A software analyst said the attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment may embolden hackers to hit other Las Vegas casino operators.
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MGM Resorts International expects to lose $100 million in cash flow as a result of a nine-day cyberattack and told customers the company would offer free identity protection and credit monitoring services.
Several features on the MGM Rewards app remain inaccessible to customers more than two weeks after a cyberattack on MGM Resorts International.
Plaintiffs say Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International failed to protect customer data during attacks revealed this month.
Hacker gangs have taken credit for the cybersecurity issue that has plagued Nevada’s largest employer for 10 days. MGM did not detail current impacts on other operations.
A new rule from the Security and Exchange Commission could soon provide insight into MGM Resorts International’s cybersecurity issues.
An expert in cybersecurity says it’s too early to speculate whether MGM Resorts International was the victim of hackers in a ransomware attack but there are numerous clues indicating it was.
The problem affected credit card transactions and other computerized systems. There were indications that MGM shut down some systems to prevent the matter from becoming worse.
Former chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International Jim Murren was named the chairman of the authority’s board of directors.
The Three Affiliated Tribes acquired 23 acres along Las Vegas Boulevard, but some tribal citizens believe money could be better spent on the reservation.
An amended law clears the way for a local casino operator to develop a parcel that otherwise would sit too close to an elementary school.
An industry expert says chances are good for establishing a lottery in Nevada, despite there having to be approval in the 2025 legislative session and a public vote.
The A’s are seeking up to $380 million in public money to go toward the construction of a $1.5 billion, 30,000-seat ballpark on the Tropicana site.
NeoGames, a company that supports Caesars Entertainment’s sports wagering and iGaming, will be considered for licensing by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
A contentious bill that would end a COVID-19 era requirement for daily room cleanings is headed to the Assembly floor after being approved through committee Friday afternoon.