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Bill Proposed To Help Jump-Start Nevada Economy In Wake Of Coronavirus

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is hoping the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2020 will offer some relief for casinos and related businesses. Read More

Posted on: October 15, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Vegas Sports Fans Score As City Opens More Venues To Watch Games

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that the state is raising the capacity limit on public gatherings, giving sports fans more venues to watch games. Read More

Posted on: October 2, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Park MGM To Reopen As Only Smoke-Free Casino On The Vegas Strip

Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas will reopen on Sept. 30. The property will be the only smoke-free casino resort on the Vegas Strip. Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

MGM Resorts To Reopen The Mirage, Entertainment Options In The Near Future

MGM Resorts is reopening The Mirage on Aug. 27, and has also announced ticket sales for sporting events taking place in November. Read More

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Nevada Casinos Receive Regulator Citations For Not Following Safety Protocols

Sahara Las Vegas and sister property Grand Sierra Resort have both received a citation, and potential fines, for failure to comply with COVID-19 measures. Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Will Palms And Other Closed Properties Ever Reopen As A Station Casino?

Frank Fertitta III, CEO of Station Casinos, says he doesn't know if or when Palms Casino, Texas Station, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho will reopen. Read More

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Las Vegas Sands To Pay Employees Through October

Las Vegas Sands, owner of The Venetian and Palazzo, has committed to paying its team members' salary and benefits through October, even those furloughed. Read More

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

NV June Gaming Revenue Sees First Losing Month For Sportsbooks Since 2013

Nevada gaming revenue is down year-over-year, but it’s coming back as casinos were able to reopen in June. Sportsbooks saw their first loss in 83 months. Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Repeal Federal Sports Betting Tax

The Congressional Gaming Caucus introduced bipartisan legislation to remove federal sports betting tax currently being paid by sportsbooks. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Nevada Casino Layoffs Continuing Into The Fall

Nevada casino layoffs are underway and will continue through the fall, if not longer, as the spread of the coronavirus takes its toll on the Silver State. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Marc Meltzer

Casino News

Bill Proposed To Help Jump-Start Nevada Economy In Wake Of Coronavirus

Vegas Sports Fans Score As City Opens More Venues To Watch Games

Park MGM To Reopen As Only Smoke-Free Casino On The Vegas Strip

MGM Resorts To Reopen The Mirage, Entertainment Options In The Near Future

Nevada Casinos Receive Regulator Citations For Not Following Safety Protocols

Will Palms And Other Closed Properties Ever Reopen As A Station Casino?

Las Vegas Sands To Pay Employees Through October

NV June Gaming Revenue Sees First Losing Month For Sportsbooks Since 2013

Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Repeal Federal Sports Betting Tax

Nevada Casino Layoffs Continuing Into The Fall

Bill Proposed To Help Jump-Start Nevada Economy In Wake Of Coronavirus

Vegas Golden Knights Offseason Heating Up The Betting Boards

Vegas Sports Fans Score As City Opens More Venues To Watch Games

Vegas Golden Knights Odds-On Favorite To Win The 2021 Stanley Cup

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