Writer: Buck Wargo
Las Vegas unveils national campaign to attract sports fans
Las Vegas tourism officials unveiled a national ad campaign this week in an attempt to draw fans to the “ultimate destination to watch and... more
Nevada starts process for esports wagering expansion
Nevada gaming regulators moved Wednesday to start the process for opening up esports wagering to a wider array of events to match the... more
U.S tribal casinos took a nearly 20% gaming revenue hit in fiscal year 2020
Gaming revenues at tribal casinos in fiscal year 2020 came up $6.7 billion short of 2019’s gross, the first big Indian-gaming drop since... more
MS Gulf Coast casinos to benefit from New Orleans COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Louisiana GCB chairman
New Orleans’ loss of casino patrons and their spending could be Mississippi’s gain. That’s the blunt assessment of Ronnie Johns, the former... more
Focus on Aristocrat: Drinks on Tap tech delivers a complete customer experience
Aristocrat Gaming is focused on expanding capabilities to enhance the guests’ entertainment experience, allowing them to further enjoy the... more
Harrah’s New Orleans to be first U.S. casino to require vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino will become the first resort in the nation to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test... more
Wall Street firm looks for “blockbuster” July for gaming revenues across the US
Wall Street analysts said higher foot traffic in July at casinos across the country “foreshadows another blockbuster” gain in gaming... more
Golden Entertainment has record second quarter
Bolstered by record revenues at the STRAT, Golden Entertainment reported a record second quarter and company executives said there’s plenty... more
Focus on Everi: The mobile wallet offers a cashless, contactless experience
Everi Holdings has launched its third cashless mobile wallet since December as the technology starts to take greater hold in the gaming... more
Wynn Resorts’ CEO calls impact from delta variant “curveball” that will subside
“Wynn Resorts, fresh off a record-setting month in July for adjusted earnings in Las Vegas, said convention bookings are the best... more
