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Guest hits four jackpots in three hours at Las Vegas Strip casino

Ashley Prince's fight to get sole custody came to an end when she was shot and killed last week during a child custody deposition.|A proposed ordinance would force the businesses to close by 9 p.m.|Crews are removing asbestos from the hotel before its implosion.|On Monday afternoon, the Henderson Police Department provided an update on a…

Incidents ・ 2 days

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Visitor with confirmed measles virus visited Las Vegas airport, Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Southern Nevada Health District confirmed a case of measles in a Clark County visitor in a media release Friday. Health officials say the person traveled from out of state and potential exposure could have been between April 1-6. Officials say they do not have information about the person's immunization status or…

Land-based ・ 3 days

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Boyd Gaming extends temporary shutdown of Eastside Cannery Casino in southeast Las Vegas Valley

Boyd Gaming has announced an extension of the temporary closure of its Boulder Highway casino, the Eastside Cannery Casino-Hotel, four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its doors. According to records from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Eastside Cannery's gaming license remains active but is under temporary closure until…

Covid ・ 5 days

The Nevada Independent

Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…

Incidents ・ 25 days

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Culinary Union pickets Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas

Incidents ・ 27 days

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…

Incidents ・ 29 days

The Columbian

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

Review Journal

Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects

Las Vegas is known around the world for its towering casino-resorts. But for all the massive projects that have been built in America's casino capital, there have also been many supersized ideas that never materialized. Here's a look at some never-built projects, from the Strip to the suburbs, as outlined in news reports, Clark County records and…

Sports ・ 09 March 2024

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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas

Circa Sports opens its seventh Nevada sportsbook outlet Monday at Silverton Casino Lodge, a doorway to the rapidly growing southwest Las Vegas market. Circa CEO Derek Stevens, Silverton President Rob Kunkle and Circa associates Mike Palm, vice president of operations of Circa Resort & Casino and Jeff Benson, director of operation of Circa Sports…

Sports ・ 06 March 2024

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Green Valley Ranch opens new high-limit slots room

A newly renovated high-limit slot room at Green Valley Ranch hotel-casino has opened. The new high-limit room includes 127 games, a bar with 14 bartop machines and a dedicated cage, all with a "bright airy vibe," according to Station Casinos, parent company of the property. The Henderson locals casino's upgraded slot room complements the…

Travel ・ 27 February 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nix investigation, Sibella prosecution reveal another of Las Vegas’ dirty little secrets

He's getting whacked with unflattering headlines and has been bounced from the gaming industry that has made him wealthy, but I imagine ousted casino executive and diehard Vegas guy Scott Sibella is feeling a sense of relief these days. Barring some surprises, the worst of his troubles may be over. Officially, he faces up to five years in prison…

Incidents ・ 27 January 2024

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Wildest Inflation Red Flag: Vegas Table Limits

Anyone who has been to a restaurant, a grocery store, or the car lot during the Biden administration can't deny the reality of inflation. But despite what the federal government is saying about the success of its anti-inflation efforts red flags for inflation keep popping up in the strangest places. Take the Las Vegas Strip. Casinos on the Strip,…

Finance ・ 25 January 2024

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Las Vegas projects to watch in 2024

With two casino-resort openings and a Major League Baseball team announcing plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2023, the new year has some big shoes to fill. But there are many significant projects in the early stages that could move forward in 2024. And, of course, we all want to know if projects such as the Atari Hotel will really happen. Here are…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

Review Journal

Emerald Island and Rainbow Club casinos in Henderson sold

Two downtown Henderson casinos have officially sold, according to a Thursday announcement from the seller. Emerald Island and Rainbow Club casinos on Water Street were sold to ECL Water Street LLC, a company owned by businessmen Marc Falcone and Ronald Winchell. The deal, which was subject to review by Nevada gaming regulators, was…

Law ・ 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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$1.3 million in jackpots hit at Caesars properties on Las Vegas Strip

