Although Macau surpassed the Las Vegas Strip in 2006 and is still the reining revenue champion, Las Vegas is still king of the game in many ways with more visitors arriving each year, as well as pioneering the concept of integrated casino resorts. Three of the four US-listed companies that operate in China also call Las Vegas home - Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd., and MGM Resorts International. Any move by the big players in Sin City has an effect on operations all over the world. World Casino News covers The Strip and Glitter Gulch as casinos open and close, C-Suite Executives rise and fall, and as Downtown is revitalized by important operators into a more sophisticated gambling and entertainment zone.
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Bally’s Corporation has submitted a comprehensive proposal to Clark County for an ambitious mixed-use hotel and casino complex to be built around the Las Vegas Athletics’ new Major League Baseball stadium. This...
The spotlight at the 25th annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas wasn’t only on the dazzling new slot machines or the cutting-edge technology showcased by hundreds of exhibitors—it was also on the dealers...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has formally confirmed the closure of Sands Digital Services (SDS), a division created to explore opportunities in online casino gaming. The move, announced in a letter dated October 2 fro...
Las Vegas casinos have recently reported stronger revenue figures, but the underlying story reveals a city facing ongoing declines in visitation, air travel, and non-gaming spending. Industry analysts warn that...
Bally’s Corporation has revealed updated plans for a large-scale mixed-use resort development on the Las Vegas Strip, to be built alongside the future home of the Athletics Major League Baseball team. The proje...
Boyd Gaming Corporation, a major casino and entertainment company headquartered in Las Vegas, has become the latest high-profile target of cybercriminals. The company revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securiti...
Representative Dina Titus of Nevada has once again failed in her attempt to reinstate the full gambling loss deduction, this time through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Co...
Nevada regulators are preparing to loosen restrictions on casino salons, private gaming rooms designed to cater to high-value patrons, in an effort to reverse slowing tourism and keep the state competitive.
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Las Vegas, long celebrated as an affordable playground for travelers, is facing a downturn in visitor numbers as rising costs and controversial resort fees discourage tourists. For the first half of 2025, visit...
Federal prosecutors are urging a California judge to impose a prison sentence far below federal guidelines for bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, whose gambling operation reached high-profile clients and drew scrutiny to...
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has resolved disputes with several local businesses that claimed significant financial losses from the event and its related construction work. Race officials confirmed Tues...
The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, the oldest operating hotel in Las Vegas, is preparing for a dramatic transformation of its gaming floor. In a move that signals changing times for downtown’s gambling scene, ...
The slowdown in Southern Nevada tourism is rippling across the Las Vegas Strip, and even The Strat — one of its most iconic properties — has not been spared. Golden Entertainment, which operates the resort, rep...
Wynn Resorts Limited has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing a slight uptick in operating revenues but a decline in net income. The company reported operating revenues of $1.7...
Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta has decided to put his ambitious plans for a luxury casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip on hold, citing a potential conflict of interest with his substantial stake in Wy...