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nugget

[nuhg-it] / ˈnʌg ɪt /


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Fertitta’s business operates the Golden Nugget casino chain, the restaurant giant Landry’s and other hospitality and gaming companies as well as the NBA’s Houston Rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"Mountaineer Matt" has never lost hope of discovering "The Big Nugget" -- the one that will make him rich.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Known as the Mojave Nugget, the 156-ounce behemoth was found there with a metal detector in 1977 and now sits on display at the Natural History Museum of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

The Culinary Workers Union announced Saturday that it had reached a tentative five-year contract with the Golden Nugget, Binion’s, Four Queens, Fremont and Main Street that covers about 1,000 workers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

McCandless then insisted on buying Franz lunch at the Golden Nugget Casino, across the river in Laughlin.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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