Industry
September 2, 2024
Metro Police Officer Arrested for Abusive Arrests on the Strip
42-year-old sargeant Kevin Menon of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) was jailed on Friday following a report from the LVMPD Internal Affairs Division that looked into several allegedly questionable arrests that had Las Vegas Strip tourists as targets. According to jail records available online, Menon, who was arrested on several counts connected to […]
Business
August 30, 2024
Analyst Cautious on Leisure Travel Demand amid Dip in Las Vegas Revenue
Although busy, July wasn’t the best month for gaming operators across Nevada. Data released earlier this week by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) pointed to a gaming revenue decrease observed last month. In total, the gaming revenue in July was $1.3 billion, a figure that signaled a 6.91% year-over-year decrease when compared to the […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
Culinary Union Members Arrested in Vegas over Civil Disobedience
The Culinary Union Local 226 announced that 23 of its members have been arrested for civil disobedience. This news comes amid the union’s continued push for a new 5-year union contract at Virgin Las Vegas. Authorities Arrested 23 Culinary Union Members Virgin Las Vegas’ contract with the Culinary and Bartenders Unions expired on June 1, […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
Nevada Gaming Revenue Slips in July, but Experts Remain Optimistic
The most recent report by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) shows GGR in the state settled at $1.3 billion in July of 2024, representing a 7% year-on-year drop in revenue. While this drop might sound like a red warning, some experts believe such a decrease should be perceived as seasonal rather than a part […]
Casino
August 26, 2024
Grand Lodge Casino Visitor Wins $1.1M Jackpot
A lucky casino goer has won a jackpot of over a million dollars from a Wheel of Fortune slot. The player was visiting the Grand Lodge Casino in Nevada where they won the life-changing sum. The Player Won a Life-Changing Sum The win was scored on Thursday evening. The player in question was enjoying the […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
BetMGM Revolutionizes Betting with Single Digital Wallet in Nevada
BetMGM, a joint venture of Entain and MGM Resorts, has unleashed a revolutionary solution that provides Nevada bettors with seamless, nationwide connectivity through a single, digital wallet. The solution which has been several years in the making, will set a new industry standard, Entain believes. The Feature Revolutionizes Digital Betting Underpinned by MGM Resorts’ operational […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Warner Bros. to Commit $8.5B to LV Studio, Should Nevada Pass SB 496
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is planning to commit over $8.5 billion to lease and operate a movie studio in Nevada. This move, however, would depend on the passing of a film tax credit incentive bill. WBD’s commitment would see it team up with UNLV in order to lease and operate a studio built by Birtcher […]
Industry
August 20, 2024
Genting Commits to High Integrity Standards After AML Claims
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) owner, Genting Berhad, has issued a statement responding to the latest anti-money laundering (AML) violation claims brought forward by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on August 15. List of Violations NGCB’s list of violations questioned the way the company tackles the industry’s compliance requirements. Allegations against RWLV included “failure […]
Industry
August 15, 2024
Case of Ex-Clark County Administrator Accused of Murdering Journalist Begins
Former Clark County public administrator Robert Telles’ trial finally began Wednesday with opening statements from the defense and prosecution. The former elected official pleaded not guilty to murdering Jeff German, an experienced investigative reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal found stabbed to death outside his home on Labor Day weekend in 2022. The trial was […]
Business
August 14, 2024
International Travel to Las Vegas Is Skyrocketing, Says LVCVA
According to Joel Van Over, the senior director of Atlanta-based international aviation development company Ailevon, new flights from a number of international air carriers are on the verge of reaching a record number of flights from foreign countries. Air Travel to Las Vegas to Fully Recover by Q4 Over, who is also the Las Vegas […]
