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Inside Gaming: Sands Takeover Rumor Boosts Wynn Stock

This week's installment of Inside Gaming starts with a rumor about a big industry deal, tells about Mississippi regulators' denial to would-be casino builders, notes North Dakota's legislative battle over casino expansion, and fills you in about the filling of March Madness brackets.

Wynn Stock Surges After Rumor of Sands Takeover Bid

The story began swirling yesterday morning regarding what would be a blockbuster deal involving the purchase of Wynn Resorts by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, although by day's end most seemed to agree rumors of such a takeover were just that — unsubstantiated rumors.