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Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal

Four years ago few believed that Las Vegas' casinos would be forced to close to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus that was rampaging worldwide. But they did. And the fallout was brutal. About a month after casinos in Macao were closed for 15 days to slow COVID's spread, then-Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 17, 2020 ordered all casinos as well…

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Nevada casinos’ 34-month streak of $1 billion win ‘the new normal’

In pre-pandemic times, months when Nevada's casinos took in more than $1 billion in gaming win were considered outstanding. However, after hitting $1 billion in gaming win for 34 consecutive months, that threshold has become "the new normal," Mike Lawson, the Nevada Gaming Control Board's senior economic analyst, said recently on Nevada…

Land-based ・ 26 February 2024

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Las Vegas hopes to hit the jackpot with the Super Bowl

NFL ・ 11 February 2024

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Edward Craven net worth: The Crypto Casino King

Edward Craven is an Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of the online casino Stake.com and the live streaming platform Kick. He is one of the nation's youngest self-made billionaires, with a net worth of about $1.1 billion as of 2022. He is also known for his lavish lifestyle and his passion for gaming. But how did he make his fortune and what…

Crypto ・ 06 February 2024

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Las Vegas hospitality workers won’t strike before Super Bowl

Culinary Local 226 said it has struck deals with nearly all remaining unsettled hotel-casinos - and called off a strike deadline for one - averting a Monday morning walkout threat at several near-Strip and downtown properties. The last tentative agreement was reached between the hospitality union and Downtown Grand, representing about 200 workers,…

NFL ・ 06 February 2024

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Ed Craven net Worth: The Cryptocurrency Casino King Who Bought the Most Expensive House in Victoria

Ed Craven is a young Australian entrepreneur who co-founded Stake.com, a popular online casino that accepts cryptocurrency bets. He is also the owner of Kick, a live streaming platform that competes with Twitch. Craven has amassed a fortune from his online ventures, and recently made headlines for buying the most expensive house in Victoria, a $80…

Crypto ・ 03 February 2024

Daily Mail Online

with Nevada raking in $15 BILLION in 2023 as gamblers rush back to Sin City after COVID slump

In a blockbuster year of profits, Nevada casinos raked in over $15billion from unlucky gamblers in 2023. Casinos on the Las Vegas strip took in more than $900million from gamblers in December alone, contributing to a record-breaking month for the state. The Gaming Control Board of Nevada said the state recorded winnings of $1.43 billion in the…

Finance ・ 03 February 2024

NBC Los Angeles

Why is Las Vegas called Sin City?

The Super Bowl is coming to Sin City. Most know exactly where Sin City is located. And many probably know why the nickname has stuck in Las Vegas. Especially those who have visited the strip, made far too many trips to the ATM, and uttered the phrase, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Las Vegas is the ultimate adult playground, an uncensored…

Religion ・ 02 February 2024

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2023 Las Vegas tourism ends with records for air passengers, casino wins

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Tourism is strong coming out of a record-breaking 2023, according to reports released Wednesday showing air travel and hotel revenues surging ahead. November was a hard act to follow, with high-rollers flocking to Las Vegas for the return of Formula One, but December didn't disappoint - even setting a record win for casinos on…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nevada casinos again shatter revenue record, bring in $15.5B in 2023

Strip casinos had their most lucrative year at $8.9 billion. Also, Las Vegas visitation tops 40.8 million and Reid Airport sets passenger record. For the third straight year, Nevada casinos shattered the state's annual gaming revenue record. The Gaming Control Board on Wednesday said casinos statewide collected $15.5 billion in gaming revenue in…

Finance ・ 01 February 2024

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Las Vegas: Culinary Union clinches 5-year labor deal with Circus Circus, negotiations continue with 15 other casinos

The Culinary Union has reached a tentative agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, marking another development in its ongoing labor negotiations with properties across the gambling mecca. The new 5-year deal is set to impact nearly 700 workers associated with the establishment. The union said a Circus Circus contract ratification…

Land-based ・ 30 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Vegas set to prosper in ‘fun economy,’ UNLV experts say

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 term "fun economy" might sound cheesy,…

Industry ・ 25 January 2024

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Counting down to the Big Game in Las Vegas

