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. […]
Legal
May 21, 2021
Nevadan Regulators Say Yes to 3-Year License for Entain
Entain will operate in Nevada for another three years through a license extension issued by regulators to the company owing to its ability to meet compliance targets. Entain Receives Go-Ahead by Nevada’s Regulators Entain has been cleared for a temporary three-year license by the Nevada Gaming Commission, almost two years after regulators first objected to the […]
Industry
May 14, 2021
CDC Says Casino Patrons in Las Vegas Can Ditch Face Masks
After a year of battling COVID-19, the CDC and Nevada gaming regulators have allowed casinos in Las Vegas to return to normal and ditch face coverings – under specific conditions. Nevada Readies to Ditch Masks in Casino Properties This Thursday marked an important shift in the tide against COVID-19, with the Centers for Disease Control & […]
Legal
May 7, 2021
Entain to Most Likely Acquire Licensing in Nevada by NGC
British gaming giant Entain is looking at a three-year betting license in Nevada as the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will now deliberate the matter on May 20. Silver State Ready to Issue Three-Year License to Entain Entain will be most likely strengthening its presence in the Silver State through a three-year license in the wake of a Wednesday […]
Casino
May 5, 2021
Vegas Returns to Normal as Regulators Realize Online is the Place to Be
Several casinos in Las Vegas are now back to pre-COVID-19 operating levels, having met the state’s vaccination requirements for their workforces. Wynn Resorts returned to 100% capacity at its two Strip properties after showing that 88% of its workforce there had received the vaccine and the Cosmopolitan has now joined, as well. It was allowed […]
Industry
May 3, 2021
Return of CES to Las Vegas Could Give Casinos a Much-needed Boost
The CES used to stand for the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual – and highly-anticipated – technology event held in Las Vegas. It gave innovators and established companies a centralized venue to show off their latest gadgets and gear, and was the must-attend expo for anyone interested in cutting-edge consumer products. COVID-19 was too much […]
Legal
April 30, 2021
Nevada Gaming Control Board Expands Horse Betting Options
On Wednesday, Nevada horseplayers received good news from the Gaming Control Board, which grants racebooks to accept bets on more races from Churchill Downs, not just Kentucky Oaks, and the Kentucky Derby. Nevada Horseplayers with More Betting Options Nevada Gaming Control Board has granted racebooks the right to allow horse bettors to bet on more […]
Casino
April 26, 2021
Vegas on the Mend as Strip Casinos Prepare to Increase Capacity to 80%
Las Vegas, and the rest of Nevada, has been anxious to return to normal for months, but continued COVID-19 issues have forced it to walk slowly. Casinos have been stuck at 50% of their normal capacities for too long and it looks like there might soon be a positive step forward. According to the Nevada […]
Industry
April 22, 2021
Nevada and Mississippi Are the Most Gambling-Addicted States, Says Study
The results of a recent study by WalletHub reveal which US state is most affected by gambling. According to the study, Nevada is the most gambling-addicted state, followed by Mississippi. Recent Study Answers How Much Is Each US State Affected by Gambling The popularity of sports betting in the United States continues to increase. Nearly […]
Casino
April 21, 2021
Resorts World Las Vegas is Ready to Make Its Grand Entrance on the Strip
It’s been a long time coming, but Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) is finally ready to open its doors. The first casino resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip from the ground up in ten years has announced its expected grand opening date, which is going to come a year later than originally […]