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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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...
The Sahara Las Vegas has unveiled a new seasonal promotion aimed at budget-conscious travelers by eliminating its $55 nightly resort fee through October 31. Announced on Tuesday, July 22, the "All-In Rate Exper...
A whirlwind of speculation swept across the internet recently when social media lit up with rumors that UNO, the iconic family card game, would soon be available as a gambling option on Las Vegas casino floors....
In an exciting move to transform classic game nights into immersive, real-world experiences, Mattel has opened the doors to its first UNO Social Club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The initiative—anch...
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to an $850,000 settlement following allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation, resolving a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissio...
In May 2025, Las Vegas gaming revenue on the Strip fell once again, continuing a downward trend that has been evident for the past four months. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (pdf), the Strip expe...
In a bold move to attract more visitors this summer, Resorts World Las Vegas has announced it will waive all resort fees for hotel guests until September 11, 2025. This decision comes on the heels of the recent...