Writer: Buck Wargo
Update: Return of conventions and midweek occupancy gives Las Vegas highest visitor count since start of pandemic
Led by a 30.4% gain on the Las Vegas Strip over 2019 and the highest visitation since the pandemic began as convention business boosted... more
San Manuel Tribe set to receive license to operate the non-nightclub-centric Palms
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is closing in on becoming the first Native American tribe to own a Las Vegas resort by the end of... more
Casino stocks hit by news of new COVID variant; observers say wait and see on an industry that’s proven to be resilient
The Dow posted its worst drop of 2021 with casino stocks taking a hit Friday as investors feared a new COVID strain will hamper travel,... more
Losses by NFL favorites boost November sportsbook revenue
Led by strong results from NFL betting in which heavy favorites have lost, a Wall Street analyst points to “sizable increases” in revenue... more
Nevada eyes permitting remote identity verification for cashless payment accounts
Nevada may be on its way to allowing remote sign-up and verification of cashless payment accounts in the state’s casinos, to lessen the... more
TribalNet: After numerous attacks, tribal casinos are taking cyber security very seriously
Tribal governments, casinos, and health facilities remain under a heightened alert for cyber attacks after the FBI’s Cyber Division... more
Focus on IGT: Opportunities abound for the expansion of IGT’s PlaySports
Hall of Famer Joe Asher couldn’t sit on the sidelines for long. He wanted to get back into the game. And now he’s taking on his newest... more
TribalNet: Pandemic changed how some casinos operate — forever
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the trajectory of casinos and how they operate. Most have fewer slot machines on rearranged floors, some... more
TribalNet: Time to give casino customers digital experiences they get in their everyday lives
Casino customers, who see the technology in place in their everyday lives, want that same experience when they visit a resort. It’s time... more
TribalNet: Five-figure parlay payouts can frighten small tribal operators
For a small Michigan tribe operating a sports book for the first time, general manager Andrew Gentile said dealing with unexpected... more
