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T he wait for legal sports betting will soon come to an end for bet tors in Ohio. Sports betting in Ohio launches on Jan. 1 and ex perts are predicting big numbers. PlayOhio.com estimates Buckeye State residents will wager $8 bil lion on sports in 2023 and that the state could become the fifth-largest sports betting market in the U.S.,behind only NewYork, Illinois,New Jer sey and Nevada.The state is launching retail sportsbooks,dozens of sports betting apps, and hundreds of betting kiosks throughout the state. “As we’ve known, the amount of money that Ohio sports fans will bet on sports is massive,” PlayOhio analyst Danny Cross said.“Ohio has been waiting for years for regulated betting, boosted by more than a year of lead time since the law was passed.Although $8 billion is a staggering number, it’s in line with figures we’ve talked about for years.” The site projects Ohio sportsbooks taking in around $777 million in bets in January, followed by $707 million in February, and $778 million in March. OHIO SPORTS BETTING GOES LIVE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

GARTH BROOKS ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY ‘GARTH BROOKS/PLUS ONE’

Coungry legend Garth Brooks recently announced a new head lining Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE , atThe Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning in 2023. “Vegas is the place where anything

goes, andThe Colosseum at Caesars is the heart of Vegas,”said Brooks.“The perfect combination to present a show that will not only push the envelope, it’s gonna shred it.” Garth Brooks/Plus ONE will give

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fans the opportunity to see Garth up close and personal onThe Colosseum stage.No two shows will be the same—with varying band members and the occasional special guest, fans are prom ised a once-in-a-lifetime performance each and every night. Whether it be one fiddle player, percussion and background vocals, or the whole band, each song, as well as every perform ance, will be a unique and shared experience night after night for Garth and his audience. “Having Garth Brooks, one of the greatest of all time, bring his tremendous talent and an entirely new show toThe Colosseum only adds to the remarkable legacy of Caesars Palace, saidAnthony Carano, president and chief operating officer for Caesars Entertainment. ”We are confident that Garth Brooks/Plus ONE will be an unforgettable live entertainment experience for our guests, and we are honored that he’s chosen to join the Caesars Entertainment family.”

D owntown Las Vegas’ Fremont Street Experience’s Viva Vision canopy recently unveiled the latest addition to its iconic music light show library featuring the music of legendaryAmerican rock band Stone Temple Pilots. Fremont Street Experience’s famed Viva Vision shows represent seven- to nine-minute-long visual interpretations of each band, their lyrics and the message and vibe of each artist.Created solely for Fremont Street Experience, the Stone Temple Pilots show features the band’s biggest hits including “Interstate Love Song,”“Plush” and “Vasoline.”StoneTemple Pilots joins an extensive roster of top perform ers that have created Viva Vision shows including KISS, Bon Jovi,The Who, Queen, Steve Aoki,Tiesto and more. Created by some of the best 3D motion graphic artists in the world, each Viva Vision show is dedi cated to bringing visitors to Fremont Street Experience via new and unique entertainment that can’t be found anywhere else.

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