Six jackpots were hit across Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts during New Year's Eve weekend, totaling more than $1.3 million. The fun started at Caesars Palace at 6 p.m. Friday when a video poker player won $200000 on a jackpot. Two hours later, a slots player hit a $103462 jackpot. On Saturday, Margie of California won $127135 on slots at…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2024

Penn Live

Pa. gaming company begins $206M expansion at Las Vegas-area casino

Berks County-based Penn Entertainment has 43 casinos across the county but only one in the Las Vegas area - M Resort Spa Casino. The gaming company is expanding the casino, which is located on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard in Henderson, Nevada by building a second tower at the casino. Penn Entertainment was…

Industry ・ 03 January 2024

Review Journal

$360,552 Ultimate Texas Hold’em jackpot hits at Planet Hollywood on Strip

Laurie Sievenpiper of Canada won $360552 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em poker Thursday at Planet Hollywood, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Sievenpiper said she was visiting Las Vegas to celebrate Christmas with her parents and hit after two hours of playing. With the winnings, she plans…

Winnings ・ 31 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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Lightning strikes twice, 2 guests win six-figure jackpots on 12/12

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Two visitors to Las Vegas Strip resorts together netted more than $450000 on "dozen day," 12/12, or Dec. 12, representatives from Caesars Entertainment said. The back-to-back winnings started at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when John Chisena, visiting Las Vegas from Atlanta, won $100000 at Horseshoe Las Vegas while playing video…

Travel ・ 14 December 2023

Review Journal

Downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino to close for five days

Here's today's local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings. Here are the 3rd go-round results from the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. RJ The 2023 National Finals Rodeo's 3rd go-round took place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Check out the action here. Will…

Land-based ・ 11 December 2023

Card Player

New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas

Las Vegas seemingly has gambling options around every corner. You can add one more casino property to the map as patrons were welcomed to the brand-new Durango Casino and Resort, which officially opened for business on Tuesday in the southwest Las Vegas valley. Visitors were given their first look at the $780 million, 15-story property more than…

Travel ・ 08 December 2023

Vegas Inc

No more cherries and lemons: Technologically advanced slots appeal to younger crowd

Gamblers play Buffalo Link at Red Rock Casino Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 | 2 a.m. As he meandered through Red Rock Resort, Aaron Bettale gravitated toward a slot machine featuring animated video of stampeding buffaloes and explosions of gold coins, ringing bells and the refrain of a disembodied voice exclaiming, "Buffalo." "I like…

Industry ・ 07 December 2023

Review Journal

Gaming Control Board recommends approval of Golden Entertainment slot route transaction

The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday recommended approval of the licensing of an Illinois company to take over the distributive gaming assets of Golden Entertainment Inc. that would make it the largest slot route operator in the country. Distributed gaming involves slot machine routes on which workers install, maintain and operate slot…

Law ・ 07 December 2023

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Looking back at Station Casinos rich history in Las Vegas as 14th property opens

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The grand opening of the new Durango Casino and Resort marked Station Casinos 14th property on Tuesday. The first Station Casinos property was Palace Station which opened in 1976 as "The casino in Las Vegas" and was then renamed "The Bingo Palace" and finally renamed in 1984 when Frank Fertitta Jr. bought out his partner. Ten…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

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Durango Casino and Resort promises economic boost, entertainment in southwest valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort is now open for all to enjoy. The property opened its doors Tuesday morning to a large crowd. The hotel boasts 200 rooms and 2300 slots, as well as fine dining and a large food court. Visitors stopping by the casino for the first time also bragged about the sportsbook. This Henderson resident says…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Review Journal

What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?

