MGM Denies Bruno Mars Owes $50 Million Gambling Debt

MGM has responded to the rumor about Bruno Mars owing millions in gambling debt. In a statement to ET on Monday, MGM Resorts International denied the performer is in debt with the hospitality empire amid a NewsNation story that alleged Mars owes up to $50 million in gambling debts. “We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the…

Big spending on cost-of-living support, health in Queensland government’s pre-election budget

Queensland’s treasurer has handed down a big-spending, pre-election budget, offering up $3.7 billion in new cost-of-living relief — unapologetically plunging the state into deficit. Fees and charges, including for drivers licences, will be frozen next financial year at a cost of $180 million, in the latest move announced by the government designed to assist Queenslanders.…