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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 ・ 26 days

Review Journal

Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…

Land-based ・ 27 days

Vegas Inc

Homegrown hall of famer has seen, played a hand in Vegas gaming's evolution

Tom Mikulich began working in the Las Vegas hospitality industry as a teenager as a desk clerk at his grandparents' hotel on Fremont Street, the Ambassador. In the decades since, he's climbed up the industry ladder-working as an executive at the Mirage, Treasure Island and MGM Resorts International, among other roles-and is currently senior vice…

Industry ・ 18 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Food halls replacing buffets as casinos look to improve their bottom line

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

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Eilers & Krejcik Gaming unveils full list of 6th Annual Slot Award winners

Gaming market research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has announced the winners of its 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the land-based casino gaming industry, iGaming and social casino sector, all category winners were announced on February 29th at The…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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Las Vegas Advisor: The Strip by far the lead in U.S. gambling market

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Las Vegas Strip was the top U.S. gambling market in 2023, with the casinos there winning $8.83 billion, a 7.2% increase over 2022. The Strip far outdistanced the second biggest market, Atlantic City, which won $2.86 billion. They were followed by Chicagoland ($2.19 billion), Baltimore/Washington ($2.08…

Industry ・ 25 February 2024

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What States Is BetMGM Casino Legal In?

This page contains references to offers from one or more of our partners. We may receive compensation when you click on those links and redeem an offer. Terms and conditions apply to the offers listed on this page. BetMGM Online Casino and Sportsbook are legal and available in a select number of States in the USA, including New Jersey, Michigan,…

Bonuses ・ 25 February 2024

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Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't

Free parking, once a staple of Las Vegas hotels, is now as difficult to come by as a slots jackpot. A handful of Las Vegas Strip hotels that once touted free parking, including The Strat, Venetian and Palazzo, ended free parking for guests and visitors in 2023. It now costs up to $15 per day to park at The Strat and up to $18 per day to park at…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2024

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas for Design Lovers

Beyond the neon lights, dazzling attractions, and bustling casinos, Las Vegas is - believe it or not - a haven for design enthusiasts. The desert oasis has a cool collection of museums, hotels, and structures that seamlessly blend architecture, art, and creativity into one. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, here's everything design lovers…

Top and Best ・ 13 February 2024

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Jason Kelce and Adele have awkward exchange as NFL star lets loose in Las Vegas casino

Philadelphia Eagles icon Jason Kelce has been living his best life in Las Vegas ahead of his brother Travis' tilt at a second successive Super Bowl title with the Kansas City Chiefs Jason and Kylie Kelce in their suite at Allegiant Stadium, with Jason wearing Chiefs overalls Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles has been enjoying his time in Las…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2024

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Jason Kelce Playing Craps At Las Vegas Casino Before Super Bowl

Jason Kelce's flying by on luck alone this weekend -- betting thousands at a craps table before Sunday's Super Bowl kickoff. TMZ has obtained photos of the big Philadelphia Eagles center shooting dice at a craps table in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas... with eyewitnesses telling us JK was playing at a high roller's table in the luxurious Vegas hot…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2024

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10 Best Hotels in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city that is known for its casinos, nightlife, and entertainment. It is also home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a weekend of gambling and partying, Las Vegas has the perfect hotel for you. Here are our picks for the best hotels in Las Vegas: 1.…

Travel ・ 30 January 2024

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Wayne Nix’s Las Vegas trips explained in court documents

Wayne Joseph Nix, the illegal bookmaker whose casino play at MGM Grand led former resort president Scott Sibella to plead guilty to federal charges in a California courtroom this week, is well connected. The former minor league baseball pitcher who lives in Newport Coast, California, took sports bets from major league players of several sports who…

Incidents ・ 30 January 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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Former Las Vegas casino executive Scott Sibella pleads guilty to federal charges in AML case

Former Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella has pleaded guilty to a federal charge for allowing a known criminal to gamble at the MGM Grand casino when he was in charge of overseeing the resort. Sibella, 61, served as the president of that property from August 2017 until February 2019. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the…

Incidents ・ 26 January 2024

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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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Resort fees rise at MGM properties in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International has increased the nightly resort fee it charges guests who check in to the company's Las Vegas properties. In a Wednesday email, an MGM representative said new resort fees that took effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. include: - $37 a night at Luxor and Excalibur. - $42 at New York-New York, NoMad Las Vegas, Park MGM and The…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2024

