Writer: Buck Wargo
AGA backs bill to restore 100% deduction on gambling losses
The American Gaming Association released a statement Monday backing proposed legislation to restore the 100% deduction for gambling losses.... more
Rep. Dina Titus introduces FAIR BET Act to restore gaming-loss deduction
U.S. Rep Dina Titus of Nevada, co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, introduced on Monday the Fair Accounting for Income Realized... more
Las Vegas doubling down on sports tourism
Las Vegas tourism officials are focusing more and more on sports to bring visitors to the city, starting with hosting the Final Four at... more
Tribal gaming leaders concerned over impact of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Tribal leaders are concerned about the implications for Indian country of the budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress this week and... more
Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino on Nevada California state line to close as full-time destination
More than six months after closing Whiskey Pete’s at the Nevada and California border in Primm, Affinity Interactive announced late Tuesday... more
Here’s a recap of this session’s Nevada legislation impacting the gaming industry
The Nevada Legislature wrapped up its session in June. Some bills impacting the gaming industry went into effect Tuesday; others will go... more
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
