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Two Nevada casinos introduce over 200 new slot machines

Players can play new games at Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Casino Resort. US.- Golden Entertainment's Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Casino Resort, in Laughlin, Nevada, have added. They include Magic Treasures Tiger, Whisker Wheels, Mo Mummy and Big Hot Flaming Pots. Aquarius Casino Resort is located at 1900 S. Casino Dr. and…

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Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and Casino to host Grand Poker Series

The 16th Annual Grand Poker Series will feature 96 poker tournaments from May 28 to July 1. US.- The Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has launched the 16th Annual Grand Poker Series, which will take place from May 28 to July 1. The event will be hosted in the Grand Event Center and will feature 96 poker tournaments over 34 days. There will…

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Historic Moulin Rouge Site to Host Pop-Up Casino in Vegas

In the desolate landscape of a vacant lot strewn with fragments of broken glass and chunks of loose cement, the sound of slot machines will soon echo as hundreds gather at 840 W. Bonanza Road in Las Vegas. The location holds the memory of the historic Moulin Rouge, a landmark that incites both a sense of nostalgia and a claim to bragging rights for…

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Super Bowl, baccarat push casino wins to 5th-best total on Las Vegas Strip, 6th-best statewide

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip had their fifth-best month ever with the Super Bowl in town, powering the state to its sixth-best win total of $1.342 billion. Strip casinos won $800.7 million from gamblers in February, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Both statewide and Strip gaming wins were the best ever for…

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2 Las Vegas casinos to pay $7.45M after former exec's guilty plea in money laundering probe

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - MGM Grand and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will pay a combined $7.45 million after a former executive pleaded guilty to federal charges late Wednesday in Los Angeles. Scott Sibella, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious transactions required to be made by casinos, according to a news release…

Incidents ・ 26 January 2024

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Rampart Casino Dealers Accused in Baccarat Manipulation, Triggering $5,000 Win Streak

In yet another twist in the saga of casino malpractices, investigations by Nevada gaming regulators have raised allegations pointing to a deceptive plot hatched by two baccarat dealers at Las Vegas' Rampart Casino. It seems they manipulated outcomes to favor certain players, culminating in winnings that reached into thousands of dollars. Yuxuan…

Incidents ・ 10 November 2023

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Fontainebleau Gains Approval to Open Las Vegas Resort & Casino

New $3.7 billion resort to open Dec. 13, pending final approval. Features will include 14000-square-foot race and sportsbook. A marquee hospitality and entertainment brand is entering a new casino and legal sports betting market. Fontainebleau Las Vegas has received licensing approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board to open the $3.7 billion…

Land-based ・ 02 November 2023

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Nevada's Casino Win Boosted By Strip's Performance

During September, the Las Vegas Strip was able to generate impressive revenue as it increased the state's overall monthly gambling revenue, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), Nevada's gaming regulatory body. Strip's licensed casinos as main revenue generators: The 60 officially licensed casinos located on the Strip managed to…

Law ・ 02 November 2023

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Nevada Gaming Board Debates Rights of Banned Casino Winners

The Nevada gaming authority has been deliberating a possible shift in gambling regulations regarding winners who have previously been banned from casinos. A notable member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), George Assad, argues that those trespassing on the premises they've been ousted from should not be collecting their prizes. This…

Law ・ 01 November 2023

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Factors in choosing an online casino

In the U.S., individual states have been slow to legalize online casinos. To date, only seven, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Delaware, West Virginia, Nevada, and Rhode Island where it is expected to launch in Q12024, have access to legalized online casinos. This year, efforts to legalize online casinos were introduced in New York,…

Payment Methods ・ 19 October 2023

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Cipriani Sues Scott Sibella And Resorts World Las Vegas

One player's long-running battle with Resorts World Las Vegas came to a new level on October 9, as a legal action was submitted in U.S. District Court charging the firm and its previous chairman of lack of care and imposition of emotional distress due to its failure to stop the well-known swindlers and people sentenced for gambling-related offences…

