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Industry
April 5, 2021
Will Seniors Lead the Recovery of the US Gambling Industry?
After 2020 brought many challenges for casino operators in the US, the industry is ready to begin its recovery. Some 54.8% of the senior population is already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 75.1% have received at least one dose. This means that it may be the seniors that would help the industry start recovering from […]
Casino
April 5, 2021
Nevada’s Casinos to Stay Restricted until Most Employees Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 has essentially decimated Nevada’s ability to generate revenue. With a long history of relying heavily on the lucrative gambling industry, the Silver State came to an abrupt standstill when the coronavirus pandemic seeped across state lines last year. Casinos were initially forced to shut down completely before a slow rollout began, ultimately leading to […]
Esports
March 22, 2021
Senator Drafts a Bill to Create First US Esports Regulatory Body
Republican lawmaker Ben Kieckhefer has introduced a bill to create a body regulating the rapidly emerging esports industry. Executive Director and Three Members in the Commission Senator Ben Kieckhefer has introduced a bill to create the Nevada Esports Commission, which will regulate esports events with prizes of more than $1000. Thus, Nevada could become the […]
Casino
March 15, 2021
Lawmakers Pass Tax Hike Proposals to Voters in Nevada
Nevada’s Democrat-controlled Legislature has passed two tax hike proposals, which will appear on the 2022 election ballot. Nevadans to Decide Whether to Raise Gambling Taxes Last Friday marked the deadline for lawmakers in Nevada to act on the proposed measures for tax hikes in the state, supported by The Clark County Education Association, the largest teachers’ […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
Nevada Gives Full Go-Ahead for Casino Workers Vaccination
Following months of slow vaccination, Nevada’s Clark County ramps up its efforts to immunize its hospitality and casino workers. Health Authorities Push for Casino and Hospitality Workers Vaccination The United States has hit a new milestone in the number of vaccinations, with over 100 million people getting the COVID-19 jab, official data revealed on Saturday. This means that […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
IGT’s PlaySports Obtains Regulatory Approval in Nevada
Following extensive field tests, IGT’s PlaySports platform has received Nevada’s regulatory approval, giving the technology supplier an edge in providing innovative solutions to the sports betting industry. IGT Is Expanding in Nevada through the PlaySports Platform International Game Technology (IGT), a technology supplier based in London, has begun the expansion of its sports betting operations […]
Industry
February 26, 2021
Gaming Revenue in Nevada Increases in January 2021
Nevada’s January gaming revenue hit $761.8 million. This represented an increase when compared to December 2020. Sports betting was responsible for $52.4 million in gaming revenue, which marked an increase of 159.9% when compared to December. Gaming Revenue in Nevada Improves in January In January, Nevada’s gaming revenue marked growth when compared to December last […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
Nevada Gaming Industry Ready to Bounce Back after 2020
The COVID-related shutdown severely impacted the gaming revenue in Nevada last year. However, considering the gradual lifting of restrictions, the industry may soon begin its economic recovery. 2020 Proved to Be Incredibly Difficult Year for Nevada’s Gambling Operators Nearly one year has passed since the COVID-19 shutdown which was introduced in Nevada. The shutdown started […]
Esports
February 22, 2021
Senator Wants to See an Esports Regulatory Body in Nevada
Nevada senator Ben Kieckhefer is working on a bill he has until mid-March to introduce and potentially see an esports governing body created that could in turn regulate esports nationally. Esports Regulatory Body to Help Nevada Attract Big Events Esports need to be regulated says Sen. Ben Kieckhefer who is working on a bill that […]
Legal
February 22, 2021
GameCo to Name New CEO After Graboyes Loses License
After a four-hour hearing with the NGC last Thursday, GameCo’s CEO Blaine Graboyes lost his gaming license and has no longer the right to cooperate with operators in the state. NGC Rejects Recommendations For a Temporary License On Monday, slot machine developer GameCo announced that CEO Blaine Graboyes was no longer with the company. The […]