Whiskey Pete’s, the once-bustling casino strategically placed between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, will be closing its doors for up to three years. A recent communication to the Clark County Board of Commissioners revealed this significant decision by Affinity Interactive, the entity managing the establishment since its inception in 1977. According to Affinity Interactive’s CEO, Scott Butera, this closure is part of a broader strategy to enhance the customer experience and offerings at the nearby Primm Valley Resort and Buffalo […]

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U.S. Representative Dina Titus of Nevada has once again introduced legislation to remove the federal excise tax on legal sports wagers, a measure she argues places an undue burden on legitimate gaming operators. The Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025, which Titus is co-sponsoring alongside Representative Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania, seeks to abolish the 0.25% federal tax applied to all legal sports bets in the U.S. First implemented in 1951 as a strategy to counteract illegal gambling, the tax […]

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The debate over whether to lift Nevada’s longstanding prohibition on lotteries is reigniting as state lawmakers prepare to reconsider a proposed constitutional amendment. While the measure, known as AJR5, secured legislative approval in 2023, it requires a second round of votes before potentially reaching the 2026 ballot. However, strong opposition from the state’s casino industry could present a major hurdle. Efforts to legalize a lottery in Nevada have repeatedly failed for more than a century. Since 1887, over two dozen […]

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Billionaire casino mogul Phil Ruffin has announced plans to sell Circus Circus Las Vegas, a property he purchased in 2019 for $825 million. Ruffin now values the property at $5 billion and has confirmed that there is interest from potential buyers. The 102-acre site, located on the north end of the Strip, is considered a prime real estate opportunity, with Ruffin describing it as “the best piece of land on the West Coast.” Ruffin, known for his strategic investments in […]

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The Nevada Gaming Commission recently approved a major change in casino management for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, granting control to a newly established entity, C&C 4455 LLC. This move comes amidst ongoing labor disputes, with striking workers voicing concerns over contract negotiations that remain unresolved. C&C 4455 LLC, led by hotel president Cliff Atkinson and chief financial officer Chad Konrad, will oversee casino operations, replacing Connecticut-based Mohegan Gaming. Atkinson, who will serve as CEO, and Konrad, retaining his role as […]

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Leadership at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has shifted as the property’s top executives, Cliff Atkinson and Chad Konrad, assume operational control of the casino amidst ongoing labor unrest. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) granted preliminary approval to the newly formed entity C&C 4455, which will manage day-to-day gaming operations at the off-Strip property. This transition follows the departure of Mohegan Gaming as the casino’s operator and aims to address challenges the resort has faced since its 2021 reopening. C&C […]

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Resorts World Las Vegas, a prominent casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has been thrust into the spotlight as Nevada gaming regulators pursue a 12-count disciplinary complaint against the property. The allegations, brought forward by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), revolve around failures in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and accusations of enabling individuals with ties to illegal gambling activities. The NGCB granted Resorts World an extension until December 9, 2024, to formally respond to the charges initially filed in […]

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Genting Berhad, the Malaysian multinational corporation known for its diverse ventures in the gaming and entertainment industry, reported a significant decline in revenue and profit for the third quarter of 2024. The company attributed these results to multiple challenges, including economic uncertainty, extreme weather conditions, and operational expenses across its leisure and hospitality divisions. Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV), Genting’s flagship property in the United States, experienced its weakest quarter in two years. Revenue dropped to $177 million, a sharp […]

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The Nevada Gaming Commission recently granted its approval for the Marnell family, longtime contributors to Nevada’s casino industry, to take ownership of the Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall in Ely. Anthony Marnell III, CEO of Marnell Gaming and head of the AM3 2012 Trust, led the acquisition through Terzetto LLC, a new entity formed for the transaction. Marnell, known for creating the M Resort in Henderson and formerly associated with the Rio, plans to continue the property’s legacy while exploring […]

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Sahara Las Vegas, located on the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip, is preparing to close its seven-table poker room on November 16, with plans to replace it with a new slot machine area debuting in mid-December. This decision reflects an ongoing trend in Las Vegas, where smaller poker rooms have struggled to maintain profitability and adapt post-pandemic, often leading casino operators to repurpose spaces for more lucrative slot machines. According to a statement from Sahara’s General Manager, Paul […]

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