Incidents ・ 12 October 2023

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Nevada Sees Dip in Slots, Table and Card Games Revenue for June

The gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced its latest revenue report, outlining details regarding the performance of nonrestricted gambling locations across the state for June. Although it was a busy month for operators in the state, the total revenue reported by table, counter and card games, along with…

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Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10 million in Nevada gaming fines

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - In a court filing on Wednesday, casino owner Steve Wynn has agreed to pay $10 million to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in a settlement regarding sexual misconduct allegations. The original complaint was filed against Wynn by the NGCB in 2019, claiming "multiple women in employment positions that were subordinate to Mr.…

Law ・ 20 July 2023

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One of the contending software developers in the gambling arena is Bally Technologies. The company is known as a pioneer in the industry, with a lot of revolutionary ideas. If you are an avid casino gambler, you may have come across games from the supplier. Their plethora of games is wide. Besides, this developer provides iGaming platforms and…

Industry ・ 12 July 2023

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Nevada casino cage employees warned about scams

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is warning Las Vegas casinos about a scam targeting cage employees. According to a notice sent out by NGCB July 7, this particular scam targets cage employees, with the largest known incident netting $1.7 million so far. NGCB issued the notice after downtown Las Vegas casino Circa was bilked out of $1.7 million last…

Incidents ・ 11 July 2023

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Craps Cheats Take Vegas Casino for $225,000

Four craps players have been named for allegedly cheating at craps in two Las Vegas casinos, winning $225000 by sliding the dice, a big no-no in the game of craps. Oscar Ovidio Rodriguez Alvarado, Max Edward Rappoport, Hau Duc Ngo, and Antcharaporn Kamonlert are alleged to have carried out the cheating scam at The Cosmopolitan. According to…

Craps ・ 15 June 2023

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Alleged Dice Sliding Cheaters Win $225K in Las Vegas Casino

Image Source: Shutterstock.com A group that allegedly cheated for multiple days at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip is being investigated. The incident dates back to November and December 2021, when four people, allegedly involved in the activity were able to collect more than $200000 in winnings by using a dice sliding scheme, a report released…

Land-based ・ 27 May 2023

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All About Different Casino Licenses In The World

The world of casinos is doubtlessly a thrilling and lucrative industry. It has captivated the imaginations of millions of people around the globe. However, the establishment and operation of a casino require proper licensing to ensure fairness, transparency, and responsible gambling practices. And for that, you'll always need to ensure that the…

Law ・ 06 May 2023

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Nevada Online Casino Workshop: No Plans to Reschedule

Nearly two years after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) postponed a workshop seen as an incremental step toward allowing online casinos in the state, officials with the regulatory agency said there are no plans to reschedule the event. The NGCB was initially scheduled to hold the workshop at its offices in Las Vegas on May 13, 2021. The…

Law ・ 30 March 2023

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Nevada Billion-Dollar Gambling Revenue Streak Continues for 20th Straight Month

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has released its latest revenue report revealing that the state's casinos collected over $1.28 billion in revenue during the month of October. The latest figures mark a jump of 4.83% on October 2021, and a 3.2% increase month-on-month. October was the 20th month in a row that gaming revenues in the state…

Finance ・ 30 November 2022

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Las Vegas is undoubtedly the world's biggest gambling hub, welcoming around 42 million gamblers every year. The Vegas gambling economy is equally massive, with the casinos in the Sin City collectively raking in more than a whopping $11 billion in 2018 alone. Considering this, it's only natural for the rest of the gambling community to look up to…

Valentine's Day ・ 27 November 2022

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Nevada gambling regulator names new chief of law enforcement arm

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has promoted Kristi Torgerson to chief of its Enforcement Division to succeed the retiring James Taylor. Torgerson has worked with the Board since January 1997, serving as deputy chief of the Enforcement Division since 2019. She succeeds chief James Taylor, who is retiring after 27 years of service at the end…

