Author: Deke
UNLV economist concerned over Las Vegas gaming and tourism outlook
An economist at the University of Nevada Las Vegas expressed concern about Las Vegas gaming and tourism for the rest of the year and the... more
Aruze appears at Nevada Gaming Commission for licensing renewal
Two years after being limited to a two-year gaming license, Aruze Gaming Global will go before the Nevada Gaming Commission July 24,... more
Indian Gaming Association sets agenda for mid-year conference
Strengthening tribal gaming to endure “the age of disruption” is the theme of this year’s Indian Gaming Association mid-year conference... more
New Hampshire’s newly opened Casino Salem sold to Churchill Downs
Less than a week after its July 9 opening, a majority stake in Casino Salem in New Hampshire has been sold to Churchill Downs. No price was... more
Five-card pai gow poker recommended for approval by Nevada regulator
A five-card pai gow poker game under field trial at Harrah’s Las Vegas is about to go mainstream in Nevada. The Nevada Gaming Control Board... more
Regional and locals casinos look stable, Deutsche Bank analyst says
Following the departure of Carlo Santarelli, Deutsche Bank’s portfolio of gaming coverage passed to analyst Steven Pizzella. His new remit... more
Connecticut: Mohegan Sun player hits $2 million jackpot
A lucky guest at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, won a massive $2,018,742 jackpot on July 9 while playing a blackjack variation... more
Joe Asher saw a place for an independent Nevada sportsbook. Next month he launches Boomer’s
Joe Asher knew he couldn’t remain on the sidelines when it came to bookmaking. His desire to launch another independent sportsbook was too... more
Wall Street weighs in on Boyd sale of 5% interest in FanDuel
One Wall Street analyst said Boyd Gaming’s sale of its 5% stake in FanDuel to its parent company Flutter Entertainment should benefit the... more
Nevada regulators reject appeal by presumed blackjack advantage player
A blackjack player lost his appeal to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, arguing he was singled out as an advantage player and should be paid... more
