Writer: Buck Wargo
Wall Street analyst touts Churchill Downs after all-time Kentucky Derby week record for handle
A Wall Street analyst Sunday listed Churchill Downs as a market outperform with a $149 price target after an all-time record for Kentucky... more
Hard Rock tops off Guitar Hotel on Las Vegas Strip
Hard Rock Las Vegas hosted a topping off ceremony Friday to commemorate the placing of the final beam on its Guitar Hotel that hovers over... more
Casino executive and state lawmakers back making cannabis accessible to Las Vegas visitors
Saying Las Vegas needs to use every tool it can to attract tourists and offer experiences they want during a downturn in visitation, the... more
AGA CEO and Nevada Control Board Chair to speak Tuesday on state of gaming
The Economic Club of Las Vegas will host what it’s calling an “Insiders View on Las Vegas and Gaming in 2026,” featuring AGA... more
Las Vegas airport issues statement to passengers amid Spirit Airlines shutdown
Harry Reid International Airport released a statement Saturday morning providing advice to passengers after Spirit Airlines, which had been... more
Lack of access to cannabis in casinos hurts Las Vegas and Nevada tourism, study finds
A new research report on cannabis and the gaming industry outlined Friday afternoon in Las Vegas revealed that the inability of visitors to... more
Las Vegas records another monthly visitation gain, jumps in occupancy and hotel revenue
A strong sports and convention calendar in March helped Las Vegas post its second consecutive year-over-year gain in visitation, and... more
Nevada sportsbooks see big win increase in March, betting volume down 11%
Nevada sportsbooks saw their win increase 107% in March due to a big jump in hold percentage during a month dominated by March Madness, but... more
Golden Entertainment completes transition to family ownership
Golden Entertainment has successfully completed its conversion to a private family-owned company following the close of its transaction... more
Las Vegas Strip records 14% gaming win increase in March; downtown Las Vegas up 21%
Driven by a sharp increase in baccarat hold, the Las Vegas Strip saw a 14% increase in gaming revenue. The city’s tourism agency is set to... more
