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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…

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2024 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 announced

Gaming News 27 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming program, and Global Gaming Business magazine have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 already making significant impacts in the casino…

Industry ・ 28 September 2023

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Las Vegas hotel casino lost millions after 10 day cyberattack

LAS VEGAS (AP) - MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations and credit card processing, the casino giant said Wednesday, as analysts and academics measured the effects of the event. "We are pleased that all of our hotels and casinos are operating…

Land-based ・ 22 September 2023

The Nevada Independent

Once shunned by casino operators, responsible gaming campaign turns 25

At a time when problem gambling matters were rarely mentioned in gaming company boardrooms, Harrah's Entertainment decided the issue needed to be raised on casino floors. But it wasn't just rival corporate executives that looked askance at the idea of employees learning how to spot signs that a customer might have a gambling problem. "Our own…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 September 2023

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Las Vegas casinos face ‘social engineering’ threat amid hacks

The apparent cyberattack that hobbled MGM Resorts International this past week is the latest in a string of high-profile security breaches to befall Las Vegas casinos in recent months. As MGM deals with what it has called a "cyber issue," the gaming and hospitality giant apparently hasn't been the only one to be targeted by potentially devastating…

Incidents ・ 18 September 2023

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Las Vegas Police Arrest Man Suspected in Six Casino Robberies

A man who police believe is responsible for a Las Vegas casino robbery spree has finally been caught after several months of evading the authorities. Las Vegas police finally arrested 33-year-old Dshante Styles on Thursday; he is accused of six casino robberies and two carjackings. Police have not made public the names of the casinos Styles…

Incidents ・ 26 April 2023

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UNLV grads, Las Vegas Strip resorts team up to tackle cyber-security risks

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- Graduate students at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) are working with major resorts and casinos in the battle against cyber security attacks. The students are competing in National Cyber League, a virtual training ground that challenges participants to solve real-world cyber security challenges, using a safe…

Land-based ・ 09 December 2022

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This Could Change the Las Vegas Strip Forever (In a Good Way)

Scarcity creates value. That's how collectibles, precious metals, and most certainly real estate work. That's why properties on the Las Vegas Strip have been selling for ever-higher prices. It takes a lot of land to build a resort casino, shopping area, entertainment venue, or even an arena that can compete with what Caesars Entertainment (CZR),…

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The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2022, honoring three leaders for their noteworthy contributions to the industry: Gavin Isaacs, former President and CEO, Scientific Games Corporation and current Chairman, Games Global Virginia McDowell, former President and CEO, Isle of Capri Casinos and current…

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Gaming Regulation International Policy Summit Las Vegas to be held in September by UNLV's ICGR

The International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced Tuesday the program dates for the Gaming Regulation International Policy Summit (GRIPS) - North America, which will take place from September 11-16, 2022, in Las Vegas. GRIPS is an exclusive one-week immersion seminar focused on current…

Law ・ 30 June 2022

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Doomed Las Vegas Strip Icon May Have a New Path to Survival

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Support Grows to Save a Las Vegas Strip Icon Set for Demolition

Las Vegas icons come and go. Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack -- once synonymous with the Las Vegas Strip -- have become relics of the past, fondly remembered by many but most certainly not the type of entertainment Sin City offers today. Perhaps DJs like Tiesto Zedd, and Calvin Harris who entertain huge crowds as resident DJs on the Strip now will…

Land-based ・ 24 May 2022

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Las Vegas Strip Losing Iconic Casino Attraction

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Land-based ・ 11 May 2022

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Problem gambling grew during pandemic; Nevada makes efforts to help

It's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and yes, it's the time of March Madness - the NCAA basketball tournament - when many, many people make sports bets in office pools or online. But we're also talking about this because there are some indications that during the pandemic, problem gambling grew. Three months ago, the Los Angeles Times reported…

Covid ・ 18 March 2022

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Palms Casino Resort readies for a historical opening in Vegas: Travel Weekly

The Nevada Gaming Commission cleared the way Dec. 16 for the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority to assume ownership of the off-Strip resort. The tribe announced in May that it was buying the property from Red Rock Resorts (formerly Station Casinos) for $650 million in cash. "We are grateful for this opportunity to share our long-standing…

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Nevada casinos see robust June ahead of mask rules return

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada casinos rode a robust economic rebound from coronavirus restrictions in June, taking in more than $1 billion in winnings for the fourth straight month and nearly reaching the all-time record set a month earlier, state regulators reported Thursday. But a spike in COVID-19 cases since mid-May - and the restoration of indoor…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2021

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Nevada casinos tally robust June ahead of return to masks

Nevada casinos rode a robust economic rebound from coronavirus restrictions in June, taking in more than $1 billion in winnings for the fourth straight month and nearly reaching the all-time record set a month earlier, state regulators reported Thursday. But a spike in COVID-19 cases since mid-May - and the restoration of indoor mask mandates for…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2021

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Casinos place big bet on vaccinations as Las Vegas prepares for June 1 reopening and nation’s first large convention

Coronavirus vaccines will be available at this landmark on the Las Vegas Strip, officials said. Photo for The Washington Post by Bridget Bennett LAS VEGAS - Fred Campbell plans to head here in early June with an ambitious goal: to build a flawless 26-foot wall, with 800 bricks, in an hour. That will be enough, he figures, to make him the world…

Travel ・ 24 May 2021

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Mob Museum adds vintage slot machines and Nevada gaming program in March

The Mob Museum is adding two vintage slot machines to its collection and has scheduled a two-part presentation about legal gambling in Nevada as part of its March programming. The new slot machines, called figural slot machines, are designed to resemble human cowboys. Figural machines could be seen in Las Vegas and Reno casinos during the'50s…

Travel ・ 07 May 2021

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Downtown’s Circa casino to open during coronavirus pandemic

Like many things in Las Vegas, casino openings are known for being over the top. But the extravagant parties - often accompanied by VIP guest lists, fireworks and performers - are more than just an excuse to pop a few bottles of champagne. They're a casino's first chance to make an impression and kick-start operations, and could affect customer…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

The Nevada Independent

Digital and cashless gaming technology viewed as bringing casinos into the 21st century

Cashless gaming has been used on slot machines throughout the casino industry for at least two decades, although it wasn't initially accepted by customers. When the original systems, dubbed ticket-in/ticket-out, were introduced, they confused older slot players, who didn't understand why winnings came out in the form of a ticket voucher, rather…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

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Las Vegas casinos can learn about reopening from Macao

Far from home is what home may soon look like. Macao and Las Vegas - two cities separated by an ocean, united by an industry. They rank as the first- and second-largest gambling markets in the world, respectively, their combined revenues totaling over $40 billion in 2019, a number destined to plummet in 2020 because of tourism-decimating…

Land-based ・ 04 February 2021

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Casino cyber attacks leave visitors unsettled, slot machines dark: ‘Definitely more attacks will come’

That's odd, she thought, then toggled over to to search for clues about the issue on a group for MGM Resorts International loyalty members. There, she learned that the largest casino owner in Las Vegas had fallen victim to a cybersecurity breach. Martinez, 45, immediately checked her bank statements for the credit card linked to her loyalty…

Land-based ・ 16 September 2023