Writer: Howard Stutz
VICI Properties expands its Las Vegas presence – and influence – through Sands deal
At the end of February, VICI Properties President John Payne suggested the real estate investment trust was keeping its eyes firmly planted... more
Sports betting network VSiN acquired by DraftKings for an undisclosed price
DraftKings said Tuesday it acquired Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) for an undisclosed price that gives the sports betting operator... more
Colorado sportsbooks take in $266.5M in bets in February, including $39.5M on the Super Bowl
Colorado sportsbooks took in $266.5 million in wagers during February, which included $39.5 million on Super Bowl LV, according to a... more
Ending the handle tax up for Congressional debate (again), but Nevada not alone in the fight
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus was the lone voice in Congress seven years ago when she sought to remove an antiquated federal excise tax on sports... more
(Updated) Not a surprise: Nevada gaming revenues dip 26% in February
For the second straight month, Nevada gaming revenues took a 26% tumble. It wasn’t a surprising figure, given that both January and... more
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opening ‘one more positive sign’ for the market’s recovery
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic delayed the opening of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas by some five months. However, Richard Bosworth, the CEO of... more
Analyst: Bally’s $2.8 billion offer for Gamesys could be ‘a transformative acquisition’
A $2.8 billion acquisition offer by Bally’s Corp. for United Kingdom-based igaming provider Gamesys has two scenarios. The deal could... more
Full House planning Colorado hotel-casino themed on Chamonix-Mont Blanc
Full House Resorts is bringing the French Alps to the historic Colorado mining town of Cripple Creek. The Las Vegas-based casino operator... more
GameCo draws investment from gaming industry insider Jason Ader and Playtech
A month after the forced replacement of its CEO, gaming equipment developer GameCo announced a new round of financing and strategic... more
Joe Hasson: Mohegan Sun Las Vegas opening ‘an important event’ for the tribe
The business model provided the reason as to why Joe Hasson went from consultant to candidate for the general manager’s position at the... more
