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It makes sense that Vice had something to do with it.

Vice Media CEO Shane Smith paid for a $300,000 Las Vegas dinner last month, according to a person who asked not to be identified because the meal was private. Mr. Smith, a Vice co-founder, had been on a lucky gambling run, the person said.

Brooklyn-based Vice has grown from a free Montreal monthly into a media titan. Technology Crossover Ventures and A&E Networks each invested $250 million for 10% stakes in the company last year. After Gawker published complaints about Vice’s low wages and freelance pay last year, the company released a statement describing the insurance, vacation days and stock program for its employees.

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