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Live Gambling ・ 09 July 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nevada casinos heading toward a fourth straight yearly gaming revenue record

Casinos statewide collected $1.32 billion in gaming revenue, the highest ever in May and the eighth-largest monthly total. With five months in the books, Nevada's casino industry is trending toward a fourth consecutive revenue record-breaking year. However, analysts caution that Strip casino operators, which account for more than half of the…

Land-based ・ 28 June 2024

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Finance ・ 31 May 2024

The Nevada Independent

Vegas gaming bounce in April changes outlook on the market

As Nevada sets a record for April casino revenue, analysts suggest high-end customers will continue to visit and pay higher room rates. The investment community has been bracing for a downturn in Nevada's gaming market. April's gaming and tourism results released Wednesday may have changed some minds. Following a 1.2 percent statewide revenue…

Finance ・ 30 May 2024

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Law ・ 16 May 2024

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Industry ・ 16 May 2024

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Rampart Casino Resort at Summerlin opens new slots room

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Land-based ・ 07 May 2024

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Bonuses ・ 24 April 2024

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Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Food halls replacing buffets as casinos look to improve their bottom line

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas

Circa Sports opens its seventh Nevada sportsbook outlet Monday at Silverton Casino Lodge, a doorway to the rapidly growing southwest Las Vegas market. Circa CEO Derek Stevens, Silverton President Rob Kunkle and Circa associates Mike Palm, vice president of operations of Circa Resort & Casino and Jeff Benson, director of operation of Circa Sports…

Sports ・ 06 March 2024

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Las Vegas Advisor: The Strip by far the lead in U.S. gambling market

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Las Vegas Strip was the top U.S. gambling market in 2023, with the casinos there winning $8.83 billion, a 7.2% increase over 2022. The Strip far outdistanced the second biggest market, Atlantic City, which won $2.86 billion. They were followed by Chicagoland ($2.19 billion), Baltimore/Washington ($2.08…

Industry ・ 25 February 2024

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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator

The Las Vegas Strip produced the most gaming revenue of any market in the United States in 2023, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. The nation's commercial casinos generated $66.52 billion - the third straight year of record performance - and a 10 percent increase from 2022. The Strip, with $8.83 billion and 7.2 percent over 2022…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2024

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Las Vegas Strip casinos less profitable in 2023

Net income from Las Vegas Strip casinos fell 33.6 per cent to $1.377bn, while total revenues rose 11.6 per cent. Gaming revenues specifically, slipped 2.3 per cent. Statewide, casino profits fell 21.4 per cent to $3.441bn as revenues rose 8.9 per cent. Gaming revenues inched down 1 per cent. Downtown casinos saw profits fall 3.9 per cent to…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nevada casinos again shatter revenue record, bring in $15.5B in 2023

Strip casinos had their most lucrative year at $8.9 billion. Also, Las Vegas visitation tops 40.8 million and Reid Airport sets passenger record. For the third straight year, Nevada casinos shattered the state's annual gaming revenue record. The Gaming Control Board on Wednesday said casinos statewide collected $15.5 billion in gaming revenue in…

Finance ・ 01 February 2024

The Nevada Independent

Supply chain issues snarling slot machines’ path to casinos

When the books are closed for 2022, Nevada's gaming equipment suppliers expect to have delivered more than 13700 new slot machines to roughly 30 North American gaming projects, including new casino properties and expansions to existing casino floors. But only if the supply chain cooperates. In the past few months, casino operators and gaming…

Industry ・ 11 January 2024

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Travel ・ 09 January 2024

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Live Gambling ・ 03 January 2024

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Winnings ・ 02 January 2024

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Relax Gaming Releases Galactic Racers Dream Drop Slot

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Man behind Peppermill brand dies at 85; famous Las Vegas lounge, Reno hotel his legacy

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The founder of Peppermill Casinos Inc., the company behind the iconic Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge on the Las Vegas Strip, has died at the age of 85. Bill Paganetti's death was announced in a company news release on Friday. "A native of Petaluma, California, Bill, alongside his lifelong friend, Nat Carasali,…

Industry ・ 30 December 2023

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Bonuses ・ 29 December 2023

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Bonuses ・ 27 December 2023

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Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

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Crypto ・ 08 December 2023

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Online Casino Gaming: Reasons for Its Attractiveness

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Industry ・ 28 November 2023

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Live Gambling ・ 23 November 2023