Review Journal

MGM increases resort fees at its Las Vegas properties

MGM Resorts International has increased the nightly resort fee it charges guests who check in to the company's Las Vegas properties. In a Wednesday email, an MGM representative said new resort fees that took effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. include: - $37 a night at Luxor and Excalibur. - $42 at New York-New York, NoMad Las Vegas, Park MGM and The…

Land-based ・ 18 January 2024

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Las Vegas' Rio Casino set to open Canteen Food Hall on January 19th, unveils vendor lineup

The Canteen Food Hall, formerly the Carnival World Buffet, is scheduled to open its doors on January 19th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, continuing Las Vegas' trend of transforming former casino buffets into food hall destinations. The development is part of a $350 million investment announced by the new owner of the Rio. It comes as many…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

World Casino News

Cyberattacks on Casinos and Security Measures

A major consideration of customers of both land-based casinos and internet gambling sites when deciding where to spend their hard-earned money is whether or not their personal and financial information will be secure. In 2023, a series of highly publicized cyberattacks on casinos, most notably casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars…

Trust and Safety ・ 09 January 2024

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Land-based ・ 16 December 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening points to growth in luxury visitors

The opening of the $3.8 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort this week feeds the narrative that the Strip is becoming more of a destination for wealthier visitors. While previously known as a marketplace once relished by tourists for its inexpensive rooms and cheap buffets, that's now changing. November's inaugural Formula One race on the…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

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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

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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

Review Journal

Which Las Vegas resorts won’t strike?

If you're traveling to the Strip later this week, you may run across workers picketing in front of major resorts. That's because Culinary Local 226 - representing 53000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas - is threatening to strike at 5 a.m. Friday at 18 properties owned by three major operators. About 35000 workers at resort-casinos operated by MGM…

Travel ・ 08 November 2023

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Land-based ・ 17 October 2023

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Shopping Mall On Las Vegas Strip Looking To Add Casino

The Las Vegas Strip continues to see more casinos on the horizon. The Fountainbleu property is opening in December after almost two decades of on-and-off again construction. Last year, Texas businessman and owner of the Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget casinos Tilman Fertitta also announced plans for a new casino at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon…

Land-based ・ 12 October 2023

Review Journal

Plans for new Strip casino at Fashion Show Mall remain unclear

Howard Hughes Corp.'s reputation in Las Vegas for developing master-planned community Summerlin bolsters its chances of getting a casino developed on the Strip, a UNLV history professor said. "They have a successful business track record," Michael Green, a history professor at UNLV, said in an interview. "The oddity is that they have no real…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

iGaming Business

Howard Hughes Holdings eyes new Las Vegas Strip casino

The plans represent the first venture by HHH into the casino market. Its current portfolio primarily comprises retail, office and residential properties across a number of US states. As part of the project, HHH has formed Seaport Entertainment. The new division will oversee its entertainment-related assets in New York and Las Vegas. These include…

Land-based ・ 09 October 2023

Review Journal

New casino proposed for Fashion Show mall on Las Vegas Strip

A new entertainment division of Howard Hughes Holdings could develop a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip - one that would rise above Fashion Show mall. The spinoff division for the Houston-based company, Seaport Entertainment, will take over entertainment operations of the company, which includes an 80 percent interest in the air rights above…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2023

CNN

Casino giant MGM expects $100 mln hit from hack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts International said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It expects to also incur less…

Incidents ・ 07 October 2023

Reuters

Casino giant MGM expects $100 million hit from hack that led to data breach

Oct 5 (Reuters) - MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It…

Incidents ・ 06 October 2023

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Howard Hughes Spinning Off Seaport, Vegas Assets, Tapping Casino Vet As CEO

Houston-based Howard Hughes Corp. is spinning off its assets in New York and Las Vegas into a new company, and it has tapped a Vegas veteran to lead the new business. The Las Vegas Strip Howard Hughes named Anton Nikodemus the CEO of Seaport Entertainment, the newly formed subsidiary that includes the firm's South Street Seaport holdings in Lower…

Industry ・ 06 October 2023

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MGM Resorts says all hotels, casinos operating normally following cyber attack

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…

Land-based ・ 22 September 2023

Review Journal

MGM Resorts cyberattack: casinos pay out winnings by hand

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…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

Gambling News

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Sets Sights on December Grand Opening

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The long-anticipated opening date for Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the towering 67-story casino resort on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, might have just been revealed. While Fontainebleau has yet to officially announce the date, a recent report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal suggests that Wednesday, December 13, is the…