Law ・ 10 October 2022

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Bally's finalizes purchase of Tropicana Las Vegas for $148 million

The Tropicana in Las Vegas has changed hands. Bally's Corporation has completed a $148 million agreement to purchase the resort's "non-land assets" from Penn Entertainment and Gaming & Leisure Properties (GLPI). The takeover deal was signed in April 2021, but after a lengthy process that included approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board…

Travel ・ 27 September 2022

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Man arrested by Las Vegas police after allegedly entering casino while in ‘Black Book’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A man was arrested on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday night after law enforcement realized he was in the Nevada Gaming Control Board "Black Book," NGCB said. Tasia McDonald Musa was arrested around midnight Aug. 29 after he was reportedly spotted by hotel security at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. When casino security…

Incidents ・ 30 August 2022

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Nevada Players Leave $22m in Unclaimed Vouchers in FY22

Casino players in Nevada left $22 million in unclaimed cashout tickets in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022, to expire, according to official data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The data released by the NGCB showing that both the State of Nevada and casino operators make extra cash from player winnings sparked a debate around…

Land-based ・ 26 August 2022

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Downtown Las Vegas' Fremont St. Casino Brings a Big Name to the City

Las Vegas casinos have had the market cornered on sportsbooks in the city and state thanks to a 2015 law that banned daily fantasy sports operators in Nevada. In October of that year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board issued a notice for FanDuel, DraftKings (DKNG) - Get DraftKings Inc. Report and any other daily fantasy sports operator to cease…

Sports ・ 05 August 2022

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hit by Flash Flooding

The Las Vegas Strip has been hit by flash flooding which has damaged several casinos and caused significant water damage on the Strip and throughout Downtown Vegas. Caesars and Planet Hollywood among casinos affected by rain damage Videos posted online have shown water running down Las Vegas Boulevard with people wading through streams during…

Land-based ・ 29 July 2022

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Choosing the Best Online Casino Among Hundreds of Platforms on the Internet

Gambling is one of the most popular and profitable spheres in the world. Every year, slot machines receive trillions of dollars. Along with the active development of technology and the emergence of access to the Internet, a convenient alternative to this type of entertainment has appeared. Online gambling platforms have been a booming business for…

Gambling Sites ・ 30 May 2022

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Nevada Slot Machines Make Over $900 Million From Gam...

One-armed bandits made a historic amount of money from gamblers in Nevada. As per statistics released recently by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, slot machines statewide garnered $901.1 million from gamblers during March. In March, gaming machines accounted for 7.5 percent of total bets, implying that more than $12 billion was wagered. As reported…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 May 2022

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Are Slot Machines at Casinos Rigged?

If you have ever dropped a crispy hundred dollar bill into a slot machine only to watch the machine suck your money away and leave you with nothing more than a story, you might have wondered to yourself… Are slot machines rigged? That isn't all that surprising of a question to have pondered, as I am sure that over the course of the history of all…

Gaming Authorities ・ 29 April 2022

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Union Urges NGCB to Investigate Station Casinos License

Old adversaries the Culinary Union and Station Casinos are locking horns again in Nevada. failing to adhering [sic] to federal labor law." The trade union released a press release Wednesday urging the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to investigate the suitability of Station Casinos "for failing to adhering [sic] to federal labor law." The…

Travel ・ 25 March 2022

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Best Bet Products inks deal for CasinoTrac management system

Best Bet Products, Inc will install Table Trac's casino management system, CasinoTrac, at its Phoenix Bar and Grill property in Pahrump, Nevada. Best Bet is licensed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to manufacture and distribute refurbished gaming devices or slot machines to locations throughout the Silver State, including the Phoenix Bar…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2022

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Las Vegas Hotels, Casinos Try to Move Past the Pandemic

Aside from the cruise industry, Las Vegas may have been hit harder by the Covid pandemic than any other business segment. Tourism stopped. Conventions were canceled and international travel shut down as the world tried to contain the virus. Las Vegas only shut down for a short period, but when it reopened, the city's famous casinos dealt with mask…

