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More than 50000 service industry workers in Las Vegas voted on Tuesday, September 26, to authorize a strike that could impact 22 casino resorts on the Strip - which means bartenders, cooks, cocktail and food servers, guest room attendants, porters, bellmen, laundry, and kitchen workers statewide could hit the picket line at any time. The Culinary…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - MGM Resorts said in a statement Wednesday that all of its hotels and casinos were operating normally that hit the company on Sept. 11. The statement said that MGM employees are "ready" to help guests with any "intermittent" issues. The statement also mentioned that the redemption of MGM Rewards points and "certain promotional…

Amid carousels of large format slot machines with rolling video reels, attendants were on hand to pay out cash winnings to players at several MGM Resorts International casinos Saturday, nearly a week into a cyberattack that crippled operations at the company's properties nationwide. Most machines were running at the MGM Grand and Bellagio on a…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS/AP) -- A "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the U.S., a company official reported Monday. The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. The casino's website appears to be…

A "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the US, a company official reported Monday. The incident began Sunday and the extent of its effect on reservation systems and casino floors in Las Vegas and states including Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,…

When temperatures were hot, the state's casinos were hotter. Southern Nevada endured a record heat wave in July, and gamblers enriched the state's casinos more than in any month in history, breaking monthly gaming win records statewide and on the Strip, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. The state's 439 licensed casinos won $1.4…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, Nevada's regulatory body, revealed that Southern Nevada's players hit casinos so often in July, the most ever in state history, breaking "monthly gaming win records" across the state as well as on the Strip. These, in addition to other state-licensed casinos, which totaled 439, made a profit of $1.4 billion during…

The long-awaited Durango Casino and Resort in Las Vegas is nearing its opening. Set to open on November 20, 2023, the brand-new property from Station Casinos will introduce yet another offering to the booming southwest part of the valley. Upon opening, the Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will boast more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and…

LAS VEGAS (Aug. 28, 2023) - FOREIGNER will bid goodbye to the Las Vegas Strip with an exclusive headlining two-part "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held March 6 through April 6, and October 25 through November 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at…

While many in Las Vegas are thrilled with the prospect of Major League Baseball arriving here by opening day of the 2028 season - even MGM Resorts International is talking about making the MGM Grand more welcoming to baseball fans - it seems one of the key entities in the process is in a holding pattern of its own making. Bally's Corp., based in…

How Many Casinos Are in Las Vegas: Exploring the Gambling Capital of the World Las Vegas, affectionately known as Sin City, is renowned worldwide for its vibrant nightlife, extravagant entertainment, and, of course, its plethora of casinos. When it comes to gambling, Las Vegas is the ultimate destination, offering a wide variety of casinos that…

Is it finally time for casinos to have a sweeping ban on smoking throughout the country? While smoky casinos have been a staple of Las Vegas for decades, health-conscious gamblers are seeking out smoke-free facilities in recent years. This is one reason why many of these gamblers are turning towards online casinos. Additionally, there have been…

Las Vegas is an exuberant mix of glittering lights, non-stop entertainment, and gaming pleasures. You can plan a romantic getaway or an over-the-top luxury stay; Las Vegas is overflowing with opportunities to fill your days and nights with opulent experiences. Vegas is also a fun place for families to enjoy fun experiences and exciting adventures.…

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MGM Hotels and Resorts have informed members of the MGM Rewards program that The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will finally be integrated into the MGM portfolio, including the rewards program, from February 1, 2024. MGM purchased the Cosmopolitan in 2022 as part of a property reshuffle that saw the Mirage being sold to Hard Rock, yet so far, the…

If there's one thing locals wish they could demand out of Strip casinos, it'd be free parking. But self-parking garage policies have changed dramatically over the years, and fewer resorts offer complimentary parking for everyone nowadays. Look no further than The Venetian and The Palazzo, whose management announced a paid parking policy would be…

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…

Marriott International has entered into a loyalty marketing agreement with BetMGM, MGM Resorts International's online gambling and sports betting joint venture. Marriott Bonvoy will become BetMGM's exclusive hospitality loyalty program partner in the U.S. and Canada. Under this agreement, Marriott and BetMGM will collaborate to provide Marriott…

With a vast knowledge of the hospitality industry and over a decade of leadership experience within the Las Vegas hotel and restaurant market, Ryan Hink will contribute to the success and development of Durango Casino & Resort's numerous food and beverage destinations and partner outlets, including Eat Your Heart Out,, Summer House, and other…