Land-based ・ 18 September 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

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New York Developer Gambles on Las Vegas Shift Toward Strip-Facing Stores

More than ever, new retail space being added off the Las Vegas Strip is bursting out onto the street. Stores on Las Vegas Boulevard, the famous 4-mile-long bustling corridor in the U.S. gambling capital, have traditionally been ensconced indoors in air-conditioned casino hotels or within a handful of enclosed malls. But two new projects, one under…

Land-based ・ 14 September 2023

Los Angeles Times

Useless slots and cash bars annoy casino-goers after MGM cyberattack

MGM Resorts International has been saying its hotels and casinos are operational after a cyberattack over the weekend that appeared to take down everything, including payment systems and sports books. Some of its patrons begged to differ. Scanning a largely empty casino floor at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Marina Lopez said the hack has…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2023

The Verge

MGM ‘cybersecurity issue’ shuts down slot machines and ATMs in Las Vegas casinos

A "cybersecurity issue" at MGM Resorts has forced the famous hotel and casino company to shut down many of its systems, according to a statement the company posted just before noon ET on X (formerly Twitter). MGM replaced its homepage with a message apologizing for the site's outage and providing a list of concierge phone numbers at several…

Land-based ・ 12 September 2023

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Fousey Banned For Life From Las Vegas Casinos: VIDEO

YouTuber Fousey might not be back in Las Vegas for the foreseeable future. Fousey, who has more than 10 million subscribers on YouTube, shared a video of himself Monday morning in a heated altercation with security at the Cosmopolitan. It's not entirely clear what sparked the situation, but Fousey claimed he was simply paying his bill and being…

Land-based ・ 15 August 2023

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What Casinos Are Connected in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, also known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, extravagant resorts, and of course, its iconic casinos. The city boasts a plethora of gambling establishments that cater to every gambler's desires, ranging from opulent resorts to more intimate venues. In this article, we will explore some of…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

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Which Casino Pays Out the Most in Vegas

Which Casino Pays Out the Most in Vegas? Las Vegas, known as the gambling capital of the world, is home to numerous casinos that offer a wide range of games and entertainment options. One of the most common questions asked by gamblers is, "Which casino pays out the most in Vegas?" While it is difficult to determine the exact payouts of each casino,…

Payment Methods ・ 14 August 2023

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What Casino Pays Out the Most in Las Vegas

What Casino Pays Out the Most in Las Vegas? Las Vegas, known as the entertainment capital of the world, is famous for its lavish casinos that attract millions of visitors each year. With so many options to choose from, it's natural to wonder which casino pays out the most in this gambling mecca. While there is no definitive answer to this question,…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

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What Casino in Vegas Has the Best Slot Payouts

What Casino in Vegas Has the Best Slot Payouts? When it comes to gambling in Las Vegas, slot machines are one of the most popular games. With their flashing lights, exciting sounds, and the potential to win big, it's no wonder that many people flock to the casinos in search of the best slot payouts. But with so many options available, which casino…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

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How Do Casinos Define What A High Roller Is?

The phrase'high roller' evokes feelings of prestige, status, and big money in casinos. However, it's often thrown around liberally without much thought. In short, the casual definition of a high roller is described as someone who spends a substantial amount of money betting on casino games. They make big bets regularly and are treated favorably by…

Sports ・ 10 August 2023

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The 11 Best Las Vegas Hotels

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Land-based ・ 07 August 2023

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Will Join MGM Rewards

WHY IT RATES: Members will transition from resort's Identity program and enjoy full access to earn and redeem with MGM Rewards across all MGM Resorts' U.S. properties. -Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor MGM Resorts announced today The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transition from its Identity loyalty program to the company's…

Land-based ・ 05 August 2023

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MGM to integrate The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas into its rewards program in 2024

MGM Resorts has announced plans to add The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to its MGM Rewards program. The integration is set to take place on February 1, 2024, bringing a new array of offerings to gaming and non-gaming customers in Las Vegas. Steve Zanella, Chief Commercial Officer for MGM Resorts, expressed enthusiasm about the forthcoming integration,…

Land-based ・ 03 August 2023

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Integration Update: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Will Become Part of MGM Rewards Starting February 1, 2024

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…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2023

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The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is joining MGM Rewards loyalty program

Gaming News 2 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- MGM Resorts announced today The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transition from its Identity loyalty program to the company's award-winning MGM Rewards loyalty program beginning 1 February 2024, unlocking the ability for members to earn and redeem points across the company's 20 premier U.S.…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2023