Station Casinos wants to double its presence in Southern Nevada in the next 10 years, but the company says it hasn't decided what it will build after Durango. "With six future development sites all in high net worth, high-growth areas of the valley, all conveniently located around the (215 Beltway), much like Durango, we think we have the best…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

Durango General Manager David Horn knows exactly which spot he wants to be in before the resort-casino's doors open for the first time. He envisions himself standing at the center of the casino in the Oasis Bar, elevated over the pit and slot areas, as the expected thousands of visitors take in Station Casinos' newest property for the first…

Sports ・ 03 December 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Prosecutors: Man accused in hit-and-run deaths of 2 troopers was escorted from Las Vegas casino due to intoxication

To help the troopers' families during this time please visit www.IPOF.VegasA judge set bail at $500000 on Friday for a man who is accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed two Nevada State Police troopers in Las Vegas.Las Vegas police have arrested a 16-year-old accused of making terroristic threats on social media.If you live in Henderson, your…

Incidents ・ 02 December 2023

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M Resort Spa Casino: Las Vegas Luxury Away from the Fray

From our room's floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip confirmed that all the glitz and glamor were clearly within our grasp. Though the best of Sin City lay right at our fingertips, it was comforting to know we could keep the Strip's carnival atmosphere at arm's length, as our hotel was out by itself in the desert, 10…

Hockey ・ 01 December 2023

Gambling

PENN Entertainment Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony For Ohio Casino Expansion

Pennsylvania-based company, PENN Entertainment Inc., is officially undergoing a dramatic expansion of Hollywood Casino Columbus, with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel scheduled for today. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus," said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of PENN…

Industry ・ 28 November 2023

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Las Vegas Crowned Most Sinful City Again

The notorious reputation of Las Vegas as "Sin City" continues to hold merit, with recent findings affirming its standing as Nevada's bastion of indulgence and excess. The city, famed for its neon-lit Strip and round-the-clock entertainment, has once again been crowned the "Most Sinful City in America" in the latest study released by WalletHub, a…

Religion ・ 28 November 2023

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Las Vegas is Sin City. No really, they did a survey

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Sigh … If you hadn't heard, Las Vegas is still Sin City. The King of Sin Cities. A WalletHub survey released Monday morning confirms it. But if Houston is embarrassed about its No. 2 ranking, or No. 3 Philadelphia wants to talk about its good qualities, Las Vegas wears it like a badge. It's been less than a week since the Las…

Religion ・ 28 November 2023

Street Insider

PENN Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus

WYOMISSING, Pa. & COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. ("PENN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus on November 28, 2023 at 1pm ET. "We are thrilled to soon begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art hotel at Hollywood Casino…

Industry ・ 27 November 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

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. 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,…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

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Ron Winchell-owned company to buy two downtown Henderson casinos

FILE: Emerald Island Casino in Henderson has been sold, along with Rainbow Club, to a Las Vegas-based company. (Ambar Rodriguez | News3LV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Two casinos in downtown Henderson will be sold to a Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality company. Boulder Highway Gaming, LLC and Water Street Gaming, LLC, announced the pending sales of…

Industry ・ 15 November 2023

Review Journal

Inspirada Station casino-resort in Henderson reveals renderings

Station Casinos has unveiled new renderings of its planned Inspirada hotel project in Henderson as it seeks approval for a development agreement with the city. The hotel project is proposed to have 201 rooms, about 58000 square feet of casino space and just under 7000 square feet of meeting space, according to documents filed with Henderson. The…

Travel ・ 12 November 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Renderings released for new Station Casinos resort in Henderson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Renderings have been released for Station Casinos' new resort that will be constructed in Henderson. The Henderson City Council last December approved selling a 3.76-acre plot of land in Inspirada to Station Casinos for nearly $2 million. The acquired land is adjacent to a few dozen more acres that is also owned by Station…

Travel ・ 11 November 2023

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Online Bingo Games Market Is Expected to Boom- Jackpot Joy, GVC, 888Bingo, Arkadium, GamePoint

Industry ・ 11 November 2023

Eater Vegas

Las Vegas Replaces Another Casino Buffet With a New Food Hall

The food hall trend in Las Vegas is going absolutely nowhere, with yet another casino swapping out its buffet for a new food court-style dining venue. The Rio Hotel & Casino is replacing its Carnival World Buffet with the Canteen Food Hall, a hub that will bring in five new dining destinations - many with ties to restaurants currently found on the…