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The countdown is on, and as of January 11th, Las Vegas is officially 30 days away from the Big Game on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This event marks a historic moment for the city, which has grown into a true sports destination over the last decade. Derek Stevens, a Las Vegas casino operator and CEO of Circa Resort & Casino and…

Sports ・ 12 January 2024

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

F1 fans send Strip casinos to second-highest gaming revenue month

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix drove Strip casinos to their second-largest gaming revenue month of all time during November. The Gaming Control Board said Dec. 28 that the four-day event, which began Nov. 16, helped produce almost $821 million in gaming revenue for Strip casinos during the month, a 22.6 percent increase from November 2022. In…

Finance ・ 11 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. 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…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

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Union in negotiations with downtown, independent Strip casinos

Culinary Local 226 officials say they are still negotiating with 21 Las Vegas-area hotel-casinos for a new five-year contract for more than 7000 workers. Hospitality workers at 21 downtown Las Vegas and independent Strip hotel-casinos, plus two more in Northern Nevada, are working without a contract, which expired on June 1, according to the union.…

Land-based ・ 04 January 2024

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Las Vegas Grand Prix is second-most lucrative month EVER for casinos, official report shows

The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, held in November 2023, was the hottest topic on the Formula 1 calendar this year. And whilst Las Vegas locals are angry about the disruption it caused to their everyday lives, the casino owners have a very different view on the event. An official report published by the Nevada Gaming Control board shows the Vegas…

Finance ・ 30 December 2023

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Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos post 2nd-highest wins on strength of F1 weekend

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip drove Nevada to its second-highest win on record in November, validating some expectations surrounding the return of Formula One racing to the valley. The Strip's win - $820992082 - was a gaudy 22.6% higher than November a year ago. The number fell about $14 million short of the Strip's all-time…

Land-based ・ 29 December 2023

Review Journal

F1 race fueled record gaming win in November 2023

Clark County reported a record $1.215 billion in gaming win for November, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. The high total was 14.3 percent more than November 2022 and was largely due to the inaugural appearance of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix Nov. 16-18. It's likely to fuel the debate over the benefits of the race that…

Finance ・ 29 December 2023

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Fueled by F1 arrival, Las Vegas Strip gaming win for November surges

A sign welcomes fans to the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The gaming win on the Las Vegas Strip surged in November in conjunction with the arrival of Formula One. Nevada's non-restricted gaming licensees reported a win revenue of about $1.37 billion, per new figures from the state's Gaming Control…

Land-based ・ 28 December 2023

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Record-Breaking Year in Las Vegas Sets Stage for New Heights in 2024

Las Vegas experienced unprecedented success in 2023, marking the city's most profitable year to date. As the year drew to a close, industry experts and analysts predicted that the momentum would carry over into 2024, setting the stage for even greater achievements. Both gaming and non-gaming sectors contributed to the city's remarkable growth. New…

Industry ・ 27 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

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Gaming attorney Frank Schreck bullish on casino industry

The dean of Nevada's gaming attorneys said the casino industry couldn't be doing much better and sees nothing slowing it down in 2024 as the state is on pace for record gambling revenue in 2023. The latest economic reports have turned positive with impressive GDP growth, the Federal Reserve contemplating rate cuts as the rate of inflation…

Industry ・ 27 December 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Fontainebleau resort opens in Las Vegas

Another week, another big opening in Las Vegas. Actually, it's rare for two major casinos to open in one month, but following the debut of Durango Casino on Dec. 5, the long- awaited Fontainebleau followed on Dec. 13. The massive $3.7 billion resort that's been in some stage of building (or just sitting) since 2007 started fast with a welcome bash…

NFL ・ 24 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. 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…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

Forbes

Hilton Hotels Returns To Las Vegas In A Big Way

Did Hilton return to Las Vegas, or did it never go away? The company's first glory days in the desert were in the 1970's, when Elvis Presley sold out the Las Vegas Hilton more than 600 times. Hilton was the first publicly traded hospitality company to come to Las Vegas, a pioneer (along with Howard Hughes) in replacing often Mob-affiliated casinos…

Travel ・ 20 December 2023

iGaming Business

Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening points to growth in luxury visitors

The opening of the $3.8 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort this week feeds the narrative that the Strip is becoming more of a destination for wealthier visitors. While previously known as a marketplace once relished by tourists for its inexpensive rooms and cheap buffets, that's now changing. November's inaugural Formula One race on the…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas Grand Prix ‘went exceptionally well,’ says LVCVA leader

Coming off what Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority executives are calling the most successful special event ever staged in Southern Nevada - the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix - organizers are now turning their attention to Super Bowl 58 in February. "What they (the Formula One team) were able to accomplish in 16 months with obviously…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

Pahrump Valley Times

How much should you tip casino workers?

