Casino
August 1, 2025
Reno Shooter Dies from Injuries, Killing 3 & Injuring 3 Others
Dakota Hawver opened fire on casino visitors and guests at the Grand Sierra Resorts & Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, July 28, killing 3 people and injuring 3 others. Police were dispatched on-site and managed to shoot and injure him, taking the man to the hospital, along with the other victims. Perpetrator Dies from […]
Business
July 31, 2025
Tilman Fertitta Sets Vegas Strip Casino Plan Aside to Avoid Conflict of Interest
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has reportedly backtracked on his Las Vegas Strip casino project, at least for now. In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a spokesperson for Fertitta’s company said that this was due to a possible conflict of interest. Fertitta Has Shelved the Strip Casino for Now Fertitta drafted his plans for a […]
Legal
July 31, 2025
NYC Shooter Bought Rifle and Car from Las Vegas Casino Supervisor
According to investigators, the shooter, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, who opened fire in a New York City office building on Monday and killed four people, and then himself, bought his weapon from his boss at a Las Vegas casino. Gunman Bought Weapon from Las Vegas Casino Supervisor Police reported on Wednesday that the semi-automatic rifle, […]
Business
July 31, 2025
Las Vegas Visitation Stats Will Rise Again, MGM CEO Says
During MGM Resorts International’s quarterly investor call later that day, President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle expressed confidence in a recovery, stating that “history gives us confidence” in the rebound of visitation and conference bookings, despite visitation to Las Vegas being down 11.3% in June. MGM Resorts CEO Says Company Will Rebound Hornbuckle noted that starting […]
Industry
July 31, 2025
Sphere Entertainment Finalizes Abu Dhabi Expansion Plans
Sphere Entertainment has finalized a landmark agreement to bring its iconic venue concept to the Middle East as part of its plans to grow its footprint beyond Las Vegas. The deal, finalized July 25 between Sphere Entertainment Group and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), envisions the construction and long-term operation of Sphere […]
Casino
July 31, 2025
Two Reno Casino Shooting Victims Were on a Bachelor Party
The Monday tragedy that took place at the largest casino in Reno, Nevada – the Grand Sierra Resort – has left three victims and three injured. Among the victims were two men, both 23-year-olds, who were celebrating a bachelor party, and a 66-year-old man who lived in the area, according to official reports. Victims Who […]
Legal
July 30, 2025
New York Shooter Was Arrested in Las Vegas Casino 2 Years Ago
As new information about the terrible shooting that happened in New York on Monday this week surfaces, it has become apparent that the gunman, Shane Tamura, was once arrested in 2023 at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Tamura Had Been arrested in a Las Vegas Casino Before According to an arrest report referenced […]
Casino
July 29, 2025
Power Outage at The Venetian Starts Rumors of Cyberattack
After The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas suffered a huge power outage during the weekend, many visitors started claiming this could be a cyberattack. However, the casino later denied this to be the case. Power Outage Disrupts Vacationers at The Venetian Although the outage was brief, it happened during peak hours and caused frustration among […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
UNLV’s IGI Introduces Inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute has revealed the names of its Executive Director’s Advisory Board, which will focus on building a world-class research, education, and innovation facility that focuses on addressing challenges and setting trends in the global gaming and gambling industry. More Than a Dozen Specialists Join the Inaugural Executive […]
Casino
July 28, 2025
Lexi Hotel Near the Las Vegas Strip Is Struggling to Pay Its Bills
Clark County records show that since 2024, multiple liens have been filed against Lexi, citing unpaid water and garbage bills, contractor fees, and room taxes. Lexi Hotel Is $11.6 Million in Debt The largest claim so far was a notice of default filed in April, alleging that $11.6 million was owed on a property loan, […]
