Legal
January 3, 2024
Alleged Wife Murderer Arrested at Las Vegas’ Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino
A homicide suspect has been apprehended at the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The man in question is Arthur Guty Jr, 55, who is suspected of having killed his own wife, Nicole Zambrano, in Pennsylvania. The 26-year-old Venezuelan woman worked as a housekeeper at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort but didn’t turn up to […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Man in Custody after Gunshots near Las Vegas Strip
A person, who allegedly shot from an MGM Signature Towers balcony in Las Vegas was arrested by police last week. An unconfirmed number of witnesses contacted police to report the shooting which occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday. Besides police officers, SWAT team members were also dispatched to the location of the incident […]
Casino
December 21, 2023
Mohegan Remains Committed to LV Casino despite Recent Results
Earlier this month, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the premier integrated entertainment resort developer, released its fourth quarter results. The company’s Q4 figures highlighted growth and diversification with an overall net revenue increase of 7.6% year-over-year to $444.3 million. Despite the positive result, Mohegan’s Las Vegas operations showed a decrease in adjusted EBITDA and revenue. […]
Sports
December 20, 2023
Circa Sports to Open Sportsbook at Silverton Casino Lodge in 2024
Circa Sports, a fast-growing sportsbook, confirmed its plans to open its newest location at the start of the new year. The company confirmed that its new sportsbook located in southwest Las Vegas at the Silverton Casino Lodge is expected to open soon. Initially, Circa will open a temporary sportsbook on January 1, 2024, located near […]
Industry
December 18, 2023
Vegas Teens Allegedly Murder Student, Say They Acted in Self-Defense
Last month, a group of Las Vegas teenagers fatally wounded a high school student during a confrontation over stolen headphones and a vape pen. Four of the nine teenagers who were arrested in connection to the beating have now claimed that it was in self-defense. According to attorneys, the victim, Jonathan Lewis, was the one […]
Casino
December 18, 2023
Wynn Resort Sued by Family of Woman Who Collapsed at Slot and Died
The Wynn Las Vegas patron’s family is now stepping in to demand what they insist is justice. In their allegations, the family of Billie Sakkab, 74, insists that there was a lack of proper intervention on behalf of the casino. A lawsuit has been filed with the Clark County District Court, with the family represented […]
Casino
December 12, 2023
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Opens Soon; Unveils Post Malone New Year Concert
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a brand new Strip property set to welcome its first guests on Wednesday. While the casino hotel will offer premium gaming offerings, it will also double down on live entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas Sun, a local news outlet, said that guests should be prepared for a “full and fresh Vegas […]
Industry
November 30, 2023
Police Officer Accused of Sexual Coercion Crime in Casino Parking
Wendell Phillips, a 38-year-old man who had been hired by Clark County’s Office of Public Safety in 2023, was accused of allegedly threatening a woman that she could be sent to prison if she did not allow him to engage in sexual intercourse with her in a casino parking garage. The alleged event occurred in […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
Las Vegas Considers Ordinance to Restrict Viewing Stops on Pedestrian Bridges
A controversial new ordinance by the Clark County Commission seeks to solve the rising issue of pedestrian traffic jams on the city’s iconic walkways. Despite recent measures to improve traffic flow during the F1 Grand Prix, passersby stopping to sneak a peak at the race caused significant problems, motivating this newest proposal. However, this move […]
Casino
November 23, 2023
Unionized LV Casino Workers Agree with New Five-Year Contracts
It took seven months for unionized hospitality and gaming industry workers in Las Vegas to secure new five-year gaming contracts with three of the major casino and entertainment companies. Efforts of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions resulted in the ratification of contracts with Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. Some 40,000 unionized workers […]
