Writer: Howard Stutz
Analysis: It’s taking a while, but Japan remains an attractive gaming destination
Those who have long followed the ups and downs of Japan’s much anticipated gaming market probably weren’t too concerned by recent... more
What’s old is new again; Sahara Las Vegas officially returns to the Strip
The operators of the rebranded Sahara Las Vegas wiped away the last vestiges of the name SLS on Thursday and officially returned the Rat... more
Caesars Entertainment ends effort to land a Japanese gaming license
Caesars Entertainment Corp. said it was dropping its nearly decade-long effort to win a Japanese integrated resort opportunity, announcing... more
Las Vegas attracts 3.7M visitors in July, convention business up 22.2%
Las Vegas attracted almost 3.7 million visitors in July, driven by strong weekends and a boost in convention business. The Las Vegas... more
Nevada: Casino revenues increase 2.9% in July, top $1B mark for the second straight month
For the second straight month, Nevada gaming revenues took a positive turn and topped the $1 billion mark. This time, it was done without... more
Legal sports betting offers opportunities to heal old wounds
I’m waiting for the first casino to offer NFL Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung the chance to place the location’s... more
Golden Entertainment promotes Protell to company president
Casino operator Golden Entertainment appointed Chief Financial Officer Charles Protell as president earlier this month, according to a... more
Out with Hooters, in with Oyo: Off-Strip property to rebrand
A long-standing off-Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino will be transformed from a property geared toward NASCAR-loving middle America, complete... more
Las Vegas Sands ends effort for an IR in Osaka, Japan, turns focus toward Tokyo and Yokohama
Las Vegas Sands Corp. revealed on Thursday that it would not pursue building an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan, with Chairman and CEO... more
Maverick CEO wants Washington to legalize sports betting as company buys 19th card room
Las Vegas-based Maverick Gaming said on Thursday that it was acquiring a Seattle-area casino – the company’s second such deal announced... more
