Writer: Buck Wargo
New OPTX Data Science head looks to take AI to another level in gaming
With a background in physics, the new head of OPTX’s Data Science team hopes to take artificial intelligence (AI) in the gaming... more
MGM Resorts to sell operations of Gold Strike Tunica in Mississippi to Cherokee Nation for $450 million
MGM Resorts International announced an agreement Thursday to sell the operations of Gold Strike Tunica for $450 million in cash to Cherokee... more
Legends Bay, first new casino in Reno-Sparks since 1995, on track to open in August
The Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday recommended licensing for the Legends Bay Casino in eastern Sparks. When it opens in August,... more
Deutsche Bank sees slowdown on Las Vegas Strip in May, but stronger at locals’ properties
A report from Deutsche Bank projects an 8% year-over-year decline in Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue in May when the numbers come out at the... more
Analysts bullish on Las Vegas in wake of strong April numbers
Gaming analysts this week issued bullish reports for Las Vegas casinos and one even made a bold prediction about the Mirage shuttering for... more
Strip sets April gaming-win record, thanks to NFL Draft, BTS concerts, and international visitation
Led by a 23% increase on the Strip, a record for April, Nevada gaming revenues topped $1 billion for the 14th consecutive month as... more
Second-annual Cybersecurity Summit set for June 16
Tribal operations, including their casinos, are improving their ability to defend against cyberattacks, but continuously evolving threats... more
Nevada Gaming Commission limits Barry Diller to two-year license for MGM stake, pending SEC investigation
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday limited billionaire media mogul Barry Diller to a two-year license for his ownership stake in MGM... more
Nevada gaming regulators approve limited license for Accel Entertainment
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday granted video-gaming-terminal provider Accel Entertainment a two-year license to operate in the state... more
Tangam Systems moves financial needle for casinos
Tangam Systems, the global leader in recommendations-driven optimization software, can move the financial needle on the gaming floor for... more