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Explaining the Complex World of Online Gaming: Four Key Factors to Clarify

The gaming industry resembles a huge and brilliant playground where individuals of any age assemble to have a great time. From video games to augmented reality undertakings, the choices appear to be infinite. Yet, exploring through this world can resemble entering a maze, interestingly. The sheer broadness of gaming types and stages, combined with…

Industry ・ 23 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you,…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

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Truckee Gaming reaches milestone through Rail City Casino acquisition

The owner and operator of locals-oriented casinos in Nevada completed the and its affiliates. Financial terms of the transaction, agreed in March 2023, were not disclosed. Rail City has approximately 24000sq ft of gaming space with over 400 slot machines, a keno lounge and dining. The addition of the Sparks-based property means Reno-headquartered…

Industry ・ 03 November 2023

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Affinity Interactive Successfully Completes Sale of Rail City Casino

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 1, 2023-- Affinity Interactive ("AI"), an omni-channel gaming industry leader, today announced that its affiliates have completed the previously announced sale of Rail City Casino ("Rail City") in Sparks, Nevada, to Truckee Gaming, LLC ("Truckee Gaming"). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This…

Industry ・ 02 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Boyd’s tribal partner planning Northern California casino expansion

The Sacramento-area property, which is managed by the Las Vegas company, could add a hotel, convention space and other non-gaming amenities. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this…

Industry ・ 01 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Despite market declines, NV gaming revenue kept afloat by high baccarat hold in September

Nevada sees its 31st straight billion-dollar revenue month despite declines in nearly all major gaming markets. Without the Strip's high-end baccarat action and slot machine revenue from casinos in Laughlin, September gaming revenue for Nevada could have looked much different. Instead, the state saw its 31st consecutive billion-dollar gaming…

Finance ・ 01 November 2023

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Top and Best ・ 30 October 2023

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Bonuses ・ 14 October 2023

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Nevada sees modest casino revenue growth to $1.21 billion in August

Nevada's casino industry has reported its second consecutive monthly increase in gaming revenue for August, albeit a modest one. According to the Gaming Control Board, state-wide gaming revenue reached $1.209 billion in August, representing a less than 1% increase, or approximately $788000, compared to the same period last year. The overall total…

Finance ・ 04 October 2023

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Bonuses ・ 30 September 2023

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Strategy Guide ・ 13 September 2023

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Casino earnings for July top $1 billion

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Gaming Control Board says casinos in the state of Nevada made a total of $1.4 billion in the month of July. This represents an increase of 6.69% compared to July 2022, when casinos earned a total of $1.3 billion. In northern Nevada, Sparks saw a 20% increase in profits compared to last year, making $72 million. For…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2023

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Las Vegas casinos post big numbers in July as conventions, leisure travel play in

Nevada gaming win for July rose 6.7% from a year ago to $1.40B. The tally makes it the 29th month in a row that gaming win in the state has been over $1B. The solid demand in the Las Vegas region this year has taken some of the sting out of the argument that legalized online sports betting and brick-and-mortar gambling in new states would cut…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2023

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Winnings ・ 17 August 2023

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Strategy Guide ・ 17 August 2023

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Nevada Gaming Control Board announces slot and table winning percentages statewide

The remarkable roll Nevada's gaming industry has been on for the past three years continues to amaze, and nowhere is it more visible than on the Las Vegas Strip. The Nevada Gaming Control Board last week reported the 28th straight month of gaming win - the amount the state's 435 major casinos took from gamblers in slot machines, table games and…

Land-based ・ 09 August 2023

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Law ・ 07 August 2023

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Finance ・ 01 August 2023

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Blackjack ・ 28 July 2023

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UFC / MMA ・ 21 July 2023

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Clark County’s $1B gaming win streak ends; state sees record April

Casino gaming win in Clark County in April ended its 11-month streak of winning $1 billion or more, but the state still managed to have its best April on record winning $1.16 billion from gamblers for the month, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. Nevada has recorded $1 billion in gaming win only five times in April, three of which…

Industry ・ 01 June 2023

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Las Vegas Strip still leads the US in casino gambling, according to AGA

The American Gaming Association recently published data showing the first quarter of 2023 produced the highest gaming revenue of any quarter in industry history. It wasn't a surprise. After all, Nevada results have been stellar for around two years and most of the publicly traded casino companies have said their results in jurisdictions outside…