Casino employees had a feeling of dread when Formula One fans rolled into town in November. That's because most F1 fans are from Europe or Asia and Europeans and Asians typically are poor tippers. It was the same kind of feeling most workers had for Comdex, a computer trade show that first came to Las Vegas in 1979 and grew to have a following of…

Winnings ・ 13 December 2023

The Guardian

Old habits die hard: Downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas, especially to outsiders, is a city that embodies the get-rich-quick ideals of the American dream, and this year this most American of cities will host a Formula One race for the first time since 1982. But over the last 40 years since the last race was held there, Las Vegas has become two separate entities - at opposite ends of the famed…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino Tuscany Suites bringing back table games

One more casino in Las Vegas is taking a step to return to its pre-pandemic routines as Tuscany Suites and Casino announced its bringing back live table gaming starting on Saturday. Live table gaming was removed from the small off-Strip property owned by Brett Heers in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions and weren't returned until now, according…

Land-based ・ 03 December 2023

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Nevada casinos win $1.3 billion in October, a sign of big things to come; downtown sets record

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.3 billion from gamblers in October, the sixth-highest month in state history. And casinos appear to be on the verge of posting even higher numbers in the months ahead. The tourism-driven economy revved its engines for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and numbers for the Strip could soar to new highs when…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas Strip returning to ‘normal’ after F1 race

Strip attractions are slowly returning to normal from the Formula One race with trees returning to the area in front of Bellagio and a promise that gondoliers will be back to the lagoon in front of The Venetian by early December. It's still unclear how long it will take for the three-story grandstands and luxury boxes that block the view of the…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2023

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Las Vegas Grand Prix Drives Record MGM Profits

Amid the glitz and glamour that defines Las Vegas, the city's recent Formula One Grand Prix, held on November 18, redefined success for the hospitality and gaming giant MGM Resorts International. For the first time in forty years, the high-octane thrill of F1 racing returned to the vibrant streets of Sin City, leaving an indelible mark on the…

Industry ・ 01 December 2023

Review Journal

Caesars slots coughs up $100K jackpot

The workers were paid later in the day, the casino-resort said. A Los Angeles record company accuses the nightclub of using YouTube to play music that it owns without paying a subscription fee. The high-limit lounge renovations are part of a "property-wide transformation" the company announced earlier this year for the Henderson casino. Caesars…

Winnings ・ 25 November 2023

World Casino News

Greatly Successful Las Vegas Grand Prix Hit Records

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is over, and now it can be said that it was wild! The casinos earned a huge profit, and the records were shattered. Great results for sportsbooks: Caesars Sportsbook achieved fantastic results. The record betting handle is placed, and the amount of money that was wagered is also the highest ever, as well as the money spent…

Sports ・ 23 November 2023

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Winds Disrupt 600+ Flights in Las Vegas Post-Grand Prix

Passengers at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas faced severe delays this past Sunday as more than 600 outbound flights were hampered by powerful winds sweeping through the area. The gusts, which reached upwards of 50 mph and spiked even higher at times, threw the day's air travel schedule into disarray. FlightAware, a notable flight…

Land-based ・ 20 November 2023

Daily Star

World Cup's 'sexiest fan' wows in Las Vegas casino as fans say call her 'the hottest'

The' World Cup's sexiest fan' has once again stunned her social media followers with another saucy pair of snaps. Ivana Knoll shot to fame during the 2022 World Cup, donning a number of racy outfits whilst cheering on her beloved Croatia at the illustrious tournament in Qatar last year. And soon after she was quickly dubbed the'World Cup's sexiest…

Land-based ・ 20 November 2023

Review Journal

Culinary negotiations with three casino companies were predictable

Following the Culinary union's negotiation process with three major casino companies was like watching the movie "Titanic." Once the union struck its deal with Caesars Entertainment Inc. on Nov. 7, everybody who has ever seen the union in action knew other companies would fall in line, just as surely as everybody who has seen the 1997 James Cameron…