A survey conducted last week by LasVegasAdvisor.com turned up 31 hotel-casinos with base rates of $50 and below. Lowest of all was the off-Strip Rio, with a ridiculous $12 base rate. Las Vegas casinos with hotel rates of $40 or less were also found at Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Arizona Charlie's Boulder, Binion's, Boulder Station, Circus Circus, El…

It's well established that casino companies have been looking for ways to entice younger players into their gambling halls. They've tried offering new games, establishing special zones within the casino with music and a vibe that appeals to the younger crowd and serving food and drinks that connect more with Gen X'ers, millennials and Gen Z'ers…

Casino gaming win in Clark County in April ended its 11-month streak of winning $1 billion or more, but the state still managed to have its best April on record winning $1.16 billion from gamblers for the month, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. Nevada has recorded $1 billion in gaming win only five times in April, three of which…

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

Nevada's casino gaming win increased by double-digit percentages again in February, marking two years in which state gaming operations collected more than $1 billion a month, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday. Clark County casinos alone surpassed $1 billion for the 10th straight month, building a streak of its own. The Control Board…

New Jersey casino workers' ongoing push to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City's gaming venues continues to pick up steam, with many believing this will be the year that the loophole closes, as more lawmakers show their support for the plan. However, the situation seems to be sharply different in Nevada. Only a small number of casino operators have…

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Two floors of the Mandalay Bay resort were temporarily evacuated late Wednesday night because of a small fire. There were no injuries reported. Just after 11 p.m., the Clark County Fire Department was dispatched to the Strip resort "for reports of smoke showing near the roofline," the department said in a statement. Firefighters "upgraded the…

Yet another casino is getting in on Las Vegas' food hall boom. In fall of 2023, the new Durango Casino will open along with a 25000-square-foot culinary venue, the Eat Your Heart Out food hall. The new food hall will introduce 11 food venues from Las Vegas and beyond inside a modern and greenery-filled space at the off-Strip Station Casinos brand…

State gaming win powered past $1 billion for the 20th straight month including Clark County, which surpassed that level, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday. The state's 437 non-restricted licensees won $1.3 billion from gamblers, a 4.8 percent increase from October 2021. Clark County's 215 locations won $1.1 billion, a 4.5 percent…

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Las Vegas Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 60 Low: 37. Are you tired of blending in with all the other real estate agents in Las Vegas? Stand out with a premium sponsorship in our newsletter. Gain valuable…

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…

If you're a fan of fabulous, over-the-top entertainment that will enchant your senses and help you forget your worries for a few hours, there's no better place to see it than Las Vegas. One thing that lovers of this flashy and fun city know is that it's about a lot more than just gambling. One of the city's greatest charms is that it's…

Real estate investment trust VICI Properties has completed its buyout of MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay's real estate. The acquisition further cements the casino landlord's ownership of huge resorts along Las Vegas Boulevard. VICI, which already owned a 50.1% percent stake in the properties, announced Monday that it closed its purchase of the remaining…

will square off in a Las Vegas exhibition match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5th.Now, you can trade shots with Nadal or Alcaraz-on the court or on the golf course-though it will set you back $33699.Tennis fans and high rollers can enjoy first-of-their-kind event luxury packages, giving them up-close-and-personal access to two of the…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man arrested in what authorities characterized as a terror attack last week on a solar power facility serving Las Vegas Strip casinos was removed from a courtroom Tuesday after becoming verbally disruptive, and his attorney asked a judge to schedule a competency evaluation before he faces multiple felony charges. Mohammed Reza…

There's always something new and exciting going on in Las Vegas, from new suites and guestrooms to amazing revamped shows, new restaurants, exciting events and more. This is a city your clients can revisit time and time again-and always make new memories to take back home. In the events arena, Las Vegas will sizzle in 2023 with the FI Las Vegas…

While the month of December has yet to be recorded, Nevada casinos drew in gaming win during the first 11 months of 2022 that already broke 2021's record performance. The state's 459 licensed casinos reported $13.5 billion for the period, up 10.2% over the first 11 months of 2021. The record was broken after casinos posted $1.22 billion in gaming…

Over the past few years, two firms have shelled out billions of dollars for casino real estate along the Strip. Now they are plowing a fortune into a long-planned resort with a tumultuous history: the Fontainebleau. Last month, developers of Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced they secured a $2.2 billion construction loan to finish the towering…

In 2022, Las Vegas announced several new projects coming to The Strip and beyond. Many acquisitions, such as Hard Rock's purchase of The Mirage, have become more official, while Station Casinos plans to build several properties by 2030, including Durango Casino & Resort, which will open late next year. The results of those construction plans, new…

