Tag: Las Vegas

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
08/29/25 3:47 PM

Baccarat win fuels Las Vegas Strip’s 5.6% gain in July gaming revenue

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Fueled by a 79% increase in baccarat revenue, the Las Vegas Strip had a strong showing in July with a 5.6% gain in gaming revenue over... more
08/29/25 3:02 PM

Las Vegas visitation falls 12% in July, tourism agency combats doomsday scenarios

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Las Vegas visitation fell 12% in July in what’s likely to continue to fuel a national narrative of what’s wrong with Las Vegas. The latest... more