Travel ・ 19 November 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Construction of Dream casino might resume

After suspending construction early this year, indications are that the Dream casino project on the south Strip could restart in January. The developer of the 531-room hotel-casino to be built across from Mandalay Bay submitted documents to the county indicating that financing has been put in place to resume work. A revised timeline has the project…

Land-based ・ 19 November 2023

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Las Vegas welcomes F1 with wildest party ever: drones, gambling, Jared Leto, J Balvin and more

The Las Vegas and Formula 1 era has officially begun. On Wednesday night, the city welcomed F1 into town in the most'Vegas' way possible: drones, fireworks, gambling, light shows and a slew of entertainers like John Legend, Steve Aoki, Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban, DJ Tiesto, Journey, Jared Leto and J Balvin, amongst others. Not to mention, all…

Travel ・ 16 November 2023

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Construction trumps casinos as Formula One spectacle nears the starting line in Las Vegas

Crews spent six months smoothing roads and building temporary grandstands. LAS VEGAS - The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort.

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

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Sports ・ 16 November 2023

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F 1: Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. "Fountains have been shut off, canals drained, streets closed or harder to navigate," Michael Green, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

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Hamilton Casino row spawns Mercedes ban

Formula One returns to Nevada for the first time in 41 yers and what a difference those four decades have seen. Vegas itself has grown beyond all recognition, such that even household names like the Mirage are soon to be demolished to make way for even newer and shinier skyscrapers along'the strip.' F1 too has evolved beyond measure. It is now…

Finance ・ 15 November 2023

The US Sun

Formula One owners have made $500million 'Drive to Survive' gamble on Las Vegas Grand Prix

FORMULA ONE owners Liberty Media will get to discover if their huge gamble on Las Vegas will come off in this weekend's Grand Prix. They have spent around $500million, or £400m, converting the famous strip into a race track and building a new paddock in the heart of Sin City. Liberty hope to cash in on the sport's popularity in the US, driven by…

Movies ・ 14 November 2023

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What does the Wynn Casino $1 million package include for this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix?

Wynn Resorts announced last year it will offer a $1 million package for the Formula One car race set for next weekend in Las Vegas. According to Wynn Las Vegas, the "2023 Million Dollar All-Access Experience" will offer events throughout the race weekend, " from the opening ceremonies to the breathtaking sprint to the finish line along the…

Land-based ・ 13 November 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Durango Casino pushes back grand opening to December

Originally scheduled for a grand opening on Nov. 20, the debut of Las Vegas' next major resort, Durango Casino, has been pushed back to Dec. 5. Owner Red Rock Resorts determined that the property wouldn't be able to reach its desired level of operations by the initial date and made the call to postpone. Key in the decision was the fact that…

Travel ・ 12 November 2023

The Wall Street Journal

Las Vegas Strip Workers Forge Tentative New Labor Deals With Casinos

Las Vegas Strip casino workers and three gambling companies struck labor contract deals this week after months of negotiations, narrowly avoiding a strike ahead of the high-stakes Formula One race weekend in the city. The Culinary and Bartenders unions had set a Friday strike deadline to reach deals for about 35000 workers at MGM Resorts, Caesars…

Land-based ・ 11 November 2023

Fox Business

Caesars averts strike as casino operator, Las Vegas unions reach deal

The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas reached a tentative deal with Caesars Entertainment for a new labor contract covering about 10000 employees on Wednesday, two days before a strike deadline. The negotiations come as unions across industries press employers for better pay and benefits, buoyed by a shortage of workers. Casino…

Travel ・ 11 November 2023

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Why F1’s first Las Vegas grand prix was an utter failure

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday morning. When Formula One announced in the spring of 2022 that it would stage a race in Las Vegas, it made too much sense not to happen. The city's glitzy, entertainment-focused nature perfectly fits the sport. All…

Land-based ・ 10 November 2023

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F1 team members permitted in Las Vegas casinos?