Review Journal

Nevada gaming win declines in June 2023, but still tops $1B

Nevada casinos continued its struggle to keep up with the torrid pace of historic gaming win, but still won more than $1 billion from players in Clark County alone in June, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Friday. The board said Clark County gaming win was off 3.5 percent to $1.07 billion for the month, while state win declined 2.4 percent…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2023

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The best casinos in the world

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Land-based ・ 27 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

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Marriott, MGM Form Online Gambling Marketing Deal

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…

Land-based ・ 19 July 2023

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What to do in downtown Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Expressway intersects with Las Vegas just a few blocks north of Fremont Street, providing millions of visitors easy access to the downtown core each year. Although Las Vegas is a major gambling destination and the city is famous for its live shows, guests may be surprised by its range of entertainment options. Las Vegas casinos might…

Land-based ・ 12 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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Strip craps game cheating scheme leads to 4 arrests

Four men apprehended by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents in a craps game cheating scheme in which they were alleged to have fraudulently obtained $226948 from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will have their first court appearance next month. A hearing scheduled Thursday for Antcharaporn Kamonlert, Hau Ngo, Max Rappoport and Oscar Rodriguez was…

Incidents ・ 12 June 2023

Review Journal

New selfie, video policy being tried at local MGM resort properties

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…

Land-based ・ 11 June 2023

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Four Charged In $200K Las Vegas Dice Scheme

Four people have been accused of cheating over several days at a Las Vegas Strip casino. According to a report from KLAS, a dice-sliding scheme at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas resulted in more than $200000 in ill-gotten gains. The Nevada Gaming Control Board uncovered the scheme. For some reason, the news just broke. The scheme happened way back…

Incidents ・ 30 May 2023

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Group accused in $225K 'dice sliding' cheating scheme at Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A group is accused of cheating over several days at a Las Vegas Strip casino, netting more than $200000 in a dice-sliding scheme, according to documents obtained by NewsNation affiliate KLAS in Las Vegas. The alleged cheating incidents happened at The Cosmopolitan in November and December 2021, involving an estimated loss of more…

Land-based ・ 30 May 2023

Gambling News

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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Las Vegas gamblers are charged in dice sliding scheme

Four Las Vegas men have been accused of illicitly winning more than $200000 in a'dice sliding' scheme at a craps table on the Las Vegas strip. Antcharaporn Kamonlert, Hau Duc Ngo, Max Edward Rappoport, and Oscar Ovidio Rodriguez Alvarado are charged in the case, which stems from an alleged scam at The Cosmopolitan casino. Investigators say that…

Incidents ・ 27 May 2023

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New To-Dos in Las Vegas During Jewelry Market Week 2023

Las Vegas-The annual Las Vegas Jewelry Week is nearly upon us, with only a week to go before trade shows kick off. Whether you're a seasoned showgoer or this is your first time in Sin City, here's what to know about the ever-changing restaurants and entertainment offerings to take advantage of after a long day on the show floor. See a Show If…

Travel ・ 25 May 2023

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Visiting Las Vegas from Baltimore? Don't get ripped off on restaurants.

There's a saying in casinos that the house always wins. This is not hard for me to grasp. Last week, after eating dinner at a restaurant inside a Las Vegas casino, I inserted $5 into a slot machine, fumbled around pressing buttons as its bright lights flashed, and watched the bill disappear forever. The house wins when you're dining out in casinos,…

Travel ・ 24 May 2023

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Newest Las Vegas resort will have this bragging right

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - With the announcement of Fontainebleau Las Vegas aiming to open by the end of the year, it will soon become the tallest open and occupied building in the Las Vegas valley. Fontainebleau is listed at 735 feet tall, nine feet taller than the Hoover Dam, and 62 feet taller than its southern neighbor, Resorts World. The Strat is the…

Top and Best ・ 03 May 2023

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China rebound, Las Vegas Strip hotels boost MGM results, stock

Shares of MGM Resorts International MGM rose after hours on Monday after the casino resort operator reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by gains in hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and a bigger rebound in China. MGM reported first-quarter net income of $479.9 million, or $1.24 a share, contrasting with a loss of…

Land-based ・ 02 May 2023

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Visiting Las Vegas? 10 things you should do on the Vegas strip

Las Vegas is filled with top-tier hotels, unique and delicious cuisine and too many casinos to visit in one trip. It is a popular spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, and also the place to go for a speedy marriage, but it is also filled with sites to see and an abundance of entertaining shows. Whether you are visiting with…

Top and Best ・ 30 April 2023

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Forbes: Red Rock Casino named best overall hotel in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - What are the valley's top hotels? According to Forbes, the best overall hotel is Red Rock Casino. Forbes said they made their selections based on things like luxury, family-friendliness, amenities, pet-friendliness, and what age groups would enjoy them the most.

