By Fiona Simmons

Legal

IGT’s PlaySports Obtains Regulatory Approval in Nevada

March 4, 2021

Following extensive field tests, IGT’s PlaySports platform has received Nevada’s regulatory approval, giving the technology supplier an edge in providing innovative solutions to the sports betting industry.  IGT Is Expanding in Nevada through the PlaySports Platform International Game Technology (IGT), a technology supplier based in London, has begun the expansion of its sports betting operations […]

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 Jerome García

Industry

Nevada Gaming Industry Ready to Bounce Back after 2020

February 23, 2021

The COVID-related shutdown severely impacted the gaming revenue in Nevada last year. However, considering the gradual lifting of restrictions, the industry may soon begin its economic recovery. 2020 Proved to Be Incredibly Difficult Year for Nevada’s Gambling Operators Nearly one year has passed since the COVID-19 shutdown which was introduced in Nevada. The shutdown started […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Esports

Senator Wants to See an Esports Regulatory Body in Nevada

February 22, 2021

Nevada senator Ben Kieckhefer is working on a bill he has until mid-March to introduce and potentially see an esports governing body created that could in turn regulate esports nationally. Esports Regulatory Body to Help Nevada Attract Big Events Esports need to be regulated says Sen. Ben Kieckhefer who is working on a bill that […]

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 Julie Moraine

Casino

Boyd Gaming and Aristocrat Deploy BoydPay Wallet in Nevada

February 15, 2021

Nevada-based casino operator Boyd Gaming Corporation and gaming technology supplier Aristocrat Technologies announced today the launch of Boyd’s new digital wallet product BoydPay in Nevada. “BoydPay is all about enhancing the guest experience.” Blake Rampmaier, SVP and CIO, Boyd Gaming Field Test at Aliante Casino The BoydPay digital wallet solution, which allows customers to create […]

By Mike Johnson

Industry

Nevada Ready to Boost Casino Occupancy to 50% on March 15

February 12, 2021

Gov. Steve Sisolak is preparing to raise casino occupancy to 35% starting on Monday with the rate going up to 50% on March 15. Nevada Is Upping Occupancy for Casinos Nevada is preparing to lift restrictions on casino floor occupancy, bumping it to 35% and then to 50% a month from Monday, February 15. Gov. […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Entain Launches Black Fire Women’s Innovation Igniter

February 4, 2021

More women should get into the gaming industry – this is the message sent out by Entain’s latest initiative. In partnership with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Entain is launching a new program, the Black Fire Women’s Innovation Igniter. Recruit, Mentor, Support and Introduce Featuring an initial class of 20, the new program […]

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 Fiona Simmons

Industry

Nevada Gaming Revenue Hits Lowest Points in 24 Years

January 29, 2021

Pandemic-related restrictions have dragged down the Silver State’s gambling revenue in 2020 to its lowest point since 1996. All Reported Units Experience Annual Decrease in 2020 Nevada gaming revenue went down 34.6% to $7.87 billion in 2020, hitting its lowest annual total since 1996, as a result of the shutdowns and ongoing restrictions to mitigate […]