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Esports
January 12, 2023
Nevada on Its Way to Legalize Esports Wagering
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that if the recommendation is accepted and approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission at their next meeting taking place on January 26, the legislative amendments will have immediate effect. Nevada on Its Way to Pioneer Esports Betting Legislation Nevada is again at the forefront of gambling regulations. Back in 2021, […]
Business
January 5, 2023
Sue Ascanio Becomes General Manager at Plaza Hotel and Casino
The popular casino and entertainment location unveiled it hired the services of Sue Ascanio. Sue Ascanio Joins Plaza Hotel and Casino’s Leadership As a gaming and entertainment industry veteran with more than three decades of experience, Ascanio is joining Plaza Hotel and Casino as its new general manager. In her new position as the casino’s […]
Business
January 4, 2023
A Vegas Dreams Casino Resort Will Not Be Happening
However, recent updates indicate that the deal has fallen through, as the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) did not finalize the sale of the 10-acre plot planned for the new casino resort. The Deal’s Failure Is a Setback for Both Parties Claudio Fischer has a long and troubled history in the Vegas Strip. […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
Two Pedestrians Die After Car Crash in Downtown Las Vegas
Associated Press reported that on December 28, a man and a woman from New Mexico, William Clayton Baxter Jr, age 44, and Kristie Eileen Baxter, age 51, were hit by an SUV at a busy pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Fremont Street Experience casino mall. Both Pedestrians Died from Their Injuries caused by the […]
Industry
December 30, 2022
Nevada’s Gaming Revenue Dips in November, but the Industry Remains Robust
The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s (NGCB) monthly update revealed that operators in the Silver state won $1.22 billion, extending its billion-dollar streak to 21 months. Despite yearly revenue set to smash 2021’s record-setting profits, the recent slide may signal an end to Nevada’s seemingly unstoppable momentum. November’s Results Elicited Mixed Emotions November’s $1.22 billion total […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
Man Who Gambled $2.4M Faces Allegations of Running a Ponzi Scheme
He was arrested earlier in December on a warrant for several charges related to what authorities have described as including security fraud, theft, and more. Buckle did not enact his fraud alone, with Warisra Stevens, a person described as his “confident” also standing trial last year and pleading guilty to multiple charges, including securities fraud […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Secured $2.2B to Ensure Project Completion
A long-delayed casino resort slated to appear on the Las Vegas Strip is set to finally complete construction work after securing a $2.2 billion loan from a group of banks and other investors. Testament of Dedication Fontainebleau Las Vegas, developed by a partnership between Fontainebleau Development and Koch Real Estate Investments (KREI), a subsidiary of […]
Industry
December 23, 2022
Nevada Updates Gambling Regulations to Prevent Cyber Attacks
The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously voted in favor of implementing updated cybersecurity regulations. The state’s casinos will need to introduce tighter control over their online operations to better protect against leaks of sensitive information such as client data. Industry representatives supported the changes, with most high-profile brands already featuring adequate data breach safeguards. Online Security […]
Business
December 19, 2022
Hard Rock Secures NGCB Approval for the Mirage Acquisition
Back in December 2021, Hard Rock announced its plans to purchase The Mirage from MGM Resorts in a deal of some $1.08 billion. Nevada Gambling Regulator Greenlights HRI’s Purchase of the Mirage Earlier this month, the company made an important step forward as the gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), recommended […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Gambling Operators Need to Protect from Cyberattacks, Report
Online security experts met last week to discuss the worrying trend of increasing cyberattacks against casinos and other leisure operators, a new report reveals. The recent discussion comes ahead of planned changes to the cyber regulations in Nevada. Cyberattacks Impact Gambling Operators During the conference, experts from the cyber security industry warned that casinos and […]