As Formula One prepares for the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, team bosses have given an insight into their preparations for the high-stakes weekend. The event marks the sport's return to Las Vegas for the first time since the Caesars Palace GP in the 1980s and promises to be a spectacle worthy of the city's reputation for entertainment,…

Land-based ・ 10 November 2023

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Las Vegas Strike Averted as Hoteliers Round Out Labor Deals (1)

Nov. 10, 2023, 3:06 PM UTC Three Las Vegas casino companies have reached labor deals with the city's most powerful hospitality workers union, ending the threat of a strike in one of the nation's hottest tourist destinations. <-bsp-bb-link>Culinary Workers Union Local 226 said it reached a new five-year contract agreement with Wynn Resorts&hellip;

Land-based ・ 10 November 2023

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Caesars, Las Vegas Workers Reach Deal Easing Strike Threat (1)

A powerful Las Vegas hospitality union struck an agreement with casino owner Caesars Entertainment Inc., the first breakthrough in a months-long labor standoff that threatened to upend one of the nation's largest tourist economies just before it hosts a major grand prix and the Super Bowl. Culinary Workers Union Local 226 said Wednesday it had&hellip;

Incidents ・ 08 November 2023

Review Journal

How could hotel-casinos operate during a Las Vegas Strip strike?

Managers at some Strip properties are making contingency plans for a possible hospitality worker strike, including the steps a worker needs to take to serve alcoholic drinks. Some management-level workers at MGM Resorts International are training to obtain an alcohol management card, a required step in bar-related service jobs, an employee at&hellip;

Land-based ・ 07 November 2023

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35,000 Workers Ready to Strike Days Before Las Vegas’s Big Formula 1 Kick-Off Weekend

Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas may walk off the job this week if the Culinary and Bartenders Union is unable to strike a deal with casino, hotel, and restaurant employers for a new five-year contract before Friday morning. Culinary Workers Union Local 226, one of the largest and most powerful unions in the U.S., says that the&hellip;

Land-based ・ 07 November 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Rio casino renovation underway in Las Vegas

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Travel ・ 05 November 2023

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Las Vegas Casinos Face Threat of Worker Strike on Nov. 10 (1)

Over 35000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas will walk off the job next week if the city's largest casino companies fail to reach a deal with labor leaders. The Culinary Workers Union said Thursday that employees at 18 resorts owned by MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment Corp., and Wynn Resorts Ltd. will go on strike if a deal isn't&hellip;

Land-based ・ 03 November 2023

Forbes

Las Vegas Casino Workers Set Strike Deadline Ahead Of Formula 1 Grand Prix

You'll be asked to sign into your Forbes account. Over thirty thousand hotel workers at Las Vegas casinos who are fighting for new union contracts set a strike deadline Thursday for November 10, days before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend opens on November 15-an event that is expected to draw tens of thousands of guests to the&hellip;

Land-based ・ 03 November 2023

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Fontainebleau readying $3.7B hotel on Las Vegas Strip

Land-based ・ 27 October 2023

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Las Vegas Culinary Union could strike with the same impact as Detroit

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - For the first time, casino workers in Detroit took to the picket line demanding a new contract. The strike there is similar to what could happen in Las Vegas in the future, as workers are negotiating with one of the same resort companies as the Las Vegas Culinary Union. "In the 24 years the casinos have been here," said Susan&hellip;

Finance ・ 19 October 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Aristocrat execs say NFL slot machines have scored a touchdown

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 At the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) a year&hellip;

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

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With labor market tight, strike could paralyze Las Vegas Strip casino companies

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Time is running out as the union representing tens of thousands of Strip resort workers continues to warn of a possible strike in the coming weeks. Ted Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer for the Culinary Union, told Channel 13 on Monday that his and the organization's patience is running thin. "Really, we're incredibly&hellip;

Land-based ・ 17 October 2023

Review Journal

Bellagio on Las Vegas Strip marks 25th anniversary

When you say the name, it immediately evokes a vision of Las Vegas luxury. The stately 3933-room Strip resort turns 25 on Sunday. It seems like only yesterday that Las Vegas turned out on a chilly and breezy Thursday evening to see Steve Wynn's latest lodging masterpiece with a massive casino - one of the city's five largest - a seasonally changing&hellip;

Land-based ・ 14 October 2023

CNN

Casino giant MGM expects $100 mln hit from hack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts International said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It expects to also incur less&hellip;

Incidents ・ 07 October 2023

Reuters

Casino giant MGM expects $100 million hit from hack that led to data breach

Oct 5 (Reuters) - MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It&hellip;

