One might think one extra day in the year doesn’t make much difference. But in gaming and tourism, it means an additional millions of dollars spent.
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The Nevada Gaming Commission’s board room was oozing with history when the five-member — make that four-member — regulatory board gathered Thursday.
Former Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman Tony Alamo is conflicted on how Nevada should reopen because of his experience as a regulator and a medical doctor.
The state Gaming Policy Committee is going to pot this week as top gaming policymakers, including Gov. Brian Sandoval, will discuss whether there’s a possible point of entry for recreational marijuana among Nevada’s tourism assets.
MGM Resorts International is introducing a new problem gambling program that has the potential of providing a technological tap on the shoulder to players who can’t quit gambling when they should.
The 2015 Nevada Legislature adjourned on June 1, but the session never ended for state gaming regulators.
There is no debate that Station Casinos had a strong finish to 2014, giving analysts hope that recovery in the Las Vegas locals gaming market is underway. Now, the investment community may want a piece of the action.
Gaming industry predictions are not exact science.
A congressional hearing on a bill to restore the Interstate Wire Act has lost steam in the current lame-duck session.
New smoking rules have been the least of the problems to beset Macau this year. The Chinese gaming enclave has experienced four straight months of gaming revenue declines.
Borgata, the company’s flagship resort in Atlantic City, may see a revenue boost from a far different means – Atlantic City is shrinking.
The last time Macau’s casino industry experienced a monthly gaming revenue decline, the Los Angeles Lakers won their 16th National Basketball Association championship and the Los Angeles Kings were National Hockey League doormats.
Save for a few small companies, Wall Street has thrown in the towel on slot machine manufacturers for 2014.
For now, we have a benchmark on Strip land values.