Travel ・ 30 April 2023

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Two Key Las Vegas Strip Resorts Casinos Could Be Sold

Major deals appear to be coming on the Las Vegas Strip where a casino sale doesn't always mean a change in operators. In the past 12 months, the Las Vegas Strip has seen some massive deals, as MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report bought the operating rights to the Cosmopolitan while it sold operating rights to Mirage to Hard Rock…

Land-based ・ 25 April 2023

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TRAVEL: Get lucky with Las Vegas Parking Roofs for photos

It's hard to get a great free photo of the Las Vegas Strip from down on the ground, as you're right in the middle of it. You can try standing in one of the overhead crosswalks, but they are covered in dirty glass, making it hard to get a great shot. You can pay $20 to $40 to go to the top of an attraction like at the Paris, Linq or Strat, but…

Travel ・ 20 March 2023

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The Durango Casino in Las Vegas Will Debut a Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Poolside Lounge

The new Durango Casino and Resort is opening in southwest Las Vegas later this year and it will debut with three new restaurants and lounges. The local resort from Station Casinos will open at the 215 and Durango Drive sometime in late 2023 and it will introduce a new Mexican restaurant, bar, and poolside lounge to the southwest valley. Mijo Modern…

Travel ・ 14 March 2023

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Las Vegas Food Hall Trend Fills a Niche

The Las Vegas hospitality sector's propensity for invention - and more importantly, reinvention - certainly helps to drive about 40 million annual visitors to the city. And the cutthroat competition on the Strip not only ensures a nonstop parade of new and upgraded accommodations, shows, and attractions; but it has also turned Sin City into a…

Travel ・ 09 March 2023

iGaming Business

MGM Resorts continues winning streak in Las Vegas

In a trading update for the period ending 31 December 2022, the gaming group said it generated consolidated net revenues of $3.6bn (€3.35bn/£2.98bn), an increase of 18% compared to the prior year quarter. This featured net revenues of $2.3bn from its Las Vegas Strip properties, which was up 27%. The increase was in part due to the addition of…

Land-based ・ 09 February 2023

Eater Vegas

Another Food Hall Opens in Las Vegas

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…

Travel ・ 09 February 2023

World Casino News

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Revenue is Higher Than Ever

Nevada has significantly increased its revenue during 2022 compared to 2021. The main reason lies in the fact that there were during the last year, but one weekend more adds to the value. This has been the most successful year ever for the state - the revenue was $14.8 billion. To compare, in 2021, the revenue was $13.4 billion by November. Strip…

Land-based ・ 02 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

News-Daily

Las Vegas Strip Gets a Dangerous Warning

Covid, M-Pox, RSV, and other illnesses could not keep the Las Vegas Strip Resort Casinos down, but a new development might be a major problem. While the covid pandemic closed the Las Vegas Strip, that closure almost seemed to create an opportunity for major resort casino operators to make changes. MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2023

Yogonet

Las Vegas: VICI closes $1.3B acquisition of remaining MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay stake

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…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2023

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Back Two Major Headliners

On the Las Vegas Strip, some headliners find a home at a resort casino and stay there for an astonishingly long time. Comedic magicians Penn & Teller have been in residence at Caesars Entertainment's (COZIF) Rio since 2001. That makes them the Las Vegas act that kept the same home the longest, but they're not the only performers with a long history…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

Casino City Times

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hosts 12th annual Hoops & Hops watch party

Sports ・ 11 January 2023

recommend.com

Las Vegas Has Updates for 2023: All you Need to Know

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…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Hard Rock officially takes over operations of Mirage

Hard Rock International, a subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has officially assumed control of the operations of the Mirage. Hard Rock, which paid $1.075 billion in cash for the purchase, becomes the first Native American tribe to operate a hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. However, the name change and transformation to a Hard Rock…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas bankrolled by big casino landlords

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…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

