Industry
October 3, 2025
Former Casino Executive Tony Alamo Sr. Dies at 84
Antonio “Tony” Alamo Sr., who came to America from Cuba and worked his way up from a basic casino position to run some of the best-known properties in Las Vegas, has died at 84. His family said he passed away on October 2 with his loved ones by his side, after dealing with health issues […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Baccarat Boom Boosts Strip Casinos in August Despite Fewer Visitors
Nevada casinos posted strong numbers in August, with the Las Vegas Strip shining for its second month in a row of growth. The state raked in $1.22 billion from gambling, up 5.5% from the same time last year, as shown in data the Nevada Gaming Control Board released on Friday. Baccarat Gives Double-Digit Boost to […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
MGM Executive Says Company Offered Cybersecurity Help to Boyd Gaming
MGM Resorts International said its cybersecurity team contacted Boyd Gaming Corp. after Boyd reported a recent cyberattack in a federal filing. MGM CTO Highlights Industry Threats While Detailing Support for Boyd Gaming This came to light during a Nevada Gaming Commission meeting last week. There, commissioners gave the green light to John Branden Newman staying […]
Legal
September 25, 2025
Teenager Who Was Arrested Due to Involvement in Casino Cyberattacks Released
On Wednesday, a court released the teenager who turned himself in in relation to the 2023 cyberattacks that took two of the largest gaming and hospitality brands offline in Las Vegas. The outage lasted from several days to more than a week for the worst-affected property. The teenager turned himself in on September 17 and […]
Business
September 24, 2025
Merkur Completes Acquisition of Gaming Arts, Cementing US Re-Entry
German game maker Merkur announced that it has completed its acquisition of Gaming Arts, LLC, a Las Vegas-based provider of gambling technology. The transaction was announced earlier this year and subsequently approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission. Merkur Wraps Up Its Takeover of Gaming Arts In its official announcement, Merkur confirmed that its takeover of […]
Casino
September 24, 2025
Nevada Residents Beware, Your Shrimp May Be Radioactive
Caveat emptor is usually a label that expects you to check the quality of a product before you make a payment. Yet, if you live in Nevada and have been buying your shrimp from the Kroger shops between June and September, and lack a Geiger counter, well, tough luck to you. The Food and Drug […]
Poker
September 23, 2025
Mikki Mase Faces a Defamation Lawsuit by Sean Perry
Sean Perry, a poker player, is suing fellow poker player Mikky Mase for defamation. Each of the two could be considered a controversial gambler. A lawsuit was filed on August 29 in the Nevada district court, after Mase made several sexual assault allegations against Perry. The individuals listed in the lawsuit are Michael Meiterman (Mase), […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Teenager Tied to Las Vegas Cyberattacks Turns Himself In
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has confirmed that a teenage boy was arrested in relation to the cyberattacks perpetrated against gaming and hospitality companies in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023. The suspect had turned himself in, and while his identity has not been revealed to the public, the police have already followed up, […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Las Vegas Looking to Host NFL Super Bowl in 2029
Las Vegas is ready to once again bring the most popular sports event in America, the Super Bowl, back to Sin City. This could happen as early as 2029, according to rumors first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and it follows the previous Super Bowl event in 2024, when the Kansas City Chiefs won […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas to Open Its Doors Again in 2026
The Poker Palace, a staple in North Las Vegas for many years, is getting ready for a big change with new owners. Truckee Gaming, based in Reno, has settled on plans to buy the place, close it for a while, and open it back up after a complete redo in 2026. North Las Vegas’ Poker […]
