Tag: Las Vegas
Nevada Gaming Control Board greenlights Betfred to operate Virgin Hotels’ sportsbook
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended that the state license Betfred Sportsbook after a two-hour hearing Wednesday in which the... more
VICI CFO: Mirage takeover by Hard Rock benefits entire Las Vegas Strip
The CFO of VICI Properties, the real estate investment trust that owns the Mirage and nine other properties on the Strip, said the... more
Nevada regulators to hear from Virgin’s Betfred Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook will appear in front of Nevada regulators in a special meeting Wednesday, setting the stage for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas... more
Brett Mufson named CEO and President of Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Development President Brett Mufson has been named president and CEO of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau is... more
A Remembrance: Philip Hannifin (1934-2023)
Sadly, a giant of the casino industry, Philip P. Hannifin, lost his battle with lung cancer this week at the age of 88. While his name may... more
UPDATE: VICI completes acquisition of remaining interest in MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay from Blackstone
UPDATE: VICI announced Monday that it has completed the previously announced purchase of its joint venture with Blackstone Real Estate that... more
Las Vegas local hits $6.4 million pai gow poker progressive jackpot
Las Vegas local Thomas Zanot, had a lucky start to 2023 when he was dealt a seven-card straight flush of spades while playing pai gow poker... more
Las Vegas well positioned for 2023, Macau has chance to rebound: analyst
U.S. gaming, especially in Las Vegas, remains strong heading into 2023, while Macau offers the best chance that Wall Street estimates will... more
Convention capital Las Vegas returning to pre-pandemic attendance
As CES gets under way in Las Vegas, the head of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority predicts convention business in 2023 will... more
Las Vegas: Plaza Hotel & Casino names Sue Ascanio general manager
The Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas Wednesday introduced Sue Ascanio as its new general manager. Ascanio, who has 30 years... more