Covid ・ 21 February 2022

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Las Vegas Casinos Score a Huge Super Bowl Win

The Super Bowl has helped bring Sin City back. Las Vegas is a town of bright lights and big experiences, but with the pandemic dimming the city's shine and online betting possibly upending a big chunk of its business model, the take from this weekend's big game has to feel good for Vegas. The Super Bowl was the first major event since Nevada ended…

NFL ・ 16 February 2022

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Police-style Manhunt Tracks Down Gambler who Missed Out on $230,000 Slots Jackpot

An Arizona man's $230000 slots jackpot windfall almost never was after a malfunction left both him and the casino believing he hadn't won. It took an investigation involving surveillance footage, witness interviews, and rideshare data analysis to finally track the gambler down and pay him his due! The incredible story was revealed this month by…

Winnings ・ 15 February 2022

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After a slot machine error, Arizona man collects his Las Vegas jackpot weeks later

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- A man who unknowingly hit a massive jackpot on the Las Vegas Strip picked up his winnings over the weekend after he was tracked down and notified by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The NGCB reported Feb. 4 that the agency had secured a $229368.52 jackpot from a progressive slot machine that hit at the Treasure Island. According…

Winnings ・ 10 February 2022

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Las Vegas slot machine winner tracked down after 'error' meant he was unaware of $229,000 jackpot at Treasure Island casino

A man who won a Las Vegas jackpot has been tracked down after the machine malfunctioned and he walked away without realising he had scooped more than $229000 (£169000). Robert Taylor was at the Treasure Island casino on the city's famous Strip on 8 January when he unknowingly came up trumps. A "communications error" on the slot machine meant…

Winnings ・ 09 February 2022

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An Arizona man is $292000 richer, but he didn't know he'd won the amount on a Las Vegas slot machine until several weeks after the fact, reported the New York Daily News. Robert Taylor won the money during a visit to the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on Jan. 8, but a "communications error" prevented him from knowing it, according to the Nevada…

Land-based ・ 08 February 2022

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Slots winner found by NV gaming board post $229K payout error

Robert Taylor is a lucky man. He won a progressive slot machine jackpot worth more than $229000 during a trip to Las Vegas in early January. Unfortunately, he didn't know it at the time. Neither did the Treasure Island Resort & Casino where he won it; his machine malfunctioned, leaving both sides unaware of the windfall. By the time the Nevada…

Payment Methods ・ 07 February 2022

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Arizona Man Found After Leaving Vegas without Claiming $230K Jackpot

Casinos often get a bad reputation before they have even committed any act of wrongfulness. Call it a redemption story, but the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino did well by a patron last month who had left the premises not realizing that they had won $229368, the jackpot for a slot machine he was playing on. Robert Taylor was merrily playing at the…

Winnings ・ 07 February 2022

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NGCB Approves Sales of Las Vegas Sands Properties to Apollo Global

Apollo Global Management is a step closer to returning to the Las Vegas Strip. The global investment firm has been targeting the gaming industry for years, but previous access to the Las Vegas casino scene didn't go well. Apollo is working on a deal with Las Vegas Sands (LVS) to purchase three of the latter's Vegas properties and has convinced the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 February 2022

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Nevada Casinos Suffered Net Loss of $206m in FY2021

The 302 casinos in Nevada that grossed at least $1m in revenue in the state's fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 experienced a net loss of $206.4m, this according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). In an abstract published Thursday, the NGCB said that total revenue for the casinos was $16.1bn. "Revenue" is essentially the money customers paid…

Land-based ・ 14 January 2022

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Cashless Las Vegas: ​​A city built on currency moves toward a future without it

The industry name for the technology is TITO, short for "ticket-in, ticket-out." When you cash out of a video poker or slot machine, it produces a printed voucher of your winnings, which you can then take to a cashier-or leave atop the machine for the next player, if you feel like passing on some good karma. TITO has been in widespread use for…

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Remote Registration For Casino Accounts Coming To Nevada?

