Author: Deke

09/06/25 1:15 PM

Anti-money laundering conference kicks off Monday in Las Vegas

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    In the past 12 months, anti-money laundering compliance has come to the forefront in the gaming industry in Nevada and worldwide. Against... more
    09/05/25 3:10 PM

    MGM touting diversification opportunities beyond Las Vegas Strip

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle addressed the company’s international opportunities in Japan, Dubai, and Brazil, in addition... more
    09/05/25 2:17 PM

    Las Vegas tourism agency to spend $3.65 million to attract NBA, college football games

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    Las Vegas tourism officials looking to use sports to fund increased visitation are earmarking $3.65 million to support an NBA tournament... more
    09/05/25 1:25 PM

    MGM’s COO Corey Sanders announces retirement

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    MGM Resorts International announced Friday that Chief Operating Officer Corey Sanders will retire after more than 30 years. Sanders has... more
    09/04/25 9:38 PM

    MGM CEO fights back against ‘Vegas is dead’

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle Thursday countered the criticism on social media that Las Vegas visitors are getting gouged.... more
    09/04/25 8:54 PM

    Wheel of Fortune electronic table game debuts at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Big Money Spin electronic table game has debuted at the Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas. IGT said the standalone... more
    09/04/25 6:09 PM

    AGEM Index increases 5 percent in August 2025

    • CDC Gaming
    The AGEM Index rose by 93.66 points to 1,983.73 in August 2025, a 5.0 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the... more
    09/04/25 3:45 PM

    Las Vegas tourism agency launches major ad and social media campaign to woo visitors back

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced Thursday that it’s launching an advertising and social-media campaign that... more
    09/02/25 8:31 PM

    William Hill to take over sportsbook at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announced William Hill Nevada will take over operations of the property’s sportsbook this year, pending regulatory... more
    09/02/25 8:25 PM

    Clark County approves two-year closure for Buffalo Bill’s in Primm

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    Clark County commissioners Tuesday approved an application from Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino at the Nevada and California border that... more