Las Vegas Sands Could Delay EuroVegas

Las Vegas Sands Corporation could delay development of a planned EuroVegas $22 billion resort complex in Spain. That is, unless the government lifts a ban on smoking inside casinos. This according to a wire service report. However, in a statement to Spanish media last week, the company said reports that the proposed development was not progressing were “inaccurate.” According to United Press International, Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson said construction on EuroVegas in Madrid will not start unless Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy amends laws that ban smoking in most public places. Lifting the ban is opposed by Spanish…