Industry
July 30, 2024
Excruciating Summer Heat Claims 63 Lives in Las Vegas
The Clark County coroner’s office has published a report outlining the number of casualties caused by the record-breaking summer heat. As it turns out, the scorching-hot 2024 weather has claimed the lives of 63 people from Las Vegas between May 27 and July 27. To make matters worse, the coroner’s office expects this figure to […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
Henderson’s Water Street District Casinos Merge Loyalty Programs
Two player-favorite local casinos in Henderson’s Water Street District, Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino, have announced their decision to merge their loyalty programs. Listening to Guests’ Suggestions The two gambling venues were sold by Boulder Highway Gaming and Water Street Gaming to an affiliate of ECL Hospitality Management run by businessmen Marc Falcone […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
Nevada Gambling Regulator Orders Cease-and-Desist to Live Gaming Producer
An iGaming company and its affiliate were hit with a cease-and-desist order from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), the gambling regulator in the state. The case in question affects Playgon Interactive Inc, as well as its affiliate Bitrate Productions. Although the NGCB released details regarding the cease-and-desist letter Thursday, it revealed that the companies […]
Casino
July 26, 2024
Nevada Gaming Commission Confronts Penn on Compliance Shortfalls
The Nevada Gaming Commission criticized Penn Entertainment for major issues with compliance, such as having minors in casinos, allowing self-excluded persons to place bets, and slow updating of company policies. These failures became a key subject during the evaluation of Penn’s ongoing IPO, which was approved despite the raised concerns. Penn Entertainment Pledges Policy Overhaul […]
Industry
July 24, 2024
Couple from Las Vegas Arrested after Brazen $652K Theft at Primm Casino
An elderly couple, suspected of being involved in a brazen robbery from a casino in Primm, Nevada, was recently detained. The couple is suspected of stealing more than $652,000, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports citing data from the Metropolitan Police Department. The husband, identified with the initials J.S., 63, as well as his wife, identified […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Attacker in Reno Casino Sex Assaults Sentenced to Life in Prison
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after assaulting two women at casinos in Reno. The man was involved in two separate incidents before he was arrested by law enforcement. Identified with the initials B.E., the 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault with the use of a deadly weapon, as […]
Legal
July 22, 2024
LV Sex Worker Risks Prison Time for Stealing Client’s Valuables
A Las Vegas prostitute is set to appear on trial for stealing expensive items from a client. Maiah Meleschi, according to the allegations, stole an expensive watch and a necklace from a customer she slept with at the Bellagio Las Vegas Hotel. The Woman Is Set to Appear in Court Next Month The original incident […]
Industry
July 17, 2024
Officials Greenlight $1M Grant for Las Vegas Shooting Memorial
On October 1, 2017, a deadly shooting occurred on the Las Vegas Strip during the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The unprecedented criminal act was completed by Stephen Paddock, the man who opened fire into the crowd attending the popular music festival. Paddock opened fire from his room at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Before […]
Casino
July 15, 2024
The Mirage to Host Farewell Ceremony Before Closure
To commemorate the end of an iconic era in Las Vegas history, The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a ceremonial event on July 17 before it closes for good. The Mirage to Close Ahead of Schedule to Make Way for Hard Rock’s Ambitious Plans Starting at 9 a.m., speeches will be given by gaming […]
Casino
July 8, 2024
The Mirage to Launch $1.6M Six-Day Promo Ahead of Closure
Ahead of closing, casinos in Nevada are required to distribute progressive slot winnings, as well as table game funds. Nearly a decade ago, before the closing of The Riviera, the casino organized a special promotion to distribute such funds. Similar is the case for The Mirage which is expected to shut its doors later this […]
