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Bally’s Corp. Stays in Acquisition Mode as it eyes the Tropicana Las Vegas

Executives and legal personnel at Bally’s Corp. are staying busy. The gaming company is in full acquisition mode this year, tackling the industry from various angles. It is getting more involved in sports gambling through its tie-up with Sinclair Broadcast Group but hasn’t forgotten its casino roots, either. Bally’s just wrapped up the acquisition of […]
Bally’s Corp. Stays in Acquisition Mode as it eyes the Tropicana Las Vegas
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Business

Bullet Train Between Las Vegas and LA Still on Track, Despite Setbacks

Las Vegas has been trying to figure out for years how to make it easier for non-state residents to visit the city’s casinos. One of the largest feeder markets for Sin City, according to studies, is Los Angeles, CA, and an initiative to make it easier for residents of that city to visit, a bullet […]
Bullet Train Between Las Vegas and LA Still on Track, Despite Setbacks
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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 […]
Las Vegas Dealer Schools’ Enrolment Numbers Grow Despite Pandemic
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Legal

Wynn Resorts to Pay $5.6m to Settle Tip Dispute with Dealers

Wynn Resorts Ltd. will pay $5.6 million on a settlement over a tip dispute with approximately 1000 former and current table game dealers working at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Table Dealers Shared Their Tip with Table Game Supervisors  On Friday, the US District Judge Andrew Gordon said that the court finds the settlement to be a […]
Wynn Resorts to Pay $5.6m to Settle Tip Dispute with Dealers
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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 […]
Nevada Gives Full Go-Ahead for Casino Workers Vaccination
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Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021

Nevada’s January gaming revenue hit $761.8 million. This represented an increase when compared to December 2020. Sports betting was responsible for $52.4 million in gaming revenue, which marked an increase of 159.9% when compared to December. Gaming Revenue in Nevada Improves in January In January, Nevada’s gaming revenue marked growth when compared to December last […]
Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021
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Legal

GameCo to Name New CEO After Graboyes Loses License

After a four-hour hearing with the NGC last Thursday, GameCo’s CEO Blaine Graboyes lost his gaming license and has no longer the right to cooperate with operators in the state. NGC Rejects Recommendations For a Temporary License On Monday, slot machine developer GameCo announced that CEO Blaine Graboyes was no longer with the company. The […]
GameCo to Name New CEO After Graboyes Loses License
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Business

Las Vegas: Golden Entertainment’s Venues to Feature Cashless Advance System

Golden Entertainment has signed a deal with Marker Trax to launch Quick Play, its cashless advance system, across all of its Las Vegas venues. Marker Trax Partners Up with Golden Entertainment Nevada-based casino and tavern operator Golden Entertainment announced yesterday the launch of its Marker Trax-powered Quick Play, the operator cashless advance system, at all […]
Las Vegas: Golden Entertainment’s Venues to Feature Cashless Advance System
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SG Unveiled Glen Saville as Senior Director, Global Trading

Gaming technology provider Scientific Games (SG) announced the appointment of Glen Saville as a senior director, global trading, based in Las Vegas. Saville will take the role from Benjie Cherniak and will be responsible for the company’s global trading business. “I’m thrilled to have joined Scientific Games and look forward to the exciting task ahead.” […]
SG Unveiled Glen Saville as Senior Director, Global Trading
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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 […]
Encore Las Vegas to Serve as Vaccination Center in Nevada