Land-based ・ 09 November 2023

Review Journal

Rio, off Las Vegas Strip, replaces its buffet with food hall

The Carnival will soon be the Canteen. Carnival World Buffet in the Rio will reopen in January as Canteen Food Hall, the property announced Monday, continuing the Las Vegas trend of former buffets being transformed into collections of restaurant concepts. Trevor Scherrer, president and CEO of the Rio, described the food hall as "a lively space…

Land-based ・ 08 November 2023

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Online Gambling Games for Mobile-install Market Growing Massively by Playtech, Microgaming, Betconstruct, Softgamings, Betsys

The Online Gambling Games for Mobile-install Market research report provides all the information related to the industry. It gives the market's outlook by giving authentic data to its client which helps to make essential decisions. It gives an overview of the market which includes its definition, applications and developments, and manufacturing…

Industry ・ 07 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Despite market declines, NV gaming revenue kept afloat by high baccarat hold in September

Nevada sees its 31st straight billion-dollar revenue month despite declines in nearly all major gaming markets. Without the Strip's high-end baccarat action and slot machine revenue from casinos in Laughlin, September gaming revenue for Nevada could have looked much different. Instead, the state saw its 31st consecutive billion-dollar gaming…

Finance ・ 01 November 2023

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Las Vegas valley local his six-figure jackpot in Henderson

Station Casinos has corrected the amount of the bet Stephen placed. This article has been amended. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas valley local hit a jackpot, netting more than $200K at Sunset Station Casino in Henderson Wednesday, the resort announced. According to a release from Station Casinos, a Henderson man playing a Wheel of Fortune slot…

Winnings ・ 28 October 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

$200K WIN: Henderson local wins big at Sunset Station

A Henderson local won over $200k in a slot machine early Wednesday morning at Sunset Station. Congratulations to the winner! Posted at 3:55 PM, Oct 25, 2023 and last updated2023-10-25 20:39:43-04 HENDERSON (KTNV) - A local hit it big on a slot machine Wednesday morning! Officials with Sunset Station said Stephen G., a Henderson local, hit the…

Winnings ・ 26 October 2023

Marca

Tupac Shakur's brawl video in Las Vegas casino just hours before murder shown in court

Las week, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Polica Department arrested Duane'Keefe D' Davis on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon with gang enhancement in the dead of raper and pop culture icon, Tupac Shakur. After nearly 30 years of searching for the person who is responsible for the rapper's death, Davis was finally found and more evidence is…

Incidents ・ 03 October 2023

Card Player

Station Casinos To Unveil New Durango Casino In Las Vegas This November

Station Casinos is betting big in Las Vegas and the opening of the new Durango Casino Resort in November is expected to be just the beginning of some major expansion plans for the years to come. The new property continues the company's plans to grow considerably in southern Nevada and doubling its current size in the region by 2030. Durango offers…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

On The Spot News

Top 10 Online Casinos in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide

Finding a good and reputable online casino in the Land Down Under is not an easy task since the competition is very high. That said, you've probably come across over a dozen online casinos that promise immense gaming experience to new players from Australia. But what sets the best online casino Australia sites apart from average online casinos? We…

Payment Methods ・ 27 September 2023

Travel Weekly

Station's latest big bet: Durango Casino & Resort: Travel Weekly

The 209-room resort will have an 83000-square-foot casino with the latest slots and table games as well as high-limit slot and table-game rooms. Stone floors and walls will greet guests in a lobby filled with natural light. The lobby flows into a bar with distinctive nooks, sofas and art that create a comfortable space to work, converse or…

Land-based ・ 24 September 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Nevada Gaming Commission gives final regulatory approval for Durango Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Nevada gaming commissioners have given the final regulatory green light to Red Rock Resorts to open the new Durango Casino. The property is scheduled to open on Nov. 20 in the southwest part of the valley. Durango Casino's General Manager, David Horn, told commissioners the property will be considered one of the company's luxury…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 September 2023

American Football International

3 Top Factors to Consider for Fast Payout Casinos

In the world of online casinos, the phrase "time is money" couldn't be more apt. Fast withdrawals from these gambling venues are a crucial part of the players' experience. The speed and simplicity of payouts are not only contributing to the convenience and satisfaction of users but also influencing the overall reputation of the platform. At the…

