Industry
February 6, 2026
Rep. Dina Titus Faces Setback in Push to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is pressing on with her campaign to undo a controversial federal tax change affecting gamblers, even after her latest effort encountered significant resistance. Republican House leaders blocked her attempt to attach an amendment restoring the full deduction for gambling losses to a sweeping federal funding bill. The Cap Remains Highly Contentious […]
Casino
February 5, 2026
AI Set to Drive Efficiency and Innovation Across Las Vegas Casinos
Artificial intelligence will change the Las Vegas casino scene, boosting productivity and improving sports betting control, while also posing job challenges in many areas. Industry experts talked about these topics during a recent meetup held by the Economic Club of Las Vegas at Park MGM. They looked at how fast-growing tech could shape the city’s […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Coinbase in the Crosshairs as Nevada Seeks to Block the Exchange
Nevada’s pushback against prediction markets continues with regulatory action against Coinbase Financial Markets, the event contracts division of the famous crypto platform. This comes shortly after the Silver State cited a Massachusetts ruling in its fight against other prediction market companies. Coinbase Under Fire in Nevada The status of prediction markets continues to be murky […]
Legal
February 2, 2026
Polymarket Banned for Two Weeks in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) secured a temporary victory in its lawsuit against Polymarket after a court ruled that the prediction-market platform may not offer event contracts in the state for at least two weeks. Nevada Court Temporarily Bans Polymarket Judge Jason D. Woodbury issued a temporary restraining order against the prediction markets giant […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
From Dollar Deals to Gourmet Feasts: Las Vegas Buffets Reinvent Themselves
Las Vegas buffets used to represent cheap and quick eating, aiming to keep gamblers energized and in the casino. Years back, visitors could enjoy a full meal for just a buck, with simple spreads of cold meats, fried chicken, and basic sweets. These days, that time has passed, giving way to high-end buffet experiences that […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Las Vegas Jury Finds “Dances With Wolves” Actor Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges
A former “Dances With Wolves” actor has been convicted by a Las Vegas jury on sexual assault charges. Following a trial that lasted a year and three weeks, Nathan Chasing Horse, a 49-year-old former actor, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor. The investigation followed allegations from two underage victims. Several other women who […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
Las Vegas Tourism Falls in 2025 but Major Events Set Stage for Recovery
Las Vegas saw about 38.5 million tourists in 2025, showing a clear drop in overall travel to the city and the lowest yearly total since the comeback after the pandemic started in 2021. This number was 7.5% less than in 2024 and stayed far below the highest point reached before the pandemic in 2019. Weaker […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
Nevada Is the Wickedest State of Them All, Study Says
The New York Post has recently released a report on a survey the media outlet conducted, which labeled Nevada as the most deceitful state in America, as well as ranked the state first in lying, cheating, and document forging. 70% out of Nevada’s 3.27 million residents are based in Las Vegas, the city that this […]
Casino
January 29, 2026
Reno Truck Driver Arrested over AI Misfire May Have a Case
A Reno truck driver who was arrested because a local cop refused to believe him over an automated AI-powered facial recognition software may finally get justice as the policeman has admitted mea culpa in court. AI on the Fritz, Police and City on the Hook Richard Jager, the policeman who doubled down against the truck […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Former Prosecutor Sentenced in Peppermill Casino Lewdness Case
Former Nevada prosecutor Kenneth Ching, who last year was caught engaging in sexual behavior with an unnamed woman at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, has received a suspended jail sentence. Judge Hands Down Ching a Suspended Jail Sentence Ching was discovered with an unidentified woman at the Peppermill Casino in the early morning hours of […]
