Writer: Buck Wargo
After New York casino license withdrawal, analyst says MGM shifts growth elsewhere
A Wall Street analyst said MGM Resorts International’s focus should shift to growth projects elsewhere after it withdrew its application... more
After community approval, MGM suddenly withdraws NYC-area casino bid
MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday afternoon it is withdrawing its commercial casino license application submitted to the New York... more
LVCVA names new COO
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced Tuesday that it has hired Dan Hayes as chief operating officer. As COO, Hayes... more
Wall Street analysts parse G2E hot topics: prediction markets, Strip performance, REITs
Prediction markets, a Las Vegas Strip slowdown, and the mergers-and-acquisitions “party” for real estate investments trusts were among the... more
G2E: Tribes want cashless, but it’s not a priority
Digital payments are common nowadays, from Uber to daily purchases, but cashless gaming has been slow to catch on with tribal casinos. That... more
Continuing property upgrades, Rio Las Vegas resurrecting buffet, considering uses for excess land
The president and CEO of the Rio Las Vegas said the property has made a lot of strides since New York-based Dreamscape Companies took over... more
Q&A: IGA Acting Chairman David Bean calls prediction markets biggest threat to tribal gaming
David Bean, the acting chair of the Indian Gaming Association, said sports betting on prediction markets is one of the greatest threats... more
Former Las Vegas tourism head known for “What Happens Here Stays Here’ dies
The man who helped create the iconic brand-ad campaign, “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.... more
G2E: Patience the key to success in Thailand
Patience continues to be the strategy for gaming operators eyeing future integrated resorts in Thailand, where political instability is a... more
Caesars general manager: We need to talk more about Las Vegas values
The general manager overseeing Paris Las Vegas, Horseshoe, and Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip dispelled the notion that the city... more