Payment Methods ・ 02 September 2023

Conde Nast Traveler

11 Best Rental Homes and Airbnbs in Las Vegas (2023)

Las Vegas plays host to more than 150000 hotel rooms, from extravagant penthouse suites high above the Strip to funky rooms in downtown Vegas and everything in between. But there's more to Sin City than its notorious hotels. Vacation rentals give Vegas visitors a wider array of options, whether it be an entire home with a pool or a penthouse…

Land-based ・ 01 September 2023

unilad.com

Last-minute change to slot machine bet scoops Florida woman $1.2 million prize

While for most people yanking the one-armed bandit may not result in any big wins, for at least one woman it has resulted in a potentially life-changing scoop. We've all thought about what we'd do if we suddenly came into a very large amount of money. There's always the big lavish things like holidays, cars and suchlike. The reality is most of us…

Winnings ・ 17 August 2023

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What Casinos Have Bingo in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known as the gambling capital of the world, and it offers a wide range of gaming options to cater to every gambler's preference. While most people associate Las Vegas with poker, blackjack, and slot machines, many may not be aware that several casinos in the city also offer the popular game of Bingo. If you're a fan of this classic…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

jstationx.com

How Many Casinos in Vegas

How Many Casinos in Vegas: Exploring the Gambling Capital of the World When it comes to gambling and entertainment, Las Vegas is known as the ultimate destination. The city boasts a plethora of casinos, each offering a unique experience for visitors from around the world. In this article, we will delve into the world of Las Vegas casinos and answer…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

WNCT

Haywood County woman collects $167,867 Fast Play win

RALEIGH, N.C. - Donna Henderson of Clyde tried her luck on a Fast Play ticket and won a $167867 jackpot. Henderson bought her lucky $2 CA$HMATCH ticket July 8 from Smokey Mountain Truck & Auto Center on Champion Drive in Canton. At the time of her purchase, the jackpot stood at $839335. Since she bought a $2 ticket, Henderson received 20% of the…

Winnings ・ 23 July 2023

MeetingsNet

3 New Developments in Las Vegas’ Meetings & Events Scene

Renovation news from Rio Hotel & Casino and M Resort & Casino, plus a new partnership between Marriott and MGM Resorts. Four years after Caesars Entertainment sold the 2500-room Rio Hotel & Casino to the Dreamscape Companies, the plan to reimagine the property with a more luxurious style and environment is finally coming to pass. At the end of this…

Land-based ・ 21 July 2023

Eater Vegas

Move Aside Barbie Dream House, Vegas Has a Pink Dream Hotel

The Barbie movie doesn't premiere in theaters until Friday, July 21 but Las Vegas is already going all in on all things hot pink and plastic. While bars and restaurants are coming up with sparkly themed menus and frothy cocktails in connection with the film, one downtown casino is going the extra mile - transforming the entire property into the…

Travel ・ 20 July 2023

FOX Carolina

Haywood County woman wins over $100K in lottery

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Haywood County woman got lucky after winning big on a lottery ticket. Donna Henderson purchased her $2 Cashmatch ticket from Smokey Mountain Truck & Auto Center on Champion Drive in Canton. At the time of her purchase, the jackpot stood at $839335. However, since she purchased a $2 ticket, she received 20% of…

Winnings ・ 20 July 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

New plan for old Fiesta Rancho, Texas Station site in North Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - There is a new plan for the site of the old Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho Casinos in North Las Vegas. It will be voted on by the City of North Las Vegas Planning Commission this week. The ice arena will be staying, and the rest of the land will become a mixed-use community with new homes and businesses. It is called Hylo…

Sports ・ 11 July 2023

Legit Gambling

Seminole Gambling Deal Gets Big Win

In a move that could remake Florida's gambling landscape, a federal appeals court overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a November 2021 decision by a…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

Conde Nast Traveler

The Best 4th of July Events in Las Vegas in 2023

Looking for 4th of July events in Las Vegas? You won't be surprised to learn that the holiday doesn't look that much different than any other day of the year in this city. Amidst the constant ringing of slot machines, throngs of people in the pools and in the nightclubs, and a never-ending display of over-the-top glitz, it might seem like business…

