Writer: Buck Wargo
Las Vegas projects slight drop in visitation for Fourth of July weekend
Amid a 6.5% drop in visitation to Las Vegas so far this year, the city’s tourism agency is projecting a slight decline for the Fourth of... more
Apollo closes IGT and Everi deal
Apollo Global management announced Tuesday the completion of its acquisitions of International Game Technology’s gaming and digital... more
Analyst: Strip declines in revenue and visitation portend ‘risk to the downside’
A Wall Street analyst said declines in gaming revenue and visitation numbers on Las Vegas Strip raise concerns over whether casino... more
Nevada regulators discuss doping at summer horse races
The Nevada Gaming Commission expressed anger and questioned what more might be done to deter doping in the state’s summer horse racing... more
Nevada regulators approve Wynn COO, while reminding him of company’s past failures
The Nevada Gaming Commission continues to remind Wynn Resorts executives that the company needs to do better than it has in the past. The... more
Las Vegas’ drop in tourism and gaming revenue shows no sign of slowing
The drop in visitation to Las Vegas and decline in hotel occupancy show no signs of slowing down over the summer, considering the reports... more
Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue down in May
Gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip took another hit in May. Locals casinos held steady and valued-oriented Mesquite and Laughlin both... more
Nevada: Fine handed down to Lovelock casino
The Nevada Gaming Commission signed off on a $10,000 fine for a Lovelock casino concerning its lack of oversight after it agreed to take... more
Venetian owner Apollo gets green light from Nevada regulator to acquire IGT and Everi
IGT and Everi are combining forces via acquisition by Apollo Global Management in a deal approved Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Commission.... more
New Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair makes first appearance
The new chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Mike Dreitzer, made his first public appearance in his new position Thursday when he... more
