC). 1 CMP credit.

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Las Vegas, Other Resort Cities Bear Brunt of Federal Travel Cuts

Associations Now

A follow-up investigation uncovered more wasteful spending by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Internal Revenue Service on conferences held in Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, which eventually led to restrictions on federal travel and conference spending. That’s down from a high of roughly $2.5

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New Fronts in Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy

Associations Now

From Newspapers to Associations With public policy debate heating up on the beverage front, the association that represents the industry is bringing in a heavy hitter to help out. The American Beverage Association’s new vice president of policy , William M.

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Thursday Buzz: Amazon’s Alexa Hits Vegas

Associations Now

Devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home are quickly becoming household tools of choice, but could they make an imprint on the travel industry? Also: Instagram hits a milestone. Turns out, they already are.