Nevada Public Radio

Back In Business: Las Vegas Casinos Reopen

After a 78-day absence, Las Vegas casinos have reopened their doors to sizable crowds of visitors longing to put a dollar in a slot machine or have a drink at the bar. At 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Downtown Las Vegas casinos and properties throughout the region that cater to local residents were the first to reopen. Less than half of the Strip's…

Land-based ・ 04 January 2023

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas executive team gets 5 industry professionals

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has added five gaming industry leaders, including three with recent experience at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, to its executive team. Colleen Birch has been named chief operating officer; Stephen Singer is the company's new chief financial officer; Daniel Espino has been chosen to be its chief people officer; Marc Guarino…

Industry ・ 31 December 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas’ top 10 real estate deals of 2022

Las Vegas' wheeler-dealer real estate market didn't disappoint in 2022. Here are the top 10 deals of the year, ranked by yours truly. Some blockbusters that closed in 2022, including the $5.65 billion sale of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, are not listed because they were announced in 2021 and were in that year's top 10. 1. Tilman Fertitta Houston…

Top and Best ・ 31 December 2022

Review Journal

6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…

Industry ・ 26 December 2022

The Nevada Independent

PHOTOS: 'Tis the season for holiday cheer on the Las Vegas Strip

Holiday decor has blanketed the Las Vegas Strip, providing a warm and festive feel in the desert. Walking through the resort corridor showcases the spirit of the holidays with glitter lights, oversized ornaments and a two-story-tall faux gingerbread house. For years, my wife and I have gone down to see the annual holiday display at the Bellagio's…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

Eater Vegas

Proper Eats Food Hall Opens on the Strip, Replacing a Casino Buffet

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…

Travel ・ 20 December 2022

Travel and Leisure

The 10 Best Hotels in Las Vegas

With roughly 150000 rooms available for the taking, competition among hotels in Sin City is particularly fierce. Since non-gaming tourist dollars account for more than 50 percent of revenue, the best resorts in Las Vegas strive to deliver the most over-the-top experiences in order to earn their piece of the pie. With so much happening, it's not…

Travel ・ 20 December 2022

Review Journal

Tilman Fertitta gets approval for new hotel-casino on Las Vegas Strip

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…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2022

iGaming Business

Tilman Fertitta takes Las Vegas

In a city long known for bigger-than-life figures such as mobster Bugsy Siegel, reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes and casino mogul Steve Wynn, Tilman Fertitta is the newest big player on the Las Vegas Strip. The billionaire Texas businessman and owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos and other…

Industry ・ 14 December 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

10 Las Vegas restaurants make OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - OpenTable has once again revealed its annual list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America. This year, 10 restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley were ranked among the best in the country, according to the list. OpenTable says that in order to determine its list, the website analyzed more than 13 million reviews from restaurants…

Land-based ・ 13 December 2022

The Street

Caesars Makes a Bold Move on the Las Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip has become the most valuable 4.2-mile stretch of land in the world as casino operators seek to find new ways to lure in tourists while Sin City experiences a post-pandemic boom. And while covid hasn't actually gone anywhere, Las Vegas has bounced back spectacularly and that has led to huge changes on that famous stretch of…

Land-based ・ 12 December 2022

Video Games Republic

Resorts World Las Vegas Expands Cashless Gaming Offerings

Resorts World Las Vegas hotel-casino is proving to be at the forefront of cashless gaming technology. Resorts World Las Vegas has partnered with Sightline Payments, one of the most innovative providers in this area. On Thursday, December 1, 2022, they further strengthened their collaboration. As a result, the Strip's gaming establishment just…

Travel ・ 11 December 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations

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 American Gaming Association CEO Bill…

Industry ・ 07 December 2022

yurview.com

Las Vegas at Christmas

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…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2022

FOX 6 News Milwaukee

Las Vegas pigs once again dining on casino scraps after COVID-19 lockdown

LAS VEGAS - Pigs in Las Vegas are once again feeding off of casino scraps after going without during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 closed many hotels and restaurants on the strip, limiting food that was sent to nearby livestock farms. That left many farmers struggling to feed their pigs. According to KVVU, about…

Covid ・ 05 December 2022

Times Colonist

Nevermind the gambling, Las Vegas is a foodie paradise

While it's impossible to experience all Sin City has to offer on the culinary scene, it's definitely fun trying. Las Vegas, The Entertainment Capital of the World, is now more than ever deserving of a new moniker - World Culinary Destination. While many visitors still come for the shows, concerts and sporting events, foodies are flocking to the…

Land-based ・ 03 December 2022