Thousands of out-of-state fans converged on Chicago for the four-day event, boosting sales by as much as 50 percent at nearby dispensaries.

Authorities in Los Angeles County recently seized $1 billion in illicit pot – their largest bust ever.

Glass House Brands Inc. isn’t planning to build production outside the state, believing California’s pot “will be like Napa wines.”

With lower overhead and startup costs than traditional brick-and-mortar operations, the businesses are seen by some as key to making the cannabis industry more equitable.

Companies look to algorithms to match customers with different cannabis strains, quelling the fears of first-timers and satisfying connoisseurs alike.