Land-based ・ 24 May 2023

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American Gaming Association reports casino gaming revenue nationwide

The American Gaming Association recently published data showing the first quarter of 2023 produced the highest gaming revenue of any quarter in industry history. It wasn't a surprise. After all, Nevada results have been stellar for around two years and most of the publicly traded casino companies have said their results in jurisdictions outside…

Sports ・ 22 May 2023

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After eight months, Boyd’s Northern California tribal casino may expand

The Sky River Casino near Sacramento, which is operated by Boyd Gaming, has been open since August, but the Wilton Rancheria Tribe is already exploring development opportunities for the property. Boyd CEO Keith Smith said last week the 100000-square-foot casino has been so successful in its first eight months that the company revised its predicted…

Industry ・ 06 May 2023

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Sparks: Century Casinos completes acquisition of Nugget Casino Resort's operations for $100M

Colorado-based Century Casinos announced Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of the operations of the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno-Sparks, Nevada, from Marnell Gaming, for approximately $100 million. Prior to the acquisition, back in April 2022, the company purchased from Marnell 50% of the membership interest in Smooth Bourbon, the company…

Land-based ・ 07 April 2023

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Gambler Wins Record-Breaking $14M Megabucks Jackpot in Reno, Nevada

Reno Gazette-Journal reported that the Reno woman who wished to remain anonymous hit the $14 million jackpot while playing a Megabucks slot machine at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The anonymous gambler had extended her stay at the casino after her planned cruise was canceled. The $14 million jackpot is the largest…

Winnings ・ 07 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Macau casinos bounce back after three years of depressed gaming revenue

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz With three months in the books, Macau's…

Industry ・ 07 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Southern Nevada casinos fuel Nevada to a record-breaking February

Depending on where you look, February was either another stellar month for Nevada gaming revenue or the second consecutive monthly decline in casino revenue totals. Statewide, Nevada casinos collected nearly $1.24 billion in gaming revenue during February, the highest figure ever recorded for the month, the Gaming Control Board said Tuesday. The…

Finance ・ 30 March 2023

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Nevada posts second consecutive monthly gaming revenue record at $1.24B in February

Nevada has broken another all-time monthly gambling revenue record in February. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's latest report, the state's casinos generated combined revenue of $1.24 billion over the last month, an 11.15% increase from February 2022 and the 24th consecutive month that operators generate more than $1 billion in…

Finance ・ 29 March 2023

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Monthly gaming report: South Shore down almost 4% from a year ago, Nevada up 11.15%

Nevada's nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total "gaming win" of $1237272530 for the month of January 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released today. This amounts to an 11.5 percent increase compared to January 2022, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1113133855. For the fiscal year to date (July 1,…

Law ・ 29 March 2023

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Nevada gaming win over $1 billion again in Februray 2023

Nevada's casino gaming win increased by double-digit percentages again in February, marking two years in which state gaming operations collected more than $1 billion a month, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday. Clark County casinos alone surpassed $1 billion for the 10th straight month, building a streak of its own. The Control Board…

Finance ・ 29 March 2023

WMAR 2 News

Nevada Gaming Commission approves sale of Nugget Casino to Colorado-based company

The Nevada Gaming Commission recently approved the sale of the Nugget Casino and Resort to Century Casinos. The Colorado-based company made the agreement to buy the Nugget back in February of 2022 for a total of $195 million. The Gaming Commission approved the sale during its meeting on March 23. According to Century Casinos, $100 million will go…

Gaming Authorities ・ 27 March 2023

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Nevada regulators approve licensing for new Sparks Nugget owners

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the licensing of Century Casinos Inc. for its recently acquired Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Commissioners also approved the suitability of seven Century executives and board directors in the 75-minute hearing. Just over a year ago, the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

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Gaming Commission approves licensing for new Sparks Nugget owners

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the licensing of Century Casinos Inc. for its recently acquired Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Commissioners also approved the suitability of seven Century executives and board directors in the 75-minute hearing. Just over a year ago, the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

The Nevada Independent

Gaming regulators sign off on Century's purchase of the Sparks Nugget

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Century Casino's $195 million purchase of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks on Thursday, giving the Colorado-based company its first location in Nevada. Century executives said this month the transaction with Las Vegas-based Marnell Gaming is expected to close during the first week of April. The Nugget, one of…

Land-based ・ 24 March 2023

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Century Casinos gets tentative approval to acquire Sparks' Nugget Casino Resort for $195M

