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Industry
June 10, 2021
Kieckhefer’s Esports Bill Passes in Nevada with Some Major Changes
Nevada State Bill 165 envisioned the establishment of an Esports Regulatory Commission. It was proposed by state Senator Ben Kieckhefer who believes that creating an esports regulatory body will help with establishing a healthy gambling ecosystem and boost the industry’s growth. However, the idea was scrapped, and the bill received some important tweaks before finally getting signed by Governor Steve Sisolak. The […]
Casino
June 10, 2021
Mohegan Sun Casino Settles COVID-19 Fine in NV, Outlines Future Plans
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for license extension while addressing a COVID-19 safety protocols infringement. Mohegan Sun Settles COVID-19 Fine Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has settled a case relating to infringement of COVID-19 protocols, with the company apologizing for any wrongdoing represented by its […]
Industry
June 4, 2021
MGM’s CEO Speaks at Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
During Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, MGM Resorts president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle spoke about the legalization of sports wagering and the recovery of the company from the COVID-19 pandemic. Online Gaming Is Unlikely to Impact Land-Based Venues Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts president, and CEO recently spoke at Bernstein’s 37th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. […]
Casino
June 4, 2021
Vegas Casinos Are Back in Action, But Employment Still Stagnant in April
The gambling scene in Las Vegas is returning to normal and, after a long year of COVID-19 restrictions and temporarily shuttered facilities, casinos are back in action. However, despite the lifting of restrictions over the past couple of months, the unemployment rate in Sin City rose from March to April, according to the US Bureau […]
Industry
June 2, 2021
Nevada Gaming Regulators to Establish Online Gaming Self-exclusion List
In what could almost be guaranteed as a sign that changes to Nevada’s gambling industry are coming, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has just taken action to establish a self-exclusion list for iGaming operators. Currently, poker is the only online game in town, but it hasn’t been successful because players still have to register in […]
Business
June 1, 2021
Casinos, Hotels in Las Vegas Scale up Operations, Hire Employees
The gambling and hospitality industry is starting to recover after the difficulties brought by the pandemic last year. With more restrictions gradually being lifted, operators are scaling up business and hiring employees to meet the growing demand. Las Vegas on Its Way to Economic Recovery Last year, the gambling and hospitality industry in Nevada felt […]
Poker
May 31, 2021
Venetian High Roller Tournaments Bring Big Prizes for Winners
Professional poker player, Sean Perry won the High Roller $25,000 hold ’em tournament at the Venetian last week and took home a $365,500 prize. The other two High Roller events were won by Ali Imsirovic, and Shawn Daniels, who took home $200,200 and $175,500 respectively. Sean Perry Wins Venetian High Roller $25,000 Hold’em Tournament The […]
Casino
May 28, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Market Raises the Bar on Post-COVID-19 Activity
What started as only a short, possibly one- or two-month suspension of operations turned into a year-long nightmare for casinos around the world. COVID-19 decimated the gaming industry last year, wiping out virtually all revenue opportunities for much of the year. Things are starting to turn around, though, and, Nevada’s casino market is raising the […]
Poker
May 24, 2021
High Roller Events at the Venetian Start This Week Thursday
Three High Roller events at the Venetian in Las Vegas are starting this week. The tournaments are a part of the DeepStack Championship Poker Series. Launching on Thursday, the events will run through Saturday this week. Buy-ins for the first two events are set at $10,000, while the buy-in for the third event is $25,000. […]
Legal
May 21, 2021
Nevadan Regulators Say Yes to 3-Year License for Entain
Entain will operate in Nevada for another three years through a license extension issued by regulators to the company owing to its ability to meet compliance targets. Entain Receives Go-Ahead by Nevada’s Regulators Entain has been cleared for a temporary three-year license by the Nevada Gaming Commission, almost two years after regulators first objected to the […]