By Jerome García

Industry

Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021

February 26, 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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

GameCo to Name New CEO After Graboyes Loses License

February 22, 2021

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 […]

By Mathilde Adam

Business

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

February 3, 2021

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

SG Unveiled Glen Saville as Senior Director, Global Trading

January 18, 2021

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.” […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Industry

Encore Las Vegas to Serve as Vaccination Center in Nevada

January 15, 2021

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 […]

By Jerome García

Business

Consumer Electronics Show Receives Support by Las Vegas Operators

January 13, 2021

More than two dozen operators in Las Vegas showed support for the online version of the Consumer Electronics Show by displaying a marquee message before the start of the show. Although the annual event is usually held in Las Vegas, this year’s edition is online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Operators in Las Vegas Show […]

By Eva Ivanova

Industry

Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone in Downtown Las Vegas’ Plaza Hotel and Casino

January 11, 2021

Wheel of Fortune Slots theme place will be established on a 2,900 square feet space in the core of the gaming zone of Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Plaza Hotel teams up with International Game Technology to create this incredible gaming experience for Las Vegas players. Las Vegas Will Have Its Very […]

By Mathilde Adam

Legal

Las Vegas Strip: Police Make 1,229 Arrests Through Three-Month Operation

January 10, 2021

Las Vegas police made 1,229 arrests and confiscated 64 firearms in the Strip area during its three-month operation to stop the rise in crime levels. Police Made “Tremendous Progress” More than 1,200 people were arrested on the Las Vegas Strip, as part of the Metropolitan Police Department’s three-month operation to fight crime in the area. […]

By Melanie Porter

Industry

Derek Stevens Expects Record 2021 Year for Las Vegas Casinos

December 31, 2020

Casino entrepreneur Derek Stevens believes 2021 will be one of the best years for Las Vegas. Stevens Sees 2021 as Pivotal Year for Las Vegas Casinos On Tuesday, famed Nevada-based casino owner Derek Stevens joined “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the future prospects of the Las Vegas casino industry. Mr. Stevens is the CEO […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Mobile and Cashless Tech to Dictate Casino Recovery and Future in 2021

December 31, 2020

Technology will lead the way in gaming and casino industry’s recovery moving into 2021, with pandemic-related challenges still persistent. “Technology, Technology, Technology” to Lead the Way for Gaming Recovery Next year should be one dominated by mobile technologies, argues an article published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal that has focused on the importance of cashless […]