Writer: Buck Wargo
Las Vegas airport reports third highest passenger total in history
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport in May recorded its third busiest month in history, led by a resurgence in international... more
Declining Strip room rates raise concerns of inflation impacting summer travel to Las Vegas
Room rates in Las Vegas through early August are still strong, but they’re trending lower, raising questions about the Strip starting to... more
Station Casinos fined $80,000 in “nuisance value” for accepting past-posted sports wagers
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday signed off on a settlement for Station Casinos to pay an $80,000 fine for accepting some 348 sports... more
Circa owner seeing inflation’s effect, with fewer ATM withdrawals and less spending
Downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens told the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday that his three properties are starting to endure... more
Casino cyber insurance more difficult and pricier amid publicized hacks and payouts
An increase in cyberattacks on casinos, hotels, and other businesses has reduced the availability of cyber insurance and substantially... more
Focus on Raving: A trusted partner offering custom, strategic solutions for the casino community
Casino and hospitality company Raving continues to expand its offerings to the tribal and commercial gaming industry, in addition to its... more
Gaming industry robust, but Las Vegas casinos prepare for recession
It couldn’t be going better for the U.S. casino industry, especially gaming revenue in Las Vegas. Still, a move Wednesday by the... more
Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas unveils plans for smoke-free casino area, hints at future transformation
The Plaza Hotel & Casino Tuesday announced four projects to transform its Main Street facade and dome, including downtown Las... more
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