When RuPaul's Drag Race Live! returns on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, two new queens will be slaying the Flamingo Las Vegas stage - Season 10 winner Aquaria and fresh from Season 14, Jorgeous. In addition, Season 12 winner and All Stars Season 7's Jaida Essence Hall will make her much anticipated return to The Strip. These stunning new additions will…

After completing more than $20 billion in deals recently, casino landlord Vici Properties now owns several hundred acres along the Strip, "the most economically productive street in the world," the firm said Thursday. Vici, whose real estate holdings on Las Vegas Boulevard include megaresorts MGM Grand, Caesars Palace and The Venetian, this…

In 2022, Las Vegas announced several new projects coming to The Strip and beyond. Many acquisitions, such as Hard Rock's purchase of The Mirage, have become more official, while Station Casinos plans to build several properties by 2030, including Durango Casino & Resort, which will open late next year. The results of those construction plans, new…

When The Mirage changed hands this week, it marked the beginning-of-the-end for its iconic volcano attraction. The sale also shed more light on a growing, lucrative real estate trend on Las Vegas Boulevard: Casino landlords are collecting hefty rents. MGM Resorts International announced Monday that it closed its nearly $1.1 billion cash sale of The…

The Proper Eats Food Hall is now open in the space where the Buffet at Aria used to be located. The new food hall inside the Aria Resort and Casino is home to nine new eateries that offer everything from breakfast sandwiches and smoked salmon to Korean fried chicken and Steve Aoki's pizza. Proper Eats is the fourth food hall on the Strip, joining…

Two Southern Nevada gaming and tourism industry experts envision a time when Las Vegas casinos will ban smoking, but they say it won't happen overnight. And the gaming industry won't lead the effort, even after a Las Vegas company has issued a report suggesting that ending smoking in casinos will not result in significant financial harm to the…

Clark County commissioners gave billionaire Tilman Fertitta the green light on Wednesday to develop a towering hotel-casino on the Strip. The commission approved Fertitta's plans for a 43-story, 2420-room project in the tourist-choked casino corridor. The upscale resort, at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, would…

Few people go to Las Vegas to have a nice, clean, healthy vacation where they pass on rich foods, alcohol, and other vices. In general, you book a Las Vegas Strip vacation (or business trip) to let your hair down a bit and indulge more than you do at home. The city has been dubbed "Sin City" because a Vegas vacation allows people to indulge in ways…

Las Vegas is known for its bright lights and over-the-top décor. During the holiday season, Vegas truly ups the ante when it comes to transforming into a festive winter wonderland! Here's what's happening on the Ninth Island this holiday season. Starting with The Strip, the Bellagio Conservatory has switched from their fall theme to their Christmas…

It's easy to assume the market is weakening after a Tuesday report stated July's gaming win was down from a year ago. Not so fast. While win from the state's 434 casinos last month was down 3.2 percent year over year to $1.36 billion, it was still the fourth-best month in history for the state. It also continued the streak of 17 consecutive months…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that the state gaming industry revenue exceeded $1 billion in October, with downtown Las Vegas hitting a $90.5 million record. The 20th consecutive month with revenue reaching these levels generated $76.5 million of gambling tax, a 6.4 percent year-on-year increase. $1.3 billion in revenue in…

Casino landlord Vici Properties is taking full ownership of MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay's real estate, in a nearly $1.3 billion cash buyout. Vici announced Thursday that it reached a deal to purchase financial giant Blackstone's 49.9 percent stake in the properties, both of which are leased to casino giant MGM Resorts International. Vici, which…

Nevada casinos are keeping up their record-setting revenue streak, exceeding $1 billion in win for the 20th straight month. The Silver State extended its historic roll with $1.28 billion in gambling revenue in October, according to a report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, proving inflation is no match for gambling appetite in the…

The Fremont is the latest casino to opt for a food hall (or court) in place of reopening its buffet. The six-outlet hall will open in December in a 13150-square-­foot space adjacent to what used to be the buffet. A similar swap is also in the works at Aria, which is building Proper Eats, a high-end food hall along the lines of Block 16 at…

FOUR-TIME GRAMMY© AWARD WINNER KEITH URBAN ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT ZAPPOS THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Keith Urban: The Las Vegas Residency launches Friday, March 3, 2023 Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. PT LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2022 / PRNewswire / -- Global music superstar Keith Urban has announced a new…

From big-name stars gracing the theatres to mega resorts lining The Strip to casinos so big you could easily get lost in them, Las Vegas is a place that doesn't do anything by halves. Well known for its party vibes, the Nevada based city is often referred to as the entertainment capital of the U.S and it has certainly earned this title with over 40…