Incidents ・ 06 October 2023

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Casino win dips from July's record, but beats August 2022 on strength of Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.2 billion in August, about the same as August 2022 but down nearly 14% from a record haul in July. The Strip carried the load, offsetting declines on the Boulder Strip, downtown and Laughlin. Locals casinos improved on last August's numbers by 2.25% as reported Friday by the Nevada Gaming Control&hellip;

Land-based ・ 02 October 2023

Review Journal

Casino hacking was on the minds of Nevada regulators in 2022

It was almost as if Nevada regulators anticipated cyber trouble back in December when they approved revisions to Regulation 5 that call for plans to address cyberattacks on casino companies. Nevada licensees have until Dec. 31 to deliver risk assessments of their business operations and develop cybersecurity best practices. But in late August,&hellip;

Law ・ 27 September 2023

The Nevada Independent

Vegas casino worker unions hold strike vote, threatening first major walkout in 39 years

With chants of "one job should be enough," some 10000 members of the Culinary and Bartenders unions filled UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday morning for a vote to authorize the first citywide strike against the resort industry in 39 years. Representatives of Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 said the results of the vote would&hellip;

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

The Nevada Independent

Need for speed: Off-Strip casinos find ways to participate in F1 weekend

Ellis Island, Palms take creative approaches with hotel room packages and customer incentives during November's Las Vegas Grand Prix. Unlike its Las Vegas Strip neighbors, Ellis Island Hotel and Casino doesn't have high-end luxury suites among its 300 hotel rooms. There isn't a high-limit gaming lounge or a baccarat table inside the small casino&hellip;

Land-based ・ 24 September 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald

Share trading platform Stake sues same-named local online casino group

Two stars of Australia's new economy - the similarly named share trading platform Stake and online cryptocurrency casino juggernaut stake.com - are locked in a life-or-death court battle over naming rights amid growing concerns the gambling outfit has major plans for its home country. Stake the share platform launched legal action in the Federal&hellip;

Sports ・ 21 September 2023

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The Best Racing and Sports-Themed Casino Games Online

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Games ・ 16 September 2023

Review Journal

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix hotel room rates fall

Hotel room rates for Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend have fallen by nearly 60 percent at some resorts since prices were first posted last fall. But an industry expert says that does not necessarily mean interest in the event is falling short of expectations. When select Las Vegas resorts in November 2022 opened their booking schedules for race&hellip;

Land-based ・ 16 September 2023

Fox 10 Phoenix

More Las Vegas hotels are nixing this free perk

LAS VEGAS - Say goodbye to a free perk in Las Vegas that once used to be as common as slot machines at Harry Reid International Airport. Most recently, Wynn Resorts, which owns and operates Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, announced the end of free self-parking starting Sept. 27. "The new parking policy is a result of the anticipated increased demand for&hellip;

Land-based ・ 14 September 2023

Review Journal

Durango casino plans to hire 1,200 workers

The Durango casino-resort, Station Casinos' latest project, announced Monday it plans to fill 1200 positions for its Nov. 20 targeted opening. Table games dealers, slot attendants, public area porters, housekeeping, security, and food and beverage front of house and back of house are among some of the jobs available. Applicants that are interested&hellip;

Land-based ・ 04 September 2023

Vegas Inc

Off-Strip casino Ellis Island finds itself in the middle of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

A sign advertises Ellis Islands Formula 1 Turn 4 grandstand tickets Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 | 2 a.m. Christina Ellis has welcomed plenty of eager patrons through the years to Ellis Island. Long before Ellis became the property's vice president of development, she was a middle school student working the hostess stand at the&hellip;

NFL ・ 03 September 2023

8 News Now

Visitors up 1% in July, Las Vegas hotel prices continue to drop

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Hotel prices continued to drop in July, but remained slightly higher than last year at an average of $163.14 per night, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority (LVCVA). Prices typically drop during the hottest summer months, rebounding in September. With Formula One on the horizon, hotel rates will go&hellip;

Land-based ・ 31 August 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: New $780M casino-hotel sets opening date for November

An opening date for the next big Las Vegas casino has been announced. The $780 million Durango Casino and Hotel will open its doors on Nov. 20, the Monday following the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Located in the southwest part of town off the I-215 beltway at Durango Drive, the new casino does not incorporate the "Station" name, as do many Station&hellip;

