Month: January 2026
MGM CEO says narrative about Las Vegas’s demise needs to stop
The CEO of MGM Resorts International told applauding business leaders Friday that the national narrative about the Las Vegas’ dim future is... more
IGT sees greater crossover of hit US games into international markets
Global gaming supplier International Game Technology (IGT) says it is growing increasingly confident that games with a proven track record... more
ICE Barcelona: AI is changing the sports betting game
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for sports betting. It’s already embedded across product development,... more
Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eighty years ago, the first Las Vegas buffet opened with the $1 western-themed Buckaroo Buffet that offered cold cuts and... more
Las Vegas airport sees third-highest annual passenger total in 2025
Despite a 6% year-over-year decline, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas closed 2025 with nearly 55 million passengers, marking... more
New Sports Betting Alliance President Joe Maloney has long warned about disruptions to gaming industry
During his tenure at the American Gaming Association, Joe Maloney was gently chided for warning about illegal gaming markets and their... more
LinkedIn Links: Prediction markets, NCPG’s gambling hotline, Super Bowl and more
LinkedIn Links highlights seven gaming-related posts that caught our eye on social media this week. This week we feature posts by Chris... more
Lucky guest wins $924,195 at Hard Rock Atlantic City
A Lehighton, Pennsylvania, woman hit the jackpot late Wednesday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City when she won $924,195 with a... more
Focus on Next Gaming: Popular ‘80s racetrack game Sigma Derby makes a comeback
Does Sigma Derby ring a bell? It does for Mike Darley, CEO of Next Gaming, who has partnered with Highbrow Gaming LLC and VSR Industries to... more
AGA warns growth of Super Bowl wagering faces challenges from prediction markets
The Super Bowl has become a quasi-national holiday, with friends, families and bettors gathering to watch the biggest sporting event in the... more





