Gambling News - 'Las vegas'
Legal
September 10, 2025
Injured Guest Takes the Flamingo Las Vegas to Court
Flamingo Las Vegas has again found itself under fire due to a visitor injury. According to reports, the unfortunate man’s foot got stuck in an escalator and was badly hurt. The victim is now suing the casino hotel and the escalator company. Malfunctioning Machine Mangled the Man’s Foot According to a report by the Las […]
Casino
September 8, 2025
Las Vegas to Inject $3.65M in NBA Cup and College Football
Las Vegas is reiterating its leading position as a premier sports destination, with tourism leaders giving the green light to millions in funding to bring major events to the city. Namely, the official destination marketing organization that promotes “tourism, conventions, meetings and special events” in Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), […]
Casino
September 5, 2025
Downtown Grand Las Vegas Welcomes IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Electronic Table Game
IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Big Money Spin electronic table game has come to the Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas, with the game set to not only expand the available gaming options on the floor but also consolidate the supplier’s presence in Sin City. Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas Welcomes Wheel of Fortune ETG […]
Business
September 5, 2025
MGM CEO Hornbuckle: “Las Vegas Is Not Dead”
On Thursday, MGM Resorts International chief executive officer Bill Hornbuckle reiterated his belief that social media claims that Las Vegas visitors are being overcharged are not valid. “We Ran 98% This Weekend” Speaking at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Gaming and Lodging Conference in New York City, Hornbuckle, who previously expressed his confidence in […]
Casino
September 4, 2025
The Venetian Continues to Trim Workforce at a Moment of Historic Downturn in Visitation Rates
The Venetian, ranked among the top 10 casinos in Las Vegas, has now announced that it is laying off “less than 50” employees, after a continuous decrease in profit. This comes amid a slowdown in the Las Vegas Strip economy, with visitors at an all-time low. This is not the first time The Venetian has […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
Las Vegas Tourism Continues to Decline in July Amid Slower Summer Trends
According to the latest figures released Friday morning by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the city welcomed approximately 3.1 million visitors, which marks a 12% decrease compared to the same period last year. This also represents yet another consecutive month of significant year-over-year declines in tourism for Las Vegas. The Numbers Show […]
Industry
August 29, 2025
Over 100 Piles of Cremated Human Remains Found Near Las Vegas
More than 100 piles of cremated human remains have been discovered in a mass gravesite near Searchlight, Nevada, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas, prompting police and authorities to launch an investigation. Piles of Cremated Remains Reported According to 8 News Now in Las Vegas, the piles of ashes were discovered on Bureau of […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
Facial Recognition Coming to Las Vegas Casino Slots and Beyond
Xallient has developed facial recognition technology that is ready to incorporate into slot machines, allowing casinos to boost their operations, improve resilience & compliance, and offer both businesses and players better experiences across the board. Forget about Eye in the Sky – Your Slot Machine Is Watching You The company also believes that it can […]
Legal
August 28, 2025
Former Alpine Motel Owner Begins Prison Sentence for Deadly 2019 Fire
Adolfo Orozco-Garcia, 49, the former owner of the Alpine Motel, a Las Vegas residential motel where six people died in a fire on December 21, 2019, has turned himself in to begin serving his sentence. Orozco-Garcia Begins Prison Sentence Orozco-Garcia originally faced 27 charges connected to the December 2019 fire that killed six tenants: Donald Keith […]
Industry
August 28, 2025
The Boring Company Shares Footage of Loop Tunnel Digger
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has showcased its tunnel-digging machine responsible for its ongoing works in Las Vegas. While tech enthusiasts were excited by the footage, some users on X were quick to point out apparent similarities between the erupting machine and popular media franchises. The Works Continue On X, The Boring Company shared a […]