Casino
January 19, 2026
Steve Wynn’s Friends Urge the Man to Build Another Casino
Steve Wynn has been in and out of the public eye, with the legendary billionaire mostly keeping to himself in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault scandal that marred his reputation and led to Nevada banning him from the state’s gaming business. Wynn withdrew and became more private, but he has been recently posting […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
Nevada Lawmakers Fight DHS Plan They Claim Hurts Tourism
Nevada’s federal lawmakers are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reconsider a suggested revamp of entry rules for international travelers. They caution that the plan might worsen the state’s economic troubles and put off much-needed tourists. Nevada Officials Raise Alarm Over Stricter Entry Requirements for Tourists In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
Nevada Gives New Instructions on Online Gambling Across Borders
Nevada‘s main gambling watchdog has sent out new guidelines to its license holders asking them to be more careful when they take part in online betting activities outside the state. The update, which came out on Friday evening from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, highlights how fast digital betting is growing and the legal gray […]
Legal
January 16, 2026
Kalshi’s Legal Battle in Nevada Heats Up as the Company Secures Partial Stay
Prediction markets powerhouse Kalshi has just been embroiled in legal trouble in Nevada amid a broader regulatory pushback against event contract providers. With that said, the company has now secured a partial stay to its case against the gaming regulator in the Silver State. Kalshi’s Battle Against the NGCB Rages on Kalshi’s clash with the […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Nevada Wants Life Ban for Ohtani-Linked Bookmaker
Nevada gaming regulators are moving to permanently shut the door on Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, after assessing his conduct this week. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board voted to recommend that Bowyer be added to the state’s Black Book, which would ban him for life from entering […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Mary J. Blige Announces First Las Vegas Residency
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige is getting ready to bring her legendary talent to Las Vegas for the first time. On Monday, January 12, the “Be Without You” singer announced her debut Vegas residency, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set for May and July. “Something […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
House Rules Panel Stops FAIR BET Act as 2026 Gambling Tax Change Approaches
A new effort in Washington to bring back full deductions for gambling losses has hit another big snag, leaving bettors and industry groups ready for a tax scene that changes a lot in 2026. Effort to Add FAIR BET Act to Defense Bill Fails in House Rules Committee The latest problem happened when the House […]
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 […]
