Business
January 12, 2024
Two Additional Executives Bid Farewell to Fontainebleau
Less than one month after the grand opening of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, the latest chapter in the 70-year history of the iconic Fontainebleau brand, chief operating officer Colleen Birch and chief marketing officer Shane Smith have announced their voluntary resignations. Three High-Profile Exits So Far The two join the resort’s now former senior […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Life Coach and Advisor Gambles with Investors’ Money, Goes to Jail
A person who presented himself as a financial advisor and a life coach in Las Vegas was sentenced to one year in prison after allegedly using investment money for gambling. As announced by KLAS, Rodney Buckle, 66, was sentenced this week Thursday by Clark County District Court Judge Jasmin Lilly Spells. His punishment is one […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
Idaho Resident Allegedly Threatens Deputy at Jackpot Casino
Cactus Petes Resort Casino is a premium entertainment and gaming destination located in Jackpot, Nevada. Recently, one visitor of the casino was arrested after he allegedly took out a knife when approached by law enforcement. A report released by Elko Daily reveals that the individual, identified with the initials, R.J.C., 41, of Idaho, was arrested […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
Culinary Union Sets Strike Deadline for 7,700 Workers in Las Vegas
After months of intense negotiations, unionized gaming and hospitality industry workers in Las Vegas secured new five-year contracts with three of the leading casino and entertainment operators, known as Big 3. The announcement comes after extensive efforts of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions which played an important role in the negotiation with Caesars Entertainment, MGM […]
Legal
January 5, 2024
Convicted Vegas Felon Faces Charges after Sex Trafficking a Minor
A Las Vegas convict faces charges of kidnapping an underage girl and forcing her into prostitution by threatening her with a gun. The girl was eventually able to return to her mother and provided the police with details about her kidnapper, Corey Canton. According to the official report, on December 1, the police responded to […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Las Vegas’ Wedding Queen of the West Passes Away at 89
Charolette Richards, the founder of Las Vegas’s most popular wedding venue, has passed away at 89. The passing was announced by A Little White Wedding Chapel, the wedding factory she founded. The chapel was established in 1951 and was created to provide couples with an affordable wedding in a beautiful location. Prioritizing simplicity, the venue […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Missing Lake Tahoe Casino Nurse Identified after 50 Years
A cold case dating back more than half a century helped identify a victim who went missing back in 1970. The victim, named Donna Lass, went missing from Sahara Hotel Casino, now known as the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, located in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The 25-year-old casino nurse was last seen in September 1970 […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Man in Custody after Gunshots near Las Vegas Strip
A person, who allegedly shot from an MGM Signature Towers balcony in Las Vegas was arrested by police last week. An unconfirmed number of witnesses contacted police to report the shooting which occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday. Besides police officers, SWAT team members were also dispatched to the location of the incident […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
Nevada’s Betting Handle Dips in November 2023 but Profits Soar
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said the betting handle in November 2023 had reached $921.9 million, a notch down from the $928 million reported during the same 30-day period in 2022, but it was still a rather moribund result all things considered. Nevermind the Sports Betting Lull, Profits Are Coming November’s handle had indeed been […]
Casino
December 27, 2023
Golden Entertainment to Use Oak Tree Proceeds to Boost Properties
Golden Entertainment Inc was cleared to sell its slots business to Oak Tree last week with the Nevada Gaming Commission giving its approval and go-ahead for the deal to proceed. Officially, the acquisition is carried out by J&J Ventures and backed by Oak Tree. Ploughing the Proceeds Back into Improving Existing Business The proceeds from […]
