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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 ・ 24 March 2024

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 saw real estate scams, halted casino construction in 2023

Whether it was a stalled casino project, a marijuana Ponzi-scheme case or a rising real estate scam, Las Vegas had no shortage of investigative business news in 2023. Dream Las Vegas In a market packed with huge resorts, Dream Las Vegas hopes to offer a smaller, boutique experience along the south edge of the Strip. But construction of the…

Finance ・ 22 December 2023

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Gambling Industry Loses Noted Casino Owner Don Laughlin

The gaming industry lost a casino titan with the death of Don Laughlin on Sunday at age 92. The casino owner played a key role in growing the industry outside of Las Vegas after founding the Riverside Casino in what would become a burgeoning city that was named after Laughlin. The businessman led an interesting life that included entrepreneurism,…

Industry ・ 29 October 2023

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Casino Industry Loses Noted Casino Owner Don Laughlin

The gaming industry lost a casino titan with the death of Don Laughlin on Sunday at age 92. The casino owner played a key role in growing the industry outside of Las Vegas after founding the Riverside Casino in what would become a burgeoning city that was named after Laughlin. The businessman led an interesting life that included entrepreneurism,…

Industry ・ 28 October 2023

Review Journal

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

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?

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 Oakland Athletics will still be the…

Industry ・ 23 August 2023

Nevada Current

Feds investigating Las Vegas casinos, say sources

Federal law enforcement agents from California are investigating allegations that current and former Las Vegas hotel employees used casino assets to pay gambling debts and provided confidential customer data to an illegal gambling ring that operated for almost two decades, according to sources. A state employee, who asked not to be identified for…

Incidents ・ 02 August 2023

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What would Las Vegas A's ballpark look like? Latest images here

The Oakland A's on Friday released three images of the ballpark the team hopes to build on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. The proposed ballpark site is on nine acres of land to the southeast of South Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. A team statement that accompanied the renderings confirms that the ballpark has a projected capacity…

Land-based ・ 27 May 2023

GV Wire

A’s Ballpark on Vegas Casino Site Gets Closer With Tentative Funding Deal

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, according to a…

Finance ・ 25 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

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Oakland A's stadium saga continues with court battles and Vegas casino support

As the Oakland Athletics stadium saga continues, some prominent voices in Vegas are throwing their weight behind potential relocation to Nevada. This support comes as the A's are back in court over the proposed Howard Terminal site in Oakland and the Las Vegas site hunt has been narrowed down to Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip. Mick Akers of…

Sports ・ 10 February 2023

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A’s get ‘full support’ from Las Vegas casinos

If the Oakland Athletics relocate to Las Vegas, north Strip and downtown resort operators would strongly support the team building a $1 billion ballpark in their area. Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella confirmed that he and hotel owners from the north Strip and downtown Las Vegas met with A's brass Wednesday. They discussed the…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

Network In Vegas

NFR Hits Las Vegas as Homeless Camps takeover Las Vegas Strip

The National Finals Rodeo, one of this town's biggest money makers, has returned to Las Vegas for ten days of Rodeo events, western gift shows, and country concerts. But, unfortunately, it's hard to see how they stay in Las Vegas when their contract expires with what Rodeo fans are now experiencing on the Las Vegas strip.

Land-based ・ 04 December 2022

The Jerusalem Post

slot players get more room on floor

Stacey McLachlan, right, of Vancouver, plays an electronic table game at the Bellagio on Oct. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas, with her mother Sharon, middle, and their friend Ciara Tabb, left. Gone are the days of a gambling hall lined with rows of small slot machines and players sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. Now, the casino floor allows for players to…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2022

The New York Times

Smoking and Gambling Go ‘Hand in Hand.’ But Maybe Not for Long.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Len Lombardo, 74 and retired, rests his cigarette against a black plastic ashtray as he pushes a $5 button on a high-limit slot machine at the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Nearby, a 62-year-old Pennsylvania woman on a winning streak takes a drag from a Newport, as does her sister sitting at the machine to her…

Politics ・ 01 December 2022

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2 dead, 8 injured in stabbing near the Wynn in Las Vegas

The two people killed in a reportedly unprovoked stabbing attack Thursday near the Wynn hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip have been identified, authorities said. Officers received a report of a stabbing with multiple victims in front of a casino in the 3100 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard around 11:42 a.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan…

Incidents ・ 22 October 2022

New York Post

Las Vegas Strip stabbing attack leaves 2 dead, 6 hurt

A suspect is in custody after a violent stabbing attack left two people dead and at least six others injured on the Las Vegas Strip Thursday morning, police said. Las Vegas police chargedYoni Barrios, 32, with two counts of open murder with a deadly weapon and six counts of attempted murder. The motive for the crazed attack is unknown. Sheriff…

Land-based ・ 22 October 2022

Union Bulletin

slot players get more room on gaming floor

Gone are the days of a gambling hall lined with rows of small slot machines and players sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. Now, the casino floor allows for players to stretch out a bit as they play the tall, vibrant slot machines with massive digital screens. Changes to a casino floor's layout started about 10 years ago and is now a common sight at Las…

