Industry
December 15, 2025
Las Vegas Moribund Days May Be Over in 2026 with Record Convention Attendance
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)’s $600-million renovation is coming just in time as the city expects a significant pick-up in the number of conventions hosted locally. For starters, there is CES in January, which will be held at a renewed venue that brings an experience that business people and travelers have come to expect […]
Casino
December 15, 2025
New Study Shows Nevada Residents More Likely to Develop Gambling Addiction
A huge source of income for Nevada is tourism and hospitality, focused mainly on casinos and hotels. A UNLV study has found that around 15% of Nevada’s residents have a problem with gambling. These residents are described as far more likely to suffer negative consequences due to their gambling compulsion. The National Council on Problem […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Nevada Aims to Make Casino Exclusion-List Alerts Faster
Nevada’s casino regulators want to strengthen how gambling houses react when they spot someone from the state’s infamous exclusion list, nicknamed the Black Book, in a gaming area. At a Tuesday workshop, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) officials shared suggested changes to make sure casinos tell the authorities right away when they see a […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
Nevada Officials Set to Review Sportsbook Permits for Boomer’s and Caesars
Boomer’s and Caesars plan to present their newest growth strategies to Nevada officials this month, signaling another change in the state’s rival sports betting scene. Both companies are set to meet with the Nevada Gaming Commission on December 18 after getting initial backing from the Gaming Control Board. Boomer’s Targets Tonopah as Next Step in […]
Casino
December 8, 2025
Nevada Fears Looming Threat of Prediction Markets in Casinos
With each passing day, prediction markets appear to be here to stay. With CNBC and CNN both signing media partnerships with Kalshi, a leading company in the sector, these platforms seem to be firmly embedded in the mainstream. Nevada Fears ‘Prediction Casinos’ May Be Around the Corner This is precisely what the Nevada Gaming Control […]
Business
December 8, 2025
Las Vegas Sees an Increase in Total Jobs in September
Las Vegas may be amid a tourism downturn, but consumer spending and job rates are both inching up in September, with the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation reporting a 0.4% gain in employment. Overall, 4,400 jobs were added during the month, tentatively suggesting that the worst of the worst may be behind Sin City. […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Strike at Harry Reid Airport
Members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 showed up by the dozens for a protest near Harry Reid Airport on Thursday, with staffers demanding better working conditions, and specifically, pay. Workers Stage Protest Close to Las Vegas over Pay, Healthcare, and Pensions Harry Reid Airport staff members have called for fairer wages, many of […]
Casino
December 4, 2025
Man Indicted After Attacking TSA Officers in Las Vegas
A man has been indicted after violently confronting TSA officers at Harry Reid International Airport while attempting to board a Southwest flight with a boarding pass that did not belong to him, say court documents. Suspect Tried to Use a Woman’s Ticket According to court papers gathered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and KLAS-TV/Las Vegas, […]
Casino
December 4, 2025
Nevada Considers Casino Ban for Convicted Bookmaker Tied to AML Issues
Nevada gaming officials have moved to block California bookmaker Wayne Nix from all state casinos, nominating him for Nevada’s notorious list of banned individuals. This action follows years of looking into illegal betting rings connected to some of the biggest hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. State Panel Sets March Decision on Nix Amid Fallout […]
Casino
December 4, 2025
Nevada Lawyer Risks Losing License Over Behavior in Ronaldo Case
A drawn-out legal battle involving a Las Vegas attorney and claims against Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a critical point. The Nevada Supreme Court has issued a temporary ban and is considering whether to strip the lawyer of his right to practice. Suspended Las Vegas Attorney Awaits Ruling in Controversial Ronaldo Case Leslie Mark Stovall, who […]
