Writer: Buck Wargo
First-quarter earnings to provide clues about Las Vegas, national economy, and prediction market impact
With casino gaming stocks down 6% for the year, first-quarter earnings season kicks off this week with potential Las Vegas Strip upside,... more
Caesars Sportsbook to take over operation of Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas
Caesars Entertainment has reached a deal with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to take over its renowned SuperBook. The deal... more
Analyst weighs Caesars takeout scenarios
A J.P. Morgan analyst says a potential Caesars Entertainment sale in the low- to mid-$30s share price “is rational and achievable” through... more
Nevada Gaming Commission to consider Black Book addition and removal
Nevada’s Black Book of excluded persons will take center stage Thursday when the state’s Gaming Commission will consider adding an illegal... more
Indian Gaming Association makes push for federal legislation to help tribes
Recent federal action has advanced several tribal tax priorities, including the rise in the reporting threshold on slot machine winnings,... more
Boomer’s Sportsbook continues Nevada expansion amid prediction market impact
Boomer’s Sportsbook is continuing its expansion in Nevada and the company’s CEO discussed the negative impact of prediction markets on the... more
Boyd Gaming’s Steve Schutte appointed to Las Vegas tourism board
The Las Vegas tourism board has appointed casino executive Steve Schutte to serve as one of its members. The Las Vegas Convention and... more
LVCVA spending $450,000 for darts championships to boost summer visitation
Las Vegas tourism officials are investing $450,000 over the next three years to boost visitation in July by sponsoring a darts... more
IGA: Sweepstakes fight prepares tribes and gaming operators for battle against prediction markets
While the fight against sweepstakes has been won in California and other jurisdictions, that battle has been also a dry run for what the... more
IGA: Robots grow in use in casino restaurants
As labor constraints continue, robotics is shifting from experimentation to execution in casino food and beverage operations. A panel... more

