Industry
October 1, 2025
Las Vegas Faces Economic Challenges as Federal Shutdown Begins
Las Vegas is bracing for a significant shakeup as the federal government announced it would shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a funding deal. This development will likely lead to a wave of furloughs, suspended services, and growing uncertainty in sectors that rely on tourism and travel. Casinos could be especially susceptible, as economic […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Baccarat Boom Boosts Strip Casinos in August Despite Fewer Visitors
Nevada casinos posted strong numbers in August, with the Las Vegas Strip shining for its second month in a row of growth. The state raked in $1.22 billion from gambling, up 5.5% from the same time last year, as shown in data the Nevada Gaming Control Board released on Friday. Baccarat Gives Double-Digit Boost to […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
MGM Executive Says Company Offered Cybersecurity Help to Boyd Gaming
MGM Resorts International said its cybersecurity team contacted Boyd Gaming Corp. after Boyd reported a recent cyberattack in a federal filing. MGM CTO Highlights Industry Threats While Detailing Support for Boyd Gaming This came to light during a Nevada Gaming Commission meeting last week. There, commissioners gave the green light to John Branden Newman staying […]
Legal
September 25, 2025
Teenager Who Was Arrested Due to Involvement in Casino Cyberattacks Released
On Wednesday, a court released the teenager who turned himself in in relation to the 2023 cyberattacks that took two of the largest gaming and hospitality brands offline in Las Vegas. The outage lasted from several days to more than a week for the worst-affected property. The teenager turned himself in on September 17 and […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Experiences Job Loss Amidst Lower Visitor Numbers
According to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Las Vegas area lost 4,300 jobs between July and August, marking a 0.4% decline. The sharp decrease in employment follows a significant drop in tourism during the summer months. Las Vegas Jobs Dip Amid Slump in Tourism David […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Teenager Tied to Las Vegas Cyberattacks Turns Himself In
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has confirmed that a teenage boy was arrested in relation to the cyberattacks perpetrated against gaming and hospitality companies in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023. The suspect had turned himself in, and while his identity has not been revealed to the public, the police have already followed up, […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Looking to Host NFL Super Bowl in 2029
Las Vegas is ready to once again bring the most popular sports event in America, the Super Bowl, back to Sin City. This could happen as early as 2029, according to rumors first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and it follows the previous Super Bowl event in 2024, when the Kansas City Chiefs won […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas to Open Its Doors Again in 2026
The Poker Palace, a staple in North Las Vegas for many years, is getting ready for a big change with new owners. Truckee Gaming, based in Reno, has settled on plans to buy the place, close it for a while, and open it back up after a complete redo in 2026. North Las Vegas’ Poker […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Tourist in Las Vegas Shot by a Security Guard Armed Without Authorization
Recently, a tourist visiting Las Vegas was shot by a private security guard, not supposed to have been carrying a weapon. Vacation Gone Wrong Deangelo Sneed of Las Vegas, a 20-year-old security guard working for the company Securitas, is being charged with battery with the use of a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump
Las Vegas plans to launch its first city-wide discount program to spark visitor interest after tourism numbers have dropped for months. Las Vegas Aims to Draw Visitors with Big City-Wide Discounts The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says “The Fabulous 5-Day Sale” will run from September 22 to September 26, offering short-term deals […]
