Writer: Buck Wargo
Nevada gaming regulators to look at sportsbook house rules
The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board called for forming a task force of industry leaders to examine sportsbooks’ house... more
Cyberattacks targeting casinos have become guerilla warfare with no end in sight: panel
A panel of cybersecurity experts said the gaming industry is increasingly vulnerable as a growing number of less sophisticated hackers can... more
Analysts expect decline in Strip gaming revenues through end of year
After a fourth consecutive year-over-year monthly decline in Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue, analysts don’t expect to see any turnaround... more
Amid strike, Nevada regulators recommend new operators for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
As Culinary Union workers continue their walkout for the third week at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday... more
Proposed casino operators of Virgin Las Vegas lay out plans to stabilize property finances
Executives with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas seeking approval to take over operations of the property’s casino from Mohegan laid out their plans... more
Las Vegas Strip records fourth consecutive monthly decline
The Las Vegas Strip recorded its fourth consecutive monthly year-over-year decline in October. Statewide gaming revenue fell for third of... more
Lawmaker group proposes 15%-25% tax for igaming expansion
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has drafted model legislation to guide states considering authorizing... more
Weaker midweek occupancy hurts Las Vegas visitation in October
Las Vegas visitation in October was strong on the weekends, but dropped slightly overall, as midweek visitation and convention attendance... more
Las Vegas airport on pace for another record year
The Las Vegas airport passenger count is up 1.7% for the year and on pace to set a record for the third consecutive year, bolstered by a... more
Analyst optimistic after sports betting operators endure difficult October
The nation’s sportsbooks are happy October is behind them as a plethora of NFL favorites covering the point spread took a toll on revenue.... more