Land-based ・ 03 July 2023

Mac Sources

A Dollar Well Spent: How To Avoid Traps In Australian Online Casinos

A growing number of Aussies are logging in to online casinos to try their luck and potentially hit the jackpot. However, not all that glitters is gold in the realm of online casinos. Many players are falling into traps and losing their hard-earned money, often without even realising that until it's too late. This article focuses on these common…

Payment Methods ・ 31 May 2023

8 News Now

Player on Las Vegas Strip wins more than $2.5 million on poker hand

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A guest on the Las Vegas Strip became a millionaire Sunday after taking more than $2.5 million in a hand of poker, casino officials said. According to the news release, the unnamed player participated in an "Ultimate Texas Hold'em" game and was dealt a spade royal flush. That hand and a $5 side bet made the winner eligible for a…

Land-based ・ 23 May 2023

Yogonet

Nevada's Emerald Island Casino celebrates two decades in business, expansion planned for early next year

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…

Covid ・ 23 May 2023

Review Journal

Water Street’s Emerald Island Casino celebrates 20th anniversary

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…

Covid ・ 22 May 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino robberies: A history

Robbing a casino is always going to be a gamble. Some get away with it, but many don't. After the recent arrest of Dshante Styles, 33, of Las Vegas, in connection with the heists of six off-Strip casinos across Clark County, here is a look back at other casino ripoffs here in Sin City: - On Jan. 8 of this year, Caesars Palace was robbed just before…

Incidents ・ 20 May 2023

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Vegas local hits jackpot, taking home six-figure sum

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas local playing poker at Sunset Station Hotel and Casino in Henderson hit the jackpot Tuesday, taking home a six-figure sum. A Las Vegas valley local identified as Mary scored a seven-card straight flush while playing Pai Gow Poker on Tuesday. The hand earns the "multiple property progressive jackpot," netting Mary…

Winnings ・ 20 May 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Las Vegas Sands casino expansion effort in Texas fails again

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 Casino legalization efforts in Texas…

Law ・ 20 May 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino robber traced through DNA, police say

D'Shante Styles got a taxi to the Silverton, where police said he had the driver wait outside while he robbed the casino cage, went back outside and had the taxi drive him away. The taxi driver had no idea. In another robbery, police said, he pretended to be a valet at Palms Place, stole a Ford Escape SUV, used that in the robbery of Green Valley…

Incidents ・ 27 April 2023

Review Journal

Wynn lawsuit focused on tip-sharing by slot machine attendant

A Clark County woman filed a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Ltd. saying the company violated labor laws by pooling tips paid to slot machine attendants and sharing the money with their supervisors. Attorneys for Sheila Little allege that management at Wynn Las Vegas violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by forcing her and her peers to share a portion…

Law ・ 27 April 2023

96.3 KKLZ

Hmart Finally Comes To Las Vegas

H Mart, the popular Korean grocery store, is set to open in the Las Vegas valley. It's a quintessential market for many Asian communities across the country, and now Las Vegas will finally have its own H Mart. Along with Korean goods and snacks, you can expect a fresh seafood and meat section. Other H Marts around the country also prepare…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2023

8 News Now

Las Vegas police arrest suspect wanted in string of casino robberies and carjackings

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man accused in a string of carjackings and casino robberies was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on Thursday. The suspect was identified as Dshante Styles, 33, a felon with a lengthy criminal history in Las Vegas, police said. The string of robberies first occurred on Nov. 16, in Henderson and Las Vegas. Styles is…

Incidents ・ 21 April 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino robberies: ‘Dangerous criminal’ arrested

Las Vegas police say they have arrested a man who went on a casino robbery spree that began late last year. Dshante Styles, 33, is accused of six casino armed robberies and two carjackings, Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Nicholas Farese said in a press conference Thursday afternoon. Styles was arrested Thursday morning and faces…

