Author: Deke
Las Vegas kicks off 2026 convention season with CES, opening of $600M convention center renovation
Las Vegas launched its convention season this week with the unveiling of a $600 million renovation whose first user is CES, the global... more
Las Vegas Convention Center expects post-pandemic record attendance in 2026
The historic Las Vegas Convention Center projects a post-pandemic record when it hosts 48 conventions with 1.23 million attendees in 2026.... more
Truist analyst lowers Caesars and MGM earnings outlook because of latest Las Vegas revenue and visitation
After seeing the latest Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue and visitation numbers, a gaming analyst lowered his earnings outlook for MGM... more
Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue up 1% through first 11 months of 2025, despite tourism decline
For all the consternation about visitation on the Las Vegas Strip, the resort corridor has seen its gaming revenue rise nearly 1% through... more
Las Vegas narrows visitation decline in November
The third annual Formula One and solid convention business and drive-in traffic from southern California helped Las Vegas narrow its... more
How Nevada became the gold standard for gaming regulation and eliminated the mob
Nevada is considered the gold standard when it comes to gaming regulation, but you wouldn’t know it from its humble beginnings that allowed... more
First woman on Nevada Gaming Control Board talks about her experiences and mobster Tony Spilotro
Prominent gaming attorney Patty Becker likes to remind younger audiences today that Las Vegas’ history with mobsters led to murders before... more
Downtown Las Vegas and neighborhood casinos fuel Nevada gaming win in November
Led by downtown Las Vegas and the city’s neighborhood casinos, Nevada posted a solid 2.4% statewide gain in gaming revenue in November. The... more
Nevada legislative committees to take up gaming concerns in 2026
Look for Nevada legislative committees in 2026 to consider bills dealing with prediction markets and any modifications to protect the... more
Las Vegas expects 345,000 on New Year’s Eve, slight drop from past two years
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said it expects 345,000 visitors to converge on the city on New Year’s Eve. That’s down... more
