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The desert breeze blew past my shoulders as I basked in the glow of massive antique signs. The Neon Museum isn't far from Las Vegas' historic Fremont Street yet feels a world away, offering charmingly kitsch eye candy and historical appreciation minus the chaos and crowds. Among other tidbits I learned during my guided tour of the museum was that…

Emerald Island Casino in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday celebrated 20 years in business by throwing an anniversary party. Twin brothers and co-owners of the establishment Tim and Mike Brooks opened the gaming establishment on May 23, 2003, in Downtown Henderson. Since then, the venue has become a downtown fixture and now plans to expand early next…

Emerald Island Casino co-owner Tim Brooks remembers where he was 20 years ago this week. "We were running around like a chicken without a head getting ready to open," he said. Brooks and co-owner - and twin brother - Mike bought the Pot O'Gold Casino in 2001 and the pair spent the next year and a half, and about $2 million, renovating the closed…

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BetMGM has announced its exclusive game, Buffalo Wild Wings, which has gone live today. The slots game was developed by Inspired Entertainment specifically for BetMGM after its partnership with the Buffalo Wild Wings franchise in 2021. More than 300 Buffalo Wild Wing locations were granted access to BetMGM sports betting content and…

Sin City has been changing and that means that some things which once dominated the Strip no longer resonate with visitors. Las Vegas once hosted mostly kitschy retro performers. Even in the days when Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack prowled the Las Vegas Strip, they were considered adult acts, not really modern or hip in the young people sense of…

When you think of a trip to Las Vegas, gambling immediately comes to mind. However, there's far more to do in Vegas than trying to win at the roulette table. You'll also find plenty of other reasons to pay a visit. It's on the bucket list of dream travel destinations for many, so let's look at some of the best that Vegas has to offer. Going to Las…

New Inspired Products and Gaming Industry Firsts Showcased at Inspired Booth #S2-310 Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, will once again be showcasing its suite of entertaining and differentiated cross-platform content in Booth #S2-310 at this year's ICE tradeshow in London from…

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - After its first official weekend of being open, Rivers Casino has already made some changes to accommodate feedback from the crowds of patrons. The biggest change is the addition of nonsmoking sections throughout the casino floor. Effective immediately, a spokesperson for the casino says half of the gaming area will be nonsmoking…

Scratchcards are one of the biggest sources of gambling addiction, an NHS expert in the sector has warned. Matt Gaskell, consultant pyschologist at the Northern Gambling Service, said scratchcards were one of the three most common gambling habits among those with a disorder. Slot machines and betting in-play on sports are also frequent types of…

If you're a fan of fabulous, over-the-top entertainment that will enchant your senses and help you forget your worries for a few hours, there's no better place to see it than Las Vegas. One thing that lovers of this flashy and fun city know is that it's about a lot more than just gambling. One of the city's greatest charms is that it's…

Las Vegas regularly attracts huge numbers of tourists eager to enjoy the city's super-sized penchant for visual shows. Visual entertainment in Las Vegas comes in many forms. These include major entertainment performances such as Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio Resort & Casino, which is operated by MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report. Sin…

While Las Vegas visitors may think of the city as a place for gambling, world-class restaurants, and top-tier entertainment, those aren't the only draws on the Las Vegas Strip. Of course, the massive casinos operated by Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report, MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report, Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Free…

When RuPaul's Drag Race Live! returns on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, two new queens will be slaying the Flamingo Las Vegas stage - Season 10 winner Aquaria and fresh from Season 14, Jorgeous. In addition, Season 12 winner and All Stars Season 7's Jaida Essence Hall will make her much anticipated return to The Strip. These stunning new additions will…

Visitors come to Las Vegas for its wide range of attractions, including entertaining performances and shows that are geared toward a wide range of ages and tastes. Performance arts are a big part of the experience. Cirque du Soleil at Bellagio Resort & Casino, operated by MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report, for example, wows crowds…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) - The Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened its doors in August, becoming Sacramento County's first tribal casino. On the casino's opening day, there were long lines of cars full of people eager to check out the new 100000-square-foot-facility. The casino is located off Highway 99 on 1 Sky River Parkway in Elk Grove and…

Home // Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino Recognized as Winners in Several Categories in Best of Las Vegas Awards HENDERSON, Nev. - Henderson's Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino are proud to announce their recognition in twelve categories in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Best of Las Vegas Awards. Emerald Island Casino…