On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended Century Casinos for licensing to acquire the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. The board granted the application for registration and findings of suitability for several executives from the company. Now, the Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider final approval of the…

Land-based ・ 13 March 2023

Gambling News

Affinity Interactive to Sell Rail City Casino in Nevada

Omni-channel gaming company Affinity Interactive (AI), confirmed it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell one of its Nevada properties. The company said Wednesday that its affiliates have agreed to sell Rail City Casino to affiliates of Truckee Gaming. Rail City is a popular gaming and wagering venue located in Sparks, Nevada. It is…

Industry ・ 09 March 2023

Review Journal

Colorado-based company wins Nevada Gaming Control Board approval to buy Sparks Nugget resort

A Colorado-based casino company with Austrian roots was recommended Wednesday for licensing to acquire the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously approved an application for registration and findings of suitability for several of Century Casinos Inc.'s executives in a 90-minute afternoon hearing. Just over a…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Expanded multi-state online gaming may not benefit Nevada

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The inclusion of Michigan into the…

Industry ・ 23 February 2023

Review Journal

Strip comes in No. 1 for commerical casino business in 2022

The nation's commercial casinos hit record revenue in 2022 with the Strip, once again, keeping its place in the top spot, according to the American Gaming Association. The casino industry trade group reported Wednesday that gross gaming revenue reached $60.4 billion, up 13.9 percent year over year - beating the previous record of $53 billion in…

Industry ・ 21 February 2023

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Winnings ・ 21 February 2023

The Nevada Independent

Primm casinos reopen as ownership plots course to recapture the market

Guests looking to view the bullet-riddled Bonnie and Clyde death car inside Whiskey's Pete's Hotel Casino were confused. The historic V-8 Ford, in which notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow perished in a shootout with law enforcement in 1934, was missing from where it had been displayed since the late 1980s in the Primm casino. It…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2023

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Nevada casinos, Vegas tourism rebound in ’22

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada, where winnings at casinos statewide set calendar year records and Las Vegas visitor tallies nearly reached levels before the coronavirus pandemic. "Las Vegas enjoyed a robust recovery trajectory across core tourism indicators in 2022," the regional Convention and Visitors…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

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Reports say 2022 was good for Nevada casinos, Vegas tourism

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada, where winnings at casinos statewide set calendar year records and Las Vegas visitor tallies nearly reached levels before the coronavirus pandemic. "Las Vegas enjoyed a robust recovery trajectory across core tourism indicators in 2022," the regional Convention and Visitors…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

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Nevada, Strip gaming wins for 2022 shatter records

A perfect storm of positives boosted the state's gaming revenue last year, including one more weekend day in 2022 than 2021 and a robust calendar of sports and entertainment events. Nevada's casinos set an all-time record with $14.8 billion in gaming win for 2022, though it already surpassed 2021's record performance of $13.4 billion by November,…

Law ・ 01 February 2023

Nevada Appeal

Nevada casinos close out 2022 with record gaming revenue figures

Nevada's casino industry set annual gaming revenue records statewide and on the Strip when November's figures were counted. December's response? "Not so fast." Fueled by a single-month record for the Strip in December, Nevada finished 2022 with more than $14.8 billion in gaming revenue, blowing past 2021's $13.4 billion by 10.5 percent, the state's…

Finance ・ 01 February 2023

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Reports say 2022 was good for Nevada casinos, Las Vegas tourism

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada, where winnings at casinos statewide set calendar year records and Las Vegas visitor tallies nearly reached levels before the coronavirus pandemic. "Las Vegas enjoyed a robust recovery trajectory across core tourism indicators in 2022," the regional Convention and Visitors…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2023

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Nevada casinos post 21st consecutive $1B+ month in November; break 2021's record performance

While the month of December has yet to be recorded, Nevada casinos drew in gaming win during the first 11 months of 2022 that already broke 2021's record performance. The state's 459 licensed casinos reported $13.5 billion for the period, up 10.2% over the first 11 months of 2021. The record was broken after casinos posted $1.22 billion in gaming…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

Yogonet

Nevada: Buffalo Bill's casino in Primm reopens after two years; multi-million dollar upgrade plans announced

Nevada's Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino in Primm reopened on Christmas Eve, after being closed since March 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility is one of three casinos operated by Las Vegas-based Affinity Gaming in the community along Interstate 15 at the Nevada-California border. The company didn't make any formal…

