Writer: Buck Wargo
IGA: The importance of food in driving casino loyalty
In competitive casino markets, food and beverage offerings can drive loyalty more effectively than gaming rewards alone. Operators use... more
Nevada Gaming Control Board clashes with manager of hedge fund that owns PENN stock
The founding partner and manager of hedge fund HG Vora Capital Management came under sharp criticism Wednesday while seeking licensing from... more
Nevada regulators approve Golden Entertainment going private
Blake Sartini, Chairman and CEO of Golden Entertainment, told Nevada regulators that a lagging stock price and investors not properly... more
IGA: Nevada regulator addresses prediction markets in deep detail
The chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said tribes and states must stick together to fight an “existential threat” posed by sports... more
Governor names civil litigator to Nevada Gaming Commission
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Tuesday the appointment of civil litigator Richard Schonfeld to the five-member Nevada Gaming... more
New general manager and senior executives named at Rio Hotel & Casino
Rio Hotel & Casino Monday announced the appointment of Rod Turlan as president and general manager and other hirings at the Las Vegas... more
Hovland steps down from National Indian Gaming Commission
The National Indian Gaming Commission Monday announced the departure of Vice Chair Jean Hovland, effective immediately. Hovland appeared... more
IGA: Cashless gaming rollout slow, but growth continues
Adoption of cashless gaming remains low and the recent headline that Resorts World Las Vegas dropped its pioneer Strip program for now... more
IGA: Veterans In Gaming holds a run/walk to honor late Chair Ernie Stevens Jr.
A new tradition has been established to honor the late Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. and it got off to a running... more
IGA says this week’s attendance of 7,000-plus will match or exceed 2025’s
The Indian Gaming Association announced Thursday that attendance surpassed 7,000 for its annual conference and tradeshow in San Diego. IGA... more