Garth Brooks' 2023 career and touring schedule will see him perform as a resident performer at a Las Vegas casino venue for the first time since 2014. Via his set of 27 Garth Brooks/Plus ONE shows between May-December 2023 at Caesar's Palace's 4100-seat Colosseum theater, the Country Music Hall of Famer will offer unique shows with varying band…

MGM Resorts' iconic destinations line the Las Vegas Strip from Mandalay Bay to Bellagio - including the newest member of the MGM Resorts family, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Beyond the hotels, each of the resorts in Las Vegas has its own unique experiences, from exceptional shows for the entire family by Cirque du Soleil to top-name artist…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- During the 1990s and well into the 2000s, Las Vegas gained a worldwide reputation for imploding older hotels and casinos to make way for newer and bigger resorts. In true Las Vegas tradition, the building implosions were an event - an epic show with each one appearing to out-implode the previous. Between 1993 to 2016, 13 major…

You can do almost anything on the Las Vegas Strip, but not this (and it may be worth the trip to fulfill this fantasy). You can be a different person in Las Vegas than whoever you might be during your day-to-day life. For many people, this means indulging in ways they might not consider under other circumstances. That can mean anything from…

I gave you 10 crazy low price airfares available right now from Tampa International Airport last week. If you were thinking about jumping on that $108 roundtrip airfare deal to Las Vegas, this might inspire you to get that credit card out and book the trip. There are a bunch of Q105 favorites doing residencies right now in Las Vegas. Aerosmith,…

You can do anything in Las Vegas (more or less) but some employees want to end one vice that has long been associated with casinos. Las Vegas caters to every vice. The city caters to gluttony with its endless supply of restaurants and all-you-can-eat buffets that range from absurdly cheap to decadently expensive. Sin City has greed covered as…

It is going to be a big Halloween weekend in Las Vegas, with some of the hottest artists taking the stage. Magic fans definitely won't want to miss David Blaine's new residency "In Spades" at Resorts World Theater. In the Halloween spirit, "Extra" is also giving two tickets to Blaine's show to one lucky friend. The winner will receive two tickets…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - During the 1990s and well into the 2000s, Las Vegas gained a worldwide reputation for imploding older hotels and casinos with style to make way for newer and bigger resorts. In true Las Vegas tradition, the building implosions were an event - an epic show with each one appearing to out-implode the previous. Between 1993 to 2016,…

You can do almost anything on the Las Vegas Strip, but not this (and it may be worth the trip to fulfill this fantasy. You can be a different person in Las Vegas than whoever you might be during your day-to-day life. For many people, this means indulging in ways they might not consider under other circumstances. That can mean anything from…

The Las Vegas Strip has evolved over the years from hosting glitzy, if kitschy, performers like Donny & Marie, magicians Siegfried & Roy and pianist Liberace in the past to currently booking a parade of mainstream musical performers in long-term residencies. What hotel casino owners know is that it takes more than a gambling casino for visitors to…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- During the 1990s and well into the 2000s, Las Vegas gained a worldwide reputation for imploding older hotels and casinos to make way for newer and bigger resorts. In true Las Vegas tradition, the building implosions were an event - an epic show with each one appearing to out-implode the previous. Between 1993 to 2016, 13 major…

Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday on the promenade connecting Rampart Casino with the JW Marriott in Summerlin. Spiedini offers a blue and white coastal look, a wrap terrace adjacent to waterfalls and koi ponds, a menu of Italian standards, a list of Italian wines and cocktails made using Italian spirits. On Sundays and…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Built in 1966 and opened as a non-gaming Holiday Inn, the property would eventually become the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino in 1989. The Boardwalk was located at 3750 South Las vegas Blvd. between the current Bellagio and Park MGM. After opening in 1966 a second tower, the Luna Park tower opened in 1968. It wasn't until 1977 when…

You can be a different person in Las Vegas than whoever you might be during your day-to-day life. For many people, this means indulging in ways they might not consider under other circumstances. That can mean anything from indulging in adult beverages more than usual (and other substances that are legal in Nevada) to gambling, eating fancy meals.…

Las Vegas posted its highest visitation numbers since the beginning of the pandemic in July, according to the latest data. Tourists flocked en masse to the gambling hub, despite rising inflation and fears of a potential recession. Nearly 3.5 million visitors picked Las Vegas as their destination, amid strong demand for gaming and a jam-packed event…

The Las Vegas Strip has historically hosted the biggest stars in music since the early 1960s, with residencies by Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and Elvis Presley in the'60s, to more recent performers, including Celine Dion, Elton John, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Cher and Bette Midler. Residencies by big name performers are important to the…

