Writer: Buck Wargo
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Synergy Blue’s license for skill-based games
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved a license for skill-based game maker Synergy Blue to distribute its games in the state.... more
Debate over hold percentages between slot makers and casinos not going away
It doesn’t sound like the tension between slot machine manufacturers and casinos over hold percentages is ending soon. That was a takeaway... more
Manufacturers remain optimistic, but it’s too early to judge skill-based slot games
Gaming equipment manufacturers and supporters of the industry fired back Thursday against the notion that skill-based games are a failure.... more
2019 Southern Gaming Summit to showcase the ‘prominence of the region’
Larry Gregory and the Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association want to return the Southern Gaming Summit to its glory days. They’re... more
UNLV panels to focus on tension between casinos and slot makers, future of casino floor, tech developments
An upcoming University of Nevada Las Vegas educational series will outline a strategy for casinos and slot manufacturers to “make peace”... more
Pechanga bringing on additional robot security; drones to join the force within a year
Less than a year after the Pechanga Resort Casino introduced two robots to enhance the Southern California property’s security staff,... more
Artificial Intelligence product that detects guns displayed at Las Vegas gaming tradeshow
Athena Security, a start-up company attending the World Game Protection conference, demonstrated an artificial-intelligence-powered CCTV... more
‘Chipless’ blackjack discussed, new analytics unveiled as World Game Protection wraps up
The World Game Protection conference ended Wednesday with a focus on new technologies and a push for casinos to go chipless on table games.... more
Security expert: Start planning now to protect Las Vegas’ potential Super Bowl
Las Vegas and the Raiders have set their sights on hosting the Super Bowl in 2025 and a security expert had some advice for Southern Nevada... more
World Game Protection Conference kicks off with talk of threats to casinos
Insider scams and increasing violence. That’s the message Willy Allison, founder of the World Game Protection conference, shared Monday... more
