Writer: Buck Wargo
Las Vegas convention officials approve $125 million sale of former Riviera site
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Tuesday signed off on a $125 million sale of 10 acres on and near the Strip formerly... more
Las Vegas hosting March Madness games for first time
Las Vegas sportsbooks are gearing up for record wagering on March Madness, aided by the first-ever hosting of the West Regional final on... more
Top recent casino scams highlighted at game-protection conference
Despite steely-eyed floor supervisors, large security staffs, and ubiquitous surveillance cameras, dealers and players continue to cheat... more
Focus on JCM Global: Popular FUZION system is adding cashless module
JCM continues to innovate on its FUZION technology, a pioneering system solution that builds on its bill validation and printing foundation... more
Cyberattacks pick up in last three weeks; Russians eyed as culprits
After a lull in 2022, cyberattacks against U.S. and international businesses have picked up steam in the last three weeks, with speculation... more
Former spy: Casinos face threats from inside and out
A former U.S. military spy told casino-surveillance executives that the threats and vulnerabilities they face will only burgeon as the... more
Nevada regulators give incoming Bally’s CEO rave reviews
Robeson Reeves, Bally’s incoming CEO who replaces Lee Fenton, received glowing reviews Wednesday as he went through the Nevada licensing... more
Casinos ripe for cheating and advantage play in COVID era
A limited labor pool and lack of training among dealers and supervisors have made casinos ripe for advantage players and cheaters to... more
Golden Entertainment divests its slot-route operations
Golden Entertainment announced Monday it entered into an agreement to divest its distributed-gaming, or slot-route, operations in Nevada... more
Gaming executive says Seminole takeover of Mirage a “game changer,” but urges caution on tribal entry into Las Vegas
A former Las Vegas casino executive believes the Seminole Tribe has a chance to hit a “home run” with its takeover of the Mirage,... more
