Writer: Buck Wargo
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
Air travel to Las Vegas continues to decline in May
Las Vegas tourism continued to take a hit, with travel through its airport down nearly 4% in May. Harry Reid International Airport reported... more
California tribes push back hard on sweepstakes industry
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) came out strongly in support of legislation to... more
Local and MLB dignitaries attend groundbreaking for A’s $1.75B stadium on the Las Vegas Strip; no news from Bally’s
The Las Vegas Strip took center stage in the baseball world Monday morning during the groundbreaking ceremony for the home stadium of the... more
Nevada Gaming Control Board warns casinos over drug use, sexual violence, and prostitution
With the pool season well underway, the Nevada Gaming Control Board threatened disciplinary action against casinos turning a blind eye to... more
