Casinos & gaming
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Luckiest casinos ranking skips the Strip
A new Casinos.com study says America’s luckiest casinos are mostly off-Strip, a reminder that some of the city’s biggest gaming stories are happening beyond Las Vegas Boulevard.
Read storyGolden Nugget’s backstage secrets go prime time
Discovery’s new Vegas casino series puts the Golden Nugget’s security, VIP service and shark tank in the spotlight.
Read storyLas Vegas Casino Revenue Flat as Tourism Worries Linger
A soft August for the Strip underscores a stubborn question for residents and workers alike: when does the tourism slump turn around?
Read storyDiller drops MGM buyout bid after months of talks
Barry Diller’s retreat ends a closely watched attempt to take full control of MGM Resorts.
Read storyFertitta Wins Caesars Shareholder Approval
The vote moves Tilman Fertitta’s bid to combine Caesars with his gaming, dining and entertainment holdings one step forward, with Las Vegas still waiting on the next regulatory and deal hurdles.
Read storyVegas Matt Says Venetian Removed Him After $400,000 Win
A high-profile slots streamer says The Venetian escorted him off property after a big jackpot, putting casino discretion and player behavior back in the spotlight.
Read storyMGM Training Pushes Resorts to Spot Problem Gambling
A new training approach at MGM resorts is teaching frontline workers how to recognize gambling harm before it escalates.
Read storyResorts World Whistleblower Suit Puts Casino Compliance in Focus
A former compliance director says he was fired after flagging suspected money laundering and suspicious gamblers, renewing scrutiny of how Las Vegas casinos police high-risk play.
Read storyDowntown Las Vegas promotion lures Canadians despite weak dollar
An eight-month casino experiment aimed at softening the pain of the exchange rate appears to have paid off, according to downtown operator Derek Stevens.
Read storyPrimm Valley bets on bargain travel as Vegas prices bite
A once-struggling casino on the California line is leaning into lower prices and fewer fees to woo travelers frustrated by Las Vegas costs.
Read storyLas Vegas tourists are getting richer, older, and choosier
Industry leaders say the Strip is seeing a more affluent, middle-aged visitor who is gambling less and watching spending more closely.
Read storySuncoast nears finish of vast casino makeover
The Summerlin-area Suncoast is wrapping up a sweeping modernization that has transformed the Boyd Gaming property into something close to a brand-new resort.
Read storyPalms opens smoke-free gaming space with charity push
The Palms has added a fully enclosed non-smoking casino area, expanding a growing niche on the Strip while raising money for local charities.
Read storyLas Vegas keeps its crown as top casino destination
A new ranking again puts Las Vegas at the center of the global gaming map, even as the city’s casino scene keeps evolving.
Read storyPalms opens smoke-free gaming room
The off-Strip resort is betting that a larger enclosed non-smoking space will draw players who want a break from casino smoke.
Read storyVenetian fined $7.2 million over illegal bookmaker
Nevada regulators hit the Venetian with a major penalty after finding it allowed an illegal bookmaker to gamble at the resort.
Read storyPalms opens smoke-free casino space off the Strip
The off-Strip resort is betting that a fully enclosed, non-smoking gaming area can draw a different kind of player.
Read storyLas Vegas casinos go cashless, making gambling easier
A growing shift away from cash on casino floors is changing how quickly players can keep betting in Southern Nevada.
Read storyLas Vegas visitation rises as Strip win jumps
July brought a modest visitor increase and a stronger gaming take, even as convention traffic and airport passengers slipped.
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