Writer: Buck Wargo

Nevada is considered the gold standard when it comes to gaming regulation, but you wouldn’t know it from its humble beginnings that allowed... more

Prominent gaming attorney Patty Becker likes to remind younger audiences today that Las Vegas’ history with mobsters led to murders before... more

Led by downtown Las Vegas and the city’s neighborhood casinos, Nevada posted a solid 2.4% statewide gain in gaming revenue in November. The... more

Look for Nevada legislative committees in 2026 to consider bills dealing with prediction markets and any modifications to protect the... more

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said it expects 345,000 visitors to converge on the city on New Year’s Eve. That’s down... more

It was a busy year for the Nevada Legislature when it came to bills intended to improve the gaming and tourism industry. The changes... more

Horse racing in Nevada is about to get more profitable for casinos. A change in state law and new regulations that go into effect Jan. 1... more

After failed attempts in the past, a Nevada gaming attorney said pari-mutuel sports wagering is likely to be revived in the future with an... more

Nevada’s gaming history is colorful and Jeffrey Silver, a retired attorney and former member of the Gaming Control Board in the 1970s, was... more

A Wall Street analyst said an ongoing decline in tourism continues to be a concern for Las Vegas in 2026 and casinos that cater to local... more