Incidents ・ 21 April 2023

96.3 KKLZ

Ohio Man Spends $300k Of Tax Payers Money For A Roadside Zoo

Cyril S. Viersta from Wilkesville, Ohio was sent to prison for five years! Cyril took over $300000 of tax payers money! What did he spend it on? Nothing too lavish. He wanted to build a Wildebeest Roadside Zoo! He wanted to start an Airbnb at his personal residence! Viersta was caught when an auditor realized funds were being spent and moved…

Law ・ 21 April 2023

96.3 KKLZ

Las Vegas 7-Eleven's Bringing Back "Bring Your Own Cup Day"

One of 7-Eleven's biggest promotions is coming back! When originally introduced, people brought in the wildest things to fill up with their different Slurpee flavors! Even though you're now limited to what can be used to fill up, 7-Eleven is bringing it back! On Saturday, April 29th, they convenience store chain will be kicking off their Slurpee…

Land-based ・ 20 April 2023

96.3 KKLZ

The 'Best' Slot Machines To Play In Las Vegas

There's something comforting about the ringing sounds from slot machines in Las Vegas. Lined across casino floors, slot machines are almost like the front-line soldiers when it comes to gambling. For some, slot machines offer quintessential Sin City entertainment. These machines also may seem less intimating compared to other games with complex…

Land-based ・ 20 April 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Demolition underway on Station Casinos’ Fiesta Rancho in North Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - After Station Casinos announced last July that it would be demolishing two of its North Las Vegas properties, crews have started tearing down the second casino. Demolition has already wrapped up on the site of the former Texas Station casino. However, crews have now started demolishing Fiesta Rancho. Both Texas Station and…

Covid ・ 08 April 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos starts demolishing another Southern Nevada hotel

Station Casinos started tearing down another hotel this week. Work crews demolished most of Fiesta Rancho's five-story hotel tower, on the north side of the property across from a drive-in movie theater, as of Thursday morning. Just a portion of that exposed structure, with mounds of debris piled up in front, remained standing. Driving around the…

Travel ・ 07 April 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Another Las Vegas casino to charge for parking

Beginning Monday, The STRAT (formerly Stratosphere) will become the latest Las Vegas casino to institute a parking charge. Specifics of the fee structure are somewhat sketchy, but it appears that the charge to self-park will be $6 for the first four hours and $12 for five to 24 hours Monday through Thursday, and $8 and $15 Friday through Sunday.…

Land-based ・ 03 April 2023

GQ

10 Best Airbnbs Las Vegas Has to Offer in 2023

Unlike other US cities, Las Vegas isn't exactly a port of call for solo travelers. The ideal way to experience the city is with a group of friends, and the best Airbnbs Las Vegas has to offer are the easiest way to plan an epic trip that fits everyone on the premises. Think about it: A Vegas getaway is synonymous with celebration. Whether you're…

Land-based ・ 02 March 2023

montereyherald.com

Biggest Online And Offline Jackpots Ever Hit

Who doesn't love a good jackpot story? We've all heard the tales of someone hitting it big and walking away with a life-changing fortune. Today, we will look at some of the biggest offline and online jackpots ever won. So get ready to be amazed! The top spot on the list is held by Mega Moolah, a popular online slot game that has produced some of…

Winnings ・ 02 March 2023

Yogonet

Station's Wildfire Casino in Downtown Las Vegas announces February 10 opening date

Station Casinos' new Wildfire Casino has set an official date for its grand debut in Downtown Las Vegas. The venue will be opening its doors to the general public on Friday, February 10 at noon at 2700 Fremont Street, near Charleston Blvd. Wildfire Casino on Fremont is set to be a 21000-square-foot neighborhood casino that boasts over 200 of the…

Land-based ・ 28 February 2023

The Nevada Independent

New Wildfire Casino starts Red Rock’s latest building boom

The newly opened Wildfire Fremont Casino near downtown Las Vegas isn't going to tip the scales on Red Rock Resorts' balance sheet. The company's big new revenue producer lands later this year when the $750 million Durango Station opens for business. Still, CEO Frank Fertitta III said the 21000-square-foot Wildfire, the seventh of the company's…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2023

