Casino
February 17, 2022
Sin City Firefighter Placed Under Arrest after Planet Hollywood Sex-Trafficking Sting
Las Vegas Fire Department employee Treyveon Denzel Evans is waiting for a Justice Court status hearing in March after being detained on pandering charges on February 4. Evans, who joined the Clark County Fire Department in June 2021 and allegedly had a second occupation as a pimp, attempted to recruit an undercover vice detective on […]
Industry
February 15, 2022
Super Bowl Handle Smashes Nevada Sportsbooks Record
As expected, Super Bowl LVI drew a massive number of gamblers who wagered record amounts of money. The Nevada Gaming Control Board figures are out and the results are mind-blowing: passionate bettors who took part in the highest anticipated sports event of the year wagered close to $180 million in sportsbooks within the state, setting […]
Industry
February 11, 2022
COVID-19 Masks Come Off in Nevada as Gov. Rescinds Mandate
With cautious optimism, the worst may be in the rear-view mirror. While it’s too early to become overly excited, more COVID-19 masks are coming off across the globe. Nevada is now joining the group, with the state’s governor rescinding a mandatory mask order yesterday. Most indoor venues, including casinos, can now go mask-free. COVID-19 Masks […]
Business
February 11, 2022
Monarch Casino & Resort Sees Huge Success in ’21, Expects More This Year
Monarch Casino & Resort, based in Reno, NV, has been working hard to grow over the past few years. It has done well, especially as it targets Colorado. There, it operates a popular Blackhawk gambling venue, the Monarch Casino Resort Spa. Recent reports show that this Colorado venue has significantly increased the company’s revenues over […]
Casino
February 7, 2022
Culinary Union Back to Picketing Station Casinos’ Questionable Antics
The ongoing battle between the Culinary Union and Station Casinos continues. The casino operator has repeatedly refused to recognize legal attempts by workers to unionize. Its defiance has resulted in the courts getting involved. It still won’t budge and, after one of its properties reneged on a unionization agreement, Station finds itself in the spotlight […]
Business
February 7, 2022
Boyd Gaming Sees Strong 2021, Wastes No Time Launching Spending Spree
2021 was good to Boyd Gaming. It was so good that the gaming operator isn’t wasting any time spending the money it earned. A number of “capital project” investment plans are in the works, with one already underway. In addition, the company will pay dividends to investors. Boyd Bounces Back Boyd had a record year, […]
Casino
February 7, 2022
Arizona Man Found After Leaving Vegas without Claiming $230K Jackpot
Casinos often get a bad reputation before they have even committed any act of wrongfulness. Call it a redemption story, but the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino did well by a patron last month who had left the premises not realizing that they had won $229,368, the jackpot for a slot machine he was playing […]
Industry
February 4, 2022
Nevada Voters Favor Casino Tax Increase, According to Online Survey
An online survey by OH Predictive Insights asked 755 registered Nevada voters whether they would support a casino tax increase to fund public education budgets. The proposition comes amid numerous critiques of Nevada’s gaming tax rates which are considered to be the lowest among all states. It turns out a majority supports raising the taxes. […]
Business
February 3, 2022
NGCB Approves Sales of Las Vegas Sands Properties to Apollo Global
Apollo Global Management is a step closer to returning to the Las Vegas Strip. The global investment firm has been targeting the gaming industry for years, but previous access to the Las Vegas casino scene didn’t go well. Apollo is working on a deal with Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to purchase three of the latter’s […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
NRA Announces Political Action Committee Launch
The primary advocacy voice for Nevada’s gaming and resort industry, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA), announced on Monday the foundation of a new non-partisan state-level political action committee (PAC). New PAC Founded by the NRA Raises $2 Million The goal of the new PAC will be to help support business-minded candidates who are aware of […]