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 […]
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 […]
