Casino
January 8, 2026
Man Sues Las Vegas Casino and Railroad After Train Accident
A California man has filed a negligence lawsuit against a Las Vegas casino operator and a national railroad company, claiming that a poorly maintained fence allowed him to reach train tracks where he suffered a life-altering accident. The Hole in the Fence The complaint, filed on December 26 in Clark County civil court by Ryan […]
Casino
January 8, 2026
Durango Resort Kicks Off Big Third-phase Expansion in Southwest Las Vegas
The Durango Casino & Resort has started the next part of its long-term growth plan, beginning work this week on a big new building project that will make the property much larger on its north side. This latest project, costing $385 million, is the third big development phase since the resort opened its doors in […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada
A man was arrested on Monday after police from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat signal at the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada. The man supposedly tipped off the casino that he had planted a bomb on-site, but was quickly identified by investigators as a patron who had recently lost […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Las Vegas Ends 2025 With Job Losses as Visitor Numbers Drop
Las Vegas wrapped up last year facing another challenge, as new job data revealed the area lost thousands of positions while tourism kept declining. State employment numbers released in early January showed the metro area shed about 4,700 jobs from September to November, highlighting how shaky the city’s tourism-based economy remains. Tourism Decline Drives Job […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center Wraps Up $600M Refurbishment, Reopens
The Las Vegas Convention Center has reopened after extensive renovations. The refurbished venue was called “the best convention center in the world” and will dazzle visitors with an enhanced lobby and facilities. The Center Reopened in Time for CES The reopening of the convention center comes just in time for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Las Vegas Homeless Man Run Over and Killed by Drunk Dotty’s Casino Visitor
A patron of Dotty’s casino has been arrested for allegedly crashing their vehicle into a homeless encampment, resulting in a loss of life. Court documents show that the defendant has left the establishment intoxicated from excessive alcohol consumption. Following this, the man proceeded to take off in their vehicle while still under the influence. The […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Embezzlement of Over $700K Lands Dotty’s Ex-Employee a 30-Year Prison Sentence
A former employee of Dotty’s has received a 30-year prison sentence after confessing to embezzlement. 61-year-old Thomas Tonar, from Sun Valley, had illegally obtained more than $700,000 while working for them. The perks offered to a full-time employee of Dotty’s are quite lucrative; they include PTO, a 410K and health insurance. On four acts of […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Casino
December 29, 2025
Murder Suspect Claims to Have Smoked “Sherm” before Stabbing Random Victim
In mid-December, a stabbing in Las Vegas occurred with one fatality. When police arrived, they found the stabbing victim grievously injured and bleeding. Unfortunately, later the victim passed away at UMC hospital from his wounds. A Report by the Clark County coroner shows the identity of the deceased as Joseph Kirkling, 53 years old. The […]
Casino
December 23, 2025
Lawsuit Filed Against Casino-Hotel After Man Alleges Security Falsely Imprisoned Him
A lawsuit was filed on December 18 in Clark County District Court. Allegedly, security at the Mandalay Bay casino-hotel detained Stephen M. Soldis after assaulting him criminally. The staff claimed that Soldis had criminally assaulted a member of the security personnel. There are five different counts listed in the lawsuit. The counts are false imprisonment, […]
