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 […]
Casino
June 9, 2021
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Has Big Plans for This Weekend and Everyone’s Invited
When Sir Richard Branson first conceived transforming the former Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas into a Virgin-branded world-class resort, there’s no doubt he wasted no time preparing for its grand opening. Always a showman, he likes to make grand entrances, but has been forced to change his plans a few times because […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Poker
May 21, 2021
Man Suspected of Stealing $1M from Poker Pro Goes to Jail
A 32-year-old male, allegedly involved in a burglary from the home of the professional poker player Chad Power, was arrested and sent to jail earlier this week. Brock Brewer, Las Vegas resident, is one of two people who are suspected to have stolen $1 million in cash and poker chips from the poker pro back […]
Poker
May 19, 2021
Bala Patur Wins the WPT LA Poker Classic, Takes Home More Than $1M
50-year-old Bala Patur from New Jersey won the WPT L.A. Poker Classic tournament on Monday. The tournament final was postponed last year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. After eliminating five opponents, Patur won first place and took home the big prize of $1,015,000. Bala Patur Won the WPT LA Poker Tournament In an exciting […]
Casino
May 14, 2021
Boyd Welcomes Back Patrons in Las Vegas at 100% Capacity
As COVID-19 measures begin disappearing in Las Vegas and Nevada, Boyd Gaming announced that it is returning to 100% capacity operations for its gaming floors in the state. Full Capacity for Boyd Gaming’s Casino Properties in Las Vegas Now Reality Boyd Gaming is the latest casino operator to ramp up its operational limit to 100% of […]