The December statistical report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board not only shows how much gaming win has fallen, but also shows games to which players gravitate.
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Industry watchers say the YouTube slot influencer Brian Christopher’s dedicated space at the downtown Las Vegas hotel follows a growing trend of segregated slot areas that can help bring in more visitors.
“Certainly, this year’s Super Bowl weekend will look different than years past with much more intimate events given the current occupancy restrictions,” but casinos will strive to “provide the exciting Super Bowl experience fans expect,” Nevada Resort Association president Virginia Valentine said.
The American Gaming Association plans to work with President Joe Biden’s administration on policies that can assist the industry, according to AGA CEO and President Bill Miller.
The National Finals Rodeo crowd, usually a reliable demographic of December players in Las Vegas, stayed away with the pandemic pushing the annual event to Texas.
Slot machine YouTube channels have been growing in recent years, with certain videos capturing millions of views. Now, one of the most popular influencers in the space is teaming up with the Plaza to launch a new gaming area.
During Wednesday’s earnings call, new Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Robert Goldstein also shot down rumors of an equity sale to Chinese companies.
As expected, top Las Vegas Sands leadership remains intact following the Jan. 11 death of longtime Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson.
Operations in Virginia and Michigan should keep Nevada on its game to provide the most competitive sportsbooks in the country if it expands mobile wagering options.
Billionaire Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn put his ultra-luxury Southern California mega-mansion on the market for $110 million.
“The addition of daily fantasy sports fits seamlessly with our strategic vision for mobile and online sports,” Caesars CEO Tom Reeg said.
Las Vegas-based casino operator Full House Resorts had been planning to add 180 guest rooms to Bronco Billy’s in Cripple Creek, Colorado, but now has plans to grow the expansion to 300 rooms and suites.
Whether it was three or seven cards, two lucky players in Las Vegas are thrilled they fell their way this weekend.
An annual report on revenue generated by food, beverage, lodging and gaming illustrates how far the coronavirus pandemic has dragged down the state of Nevada.
Rio’s relatively new ownership got the green light Thursday to eventually hold a gaming license, setting it up for full oversight of the property in the next couple of years.