Tag: Las Vegas
Las Vegas 2022 visitation: Below pre-pandemic level, but much higher than ’21
Las Vegas closed out December with 3.3 million visitors, which brought the total for the year to 38.3 million, topping 2021 by 20.5%, but... more
Casino Esport Conference set for Feb. 28-March 1 in Las Vegas
The Casino Esport Conference (CEC) returns to Las Vegas for its seventh year on Feb. 28 and this year’s event has a new twist: a CEC... more
Betfred licensed to take sports wagers in Nevada ahead of Super Bowl
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday authorized UK sportsbook company Betfred to begin operations in the state, and bettors can expect to... more
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

