Gaming

Man or cyborg? 'Jeopardy!' champ from Las Vegas passes $1 million mark

This file image made from video shows "Jeopardy!" contestant James Holzhauer on an episode that aired on April 17, 2019. On his 14th appearance Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Holzhauer eclipsed the $1 million mark in winnings.

There's no truth to the rumor that James Holzhauer is a cyborg created to be the perfect "Jeopardy!" contestant. But given how he's made a level of excellence rarely seen on ...

24 April 2019
By David Bauder, Associated Press

Handful of U.S. states is poised to legalize sports wagering

This Feb. 20, 2019, photo shows the new sports book at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. The Iowa House passed a bill Monday, April 22, that legalizes for the first time in Iowa betting on sporting events and fantasy sports, sending it to the governor for consideration.

Governors in Montana and Iowa are considering measures that would allow residents to wager on sports, while Indiana lawmakers are scheduled to approve ...

24 April 2019
By Matt Volz and Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Tiger Woods bettor has long criminal record in Wisconsin

James Adducci holds up his winning ticket after winning more than $1 million betting on Tiger Woods winning the Masters, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Las Vegas.

The gambler who hit it big on Tiger Woods' Masters victory has a lengthy criminal record in his home state of Wisconsin. James Adducci was presented with a check for more than ...

17 April 2019
Associated Press

Report: Owner exploring sale of the Cosmopolitan

An exterior view of the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 26, 2017.

Blackstone Group LP is exploring a sale of the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino, the rare instance of a major casino on the Las Vegas Strip coming to the market, according to ...

17 April 2019
The Wall Street Journal

Caesars names gambling-industry veteran as new CEO

In this Jan. 31, 2018, file photo, Tony Rodio, president of Tropicana Entertainment speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Atlantic City, N.J.

Caesars Entertainment is appointing a gambling-industry veteran as its new chief executive. The casino giant named Tony Rodio as CEO Tuesday. He'll replace Mark Frissora, who guided the company through ...

16 April 2019
Associated Press

Tilman Fertitta may make another bet on Caesars

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta is back in the game to potentially merge his hospitality, casino and restaurant holdings with ...

12 April 2019
Houston Chronicle

Station Casinos exec takes communications job with LVCVA

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has hired longtime Station Casinos corporate communications executive Lori Nelson-Kraft. Nelson-Kraft, who will start her new job next month, will be ...

12 April 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Union: Protect casino workers from hedge fund neglect

The nation's largest casino workers union is asking gambling regulators to protect employees from neglect by hedge funds or private equity firms seeking short-term returns from ...

10 April 2019
By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Wynn walks away from deal after Crown Resorts tips its hand

This June 17, 2014 file photo shows the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore resorts in Las Vegas, both owned and operated by Wynn Resorts.

Wynn Resorts abruptly ended buyout talks with Australia's largest casino operator Tuesday after word of a potential buyout were leaked. In a tersely worded statement, the Las Vegas casino giant said it was ending all discussions with ...

8 April 2019
By Trevor Marshallsea, Associated Press

Las Vegas Sands announces Singapore expansion

The Marina Bay Sands resort and casino in Singapore. Las Vegas Sands opened the $5.5 billion resort in April 2010.

Casino company Las Vegas Sands says it'll spend $3.3 billion to expand its property in Singapore by adding an entertainment arena, new hotel tower and...

3 April 2019
Associated Press

Virgin's Hard Rock renovation project pushed to early next year

A rendering shows the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

The planned renovation of the Hard Rock Hotel will begin early next year. Design plans for the revamped property, located just off the Strip on Paradise Road, are nearly complete ...

1 April 2019
By Bryan Horwath

M Resort celebrates 10 years, still looking ahead

An exterior view of the M Resort at St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard South in Henderson on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

For most out-of-towners, the Strip is the main attraction in Las Vegas. Those who live here, however, often shy away from the bustling tourist corridor. It’s those people — along with regional visitors from Southern California — who are actively courted by ...

31 March 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Gaming Commission allows wagering on Nevada pro baseball teams

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday rescinded a 33-year-old rule prohibiting wagering on professional baseball teams based in the state. “We know that sports betting ...

29 March 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Governor appoints Reno gaming CEO to Gaming Control Board

The third and final member of the state’s Gaming Control Board has been named. Gov. Steve Sisolak today announced the appointment of ...

28 March 2019
By Bryan Horwath

Nevada casino revenue flat in February, tops $1 billion

Gambling revenue at Nevada casinos remained flat in February but still exceeded $1 billion despite decreases in baccarat winnings and the severe winter weather that kept ...

28 March 2019
By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
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