Author: Deke
Venetian owner Apollo gets green light from Nevada regulator to acquire IGT and Everi
IGT and Everi are combining forces via acquisition by Apollo Global Management in a deal approved Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Commission.... more
Nevada regulators approve Brightstar Capital’s move to take PlayAGS private
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners to acquire PlayAGS as part of a $1.1 billion deal... more
New Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair makes first appearance
The new chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Mike Dreitzer, made his first public appearance in his new position Thursday when he... more
Air travel to Las Vegas continues to decline in May
Las Vegas tourism continued to take a hit, with travel through its airport down nearly 4% in May. Harry Reid International Airport reported... more
Las Vegas Sands donates $515,000 to The WASH Foundation for Water and Hygiene Initiatives
Las Vegas Sands has contributed $515,000 to The WASH Foundation, bringing the company’s total foundation contributions to its... more
California tribes push back hard on sweepstakes industry
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) came out strongly in support of legislation to... more
Light & Wonder/Aristocrat litigation is “background noise,” Jefferies analyst says
The latest court decree in Aristocrat Leisure’s ongoing lawsuit against Light & Wonder “is an incremental positive” for the latter. So... more
Local and MLB dignitaries attend groundbreaking for A’s $1.75B stadium on the Las Vegas Strip; no news from Bally’s
The Las Vegas Strip took center stage in the baseball world Monday morning during the groundbreaking ceremony for the home stadium of the... more
Nevada Gaming Control Board warns casinos over drug use, sexual violence, and prostitution
With the pool season well underway, the Nevada Gaming Control Board threatened disciplinary action against casinos turning a blind eye to... more
Lucky guest hits $1.2 million jackpot on Dragon Link slot at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
A lucky guest on Sunday hit a jackpot for $1,245,925 t Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Florida. It came off of a $125 bet on a Dragon Link... more