Few gaming industry debates are as heated as the one over smoking in casinos. While the debate rages, an anti-smoking group has compiled a list of gaming sites where smoking is banned. The American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation list includes more than 1000 smoke-free U.S. gaming properties. The nation's most-populous state, California, with 40…

Strip casinos recorded their second highest-ever single-month revenue total during July, confounding predictions that the nation's largest casino market was facing economic challenges. The primary reason July's $773.4 million in gaming revenue wasn't a record? It was up against July 2021's record total of $792.6 million. Instead, the Strip in July…

Golden Entertainment Inc., operator of the Strat, Arizona Charlies and dozens of taverns under the PT's brand, is selling its Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Maryland for $260 million. Las Vegas-based Golden on Thursday said it is selling the casino real estate in Flintstone, Maryland to real estate investment trust Vici Properties Inc. for $203.9…

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Outlets at Legends in Sparks is now a place where you can go to gamble. Olympia Gaming Regional President Court Cardinal and his employees spent the day putting the finishing touches on Legends Bay Casino on Monday, one day ahead of its grand opening "We have all brand new everything here," he explained. The casino offers…

From music legends including Elvis, Elton John, and Cher to newer artists like Katy Perry and Adele, the Las Vegas Strip has certainly hosted its fair share of talented artists. But perhaps one of the most memorable is Britney Spears' Las Vegas residency, Britney: Piece of Me, which ran at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from 2013 to…

The Las Vegas Strip has a lengthy roster of superstar performers planning residencies at hotel casino theaters through 2023. Sin City's visitors seeking a respite from the casino tables and video machines or locals looking to take a break from all the city's activity can take a detour to one of the many concerts featuring big name stars. Superstar…

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas is making Labor Day Weekend a memorable one, with sensational concerts, world-class nightlife, and thrilling pool parties packing the event calendar from Friday, 2 September to Monday, 5 September. On the Stage The Entertainment Capital of the World routinely attracts the world's top music…

The "storm of the century"? It is so far. Last week a flash rainstorm with 70-mph winds hit Las Vegas and caused flooding at several casinos, including downtown's Circa, where water gushed from the giant electronic odds boards in the sports book. Several other casinos, including Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood on the Strip, sprung water leaks…

New Jersey legislation that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos has led to competing research about whether such action by state lawmakers would further destroy the Boardwalk's gaming revenue. The heated debate has largely been ignored in Nevada, where just two casinos are smoke-free and any mention of a smoking ban meets heavy…

There are numerous draws to Las Vegas that fit any interest. It's Vegas, home of unbeatable food, drink, amazing hotels, casinos… we could go on. But for people like you, who are in search of unforgettable shows that allow you to get lifted by the fun, restorative vibe that comes from hanging with friends and fellow fans while seeing world-class…

Summertime in Las Vegas traditionally means low room rates, and that can be said for the summer of 2022. But for the second year in a row, the rates are noticeably higher than in years past. A survey conducted last week by LasVegasAdvisor.com turned up 28 hotel-casinos with base rates of $50 and below. That's not bad, but it's significantly fewer…

You can experience "pride" when you pull off some sort of improbable gambling beat, "greed" when you see your winnings pile up, "lust" during all sorts of R-rated performances, "gluttony" as you partake of the city's many fine culinary offerings (and its endless buffets), "wrath" when your losing or you can't get into one of those top-tier…

World-class entertainers across music and comedy turn up the heat throughout the destination all season long. While the excitement certainly doesn't end after Labor Day, here is a sampling of this summer's most sensational and sizzling entertainment. Must-See Residencies with Superstar Talent There's always a show to see when you're in Vegas-and…

As casino workers across the United States, in jurisdictions such as Rhode Island and New Jersey, call for smoking bans at their workplaces, operators and the industry argue the move would lead to potential losses in wins and job cuts. However, a new report by C3 Gaming argues smoking bans are no longer a threat to revenue. The report, issued…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers' habits says that may no longer be the case. The report issued Friday by Las Vegas-based C3…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers' habits says that may no longer be the case. The report issued Friday by Las Vegas-based C3…

There's a reason casinos are among the last remaining venues to still allow smoking indoors: Consumers tolerate it. (A small fraction even demands it.) Indeed, there has long been an understanding in the industry that non-smoking visitors are more than willing to tolerate the kind of smoke-filled environments that keep nicotine addicts feeding…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers' habits says that may no longer be the case. The report issued Friday by Las Vegas-based C3…