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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American hotel, restaurant and casino operator Fifth Street Gaming has announced the inking of deal that is to see it collaborate with Ojos Locos Sports Cantina so as to open a gambling-friendly venue dedicated...
In downtown Las Vegas and the El Cortez Hotel and Casino has reportedly announced that it is to soon begin transitioning into a property that will only be accessible to patrons over the age of 21.
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The new operator of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino has reportedly announced the premiere of an ‘equity-like’ sharing program that could potentially see its around 7,000 employees share in financial benefits w...
After a successful 17-year stint at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is ready to move to Bally’s, the future Horseshoe Casino, and the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. T...
In the western American state of Nevada and casino operator Red Rock Resorts Incorporated has reportedly commenced construction on a new $750 million facility for the southwestern suburbs of Las Vegas.
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The latest High Stakes Duel matchup between Phil Hellmuth and Tom Dwan has come to an end, with Hellmuth earning the victory. The competitive matchup is always fun to watch and Round 3 of the duel was no except...
In 2021, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) had its final curtain call at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino off the Las Vegas Strip. Before spending many years at the Rio, the brand called Binion’s Horseshoe hom...
Top-rated Crypto Cashback provider StormX has announced it will hold a special poker tournament this March in Las Vegas. Working with PokerGO, the brand plans to host its first invite-only affair, with crypto f...
With the conclusion of the Mid-States Poker Tour Season 12 finale, the season has come to an end. The final tournament ended on Thursday with Masahi Oya claiming the first-place prize of the $1,100 no limit hol...
American land-based and iGaming behemoth Scientific Games Corporation has announced that it has decided not to pursue an arrangement to fully acquire online casino games developer SciPlay Corporation.
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Revenue reports are in for casinos of Nevada and just like the past eight months, the state has seen earnings of $1 billion or more. Regulators reported the industry brought in $1.32 billion last month, a sign ...
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is reportedly well on its way to becoming the first Native American tribe with a Las Vegas casino resort after having its deal to purchase the Palms Casino Resort unanimou...
American casino operator Station Casinos has reportedly floated a proposition with the Las Vegas Planning Commission that could see it bring a small Wildfire-branded venue to a five-acre parcel of land it alrea...
American casino operator Hard Rock International has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it pay $1.075 billion to compatriot MGM Resorts International so as to take over the running of the Mira...
Over the weekend, the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) hosted its Winter Poker Classic Main Event as Canterbury Park. The Minnesota gambling spot saw just over 1,000 entries into the $1,100 event, offering up $400,...