Land-based ・ 07 January 2023

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Miranda Lambert Stands to Make a Killing With Her 'Velvet Rodeo' Las Vegas Residency

For a famous musician, landing a Las Vegas residency can be life-changing. So Miranda Lambert thrilled fans when the singer/songwriter announced dates for her 2022/23 Vegas residency called Velvet Rodeo. In fact, Lambert added some concert dates to the schedule to accommodate ticket demand. Las Vegas residencies tend to be quite lucrative for…

Sports ・ 05 January 2023

Bitcoin News

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Crypto ・ 05 January 2023

Review Journal

Sparks welcomes first new casino in 20 years

RENO - It's been more than 20 years since a new casino has opened in Northern Nevada. That changed Tuesday with the grand opening of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, an event attended by Gov. Steve Sisolak and Garry Goett, chairman and CEO of the casino's Las Vegas-based operator, Olympia Gaming. "Our iconic casino gaming industry isn't just on…

Sports ・ 30 December 2022

South Lake Tahoe

Nevada gaming: South Shore Lake Tahoe win up 8%, statewide down over 7%

Nevada's nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total "gaming win" of $1220869734 for the month of November 2022, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released today. This amounts to a 7.62 percent decrease compared to November 2021, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1321592551. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2022…

Land-based ・ 30 December 2022

leisuregrouptravel.com

Reno Nevada Offers More To Do Than Casino Thrills

In my travels to just about every corner of the world and all but two U.S. states, I still haven't made it to Las Vegas. But, to get a taste of the gaming and entertainment scene that lures people to Nevada's urban hotspots, I recently spent a few days investigating what to do in smaller Reno, a city of 264000, and nearby Lake Tahoe. For years I…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

The Nevada Independent

California developer plans to build a casino resort near Reno convention center

Reno hasn't seen an all-new resort-casino built since 1995 when the former Eldorado Resorts and the former Circus Circus Enterprises got together to open Silver Legacy. San Diego-based Elevation Entertainment wants to end a three-decade drought for casino development. The company submitted plans to the City of Reno for a 200-room hotel-casino to be…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2022

Review Journal

Nevada casinos’ gaming win down 3.2 percent in July

It's easy to assume the market is weakening after a Tuesday report stated July's gaming win was down from a year ago. Not so fast. While win from the state's 434 casinos last month was down 3.2 percent year over year to $1.36 billion, it was still the fourth-best month in history for the state. It also continued the streak of 17 consecutive months…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2022

Guru Focus

Century Casinos Provides Updat

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) broke ground on the new land-based casino and hotel development at Century Casino Caruthersville (the "Caruthersville Project") on Friday, December 2, 2022. The casino at Century Casino Caruthersville will offer 650 slot machines (with the…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2022

Reno Gazette Journal

Firecreek Crossing Resort-Casino project to be built in Reno

Reno is set to get its first ground-up hotel-casino project in decades as a California-based real estate and entertainment company is doubling down on The Biggest Little City. The new development, tentatively named the Firecreek Crossing Resort-Casino project, will be located on the corner of Kietzke Lane and South Virginia Street. In addition to a…

Covid ・ 29 November 2022

Glide Magazine

What Are The Best Jackpot Scenes In Movies

Casino and gambling scenes in movies are not uncommon. In fact, we've seen entire blockbuster movies that are based around the casino industry. Due to the excitement of gambling and winning huge prizes, slot scenes have always been fun to watch. Slot machines dominate the casino space and winning the ultimate jackpot has been the goal for every…

Strategy Guide ・ 21 November 2022

Reno Gazette Journal

Here’s a first look inside the new Legends Bay Casino in Sparks

Point to something - anything - inside the new Legends Bay Casino and Court Cardinal will have an interesting story about it. That comfy-looking seat placed in front of a nearby slot machine? That's a Gary Platt chair that Cardinal picked after sitting on every chair featured at a casino expo. The tables inside one of the casino's restaurants?…

Sports ・ 18 November 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg wanted…

Sports ・ 09 November 2022

NGSC Sports

Games With Betting Limits Higher Than the Average Range

Most virtual casinos offer their customers limits that are acceptable to almost all players. What should the wealthy gamers do in this case if the set-size bets do not bring any pleasure, and even less profit? To begin with, it is worth knowing what a betting limit is, how it is determined and what it depends on. Players who want to play in the…

