Writer: Buck Wargo
Slot manufacturers working to recoup tariff expenses
The CEOs of slot manufacturers are working to recoup the cost of the tariffs that cut into their bottom lines and prompted them in some... more
Indian Gaming Association fears back-door legalizing of prediction markets through cryptocurrency bill
Tribal gaming leaders are warning that a bill in Congress regulating cryptocurrency will serve as a back-door attempt to legalize... more
Nevada regulators celebrate state court victory over Polymarket
Nevada gaming regulators continue to post wins in court in their battle against sports betting prediction markets. Judge Jason Woodbury in... more
Wall Street handicaps the next possible gaming operator deals
Wall Street is engaging in some Las Vegas-style handicapping to predict which gaming companies are likely targets of a managed or leveraged... more
Barry Diller’s People Inc. makes offer to buy MGM Resorts
A company led by Barry Diller has made an offer to buy MGM Resorts International, but one Wall Street analyst suggested it remains unclear... more
Nevada state economist breaks down April gaming numbers
With Las Vegas Strip gaming revenues up nearly 7% in April and 2% for the year, a Wall Street analyst said the second quarter could be a... more
Economist forecasts two million more visitors to Las Vegas in 2026 than 2025
Despite consumer sentiment at record lows, a UNLV economist projects a rebound in tourism in 2026 with two million more visitors to Las... more
Green Valley Ranch unveils meeting and convention space as part of a $200 million transformation
Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson has unveiled its new 69,000-square-foot meeting and convention spaces, including the debut of The... more
Nevada Gaming Control Board chair calls on casino industry to ‘meet the moment’ against prediction markets
The chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, joined by his counterpart from Louisiana, made an impassioned plea calling on gaming leaders... more
Las Vegas visitation dips slightly in April; improved May, June, and July expected
Las Vegas visitation dipped slightly in April, as analysts predicted, with visitor volume down nearly 2% during the month. It brings the... more
