Casino
April 24, 2026
Rare Decision: Nevada Bans Illegal Bookmaker in Black Book Vote
Earlier this week, we announced that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was considering a series of important changes to the Black Book, formally known as the state’s List of Excluded Persons. While new additions are rarely made, the commission decided to take firm action on Thursday, April 23, 2026, voting unanimously to add Mathew […]
Casino
April 23, 2026
Player Scoops $1.15M Dragon Link Jackpot at Durango Casino & Resort
A player at the Durango Casino & Resort was able to win a huge jackpot payout from one of the Dragon Link slot machines available at the High Limit slot room at the property. The happy event occurred on Tuesday, with the guest claiming the Grand Jackpot prize of $1,159,768.43. The player placed their $25 […]
Sports
April 23, 2026
WrestleMania 42 Attendance Down, TV and Online Viewership Up
This year’s WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas didn’t manage to draw in as many fans of the beloved yearly pro wrestling event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as it did last year. However, the much-anticipated, which was originally launched more than four decades ago as the brainchild of WWE chief executive officer Vince McMahon, […]
Sports
April 22, 2026
Las Vegas Authorities Dismantle $8M Illegal Betting Network
Law enforcement agencies in Las Vegas have broken up an alleged multimillion-dollar illegal betting operation following a lengthy investigation that involved federal and state regulators. A 57-year-old local resident, William West Roberts, now faces multiple criminal charges tied to unlicensed gambling activities and suspected financial misconduct. Tip-Off Sparks Investigation into Multi-Million Betting Ring The probe […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Nevada Considers Updating Its Black Book
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is weighing changes to the state’s infamous Black Book. The list, formally known as Nevada’s List of Excluded Persons, bans individuals considered a threat to the integrity of the state’s gaming industry from entering casinos. New additions are rare, and removals are almost unheard of. Bowyer Faced Harsh Criticism […]
Casino
April 17, 2026
Guests of Arizona Charlie’s Sin City Venues Won $2.3M in Prizes in March
Arizona Charlie’s has cemented itself as a brand that continues to give to the players after visitors of its two Clark County casinos won almost $2.3 million in March. While most of the winnings came from slots, bingo continued to be highly profitable for the players, too. Several Players Won Big Official data shows that […]
Sports
April 15, 2026
Reno Pro Soccer Submits Northern Nevada Stadium & Entertainment District Plans
Reno Pro Soccer, a group seeking to return USL Professional Soccer to Northern Nevada, announced that it has reached a “major milestone” in these efforts. According to the group’s latest announcement, it has submitted “key project entitlements” for its planned soccer stadium and entertainment district. Reno Pro Soccer to Bring Soccer & Entertainment Reno Pro […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
Trump Heads to Vegas to Push “No Tax on Tips” Plan
President Donald Trump is looking to promote his “No Tax on Tips” policy during a rally in Southern Nevada scheduled for Thursday, April 16, just one day after the federal tax filing deadline. Workers Would Deduct Up to $25K in Tips The proposal is an important piece of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the controversial […]
Prediction Markets
April 6, 2026
Nevada Judge Upholds Kalshi Ban, Says It Should Adopt Geofencing by May 4
Friday marked a major breakthrough in Nevada’s battle against prediction markets as a judge ruled in favor of the Kalshi block. This comes shortly after the CFTC launched lawsuits against several states that attempted to regulate the fast-growing event contracts sector. Nevada Judge Upholds the Restrictions on Kalshi Last Friday, Nevada judge Jason Woodbury upheld […]
Industry
April 6, 2026
Rio Las Vegas Undergoes Ownership Shift and Leadership Reset
A major transition is taking place at the Rio Hotel & Casino, as investment firm Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has taken a controlling interest in the off-Strip property. The move changes the ownership structure in a considerable way, reducing Dreamscape Companies, which acquired the resort in 2019 from Caesars Entertainment, to a secondary stakeholder. Kennedy […]