Blackjack ・ 08 November 2022

Casino City Times

Legends Bay Casino a perfect fit for Northern Nevada

They say patience is a virtue, so it's only fitting that the primary force behind the recent opening of Legends Bay Casino Resort - the first ground-up casino project in Reno-Sparks, Nevada in more than two decades - goes by the name of Court Cardinal. Cardinal, the Regional President at Olympia Gaming, was born and bred in Nevada and has literally…

Sports ・ 07 November 2022

Kimberley Bulletin

Another big Kimberley winner in online Rotary bingo

As reported in the Bulletin last week, licensing for the Rotary Community Online Bingo is coming to an end. But it does run until the end of the year and Kimberley residents continue to win big. On October 21, 2022, the Progressive Second Chance was won by Holly Crowe, her brother Brian Crowe and Judy Nesbit. Lynn Hauptman from Kimberley Rotary…

Bingo ・ 04 November 2022

Purple Revolver

Best Movies About the Online Gambling Industry

Movies hardly have gambling as a thematic expression. Rather, it is one of those many flaws a character has in the plot, making such a character a misfit, irresponsible and irrational adult without really exploring the gambling theme. But a handful of movies have told the story from the other end of the script, detailing the character's love for…

Movies ・ 02 November 2022

e-know

Big bingo winners in Kimberley

There were some big winners for the Rotary Community Online Bingo on October 21. The Progressive Second Chance was won by this trio: Holly Crowe, her brother Brian Crowe, and Judy Nesbitt. These three folks play every Friday night and this particular bingo night really paid off - $9021! Judy was a double winner as she also won a gift certificate…

Bingo ・ 02 November 2022

Little Black Book

Responsible Gambling Council Plays on Online Gambling Advertising Tropes in Prevention PSA

Ontarians have experienced an onslaught of online sports betting and casino advertising since its regulation in April. With this significant uptick in exposure to online gambling, Responsible Gambling Council has partnered with thinktv and Canada's broadcasters to launch a PSA that educates Ontarians on the importance of minimizing risk if gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 October 2022

The Nevada Independent

September gaming revenue steers Nevada casinos toward another record-breaking year

Nine months are in the books for 2022, and Nevada casinos are far ahead of last year's record gaming revenue total. Analysts say the state's gaming industry is on track to shatter 2021's single-year total of $13.4 billion in revenue before December, especially if Las Vegas Strip resorts continue to experience the positive business trends seen in…

Land-based ・ 27 October 2022

Mineral County Independent News

New Legends Bay Casino expects to draw customers from outside Sparks and Reno

In the week before it opened, operators of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks had to turn potential customers away because the $120 million property wasn't open. Olympia Gaming Regional President Court Cardinal understood the confusion. The construction fencing at Legends Bay has disappeared and The Outlets at Legends, an open-air shopping, dining,…

Sports ・ 22 October 2022

The TwinSpires Edge

Wild Symbols in Slot Machines: How they work in slot games

The world of casinos is certainly wild - it's whacky, fun, and, in some cases, outrageous. Some casinos even had wild animals; two examples are lions at the MGM and Mirage in Las Vegas. However, you won't find casinos in the wild because there would be nobody around to play them. If we didn't already have enough completely different definitions of…

Video Poker ・ 22 October 2022

The TwinSpires Edge

TwinSpires Casino player wins $56,000 on Divine Fortune

Christmas came early for a lucky player from New Jersey, who won a whopping $56360 playing Divine Fortune at TwinSpires Casino. It's the latest big win to come from the enchanting NetEnt slot, which truly embraces the Yuletime adage that it's better to give than to receive. Divine Fortune previously paid out $75000 on May 17, $71000 on Aug. 2,…

Winnings ・ 21 October 2022

Review Journal

Nevada gaming win records continue to fall for state’s major casinos

The state's casinos, paced by 215 licensees in Clark County, recorded the highest gaming win revenue in Nevada history in 2021, the Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. The state's largest casinos in December also won more than $1 billion from players for the 10th straight month, extending the record that had stood for 14 years and was broken in…

Roulette ・ 21 October 2022

Daily Voice

Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win

A Sparks family is no longer wondering how they will fix their home after winning a $172210 progressive jackpot with the Maryland Lottery, officials announce. The 62-year-old player has had luck on lottery scratch-offs a few times, but nothing like his win in the FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack game, states the Maryland Lottery. The soon-to-be…

Lottery ・ 21 October 2022