Nevada casinos reported their 12th consecutive billion-dollar month in February. That is a 44.1 percent increase compared to February 2021 as win on the Las Vegas Strip continued to drive record profits statewide. Strip win was up 72 percent from a year ago to $599.1 million. Gaming Control Board analyst Mike Lawton said that's the third highest…

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17, 2022 // PRNewswire // - ChopValue is excited to announce its first West Coast franchise in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. With Microfactories already in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia, this addition will be its first of many in the United States, as ChopValue works to create a micro-manufacturing network that will help build…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A company that turns recycled chopsticks into housewares and furniture have announced that it has opened a facility in Las Vegas. According to a news release, ChopValue's new Las Vegas location will mark the company's first franchise in the United States. The group says they already operate microfactories in Canada, Mexico,…

Garth Brooks' 2023 career and touring schedule will see him perform as a resident performer at a Las Vegas casino venue for the first time since 2014. Via his set of 27 Garth Brooks/Plus ONE shows between May-December 2023 at Caesar's Palace's 4100-seat Colosseum theater, the Country Music Hall of Famer will offer unique shows with varying band…

Gaming industry movers and shakers who were in attendance for last week's Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas saw the new product lines and technological developments that the world's leading gaming developers, researchers, and manufacturers put on display. Among the companies showing off their wares was Everi Holdings Inc, a company of long-standing…

An Allegan County man was amazed when he found out his Powerball ticket was worth $1 million. Mark Brooks, of Otsego, matched the five white balls in the September 24 drawing to win the big prize: 03-09-21-24-29. He bought his winning ticket at Otsego Party Store, located at 629 South Farmer Street in Otsego. Otsego is about 20 miles northwest of…

One day after the seven-year anniversary of the Valley River Casino's grand opening just outside of Murphy, tribal officials and casino executives gathered under a bluebird sky Thursday, Sept. 29, to break ground on an expansion project whose budget is more than double that of the initial construction. "The project that we stand poised to break…

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of its $275 million expansion project. Expected to reach completion in 2024, the project will create more than 2500 construction jobs, and over 100 operational positions upon opening. Planned additions include 25000 square feet of expanded…

When a comedy show starts with the warning that the comedians will be holding nothing back and nothing is off limits, you better make sure that you're ready … and that you won't take anything said onstage too personally. I mean, the name of the show should give you an indication of where things are going to go: Jew Man Group. But the important part…

The United States is probably the number one spot when it comes to the casino industry and has one of the biggest populations of bettors in the world. Nearly anyone, older than 21, has placed a bet or played a slot game in their lifetime. And the American football players, Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no exception! American football is the most viewed…

Welcome to Golfweek's Best 2022 Casino Courses in the United States. This list focuses on courses owned and/or operated by or in conjunction with casinos, with data pulled from Golfweek's massive database of course rankings. The hundreds of members of Golfweek's course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on our 10…

It was a long two pandemic years since I had been inside the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., perhaps the swankest of Oklahoma's high-end Indian destination casinos. I missed it. So when a friend said she had tickets to a Brooks & Dunn concert there, I jumped at the chance to reacquaint myself with the getaway for gaming and good times…

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The investment community was abuzz earlier…

Looking for a complete entertainment destination where you can indulge in great food, exciting gaming, live performances and more? Head to the Casino Lac-Leamy located just a 10-minute drive from downtown Ottawa in Gatineau, Québec! It's open 24 hours a day and parking is free! You'll find everything from quick snacks to gourmet meals at the…

The Las Vegas Strip has a lengthy roster of superstar performers planning residencies at hotel casino theaters through 2023. Sin City's visitors seeking a respite from the casino tables and video machines or locals looking to take a break from all the city's activity can take a detour to one of the many concerts featuring big name stars. Superstar…

Home // Emerald Island and Rainbow Club Casinos Partner With Local Woman-Owned Spirits Company to Offer'Super Premium Well' Vodka HENDERSON - Two Water Street District casinos, the Emerald Island and Rainbow Club, are partnering with a local woman-owned spirits company, Vegas Baby Vodka ®, to offer a "super premium well" choice. Vegas Baby Vodka is…

Henderson casino owner Joe DeSimone reached out to Red Rock Resorts last year to see if the company was interested in selling the closed Fiesta Henderson. "They weren't receptive," recalled DeSimone, who operates Railroad Pass on U.S. 95 and The Pass Casino on Water Street. "I think they just kind of just wrote it off." Tim Brooks, who operates the…

