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 […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Casino
December 29, 2025
Murder Suspect Claims to Have Smoked “Sherm” before Stabbing Random Victim
In mid-December, a stabbing in Las Vegas occurred with one fatality. When police arrived, they found the stabbing victim grievously injured and bleeding. Unfortunately, later the victim passed away at UMC hospital from his wounds. A Report by the Clark County coroner shows the identity of the deceased as Joseph Kirkling, 53 years old. The […]
Casino
December 23, 2025
Lawsuit Filed Against Casino-Hotel After Man Alleges Security Falsely Imprisoned Him
A lawsuit was filed on December 18 in Clark County District Court. Allegedly, security at the Mandalay Bay casino-hotel detained Stephen M. Soldis after assaulting him criminally. The staff claimed that Soldis had criminally assaulted a member of the security personnel. There are five different counts listed in the lawsuit. The counts are false imprisonment, […]
Business
December 18, 2025
Kalshi Faces Rising Risk in Nevada as Court Ruling Clears Way for Enforcement
Kalshi’s push to secure a nationwide presence is clashing with Nevada’s historic view of gambling regulation. The ongoing legal tension in the state could soon extend beyond civil litigation. After a federal judge refused to give the prediction market a stay, Kalshi is now facing potential enforcement action in the state, including the risk of […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Kicked out of Bar at Las Vegas Airport TikToker Slanders Establishment Online
Over at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, a social media influencer was kicked out of a bar during a livestream. This weekend, Marco Ayala, a TikTok influencer, was told to leave the B Lounge while claiming to have only been enjoying his bagel. He uploads to the TikTok @marcocookiez, named after his dessert […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Las Vegas Moribund Days May Be Over in 2026 with Record Convention Attendance
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)’s $600-million renovation is coming just in time as the city expects a significant pick-up in the number of conventions hosted locally. For starters, there is CES in January, which will be held at a renewed venue that brings an experience that business people and travelers have come to expect […]
Casino
December 15, 2025
New Study Shows Nevada Residents More Likely to Develop Gambling Addiction
A huge source of income for Nevada is tourism and hospitality, focused mainly on casinos and hotels. A UNLV study has found that around 15% of Nevada’s residents have a problem with gambling. These residents are described as far more likely to suffer negative consequences due to their gambling compulsion. The National Council on Problem […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Nevada Aims to Make Casino Exclusion-List Alerts Faster
Nevada’s casino regulators want to strengthen how gambling houses react when they spot someone from the state’s infamous exclusion list, nicknamed the Black Book, in a gaming area. At a Tuesday workshop, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) officials shared suggested changes to make sure casinos tell the authorities right away when they see a […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
Nevada Officials Set to Review Sportsbook Permits for Boomer’s and Caesars
Boomer’s and Caesars plan to present their newest growth strategies to Nevada officials this month, signaling another change in the state’s rival sports betting scene. Both companies are set to meet with the Nevada Gaming Commission on December 18 after getting initial backing from the Gaming Control Board. Boomer’s Targets Tonopah as Next Step in […]
