Writer: Buck Wargo
UPDATE: Las Vegas to host 2024 Super Bowl; record visitation and betting expected
In what will be a monumental day and weekend, possibly leading to record betting and visitation, the Super Bowl in February 2024 will be... more
Focus on Scientific Games: Acquisition of ACS will expand point-of-sale technology on table games
Scientific Games is banking on its acquisition of ACS’ cashless table game solution to dramatically expand the usage of the point-of-sale... more
Wall Street expects solid November gaming numbers compared to 2019, but deceleration from October
As states start rolling out their gaming-revenue numbers this week, a Wall Street firm predicts a solid showing for November, though it... more
Gaming and Leisure Properties to acquire real estate assets of three Cordish Live! casinos for $1.81 billion
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust spun off from Penn National Gaming, has agreed to... more
MGM exec hints at potential of south Strip casino-resort development
The south end of the Strip could get another resort-casino courtesy of MGM Resorts International, which is also working on a strategy to... more
Nevada regulators poised to license first tribal-owned casino in Las Vegas
Calling it a “historic time for Las Vegas gaming,” the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday recommended a California tribe be the first to... more
Nevada sets record for handle for sports betting in October
Led by record betting in NFL games, Nevada reported an all-time record for sports betting handle in October with Raiders games at Allegiant... more
Gary Platt chairs help renovate downtown Henderson properties
Gary Platt Manufacturing is playing a key role in the revitalization of downtown Henderson in Nevada. The Reno-based chair manufacturer has... more
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