Artistic and architectural visions are taking hold at Sahara Las Vegas. The retro-rock outfit Reckless in Vegas has rolled into Sahara Theater for a six-month engagement. Then the theater is due for a major renovation next year. It's convenient that the new headlining act produces an old-Vegas sound with a contemporary spin. Vegas native Michael…

This week's games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features the likes of Wizard Games, Play'n GO, Pariplay, Relax Gaming, Evolution, Pragmatic Play, iSoftBet, Red Tiger and Evoplay, among others. Aspire Global-owned Wizard Games has taken to the rink in its latest slot release, Ice Ice Hockey. "We've got our skates on and…

Hundreds of residents in a small Welsh town have scooped thousands of pounds in a multi-million postcode lottery. 435 residents in Rhymney have each won a share of £3.7 million with People's Postcode Lottery. The lucky winners claimed the jackpot after their postcode, NP22 5, was revealed as the winning postcode sector in the lottery's Postcode…

One of the best things about visiting Las Vegas is the entertainment. It's everywhere you go, from singers to dancers to magicians and so much more. Become a Harlem insider - Sign-Up for our Newsletter! In many of the hotels, there is some form of evening entertainment, and if you want to know where the best places to stay are so you don't miss out…

Home // Director of Operations at Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino Recognized by Vegas Inc. HENDERSON, Nev. - Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino in downtown Henderson are proud to announce that Courtney Garland has been honored by Vegas Inc with the 40 Under 40 award. Garland, who is 31 years old currently serves as the…

If there was going to be a month that state gaming win fell below $1 billion, it probably would have been February with its 28 days, right? Not so. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday announced that the state's 433 major casinos won $1.113 billion from gamblers for the month, an all-time record for a February. It also was a record 12th…

N evada recorded $1.1 billion in gaming revenue in February, marking the 12 consecutive month the state brought in more than $1 billion from its casinos. February also set an all-time win total for the month, $1.07 billion in 2013 was the previous record, and revenues from The Las Vegas Strip hit its third-highest level in history. According to the…

Inspired Gaming is a multi-faceted company operating within the online and land-based gambling market in various parts of the world. Predominantly, Inspired Gaming makes online casino slots, but they are also known for their virtual sports and leisure/amusement machines (land-based). This leading software provider supplies its products to over 170…

By Pat Christenson for LVSportsBiz.com This is how I autograph my book Rock Vegas: "I hope you enjoy the history and stories about how Vegas became the #1 live music destination in the world" From herein I will replace "destination" with "market." It is now statistically indisputable. This past month Pollstar Magazine, "The Voice of Live,"…

As opportunities to gamble expand across the country, so too are programs that treat gambling addictions. The John Brooks Recovery Center is now offering a program to treat people with a gambling addiction, the center said this week in a news release. Patients admitted to the program must be diagnosed with a co-occurring substance-use…

This week's games and platform integrations round-up from Gaming Intelligence features Pragmatic Play, Red Tiger, iSoftBet, Endorphina, Relax Gaming, Greentube, Inspired and ORYX Gaming. Pragmatic Play is taking players on a much-needed vacation with its latest slot release, Wild Beach Party. "Wild Beach Party brings a lot of light-hearted humour…

B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, Inspired Entertainment Inc, has launched its online gaming content in its third US state after going live in Connecticut with DraftKings. Inspired's popular and entertaining games are now available in the Constitution State for the first time, including Big Spin Bonus, Bullion Bars, and Gold…

Nurse Duane Kelloway was playing a Double Hit progressive slot machine by Ainsworth Gaming with a $3 bet at the Florida's casino. He won $2450, which earned him a $1122452022 BMW X7 M50i in recognition of surpassing the slot payout milestone. Over 43000 individuals won jackpots there so far in 2021, which equates to nearly a jackpot paid per…

California is one of the biggest havens for casinos in the US. The state has some of the vastest structures that any player who seeks to have a nice time playing the best table games will love. However, how big is the gaming space? Are they in San Diego? Do they have the wow-effect? These are the questions this article will answer. The biggest…

The deal will see Inspired gain access to GAN's operator network across multiple US states. "Multiple top igaming operators in the US use GAN's platform, and we are excited to collaborate with the GAN team," said Brooks Pierce, president and chief operating officer of Inspired. "We are in the early innings of rollout in the US digital gaming…

