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Mesquite casino exec: Better days on horizon, but ‘we’re not in charge of the timing’

One of the entrances to the Eureka casino in Mesquite.

Andre Carrier of Eureka Casinos is optimistic by nature. Still, he doesn’t think it’s a stretch to project a strong rebound for the Southern Nevada gaming industry as it emerges from …

22 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

New Gaming Control Board appointee ready to listen, work

Las Vegas attorney Brittnie Watkins has been named to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced today. Watkins, whose term will begin May 3, will replace ...

20 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

CBS Sports taking over TV coverage of World Series of Poker

Hossein Ensan of Germany holds up his championship bracelet after winning the World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

CBS Sports today announced a deal to televise the World Series of Poker Main Event starting this year. CBS Sports Network reached a multiyear agreement with ...

19 April 2021

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Wynn Resorts: Employees must get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing

A view of the Encore and Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, Dec. 26, 2017.

Wynn Resorts employees are being asked to show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine by April 25. If employees do not get vaccinated, they must produce weekly ...

9 April 2021

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Virus knocks 80% off Atlantic City casino profits in 2020

A dealer conducts a game of roulette at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City N.J. on July 2, 2020, the first day the casino was allowed to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus outbreak sent profits plunging at Atlantic City's casinos by more than 80% last year, according to figures released Friday by New Jersey gambling regulators. But despite those dismal numbers, seven of the nine casinos still managed to ...

9 April 2021

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Gaming regulators: Nevada casinos must get workforce vaccinated to merit capacity increases

People play craps after the reopening of the Bellagio Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Las Vegas.

The new guidelines are necessary under their mandate by state law to “protect the public health, safety, morals, good order, and general welfare of the inhabitants” of Nevada.

2 April 2021

By Bryan Horwath

World Series of Poker sets dates for in-person play in Las Vegas

Play continues during Day 4 of the World Series of Poker Main Event at the Rio Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

The World Series of Poker plans to return to live, in-person play for a nearly eight-week tournament in Las Vegas later this year, parent company ...

1 April 2021

Associated Press

On-site vaccine shots offered to more Las Vegas casino workers

The Green Valley Ranch resort in Henderson.

A local casino operator has joined other Las Vegas companies offering on-site coronavirus vaccine shots to hospitality workers. Station Casinos vaccination clinics ...

1 April 2021

Associated Press

DraftKings buys VSiN sports betting video broadcast company

Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger reveals the custom-built sports broadcasting studio and new home of VSiN (Vegas Stats and Information Network) within the South Point Hotel on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.

DraftKings has bought Vegas Sports Information Network, a multiplatform broadcast and content company delivering sports betting news, analysis and data to U.S. customers, DraftKings announced Tuesday. The acquisition provides more content for DraftKings, which has retail or online sports ...

30 March 2021

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Nevada casinos get more gamblers, but revenues still lag

Gamblers place bets on roulette during the reopening of the Mirage Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.

Casinos are getting more gamblers back a year after the coronavirus pandemic began, but house revenue for the Las Vegas Strip still lagged in February, state regulators ...

25 March 2021

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Bill would create commission to regulate esports in Nevada

The HyperX Esports Arena is shown prior to its reopening at the Luxor Thursday, June 25, 2020. The front lobby is open daily for gaming. The main arena is open for tournaments on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Beneath the Luxor Sky Beam, video games have found a foothold. The Luxor is home to the 30,000-square-foot HyperX Esports Arena, the first of its kind on the Strip. It’s become ...

22 March 2021

By John Sadler

Rebranded Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has feel of desert oasis

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is scheduled to open March 25. The reimagined and remodeled off-Strip resort features a desert theme instead of the former Hard Rock Hotel's rock ’n’ roll vibe.

The opening of a new or rebranded casino in Las Vegas is typically an over-the-top celebration with fireworks, bands and people lined up to get in. But the ...

19 March 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Rio to be remodeled, rebranded as Hyatt

An exterior view of the Rio Sunday Dec. 7, 2014.

Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to remodel the Rio’s roughly 2,500 rooms and rebrand the off-Strip resort under the Hyatt brand. The Rio’s gaming, retail, restaurant, spa ...

18 March 2021

By Bryan Horwath

NCAA Tournament to provide ‘a shot in the arm’ to Las Vegas

A look at Hoops & Hops inside the 40,000-square-foot Belmont Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan on March 15, 2018.

Jay Kornegay, vice president of Westgate SuperBook, was unsure of what type of demand to expect when his property released viewing-party tickets and table reservations for the upcoming first weekend of ...

14 March 2021

By Case Keefer

Circa Sports opening at casinos off the Strip, in downtown Henderson

Invited guests check out the three-story sportsbook, billed as the worlds largest, before the opening of Circa in downtown Las Vegas Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.

Circa Sports is branching out in the Las Vegas Valley. The Derek Stevens sportsbook brand will debut books at the off-Strip Tuscany and the Pass, which is expected to be taking bets ...