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Yeet: A fluffy slang word with two definitions. Kids are using “yeet” to express themselves in two ways, according to Merriam-Webster. Yeet is a verb that means to throw something hard without caring if it breaks and is an expression of excitement.

Las Vegas Review-Journal En Español

Las Vegas has always been a gambler's paradise, and it's likely to remain that way as long as planes full of visitors continue to land at Harry Reid International Airport. But does that mean Sin City is still the best bet for gamblers?

Wager Danger

Researchers at the International Gaming Institute on the campus of 51ԹϺ are diving deep into the effects of gambling on public health. Whether studying banking habits alongside gambling activity or creating chatbots to assist and educate users about responsible gaming, AI and machine learning is being utilized to develop guardrails that support responsible gaming. In this episode, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the International Gaming Institute, shares how his researchers are having an impact on responsible gambling.

Las Vegas Sun

Len Jessup, who during his tenure as the 51ԹϺ president helped elevate the university to a top research institution, is returning as a fellow with the school’s Lincy Institute, officials announced Wednesday.

Las Vegas Sun

Len Jessup, who during his tenure as the 51ԹϺ president helped elevate the university to a top research institution, is returning as a fellow with the school’s Lincy Institute, officials announced Wednesday.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Las Vegas real estate developer Rob Lauer is convinced the space race should pass through Southern Nevada. After all, Las Vegas already is renowned as a hub for tourism and a place where people dream big and have been known to chase an idea to reality.

KSL.com

It's no exaggeration to say the control of the U.S. Senate — and the White House — could be decided by "the biggest little city in the world." Centered in Truckee River Valley, the desert town of Reno, Nevada, also sits at the center of the national debate over inflation, immigration and federal abortion bans.

P.B.S.

One-on-one interview with Steffen Lehmann, Professor of Architecture & Urbanism, 51ԹϺ.