Legal
March 31, 2021
Wynn Resorts to Pay $5.6m to Settle Tip Dispute with Dealers
Wynn Resorts Ltd. will pay $5.6 million on a settlement over a tip dispute with approximately 1000 former and current table game dealers working at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Table Dealers Shared Their Tip with Table Game Supervisors On Friday, the US District Judge Andrew Gordon said that the court finds the settlement to be a […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
Nevada Gives Full Go-Ahead for Casino Workers Vaccination
Following months of slow vaccination, Nevada’s Clark County ramps up its efforts to immunize its hospitality and casino workers. Health Authorities Push for Casino and Hospitality Workers Vaccination The United States has hit a new milestone in the number of vaccinations, with over 100 million people getting the COVID-19 jab, official data revealed on Saturday. This means that […]
Industry
February 26, 2021
Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021
Nevada’s January gaming revenue hit $761.8 million. This represented an increase when compared to December 2020. Sports betting was responsible for $52.4 million in gaming revenue, which marked an increase of 159.9% when compared to December. Gaming Revenue in Nevada Improves in January In January, Nevada’s gaming revenue marked growth when compared to December last […]
Legal
February 22, 2021
GameCo to Name New CEO After Graboyes Loses License
After a four-hour hearing with the NGC last Thursday, GameCo’s CEO Blaine Graboyes lost his gaming license and has no longer the right to cooperate with operators in the state. NGC Rejects Recommendations For a Temporary License On Monday, slot machine developer GameCo announced that CEO Blaine Graboyes was no longer with the company. The […]
Business
February 3, 2021
Las Vegas: Golden Entertainment’s Venues to Feature Cashless Advance System
Golden Entertainment has signed a deal with Marker Trax to launch Quick Play, its cashless advance system, across all of its Las Vegas venues. Marker Trax Partners Up with Golden Entertainment Nevada-based casino and tavern operator Golden Entertainment announced yesterday the launch of its Marker Trax-powered Quick Play, the operator cashless advance system, at all […]
Business
January 18, 2021
SG Unveiled Glen Saville as Senior Director, Global Trading
Gaming technology provider Scientific Games (SG) announced the appointment of Glen Saville as a senior director, global trading, based in Las Vegas. Saville will take the role from Benjie Cherniak and will be responsible for the company’s global trading business. “I’m thrilled to have joined Scientific Games and look forward to the exciting task ahead.” […]
Industry
January 15, 2021
Encore Las Vegas to Serve as Vaccination Center in Nevada
Wynn will lend Encore Las Vegas to Nevada’s University Medical Center as a vaccination center against Covid-19 with inoculations starting on Monday. Encore Las Vegas Opens as Vaccination Center on Monday The Encore Las Vegas owned by Wynn will become a temporary Covid-19 vaccination center with the casino landing sufficient space to carry out inoculations […]
Business
January 13, 2021
Consumer Electronics Show Receives Support by Las Vegas Operators
More than two dozen operators in Las Vegas showed support for the online version of the Consumer Electronics Show by displaying a marquee message before the start of the show. Although the annual event is usually held in Las Vegas, this year’s edition is online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Operators in Las Vegas Show […]
Industry
January 11, 2021
Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone in Downtown Las Vegas’ Plaza Hotel and Casino
Wheel of Fortune Slots theme place will be established on a 2,900 square feet space in the core of the gaming zone of Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Plaza Hotel teams up with International Game Technology to create this incredible gaming experience for Las Vegas players. Las Vegas Will Have Its Very […]
Legal
January 10, 2021
Las Vegas Strip: Police Make 1,229 Arrests Through Three-Month Operation
Las Vegas police made 1,229 arrests and confiscated 64 firearms in the Strip area during its three-month operation to stop the rise in crime levels. Police Made “Tremendous Progress” More than 1,200 people were arrested on the Las Vegas Strip, as part of the Metropolitan Police Department’s three-month operation to fight crime in the area. […]