Casino
April 20, 2021
Nevada’s Wendover Nugget Casino the Latest to Introduce Cashless Gambling
Maverick Gaming has become the latest casino operator to embrace digital payments at its venues. It has announced that it is introducing cashless payments to its slot machines at the Wendover Nugget in Nevada, following a trend that has gained popularity over the past year. The technology is provided by cashless gaming developer Marker Trax […]
Sports
April 14, 2021
Nevada Sportsbooks Can Offer Wagers on MLB’s World Series MVP
Sports betting operators in Nevada can now offer baseball fans wagers on Major League Baseball’s World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) following the decision by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) last week. Notification of Terms, Adherence to Audit Procedures Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 22.1201, Nevada licensed sportsbooks can post and accept wagers […]
Casino
April 12, 2021
Virginia City is the Nevada Gaming Industry’s Odd Man Out
Virginia City, NV, may be famous for being the site of the Comstock Lode and one of the reasons Nevada is called the Silver State, but it doesn’t enjoy the same gambling fame other cities around the state do. It is one of only a couple of towns not to have a casino and, at […]
Casino
April 9, 2021
Wynn Says Employees Should Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Weekly
Wynn encouraged its employees to vaccinate against COVID-19 and submit proof by April 25. Employees, unable to vaccinate or choose not to, are asked to submit negative tests weekly at their own expense. Wynn Employees Asked to Vaccinate or Submit COVID Tests Employees at Wynn in Las Vegas who have received a vaccine must submit […]
Business
April 9, 2021
Las Vegas Dealer Schools’ Enrolment Numbers Grow Despite Pandemic
The gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas, is ready to start its recovery, one year after the devastating hit of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Nevada remains cautious with a 50% capacity restriction in place for casinos, more people are enrolling in card dealer schools. One Year after the Pandemic Hit, Las Vegas Is Ready […]
Industry
April 5, 2021
Will Seniors Lead the Recovery of the US Gambling Industry?
After 2020 brought many challenges for casino operators in the US, the industry is ready to begin its recovery. Some 54.8% of the senior population is already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 75.1% have received at least one dose. This means that it may be the seniors that would help the industry start recovering from […]
Casino
April 5, 2021
Nevada’s Casinos to Stay Restricted until Most Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 has essentially decimated Nevada’s ability to generate revenue. With a long history of relying heavily on the lucrative gambling industry, the Silver State came to an abrupt standstill when the coronavirus pandemic seeped across state lines last year. Casinos were initially forced to shut down completely before a slow rollout began, ultimately leading to […]
Esports
March 22, 2021
Senator Drafts a Bill to Create First US Esports Regulatory Body
Republican lawmaker Ben Kieckhefer has introduced a bill to create a body regulating the rapidly emerging esports industry. Executive Director and Three Members in the Commission Senator Ben Kieckhefer has introduced a bill to create the Nevada Esports Commission, which will regulate esports events with prizes of more than $1000. Thus, Nevada could become the […]
Casino
March 15, 2021
Lawmakers Pass Tax Hike Proposals to Voters in Nevada
Nevada’s Democrat-controlled Legislature has passed two tax hike proposals, which will appear on the 2022 election ballot. Nevadans to Decide Whether to Raise Gambling Taxes Last Friday marked the deadline for lawmakers in Nevada to act on the proposed measures for tax hikes in the state, supported by The Clark County Education Association, the largest teachers’ […]
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 […]