Writer: Buck Wargo
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
MGM Resorts takes over operations of The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, seeking younger demographic
MGM Resorts International officially took over the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Tuesday, setting the stage to lure more... more
MGM approved for takeover of Cosmo amid questions about monopoly on Strip
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday unanimously approved MGM Resorts International taking over the operations of 3,000-room Cosmopolitan... more
