Tag: Las Vegas

09/06/25 1:19 PM

Las Vegas room rates decline 12% in Q4, lower-end properties impacted most

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
For all the talk of Las Vegas bouncing back in the fourth quarter, a new report from J.P. Morgan shows Las Vegas room rates are down 12% on... more
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
    09/04/25 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 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
    09/04/25 9:22 AM

    Las Vegas: Plaza Hotel & Casino opens dedicated Buffalo & Mo’ Money area

    • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
    The Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the debut of a new... 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 9:57 AM

    Wall Street Bets: Online sports betting, Churchill, Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Strip

    • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
    Prediction markets for DraftKings, FanDuel? Daniel Politzer of J. P. Morgan on September 2 looked at why prediction markets may be enticing... more
    09/01/25 8:17 PM

    Wall Street analysts recap July gaming, visitation in Las Vegas

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    A Wall Street analyst was surprised at the strong showing of Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue in July, given that the city reported its worst... more
    08/30/25 12:25 PM

    Las Vegas tourism head: Bet on city’s tourism recovery

    • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
    The head of the Las Vegas tourism agency is optimistic about a rebound and taking steps to boost visitation after a 12% decline in tourism... more