Sports
January 22, 2021
Nevada Won’t See Remote Sports Betting Registrations
As Sightline continues to advocate for the adoption of cashless sports betting solutions, Nevada drops an idea to enable remote sports betting registration in the Silver State. Sightline Never Tried to Push Remote Registration An amendment to potentially enable remote registration for sports betting activities in Nevada is now dead, reports Ellen Schmidt from the […]
Business
January 21, 2021
Gaming, Travel and Hospitality Rely on the New Administration
Industry representative bodies from the gaming, tourism and hospitality sectors stated their intent to work with the new Biden administration to speed up the recovery of the economy in Nevada crippled from the coronavirus outbreak. Expedite Recovery in Nevada Heads of the US Travel Association (USTA), American Gaming Association (AGA), American Hotel & Lodging Association […]
Business
January 19, 2021
888 Cements Online Poker Position by Extending Caesars Deal
Gibraltar-based gambling group 888 Holdings announced Tuesday its existing exclusive poker partnership deal with US casino operator Caesars Entertainment was extended, to see the online gaming operator continue to power the digital poker platform of Caesars, including online poker rooms utilized by the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand. Shared Poker Player Liquidity The multi-year […]
Industry
January 15, 2021
Encore Las Vegas to Serve as Vaccination Center in Nevada
Wynn will lend Encore Las Vegas to Nevada’s University Medical Center as a vaccination center against Covid-19 with inoculations starting on Monday. Encore Las Vegas Opens as Vaccination Center on Monday The Encore Las Vegas owned by Wynn will become a temporary Covid-19 vaccination center with the casino landing sufficient space to carry out inoculations […]
Casino
January 14, 2021
Nevada to Vaccinate Casino Employees in “Tier 1 Lane”
Casino workers will be among the first to vaccinate in Nevada, health authorities and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak have confirmed. Las Vegas Casino Workers Get on the Fast Lane to Covid-19 Inoculation To realize the potential of Las Vegas and Nevada once again, casino employees should be among the first vaccinated, caution casino industry officials […]
Legal
January 10, 2021
Las Vegas Strip: Police Make 1,229 Arrests Through Three-Month Operation
Las Vegas police made 1,229 arrests and confiscated 64 firearms in the Strip area during its three-month operation to stop the rise in crime levels. Police Made “Tremendous Progress” More than 1,200 people were arrested on the Las Vegas Strip, as part of the Metropolitan Police Department’s three-month operation to fight crime in the area. […]
Casino
January 9, 2021
The Former Clarion Hotel Is to Become Majestic Las Vegas
The former Clarion Hotel and Casino, which has changed its name many times in the past, is to become Majestic Las Vegas. The project is set to be finished in 2024. Majestic Las Vegas Is Primarily Intended for Business Travelers Lorenzo Doumani is the developer behind this project which will cost $850M. The site belonged […]
Business
January 6, 2021
IGT’s Cashless Wallet Solution Receives Approval in Nevada
IGT will be leading the cashless gaming era in Nevada after the company’s Resort Wallet cashless module received approval by the state regulator. The solution offers casino guests a cashless, effortless, and safe experience. IGT to Lead the Cashless Gaming Era in Nevada The global leader in gaming, International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced on […]
Industry
December 31, 2020
Mobile and Cashless Tech to Dictate Casino Recovery and Future in 2021
Technology will lead the way in gaming and casino industry’s recovery moving into 2021, with pandemic-related challenges still persistent. “Technology, Technology, Technology” to Lead the Way for Gaming Recovery Next year should be one dominated by mobile technologies, argues an article published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal that has focused on the importance of cashless […]
Industry
December 30, 2020
NGCB: November Casino Revenue Down 17.75%, Betting Unchanged
November gaming revenues in Nevada continued to decline year over year, the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) revealed Tuesday, posting $771.16 million generated during the month by casinos statewide. Las Vegas Strip casinos accounted for $349.8 million in revenues, a 32.46% decrease year-over-year. Decline in Revenues Continued The November total […]