Land-based ・ 20 August 2023

Perth Now

High stakes as billionaire's crypto gambling firm sued

A cryptocurrency gambling firm created by billionaire Ed Craven and supported by hip hop megastar Drake could be hampered in plans to bring its offerings to Australian punters. Stake bills itself as a "leading online crypto casino" where players can use Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies to gamble on sporting events and online&hellip;

Crypto ・ 18 August 2023

supercarblondie.com

Watch a Red Bull F1 car tear through a Las Vegas casino

No one does marketing like Red Bull. For their latest stunt, the Anglo-Austrian team took the championship-winning F1 car for a spin through casinos in Las Vegas ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. As you do. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is still a few weeks away. Mind you, Oracle Red Bull Racing's CEO Christian Racer and F1 driver Sergio'Checo' Pérez&hellip;

Land-based ・ 17 August 2023

Review Journal

Durango casino lights up southwest valley with marquee bearing opening date

Construction of the Durango casino-resort, Station Casinos' latest project, has been turning heads on the 215 Beltway as it grows to its 15 floors. But now the LED sign can pull passersby's attention, bearing news of the property's opening date on Nov. 20. "There's already been a lot of buzz about this," General Manager David Horn said. "People I&hellip;

Land-based ・ 08 August 2023

Review Journal

Durango Casino and Resort to open in November

Durango Casino & Resort, Station Casinos' latest hotel-casino under development in the southwest valley, is expected to open Monday, Nov. 20, executives announced during an earnings call for parent company Red Rock Resorts on Thursday. Located on South Durango Drive near the Clark County 215 beltway, the resort will feature 200 hotel rooms,&hellip;

Travel ・ 04 August 2023

PokerNews

PokerStars Casino Offers Chance To Win Epic Las Vegas Formula One Experience

There has never been a better time to join PokerStars Casino, as they launch a new first deposit bonus that could send you to the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. This new Red Spade Pass experience is part of PokerStars' extended deal with Oracle Red Bull Racing. Oracle Red Bull Racing has become a source of several prize package giveaways under&hellip;

Bonuses ・ 25 May 2023

Review Journal

Paris Las Vegas gets a new hotel tower after Caesars project

Caesars Entertainment Inc. is adding a European flair to Paris Las Vegas with a new plan to integrate a hotel tower from a neighboring resort. In new details released Monday, Caesars said it plans to invest more than $100 million into renovating Horseshoe Las Vegas' Jubilee Tower and connecting it to Paris as the resort's "premium" Versailles&hellip;

Land-based ・ 05 May 2023

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas sets December opening

The long-awaited Fontainebleau Las Vegas - with its turbulent past of construction starts and stops - announced it would be opening in December. The casino-resort also launched its online recruitment portal Tuesday ahead of its opening, the company said in a news release. "Fontainebleau Las Vegas represents a rich heritage of luxury hospitality,&hellip;

Sports ・ 02 May 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino industry responsible for 386K jobs, $90B economic impact

A new Nevada Resort Association report said the gaming industry paid $2.1 billion in industry-specific taxes in 2022 and has $23 billion in current or planned major tourism-related capital investment projects underway. "2023 The Facts" is a 100-page document drafted by Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis for the NRA, an organization representing more&hellip;

Industry ・ 01 May 2023

Sporting Ferret

Best Racing-Themed Casino Games for Formula 1 Fans

Best Racing-Themed Casino Games for Formula 1 Fans Racing-themed casino games allow you to combine your love for Formula 1 with your passion for gaming, which makes them an excellent option for people who want something more than just traditional card or table games. It is not difficult to find the best Swiss online casinos that feature&hellip;

Games ・ 28 April 2023

Review Journal

Casino landlord Vici Properties’ top boss open to more deals in Las Vegas

Tourists who fill Las Vegas Boulevard's massive resorts to eat, gamble and party, never see the name Vici Properties. But the casino landlord rakes in a fortune from the Strip. New York-based Vici, the biggest property owner in Las Vegas' famed casino corridor, owns Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Venetian, The Mirage and other huge&hellip;

Land-based ・ 18 April 2023

Paddock

The fascinating connection between F1 and high-stakes casino gaming

Formula One's world and the gambling sector have formed a fascinating relationship recently. Significant casinos and gambling sites often help fund and promote major racing events. In addition, numerous bookmakers now offer wagering on Formula One races, with bettors able to win real cash. There is already a link between F1 and gambling thanks to&hellip;

