Legal
March 14, 2022
Woman Stabs a Man at Sunset Station in Retaliation for Iranian General’s Death
A woman allegedly stabbed her date while at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino located just off the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian General that was eliminated by US military drone strikes in 2020. The suspect, Nika Nikoubin, 21, is now […]
Casino
March 10, 2022
Las Vegas Sexual Assault Leads to Arrest of Man 25 Years Later
What happens in Las Vegas not only doesn’t stay in Vegas but it eventually catches up with you even if you live in another state, 25 years after the fact. This is the way the US justice system works, inexorably moving forward like the turtle in the parable. Now, thanks to a DNA test, the […]
Legal
March 9, 2022
Manager of Las Vegas Strip Restaurant Suspected of Stealing $100K, Says Report
A manager of a famous Las Vegas Strip restaurant was accused of stealing more than $100,000, according to a recent report. Police Arrests Restaurant Manager over Theft Allegations An arrest report from the Metropolitan Police Department, released by the Las Vegas Review-Journal alleges that Michael Moore, who served as a manager of the Sugar Factory […]
Esports
March 2, 2022
Nevada Esports Committee Met to Discuss the Future of Esports Betting
The state of Nevada is doubling down on its efforts to develop its promising esports industry, despite some people’s concerns about the integrity of the sport. Hamilton Insists the Committee Must Have a Clear Vision Esports is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, with tournaments now being more spectacular than ever before. The sudden rise of interest […]
Industry
March 1, 2022
Gaming Win for Nevada Casinos Hits $1.1B in January 2022
The gaming and hospitality industry in Nevada is on its way to rebound, judging by figures released by the regulator in the state. In January 2022, gaming licenses reported a total gaming win surpassing $1 billion. This marks the 11th month in a row with revenues above $1 billion. Visitor volume increased as well but […]
Esports
February 28, 2022
Nevada’s Esports Technical Advisory Committee Adds Ubisoft Executive
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) selected a senior executive from a video game company to join its new Esports Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC). Che Chou, Ubisoft Entertainment’s senior director of Esports, was approved Thursday to join the committee as its eighth member, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Esports Takes Center Stage Chou is […]
Poker
February 24, 2022
World Series of Poker’s 53rd Edition Will Be Held in Las Vegas in 2022
Caesars Entertainment’s most popular gaming event on the planet World Series of Poker (WSOP) has made its daily event schedule for the 2022 tournament known to the public. Las Vegas will once again host this year’s much-anticipated WSOP that has so far rewarded winners with close to $3.3 billion in prizes. WSOP Doors Will Open […]
Business
February 24, 2022
Apollo Global Strengthens As It Completes Las Vegas Sands Purchase
The Venetian and Palazzo casino resorts, as well as the former Sands Expo and Convention Center, have a new owner. Apollo Global Management and Las Vegas Sands (LVS) announced Wednesday that they have completed the sale of the iconic Las Vegas Strip properties. Changing of the Vegas Guard In separate statements, Apollo and LVS stated […]
Industry
February 24, 2022
FBI Agent Faces Possible Jail Sentence After Gambling with Federal Money
A visit to Las Vegas for work proved a little too tempting for one FBI agent out of New York. Employed in a field meant to thwart crime, Scott F. Carpenter became one himself, using federal money at a casino in Sin City. Now, he could spend time behind bars thinking about his actions. FBI […]
Business
February 23, 2022
Caesars Entertainment Records Over $9B in Revenue for 2021
2021 was a great year for Caesars Entertainment. The casino operator generated a personal-best $9.6 billion in revenue last year, setting it up for an even better 2022. Despite the strong results, the company still plans on unloading a property on the Las Vegas Strip. Fourth Quarter Gives Caesars Strong Finish Caesars’ fourth-quarter revenue of […]