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Las Vegas Casino News
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Las Vegas, Nevada casino gambling news covering all the latest information about Sin City, the casino gambling capital of the world.
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Nevada Gaming Revenue Declines In March, Leading To Concern
Nevada gaming revenue dropped by over 10 percent in March, leaving casino executives concerned over the direction the industry will be going in the next few months.
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Nevada Continues Gambling Revival In February
Nevada casinos are breathing a sigh of relief these days as revenue figures for February are up, continuing the trend of a resurgence for the top gaming destination in the US.
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Jimmy Buffett Survives Intense Vetting To Win Nevada Gaming License
Jimmy Buffett has made his mark in the music industry, and now the singer-songwriter will try to make his mark in the casino world as the Nevada Gaming Commission has granted Buffett a gaming license.
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Las Vegas Gambling Revenue Has Major Increase In January
Las Vegas casinos may look back years from now and say that January of 2012 was the turning point for their fortunes. January revenue was up nearly 30% from the same period in 2011.
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Las Vegas Casinos Continue Climb Out Of Economic Recession
For the second straight year in 2011, Las Vegas casinos saw an increase in revenue over the previous year, and that has helped companies such as MGM Resorts improve their economic standing.
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MGM Resorts Offers Loyalty Points Outside Of Casinos
MGM Resorts International is a leader in offering top gaming services throughout the world, and this week the company came up with an innovative way to reward not only gamblers at MGM branded casinos, but also other patrons.
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Nevada Casino Taxes Will Rise If Proposed Initiative Passes
The political battle in the state of Nevada is about to become even more competitive after a group filed an initiative Tuesday that would raise taxes on existing casinos.
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Nevada Casino Revenue Rises In November, Gaming Stocks Rise
Revenue At Nevada casinos rose in November by over seven percent, leading to an increase in confidence from investors that the gaming industry is rebounding from the recession.
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No Longer The Hilton, Las Vegas Hotel Casino Starts New Era
For years, travelers have recognized the casino as the Hilton, but after licensing rights ran out at the end of 2011, the Las Vegas Hilton officially changed its name to The Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to begin the new year.
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Online Poker Could Start In The US With South Point Casino
Now that the Department of Justice has cleared the path to regulated online poker, it appears as though the South Point Hotel & Casino in Nevada may become the first online casino open to US residents.
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Nevada Gaming Board Chairman Says Online Poker Coming In 2012
The chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said this week that there is a possibility that online poker sites could be operational in Nevada by the end of 2012.
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Gamblers Heading Back To Las Vegas After Long Three Year Hiatus
It has been over three years since Las Vegas casino resorts have been operating at full capacity, but in October, gamblers started to head back to the casinos after the long economic recession.
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Nevada Moving Forward With Online Gambling Licensing
The state of Nevada is set to take the next step i regulating online gambling. The licensing process will begin in February, when applicants can begin making their pitch to the Nevada State Gaming Control Board.
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Wynn Third Quarter Profits Show Las Vegas Quandary Within Rebound
Las Vegas casinos are trying to rebound from one of the worst revenue slumps they have ever experienced, and Wynn Resorts' third quarter profit figures show how rocky a road it has been for Vegas casinos.
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Baccarat Gambling Revenue Decline Linked To Macau Casinos
Las Vegas casinos saw a sharp drop in gambling revenue at the baccarat tables in August, a trend that will likely continue thanks to the boom in the Macau gaming industry.
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Nevada Casinos Finding Ways To Launch Online Gambling Sites
Nevada casinos are all trying to be the first ones into the market when the online gambling laws change, which is leading to innovative ways to launch online poker sites now. One casino is tying online gaming to its loyalty program.
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Wasting Away At The Margaritaville Casino In Las Vegas
For many Americans, there does not have to be any special reason to jump on a plane and head to Las Vegas, but Las Vegas provided one today when the Margaritaville Casino opened at the Flamingo.
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Public Weighs In On Nevada Online Poker Regulations
The Nevada Gaming Control Board did its part on Monday to ensure that Internet poker becomes a reality as soon as federal laws permit the activity. The board held a forum where the public weighed in on the issue.
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Paddy Power Takes Steps To Enter US Online Gambling Market
Paddy Power is a well-respected European online gambling company, and this week the company has taken the first step in moving into the Internet gaming market in the US. Paddy Power has applied for a Nevada license.
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Flamingo Turning To Palm Trees And Boat Drinks With New Casino
The Flamingo is making the latest attempt to revive the struggling Las Vegas gaming industry. The Vegas resort will be turning to palm trees and boat drinks with their new Margaritaville Casino starting in October.
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