While the idea of going to a casino without a wad of cash in your hand may still feel somewhat counterintuitive to some, there is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an American move away from carrying cash. From ApplePay to food apps to debit cards, the next generation rarely carries cash, and some Nevada casinos - Resorts…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 November 2021

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Nevada Considers Remote Registration for Cashless Casino Play

Nevada could soon allow remote registration and ID verification for cashless payment accounts in state casinos. This would help reduce the bottlenecks customers face when trying to sign up in person. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) held an afternoon workshop for 70 minutes to discuss the proposal, which received some support…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 November 2021

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Sightline Argues the Case for Remote Verification in Nevada Casinos

Cashless payments were all the rage during the pandemic, and the momentum such solutions gathered during 2020 and the better part of 2021 may finally be transforming them into a permanent part of the casino gambling landscape in places such as Nevada. A proposal by Sightline Payments, an expert in the delivery of such technology, was heard by…

Land-based ・ 23 November 2021

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The Best Bitcoin Casinos With the Top Crypto Bonuses for BTC, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and More

Are you a fellow crypto lover? If so, we've got our list of the best Bitcoin and crypto casinos hot off the press for you! Bitcoin is becoming very popular all over the world, and the sphere of online gambling is no exception. Cryptocurrency offers anonymity and fast financial operations between casinos and players. Our recommended site is…

Crypto ・ 11 November 2021

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Casino win tops $1.1 billion in September even as fewer visitors come to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Another strong month at Nevada casinos produced a gaming win of $1.1 billion, the sixth straight month of billion-dollar wins as the economic recovery revs its engine. Clark County alone reported a win of over $1 billion in September, totaling $1005184833. The gaming win - the amount casinos take from gamblers - produces tax…

Land-based ・ 27 October 2021

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Las Vegas on course to break historic revenue record

After suffering near devastating losses in the 2008 financial crisis and rebounding only to be set on its heels again by the pandemic, Las Vegas, Nevada has now posted six straight months of more than one billion dollars in wins. If the pace continues for two more months the gambling mecca will tie its own record of eight billion-dollar months set…

Finance ・ 06 October 2021

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Tesuque Pueblo Casino in New Mexico Closed after Cyberattack

A small casino in New Mexico is the latest victim of a cyberattack and will remain closed for an undisclosed period of time as casino leaders and security experts work on establishing the extent of the potential damage. The Pueblo of Tesuque tribe reported their Tesuque Pueblo casino in Santa Fe was targeted on September 25 and will remain closed…

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Global Gambling Meccas Post Latest Gaming Revenue Data

Casinos in the global gambling hubs of Las Vegas and Macau are continuing their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with different levels of success. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Players from all over the world regularly flock to the internationally renowned gambling hubs of Las Vegas and Macau. Despite their notoriety, the two markets struggled…

Finance ・ 04 October 2021

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Impact Of COVID On US Online Casinos

Although gambling legislature like the Wire Act of 1961 and the UIGEA made it tricky for aspiring US players and operators to indulge in online gambling, online casino gaming has picked up in the US in recent years. With unclear rules on what's legal, players have been forced to entertain themselves on overseas platforms for years now. That's…

Covid ・ 24 September 2021

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Las Vegas Strip July Casino Revenue Reaches Record High

Las Vegas Strip casinos generated revenue of $793.7m in July, surpassig the previous record for monthly revenue set in February 2013. [Image:Shutterstock.com] The Las Vegas Strip is steadily bouncing back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and July saw another record-breaking month for the gambling hub. Casino operators generated more…

Land-based ・ 27 August 2021

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Nevada Casinos, Businesses Begin Anti-online Gaming Campaigns

Nevada has recently started discussing the possibility of allowing online gaming to come to the state, and it was only a matter of time before opposition on the part of casinos began to surface. That has reportedly now happened. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) receiving a letter from a conglomerate of…

