Writer: Buck Wargo
Security experts rank top five casino scams of the century
Surveillance and security professionals at the World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas voted that four casino scams involving... more
Golden Entertainment joins the record-revenue parade
Despite lower visitation compared to before the pandemic, Golden Entertainment reported Thursday that it generated $1 billion in revenue in... more
After Caesars challenges, Apollo allowed to operate on the Strip again; eyes Venetian/Palazzo room expansion
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved a private-equity company taking over the operations of the Venetian, Palazzo, and adjoining... more
Money-laundering expert warns casinos they’re vulnerable to fraud from suppliers
An international bestselling author warns that casinos are vulnerable to money laundering, but not the old-fashioned way of criminals... more
Conference speaker: Casinos can play a pivotal role in combatting sex trafficking
Casino employees might not know it, but they can play a critical role in combatting human trafficking. Annie Sovcik, director of Busing on... more
Wynn Resorts has no plans for Las Vegas sale-leaseback, details UAE project on Q4 earnings call
As hotel bookings pick up after the omicron-caused slowdown in January, Wynn Resorts told Wall Street analysts Tuesday it has no plans to... more
Wynn Resorts to sell Encore Boston Harbor real estate
Wynn Resorts announced Tuesday that it is selling the real estate under Encore Boston Harbor for $1.7 billion through a sale-leaseback... more
PayNearMe to launch MoneyLine platform using Pin4 technology
Payments company PayNearMe is working with several operators to launch its MoneyLine platform, using Pin4 technology that will give igaming... more
Nevada governor ends mask mandate in time for Super Bowl weekend
Nevada lifted its statewide mask mandate Thursday ahead of the Super Bowl weekend, just as hotel occupancy has picked up after a January... more
U.S. casino visitation bouncing back from slowdown in early January
Visitation at U.S. casinos slowing in January due to the omicron variant was in line with what casino executives have been saying in their... more
