Las Vegas Sun: In a town built on gambling, megaclubs have created a business model that has sustained investors even during a recession. More>>

From CNBC: The Brewers Association, the trade association representing small and independent brewers, has released its full 2011 data and the numbers, as usual, are striking.More>>

Reuters: Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya, scrambling to raise funds to rescue his ailing Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, is considering the sale of all or part of his stake in his flagship beer business to Dutch brewer Heineken NV, said people familiar with the situation.More>>

Dr. Peter Cressy, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), delivered a keynote address at the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, focusing on accelerating recovery and overcoming obstacles in the beverage market. More>>

From the Las Vegas Sun: Pure at Caesars Palace is a pioneer among Strip nightclubs, but don’t mistake that as a euphemism for a place that has grown old and tired.More>>

Dos Equis, a premium Mexican beer, is rolling out the Lost Art of Celebrating Cinco spring retail program with substantially increased media investment and more engaging support to offer consumers memorable Cinco de Mayo celebration experiences.More>>

Nearly 2,000 attendees are expected for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) 69th Annual Convention & Exposition. More>>

Fourteen of the world’s foremost wine authorities are gathering at New York’s Astor Center April 24-27 to rate the world’s finest red, rosé, white, fortified, sparkling wines and sakes at Ultimate Beverage Challenge’s 2012 Ultimate Wine Challenge. More>>

The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, having wrapped its 27th annual gathering March 12-14, was a resounding success with 662 exhibiting companies (an 8% increase from 2011). More>>

The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent brewers recently released 2011 data on U.S. craft brewing. More>>