Innovation ・ 12 April 2023

Paddock

Venetian Resort Las Vegas

BWT Alpine F1 Team is delighted to announce a partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, an iconic integrated resort and casino in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. A few steps away from where the team is looking forward to competing in the inaugural 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. BWT Alpine F1 Team and The Venetian Resort will offer guests&hellip;

Industry ・ 02 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Southern Nevada casinos fuel Nevada to a record-breaking February

Depending on where you look, February was either another stellar month for Nevada gaming revenue or the second consecutive monthly decline in casino revenue totals. Statewide, Nevada casinos collected nearly $1.24 billion in gaming revenue during February, the highest figure ever recorded for the month, the Gaming Control Board said Tuesday. The&hellip;

Finance ・ 30 March 2023

Paddock

Online Casinos and F1

Formula One, or simply F1, is one of the most popular motorsports events in the world, with millions of fans tuning in to watch races from all corners of the planet. This sport has undergone significant changes over the years. For instance, thanks to technological advancements and the rise of the best online casino sites and sports betting&hellip;

Sports ・ 19 March 2023

Review Journal

PHOTOS: Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 1966 beginnings; Jimmy Hoffa attends opening

Although it has been closed to the public for years, news that Caesars Palace received permits to demolish its rotunda along the Las Vegas Strip triggered some feelings of nostalgia. The brainchild of Jay Sarno and Stan Mallin, Caesars Palace opened to the public on Aug. 5, 1966, at a cost of $24 million. "We hit lightning in a bottle with&hellip;

Land-based ・ 17 March 2023

Review Journal

Caesars Palace to demolish rotunda along Las Vegas Strip

Caesars Palace is bidding farewell to its rotunda along the Strip, a move that will clear space ahead of this fall's Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Clark County Building Department issued a demolition permit last week for the domed, Roman-themed structure along Las Vegas Boulevard, records show. The permit is valued at $157500. Workers are&hellip;

Land-based ・ 15 March 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Aging Rio Hotel & Casino is on the comeback trail

After years of neglect and borderline irrelevance, things might be about to change at the off-Strip Rio casino. The site has emerged as a strong contender to be the location of a Major League Baseball stadium that would be the home of the Oakland A's. The vast parking lot and excess land surrounding the casino-hotel make it possible to build the&hellip;

Land-based ・ 05 March 2023

Review Journal

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix scores official slot machines partner

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix is already hitting the jackpot before its inaugural race takes place in the fall. Aristocrat Gaming and the Las Vegas Grand Prix inked a multiyear sponsorship deal to make the company the official slot machines partner of the race. "Introducing the F1 experience to a new city, it was crucial to partner with a&hellip;

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Wildfire casino opens in downtown Las Vegas

Wildfire on Fremont has opened downtown. The 21000-square-foot casino, owned by the Station Casinos group, is located near Boulder Highway on the site of the old Showboat and Castaways casinos. Though designated as "slots-only," the casino also has several electronic table games and a Station sports book. There's also a central bar and two&hellip;

Sports ・ 27 February 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas casinos hit jackpot in record-breaking year

The numbers are in and Nevada's casinos hit the jackpot in 2022. The statewide casino win set a new record of $14.8 billion, surpassing the old record of $13.4 billion set in 2021. Clark County casinos, which include Las Vegas, also set a record at $12.7 billion, topping the previous $11.5 billion, also registered in 2021. The Las Vegas visitor&hellip;

Land-based ・ 12 February 2023

Chicago Tribune

SugarHouse offers up to $500 with a second chance bet

SugarHouse online casino provides bettors an incredible variety of different wagering options. It takes all the enjoyment from a retail location and offers as online gaming. SugarHouse's sports offers are incredibly diverse with everything from motorsports to Jai-Alai and all the major league sports. As an online casino, SugarHouse is among the&hellip;

Payment Methods ・ 12 February 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos, tourism got a big boost in 2022

Las Vegas saw 38.8 million visitors last year, a 20.5 percent boost compared with 2021. But the double digit percentage increase was not enough to beat the city's 2016 record of 42.9 million visitors. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority also reported Tuesday that the city had more than twice the number of convention attendees in 2022&hellip;

Sports ・ 01 February 2023