Inspired Entertainment has taken its iGaming content live in Michigan with GAN Limited. The New York-based B2B provider has extended its North American footprint with its latest content rollout in the Great Lakes State, which comes via GAN's aggregation platform. This platform is employed by various companies, and as a result, Inspired's…

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, announced today that its popular online gaming content has gone live in Michigan with GAN Limited (the "Company" or "GAN") (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading full-service internet gaming…

It is our nature to have recreation to break us from the monotony of life and to divert our attention to a different phase different from reality which is the reason why people watch movies or television series. People's diversion and lifestyle changed when cinematography was introduced in the 19th century through the aid of technology, moving…

Bull rider Sage Kimzey finds himself upside down on his way to an 88-point ride and winning the championship during the 10th and final night of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau) Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 | 2 a.m. After a remarkable 35-year ride,…

Gaming News 26 November 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Every December, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World invites cowboys and cowgirls to saddle up for an incredible lineup of events and entertainment during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.From classic country crooners to country crossover stars, there's a boot-scootin' show for every fan in…

As with the enveloping and ever-changing skyline of the Las Vegas Strip, much of Wynn Golf Club is relatively new, despite golf having been played on the site since 1952 when it became the Desert Inn Golf Club. Steve Wynn purchased the resort in 2000, and the Tom Fazio-designed Wynn Golf Club opened in 2005. But that layout was shuttered in 2017 as…

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A new report published by the American Gaming Association shows U.S. casinos are on track to break revenue records in 2021. The nation's commercial casinos won nearly $14 billion in the third quarter alone. Nevada casinos won over $1 billion last month. The steady growth in revenue is a major contrast to what the gaming and…

CHICAGO (CBS) - City officials on Friday officially unveiled the five competing bids to run Chicago's casino, as the evaluation process continues with an eye to select a plan to present to the City Council for approval early next year. The city is planning a public meeting next month for bidders to present their plans to the public and take…

Whenever Las Vegans start feeling sorry for themselves over blown tourism opportunities, they should take a look at a column from a Hawaii-based journalist who thinks our city lapped the island paradise long ago. "Las Vegas is kicking our okole." You don't have to know any Polynesian dialects to guess what that means. Honolulu Star-Advertiser…

During a recent interview with PEOPLE, the country hitmaker and Oklahoma native revealed that he is interested in playing Las Vegas and that he has always wanted to do a show similar to Garth Brooks' one-man Vegas residency show. He even admitted that he was "pretty jealous" of Brooks when he held his massive Vegas residency at the Wynn as he…

Luke Bryan, country music star and judge on ABC's "American Idol," shared a story involving gambling and winning thousands of dollars on a whim in Las Vegas during a recent episode of a podcast. Bryan was a guest on Audacy's " Rob and Holly " when he spoke about his experience. He said that he won $60000 in less than 10 minutes while at a…

This week's games round-up from Gaming Intelligence comprises new releases for Greentube, Red Tiger, Evoplay, Endorphina, iSoftBet, Pragmatic Play, Inspired and Ezugi, as well as integrations for Playtech, Evolution and Pariplay. NOVOMATIC-owned Greentube has launched a new Asian-themed slot game, Power Prizes - Royal Crane, featuring the…

Loto-Québec and Inspire Entertainment have officially taken their long-term partnership to another level. The two sides have signed a content distribution deal, that will make the Crown corporation the first entity to introduce the provider's iLottery offerings on lotoquebec.com. Soon, Scarab Treasures and Fruit Drop Scatterdrops™ will be two of…

L as Vegas is still on a winning streak. Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip set an all-time quarterly record during the third quarter by collecting $2.1 billion in gambling revenue, according to numbers reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday. The Strip beat the previous record of $1.8 billion, which was set during the fourth quarter…

nspired Entertainment announced on Wednesday it has enhanced its partnership with Loto-Québec. The Canadian government corporation will now become the first customer to launch Inspired's iLottery games. Loto-Québec, a long-time customer of Inspired, currently offers many of the provider's interactive casino titles on its website, lotoquebec.com.…

Much to the dismay of the global gambling community, Las Vegas casinos were forced to shut down for most of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, barely over a year after its major shut down, the world-renowned casinos in Las Vegas are surging back and are reaching unprecedented numbers in terms of economic activity. It's estimated that the…

