A gambler at the Venetian hit a $1.2 million spade royal flush Tuesday while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em, according to a news release. The hand triggered the “mega tier” of the Venetian’s Millionaire Progressive promotion. To win the … Source: gaming las vegas
For the second month in a row, casinos in Nevada reported $1 billion in house winnings in April, showing signs that tourism business is returning faster to pre-pandemic levels than some experts expected. Source: gaming las vegas
Circa Sports has upped its football handicapping game again. Source: gaming las vegas
The Malaysia-based owner of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip won regulatory approval to deal cards, roll dice and … Source: gaming las vegas
Matthew Seevers was a bartender with Station Casinos for 15 years before the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal is to be there even longer. Like the vast majority of Nevada’s hospitality workforce, Seevers was … Source: gaming las vegas
A guest at the Westgate hit a $1.25 million jackpot today on a Wheel of Fortune machine, the off-Strip resort announced. The Idaho woman hit the jackpot about 4:30 a.m. after playing less than … Source: gaming las vegas
Boyd Gaming is the final major Las Vegas casino operator to announce a return to 100% capacity on its gaming floors after state regulators lifted pandemic restrictions. The Nevada Gaming Control Board … Source: gaming las vegas
MGM Resorts International says casino occupancy at its nine Strip resorts is returning to 100% occupancy with no social distancing. The restrictions have been in place since … Source: gaming las vegas
The Las Vegas company behind bringing a new Native American casino to Madera County is close to breaking ground, according to a high-ranking official close to the project. The California State Supreme Court … Source: gaming las vegas
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, Las Vegas is inching closer to re-emerging as the tourism powerhouse it was before the pandemic … Source: gaming las vegas
Caesars Entertainment still plans to sell one of its eight Las Vegas Strip resorts but will wait for the market to further rebound from the coronavirus pandemic before … Source: gaming las vegas
The Cosmopolitan is the latest Strip resort to have its gaming floor capacity increased to 100% after nearly a year of coronavirus restrictions. Capacity is capped at 80% unless resorts get waiver from … Source: gaming las vegas
The best jockey in the world is atop one of racing’s hottest horses from the stable of the best trainer in the game. Source: gaming las vegas
A player hit a $1.2 million jackpot early today on a Buffalo Grand slot machine at The D in downtown Las Vegas. The casino, which announced the … Source: gaming las vegas
Hotel occupancy at MGM Resorts International properties on the Strip is on the rise. During a quarterly earnings call Wednesday, MGM officials noted a steady increase in … Source: gaming las vegas
A gambler from Alaska won $2.1 million Sunday while playing a slot machine at the Cosmopolitan. The visitor hit the jackpot after inserting … Source: gaming las vegas
Casinos in Clark County will be allowed to move to an 80% capacity limit beginning next month, according to Nevada regulators. Source: gaming las vegas
A Southern Nevada woman won more $200,000 on a slot machine Thursday at Palace Station. Source: gaming las vegas
MGM Resorts International has released a seven-point safety plan for reopening its U.S. casinos closed since March because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Preparing for the moment we … Source: gaming las vegas
All employees will wear masks when Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas eventually reopen after the coronavirus shutdown, according to a company statement. Caesars said it will also provide masks to guests and will “strongly encourage” patrons to wear them. The measures to combat … Source: gaming las vegas