Land-based ・ 19 August 2021

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Regulatory Hearings in Nevada Could Change Gambling Long-Term

Upcoming regulatory hearings could lead to long-term changes to Nevada's casinos gaming scene. Upcoming regulatory hearings in Nevada could change the way people gamble in the state in the future. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will discuss changing its definition of "wagering accounts," which could lead to a more flexible…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 August 2021

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Nevada casino revenue confirms rebound in June with growth from pre-pandemic levels

evada casinos won more than $1 billion for the fourth straight month in June, marking an economic rebound from the pandemic restrictions, and nearly reaching the all-time record set a month earlier, state regulators reported Thursday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said casinos reported house winnings of $1.19 billion statewide during June, more…

Covid ・ 30 July 2021

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Nevada casinos take in record $1.23B in winnings in May

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada is reporting another massive gaming win in the month of May. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a gaming win of $1.23 billion in May 2021. It shows massive gains from May 2020 when casinos were still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; a 20970% increase from the previous year. For the fiscal year starting July 1,…

Winnings ・ 18 July 2021

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Beware of Cyber Attacks, Nevada Regulator Warns Casinos

In light of a recent spree of ransomware attacks, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has warned the state's gambling operators to remain vigilant. it's going to be a big deal going forward and a major challenge." J. Brin Gibson, chairman of the NGCB, commented on the issue during the regulator's monthly meeting on Wednesday. He said that the…

Travel ・ 08 July 2021

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Mohegan Sun Casino in Vegas Accepts $60,000 NGCB Fine

The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is already facing disciplinary action for failing to ensure its patrons followed COVID-19 regulations on its opening night in March. [Image: Shutterstock.com] One of Las Vegas's newest casinos is already in trouble with the gaming regulator. The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has…

Covid ・ 02 July 2021

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Nevada Casinos Hit All-Time Gaming Revenue High in May

Nevada casinos hit a single-month gaming win high in May, beating the previous record from October 2007. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Casinos in Nevada generated a record monthly gaming win of $1.23bn in May, indicating a continued recovery of the region's gambling and tourism industries. The figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB)…

Land-based ・ 01 July 2021

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HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Las Vegas economy has been extremely harsh given the market's reliance on visitation and conventions. Following five consecutive years of accommodating more than 42 million visitors, Las Vegas hosted just over 19 million people in 2020 (the lowest number of visitors since 18.1 million in 1989). While…

Travel ・ 18 June 2021

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Gambling zones likely to reopen

A RECENT meeting between the National Gaming Control Board chairman and the Pandemic Controller sought that gambling zones will be reopen soon. After meeting with David Manning on Saturday, NGCB chairman Clemence Kanau said the meeting gave a positive response that might see the gambling sites reopening. "The meeting went well," Mr Kanau said. He…

Covid ・ 10 May 2021

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Nevada regulator to discuss authorising online casino gaming

On May 13, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will hold an in-person and virtual work session, with public comment, on proposed amendments to its gaming regulations that would allow operators to offer a wide range of online casino products instead of just poker. Nevada currently bans nearly all forms of gambling via the internet and is one of…

Land-based ・ 07 May 2021

Gambling News

Vegas Returns to Normal as Regulators Realize Online is the Place to Be

Several casinos in Las Vegas are now back to pre-COVID-19 operating levels, having met the state's vaccination requirements for their workforces. Wynn Resorts returned to 100% capacity at its two Strip properties after showing that 88% of its workforce there had received the vaccine and the Cosmopolitan has now joined, as well. It was allowed to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

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Nevada casino gaming revenue plummets 99.4% in May

Nevada's gambling regulator's monthly revenue releases are starting to resemble classified intelligence reports, leaving us absolutely no clearer as to who might have playing that slot machine on the grassy knoll. On Tuesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released its casino gaming revenue figures for the month of May, which showed total…

Land-based ・ 07 February 2021