STATELINE, Nev. - That is the largest total monthly win amount in state history, beating the previous record set in May. It is also the fifth consecutive month where win exceeded $1 billion. Gaming Control Board analyst Mike Lawton said the last time that happened was in 2008. He said July was a "perfect storm" for gaming. There were five weekends…

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donated a total of $500000 to a group of Tampa Bay charities today, which helped commemorate Hard Rock International's 50 anniversary. The 50 area charities receiving $10000 each during a reception inside Hard Rock Event Center included - 13 Ugly Men American Cancer…

It's not every day that you pull up in a Ford Taurus and leave a few hours later in a $112000 BMW. But that's exactly what happened to Duane Kelloway of Spring Hill recently. Kelloway, 50, is an operating nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital North in Lutz. Over the past few weeks, he's been intubating far too many COVID patients. Feeling stressed and…

Nevada casinos set another monthly winnings record last month, riding a streak of robust revenues that has the state reaping the tax benefit, state gambling regulators said Thursday. Casinos statewide reported taking in a record $1.36 billion in July - the fifth straight month topping at least $1 billion and easily passing the record $1.23 billion…

Home // Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casino Name New Chief Financial Officer Emerald Island and Rainbow Club Casinos are proud to announce the addition of Martin Lara as chief financial officer at both casino properties located in downtown Henderson's Water Street District. Lara joins the Henderson casinos with more than a decade of…

The slot receiver has become an increasingly important position in NFL offenses. The last few seasons the importance of slot receivers has increased even more. Now receivers that line up in the slot are targeted more than in any other alignment, and those passes are the most effective, with higher yards per target and a higher passer rating than…

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duane Kelloway, a Spring Hill resident and hospital nurse who treats COVID patients, won a $1122452022 BMW X7 M50i as part of a celebration of $1 billion in jackpots paid out so far in 2021 by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. Kelloway, 50, was playing a Double Hit progressive slot machine by…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada casinos set another monthly winnings record last month, riding a streak of robust revenues that has the state reaping the tax benefit, state gambling regulators said Thursday. Casinos statewide reported taking in a record $1.36 billion in July - the fifth straight month topping at least $1 billion and easily passing the…

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet, cutting ties with both of their top two slot cornerback options from the beginning of training camp before the season started. Maulet's release came one week after the team waived Antoine Brooks Jr. with an injury designation. Both players had been vying to replace Mike Hilton…

The fully loaded vehicle is worth $112245 and is a far cry from the 2013 Ford Taurus with 200000 miles that Kelloway and his wife drove to the casino. Kelloway's luck may have been helped because his wife, who is also a nurse, talked him into waiting a day to visit the casino on Saturday instead of Friday, Fox13 reported. "I thought I was going to…

The major new Resorts World Las Vegas hotel and casino opened in June 2021, during a summer that has seen Nevada gambling revenues soar LAS VEGAS - Barely a year after the Las Vegas Strip was shut down by COVID-19, its world-famous casinos have roared back to a record-breaking summer thanks to a remarkable winning streak. Nevada pocketed an…

Just a year after the famous Las Vegas Strip closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its famous casinos have resurfaced with a record summer thanks to a notable winning streak. Nevada posted a record $ 1.36 billion last month thanks to gamblers flooding the city again after spending months confined with few options for spending their money. "We…

Courtesy: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa TAMPA, Fla. - Duane Kelloway, an operating room nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital-North who has been treating COVID-19 patients for weeks, won A $1122452022 BMW X7 M50i Saturday afternoon by being the person who pushed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa total slot payout for 2021 to over $1…

Nevada casinos set a new gaming win record in July, raking in $1.36 billion. It's the largest in state history, beating the previous record of $1.23 billion set in May, and up from June's mark of $1.19 billion, according to new monthly stats released Aug. 26 by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. It's the fifth consecutive month where win exceeded $1…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos gained $1.36 billion in July, surpassing May's record of $1.23 billion. The figures launched Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board present sturdy progress for casinos statewide, however notably for Las Vegas Strip casinos, which gained 58% of the state's complete - $798.6 million. July's gaming win contains…

Nevada casinos set an all-time record in July, raking in $1.36 billion.That is the largest total monthly win amount in state history, beating the previous record set in May. It is also the fifth consecutive month where win exceeded $1 billion. Gaming Control Board analyst Mike Lawton said the last time that happened was in 2008.He said July was a…

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - Out of an abundance of caution, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and Cache Creek Casino Resort executive leadership have decided to delay grand opening plans originally scheduled for September.Concerts will also be postponed until further notice. This difficult decision was made with the health and wellness of guests and employees…

