Marc Meltzer, Author at PlayNevada

Rendering for MGM Resorts Selling Mirage to Hard Rock International

MGM Resorts Agrees To Sell The Mirage Operations To Hard Rock International

On M0nday, MGM Resorts announced its intention to sell The Mirage operations to Hard Rock International (Hard Rock). The deal is still pending regulatory approvals, which should happen in the second half of next year. Hard Rock paid $1.075 billion in cash for the Vegas Strip casino operations. The deal price is subject to customary […]

Posted on: December 14, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Destinations And Ideas For Super Bowl Excitement In Las Vegas

Watching the Super Bowl in Las Vegas can be anywhere from simple to overwhelming. Throwing a Super Bowl party at home is easy and not all that special. Why not get in a car or airplane and have some Super Fun around the Las Vegas valley. Experiencing the Super Bowl in Las Vegas is unique […]

Posted on: December 13, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Wisconsin Takes On Arizona State In First Las Vegas Bowl At Allegiant Stadium

Wisconsin will play Arizona State in the first Las Vegas Bowl held at its new home, Allegiant Stadium. The game will take place on Thursday, December 30, at 7:30 p.m. PT (10:30 p.m. ET) and airs on ESPN. Tickets to see the game in person start at $50. 2021 is a year of many changes […]

Posted on: December 8, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Holiday Events at Las Vegas Casinos in Nevada and Pandemic Protocols to Follow

Five Things To See In Las Vegas Casinos During The Holidays

The holidays are here, and many people will visit Las Vegas for the first time in a couple of years. Visitation to Las Vegas has decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2019, but it’s on the rebound. According to the monthly Executive Report by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, October visitor volume was […]

Posted on: December 6, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Nevada casinos won $1.2 billion from all games

Nevada Casinos See More Than $1 Billion Gaming Win Again

October was another record-breaking month for Nevada casinos. According to the monthly revenue report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), casinos in the Silver State won more than a billion dollars again. In addition to it being the eighth consecutive month, Nevada casinos won a billion dollars or more in 2021. They tied the […]

Posted on: December 2, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Fontainebleau Las Vegas breaks ground again with a target to open during the fourth quarter of 2023. Plans will be revealed next year.

Fontainebleau Targets Late 2023 Opening

The unfinished Fontainebleau has life once again. Fontainebleau Development targets the fourth quarter of 2023 to open the stalled casino resort on the north end of the Vegas Strip near Sahara and Circus Circus. However, this isn’t the first go-around for Fontainebleau. The big blue building first broke ground in 2007. Construction stopped in 2009 […]

Posted on: November 30, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

53rd Annual WSOP is moving to the Vegas Strip in 2022 to be hosted at Bally's and Paris

World Series Of Poker Announces Move To Las Vegas Strip

It’s official, the World Series Of Poker (WSOP) is moving to the Vegas Strip next year. The 53rd annual WSOP owned by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. will take place at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas. The WSOP will be held May 31 – Jul. 19, 2022. The poker tournament will return to its traditional summer time […]

Posted on: November 24, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Nevada casinos plan to offer new sports betting platforms in 2022 to allow for remote registration

Could 2022 Be The Year Nevada Sports Betting Apps Allow Remote Account Registration?

Corporate earnings calls offer a lot of information to the investment community. The vast majority of the topics discussed during these calls are financial. They have little impact on the day-to-day customer experience. Every now and again, there’s some actionable information that sheds light on plans that will directly alter how consumers use those products. […]

Posted on: November 22, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Nevada Gaming Commission's Jennifer Togliatti

New Nevada Gaming Commission Chair Has A Lot On Her Plate

In October, former Judge Jennifer Togliatti was appointed chair of the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC). This is a significant appointment. Togliatti is the first female chair of the NGC in its 62-year history. Togliatti is a former prosecutor and Clark Count District Court Judge. She received a bachelor’s degree from UNLV in 1989. Following this, […]

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

Content With ‘Exposure’ In Las Vegas, MGM Resorts Has Begun Process Of Selling The Mirage

MGM Resorts announced it will sell operations of The Mirage. Which casino and sportsbook operator will buy the iconic resort?

Posted on: November 4, 2021 | | Marc Meltzer

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MGM Resorts Agrees To Sell The Mirage Operations To Hard Rock International

Destinations And Ideas For Super Bowl Excitement In Las Vegas

Wisconsin Takes On Arizona State In First Las Vegas Bowl At Allegiant Stadium

Five Things To See In Las Vegas Casinos During The Holidays

Nevada Casinos See More Than $1 Billion Gaming Win Again

Fontainebleau Targets Late 2023 Opening

World Series Of Poker Announces Move To Las Vegas Strip

Could 2022 Be The Year Nevada Sports Betting Apps Allow Remote Account Registration?

New Nevada Gaming Commission Chair Has A Lot On Her Plate

Content With ‘Exposure’ In Las Vegas, MGM Resorts Has Begun Process Of Selling The Mirage

Nevada Gaming Revenue Continues To Break Records In July

WynnBET’s Demise Could Spell Changes In Las Vegas

Casino Royale May Close. Here’s A Look Back

Football No Longer King Of Nevada Sports Betting

Nevada Gaming Revenue Dips But Remains Strong In June