Land-based ・ 12 October 2022

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Slot machines at Las Vegas Strip casinos placed in new ways on gaming floor

Gone are the days of a gambling hall lined with rows of small slot machines and players sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. Now, the casino floor allows for players to stretch out a bit as they play the tall, vibrant slot machines with massive digital screens. Changes to a casino floor's layout started about 10 years ago and is now a common sight at Las…

Land-based ・ 08 October 2022

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Two dead, six injured in stabbings outside Las Vegas casino: Police

Land-based ・ 07 October 2022

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2 dead, 3 in critical condition from stabbings outside Las Vegas casino: Police

Land-based ・ 07 October 2022

The Press Democrat

2 killed, 6 injured in series of stabbings outside Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS - Two people were killed and six others were injured in a series of stabbings in front of a Strip casino Thursday. Police received reports of the stabbing on the 3100 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South just after 11:40 a.m., according to Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief James LaRochelle. LaRochelle said a man started stabbing…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2022

FOX 35 Orlando

Las Vegas Strip stabbing: 2 dead, multiple injured outside casino

LAS VEGAS - Two people are dead and at least six others injured following a stabbing outside a Las Vegas casino Thursday morning. Las Vegas Police responded to the 3100 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard, near Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, around 11:42 a.m. for reports of a mass stabbing. Officials say a total of eight people were stabbed, two of…

Land-based ・ 06 October 2022

All That's Interesting

Frank Cullotta, The Chicago Mobster Who Inspired 'Casino'

One of the most infamous members of the Chicago Outfit and the Hole in the Wall Gang burglary ring, mobster Frank Cullotta also ended up providing law enforcement with key information on the mob's activities in Vegas - and was one of the primary sources for the legendary book-turned-movie Casino. Although he had a reputation as a crackerjack thief…

Trust and Safety ・ 18 August 2022

Review Journal

Nevada’s casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…

Industry ・ 06 August 2022

Review Journal

Hedging their bets: Casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…

Industry ・ 05 August 2022

The Quad City Times

How regulators will try to ensure Chicago’s first-ever casino is free of corruption

CHICAGO - A decade ago, Chicago was on the verge of getting its first-ever casino, a controversial idea that nevertheless received legislative approval before it was vetoed by then-Gov. Pat Quinn because, in his words, the bill contained "loopholes for mobsters." Quinn, a self-styled outsider among Illinois Democrats, was by no means the first to…

Politics ・ 16 May 2022

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Rush Street, Wynn, LVS Confirm Interest in NYC Casino

More than seven giants of the US gambling industry, including Rush Street Gaming, Wynn Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands (LVS), have now officially expressed their interest in a New York-area casino license. On Wednesday, Capitol Pressroom podcast host David Lombardo shared news of Rush Street officially expressing interest in acquiring one of three New…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 December 2021

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Metro Police open kiosk on the Las Vegas Strip to bolster visitor relations

Metro Police today unveiled a first-of-its-kind public safety kiosk on the Las Vegas Strip to bolster relations with visitors as tourism rebounds, even amid the lingering coronavirus pandemic. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, Metro Capt. Dori Koren and dozens of officers and volunteers were on hand to unveil the 570-square-foot community center…

Land-based ・ 24 August 2021

Vegas Inc

Metro Police open kiosk on the Las Vegas Strip

A person walks past the Metropolitan Police Community Center on South Las Vegas Blvd. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 | 1:21 p.m. Metro Police today unveiled a first-of-its-kind public safety kiosk on the Las Vegas Strip to bolster relations with visitors as tourism rebounds, even amid the lingering coronavirus pandemic. Clark County…

Land-based ・ 23 August 2021

Review Journal

Slot machines still star performers at Nevada casinos

Slot play in Nevada's casinos dropped like a rock when the Great Recession hit. Revenue from slots fell faster than table games and sportsbooks, leaving uncertainty around whether the machines would ever bounce back to their glory days. But a resurgence of popularity fueled by higher-risk games and a focus on big entertainment has cemented a spot…

Land-based ・ 08 August 2021

The Free Lance Star

Retro Reads: Colonial Beach was place for glitz and gambling

BY WENDY MIGDAL FOR THE FREE LANCE-STAR If you've lived in this area for a while, you've probably heard the nickname "FredVegas" at some point. Though it's used tongue-in-cheek, there was a brief time when Colonial Beach was known as the "Las Vegas on the Potomac" and noted as such in the Saturday Evening Post. It was the 1950s, and the source of…

Winnings ・ 03 August 2021

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Man Dead After Group Brawl in Laughlin, Nevada Casino

A fight on the casino floor of the Aquarius in Laughlin that left one man dead is under investigation from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. [Image: Shutterstock.com] What the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is calling a brawl between two groups of people inside the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada has…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2021

Reno Gazette Journal

A look at the inside: Las Vegas new Circa Resort & Casino is now open

LAS VEGAS - In this town, every opening is grand. The debut Wednesday of the 44-story Circa Resort & Casino - now the tallest building in downtown Las Vegas - was no exception. Hours before the opening of Fremont Street's newest hotel-casino, hundreds of curious visitors waited patiently, drinks in hand, for the countdown to begin. Around 12:01…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021