Writer: Buck Wargo
Resorts World Las Vegas calls itself ‘a different company’ after accepting a $10.5 million fine
Saying it’s now “Resorts World 2.0,” the Las Vegas Strip gaming operator Thursday agreed to pay a $10.5 million fine over allegations it... more
Stockman’s Casino in northern Nevada gets new operator
Stockman’s Casino in Fallon will have a new operator after the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday approved Clarity Game to take it over from... more
Travel to Las Vegas on major Canadian and Mexico airlines down in February
Travel at the Las Vegas airport fell 7.5% in February. Domestic passenger counts declined, while arrivals from major Mexican and Canadian... more
Nevada Resort Association touts $100B impact from tourism as it lobbies state lawmakers
The Nevada Resort Association issued its bi-annual report Wednesday that showed the state’s tourism industry in 2024 generated nearly $100... more
USA Today’s Top Workplaces award recognizes 11 gaming industry companies
The gaming industry placed 11 companies on a recent survey, co-sponsored by USA Today and Energage, for the fifth annual Top Workplaces USA... more
Fertitta consummates purchase of Wynn stock that now exceeds 10%
Billionaire casino owner Tilman Fertitta increased his stake in Wynn Resorts, which now exceeds 10%. The casino stock rose Tuesday in... more
Focus on JCM Global: FUZION 2.2 update delivers several smart new features
JCM Global has introduced its FUZION 2.2 software update as it continues to build on its pioneering system solution to take casinos to the... more
Gaming lawyer, author: Pressure on casino executives leads to money laundering and large fines
A gaming lawyer and former UNLV professor said pressure on executives to produce revenue has prompted casinos all over the world to turn a... more
Poker champ Maria Konnikova describes humble beginnings and cheating problem
Maria Konnikova isn’t afraid to call out the cheating that goes on in poker, and casinos’ unwillingness to deal with the problem. The... more
Resorts World Las Vegas fined $10.5 million for catering to illegal bookmakers
Seven months after filing a disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas and its agents and affiliated companies, alleging it... more
