Vegas casinos cash in with Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

Huge crowds and high rollers in Las Vegas for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight helped Nevada casinos make more than $1 billion off gamblers in May, according to records released Friday. It was the first time casinos exceeded that total in more than a year. Slot machines and tables were packed on fight night, May 2, and casinos responded by raising limits to accommodate big spenders. It was the start of a busy month that included the new Rock in Rio outdoor music festival, the World Series of Poker and Memorial Day weekend. The last time casino winnings topped $1 billion was December 2013. – Associated Press