Industry
January 28, 2022
Nevada Gaming Revenue Report Shows The Silver State Had a Great 2021
After a horrible 2020, casinos in Nevada were able to recover some ground last year. There is still more work to be done before it can claim they’ve made a full recovery, but the state’s casino industry should be pleased with the 2021 results. According to a Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) report, Nevada casinos […]
Sports
January 25, 2022
Underdog Wins in the NFL Divisional Playoffs Give Sportsbooks a Boost
This past weekend, the NFL Divisional Playoffs were held. The results of the games show, once again, that the betting lines don’t always get it right. The sportsbooks aren’t complaining, though, as they kept a lot of the sports betting money that had been placed on the favorites to win. Sportsbooks, Bettors Surprised by NFL […]
Business
January 24, 2022
Rewards Don’t Outweigh the Costs as Wynn Looks to Unload Wynn Interactive
Wynn Resorts wants to sell its online sports betting arm, Wynn Interactive, according to the New York Post. The move comes as a surprise to many, given the attention the online gaming industry is receiving. Adding to the puzzling situation is the fact that Wynn is willing to let it go in what can only […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Remote Registration for Cashless Gaming in Nevada Approved
Cashless is King could become the new phrase in the gaming industry. A move toward cashless gaming, although still only taking small steps, is underway; however, it just received a big boost. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has unanimously approved a regulation amendment that allows customers to open wagering accounts for cashless gambling remotely before […]
Casino
January 18, 2022
IGT’s Cashless Solution Approved for Nevada Deployment
Gambling tech supplier International Game Technology (IGT) announced today its entire cashless gaming solution is now approved for deployment in Nevada following the regulatory approval gained for its Resort Wallet module of the ADVANTAGETM casino management system. Green Light for Statewide Deployment The announcement that IGT’s Resort Wallet completed the final stages of the regulatory […]
Industry
January 14, 2022
Nevada Abstract Showed the Magnitude of Restrictions Impact
Nevada Gaming Abstract – 2021, a combined financial information report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), revealed how thin the margins within the casino industry are. What a Difference a Year Can Make The report covering the financial results across all casino licensees in Nevada which reach or exceed $1 million in gross […]
Esports
January 12, 2022
Casino Esports Conference Returns for Sixth Edition on March 23-24
The annual Casino Esports Conference will be taking place in Las Vegas once again this year. The event’s sixth edition is headed for the Alexis Park Resort on March 23 and March 24 and features a number of speakers, industry experts, lawyers, and more. The number of participants is already available on the official website, […]
Legal
January 11, 2022
Man Claims Severed Head Found In Car He Was Driving Wasn’t His Doing
Las Vegas police have a lot of questions for Eric Holland. He is likely going to be charged with murder after allegedly being caught in a car with a bag with a head inside near the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. In addition, there were coolers that contained two sets of human legs and a […]
Casino
January 10, 2022
Two Women Arrested for Stealing From Vegas Gambler
Two female crooks had an interesting plan of hiding the money and personal items they stole from a gambler at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. According to police, they allegedly hid items and the cash in their genitals. However, it may have slowed them down since they were caught. Vegas Criminals Use Their Bodies for […]
Legal
January 5, 2022
Nevada Supreme Court to Decide If Gaming Regulators Have Authority Over Steve Wynn
Steve Wynn, the founder and former chairman of Wynn Resorts, made a quick departure from the company several years ago amid allegations of sexual misconduct. This indirectly prevented gaming regulators from maintaining jurisdiction over his actions while he was at the helm of the company. A fight has been brewing since then, and it now […]