Smoky Mountain News

What are the odds of a casino in Asheville? State considers expanding legalized gambling

North Carolina can support as many as nine Las Vegas-style casinos with gambling throughout the state, including one in the Asheville area, according to a report commissioned by the General Assembly. The new casinos would be in addition to the three already operating on tribal lands, an independent consultant, Spectrum Gaming Group, told lawmakers…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

Review Journal

New apartment complex to be built along Las Vegas Boulevard

Several miles south of its rowdy casino corridor, Las Vegas Boulevard still has vast tracts of desert lining the street. But real estate activity has gained momentum in this area, and another project is now set to take shape. Work crews are scheduled to break ground this month on a 324-unit apartment complex at the southeast corner of Las Vegas…

Industry ・ 10 February 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos’ Durango resort plans Eat Your Heart Out food hall

In Las Vegas casinos, food halls are the new buffets, the new occasions for multiculinary and multicultural grazing. In the past five years, at least five halls have opened at major gaming properties, including two in December: Proper Eats in Aria (which replaced the buffet) and the food hall in the Fremont downtown. Now, Durango resort, the $750…

Sports ・ 09 February 2023

The Journal Record

Nevada casinos, Vegas tourism rebound in ’22

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada, where winnings at casinos statewide set calendar year records and Las Vegas visitor tallies nearly reached levels before the coronavirus pandemic. "Las Vegas enjoyed a robust recovery trajectory across core tourism indicators in 2022," the regional Convention and Visitors…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos sells 57 acres south of Las Vegas Strip

A hospital chain acquired a sprawling land tract south of the Strip from Station Casinos, raising the prospects of a new medical campus along Las Vegas Boulevard. HCA Healthcare purchased around 56.6 acres at the northwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Cactus Avenue for nearly $62.3 million, property records show. The sale closed late last…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

commercialsearch.com

REITs Lead Charge to Consolidate Casino Real Estate

The slowdown in transactions across commercial real estate as a result of higher interest rates is unlikely to dramatically change in the near term as the question of value continues to plague buyers, sellers and lenders. But properties that house gaming operators are proving the exception. Not only did casino tenants pay rent when closed during…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

Our Midland

Reports say 2022 was good for Nevada casinos, Vegas tourism

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada, where winnings at casinos statewide set calendar year records and Las Vegas visitor tallies nearly reached levels before the coronavirus pandemic. "Las Vegas enjoyed a robust recovery trajectory across core tourism indicators in 2022," the regional Convention and Visitors…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

Review Journal

Nevada, Strip gaming wins for 2022 shatter records

A perfect storm of positives boosted the state's gaming revenue last year, including one more weekend day in 2022 than 2021 and a robust calendar of sports and entertainment events. Nevada's casinos set an all-time record with $14.8 billion in gaming win for 2022, though it already surpassed 2021's record performance of $13.4 billion by November,…

Law ・ 01 February 2023

Nevada Appeal

Nevada casinos close out 2022 with record gaming revenue figures

Nevada's casino industry set annual gaming revenue records statewide and on the Strip when November's figures were counted. December's response? "Not so fast." Fueled by a single-month record for the Strip in December, Nevada finished 2022 with more than $14.8 billion in gaming revenue, blowing past 2021's $13.4 billion by 10.5 percent, the state's…

Finance ・ 01 February 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Reports say 2022 was good for Nevada casinos, Las Vegas tourism

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada, where winnings at casinos statewide set calendar year records and Las Vegas visitor tallies nearly reached levels before the coronavirus pandemic. "Las Vegas enjoyed a robust recovery trajectory across core tourism indicators in 2022," the regional Convention and Visitors…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos files plans for new resort in Henderson

When Station Casinos bought a big land tract in Henderson for $71 million in 2007, it had no immediate plans to develop the site. After sitting on the spread ever since, Station is now pushing ahead with its envisioned resort. The Henderson Planning Commission is slated to consider Station's proposed 600-room hotel-casino in the Inspirada…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023