Home // Emerald Island and Rainbow Club Casinos Announce New Director of Operations HENDERSON, Nev. - Emerald Island and Rainbow Club Casinos are proud to announce the promotion of Courtney Garland to director of operations at both casino properties located in downtown Henderson's Water Street District. Garland will be the new key force in…

Bingo is one of the first games people learn how to play, and its popularity among people of all ages has never seemed to wane through the ages. The suspense of building a vertical, horizontal or diagonal "bingo" line that warrants the player to call a "BINGO" out loud is one of the simpler pleasures of the games we play. Aristocrat Gaming is…

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - Railroad Pass casino sits on the outskirts of Henderson, not far from Boulder City, the only incorporated Nevada town where gambling is illegal. It's a small, unassuming property - nothing like the swanky, upscale resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. But it's proved resilient, carving its place in history and holding on…

High drama took place at three casinos in California, Michigan, and Edinburgh, Scotland, involving an alleged attempted kidnapping, a suicidal climber, and a knifepoint robbery. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Three contrasting dramas backdropped by casinos recently played out in California, Michigan, and across the pond in Edinburgh, involving an…

While the Westgate Las Vegas has gone through many incarnations and names to become what it is today, its history dates back to 1969 when it opened as The International, the then-largest hotel in the world. From the early 1970s to 2012, the property was known as the Las Vegas Hilton, then LVH from 2012-'14, then finally the Westgate Las Vegas in…

Add the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood to the list of garages now charging for parking in Las Vegas. This one is significant, because it was one of the few Strip garages to remain fee-free before the pandemic, due to it being connected to the mall. The first hour is free, then it's $12 for two to four hours and $15 for over four hours. Paid…

Railroad Pass casinosits on the outskirts of Henderson, not far from Boulder City, the only incorporated Nevada town where gambling is illegal. It's a small, unassuming property - nothing like the swanky, upscale resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. But it's proved resilient, carving its place in history and holding on tight. The state's oldest…

N evada recorded $3.462 billion in revenue from its casinos during the second quarter of 2021, making it the largest quarterly gaming win in the Silver State's history-a signal that the gambling industry is in recovery mode. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state collected $1.2 billion in gambling revenue in June,…

PITTSBURGH - The Steelers slot cornerback battle between Antoine Brooks and Arthur Maulet is arguably their most anticipated and watched battle for training camp this season. However, just because those two are the only two names in that conversation right now does not mean that one of the two is guaranteed the job. When speaking with the media…

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- To help alleviate the traffic congestion at Allegiant Stadium, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has partnered with the Las Vegas Raiders to launch Game Day Express. The new service, created to deliver fans of the Silver and Black to all ten home games, offers riders five locations around the valley to…

Nevada this week saw the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the country, hospitalisations are on the rise again, and the highly contagious delta variant has become the most prevalent form of the virus in the state, adding urgency to the campaign to get more people vaccinated. Las Vegas: Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas…

Las Vegas, Nevada 2021-07-02 16:27:23 - Las Vegas (KLAS) - Boat clubs on Lake Las Vegas will benefit after buying large quantities of fireworks. Tim Brooks, owner and CEO of Rainbow Club & Emerald Island Casino in Henderson's Water Street district, has purchased over $ 3000 in fireworks to support a boat club also based in Henderson. Brooks will…

In the summer of 2020, during some of the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic, economic analyst Jeremy Aguero predicted it could take up to three years for Las Vegas to bounce back from its pandemic-induced funk. Nearly 10 months after making those comments before the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Aguero, principal at Applied Analysis,…

To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - A quartet of casino scammers are behind bars after trying to defraud internet casinos in Columbia County. Brandon Wall, 31, and Khadijah Thomas, 27, allegedly used jamming devices to trick slot…

The numbers are in and, as expected, the Las Vegas visitor count took it on the noggin in 2020. Following the majestic tally of 42.5 million in 2019, the COVID-19 shutdown chopped the total to just 19 million last year, a decline of 55% and the lowest in 31 years. The last time it was that low was the year the Mirage opened and kicked off the giant…

When IGT produced its first new bartop slot machine in more than two decades, everybody knew it would incorporate many of the features popular with its upright cousins. What many didn't see coming was that it would have features only authorized in Nevada regulations less than a week ago. London-based IGT, which has a historic Nevada presence,…