Author: Deke
AGEM Index increases 3.5 percent in April
The AGEM Index rose by 51.64 points to 1,523.84 in April, a 3.5 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the Index... more
Canadian visitation to Las Vegas falls 17% in 2025; Mexico up 1%
As the resort destination braces for an influx of people this summer for the World Cup, the Las Vegas tourism agency reported travel from... more
Prediction market opponents face large campaign spending in midterm election
Opponents of sports betting prediction markets are working to overcome large campaign donations during the November midterms, as the... more
Wall Street analyst touts Churchill Downs after all-time Kentucky Derby week record for handle
A Wall Street analyst Sunday listed Churchill Downs as a market outperform with a $149 price target after an all-time record for Kentucky... more
The Vegas Walk Method builds player-operator partnership to promote RG
A new responsible-gaming approach aims to develop a player-casino relationship with frank advice on limiting player risk, while increasing... more
Hard Rock tops off Guitar Hotel on Las Vegas Strip
Hard Rock Las Vegas hosted a topping off ceremony Friday to commemorate the placing of the final beam on its Guitar Hotel that hovers over... more
Casino executive and state lawmakers back making cannabis accessible to Las Vegas visitors
Saying Las Vegas needs to use every tool it can to attract tourists and offer experiences they want during a downturn in visitation, the... more
AGA CEO and Nevada Control Board Chair to speak Tuesday on state of gaming
The Economic Club of Las Vegas will host what it’s calling an “Insiders View on Las Vegas and Gaming in 2026,” featuring AGA... more
Las Vegas airport issues statement to passengers amid Spirit Airlines shutdown
Harry Reid International Airport released a statement Saturday morning providing advice to passengers after Spirit Airlines, which had been... more
Lack of access to cannabis in casinos hurts Las Vegas and Nevada tourism, study finds
A new research report on cannabis and the gaming industry outlined Friday afternoon in Las Vegas revealed that the inability of visitors to... more
