Buck Wargo

The land-based casino industry has fallen behind when it comes to using artificial intelligence, but the potential is there to transform gaming and the guest experience.

Slot manufacturers continue to move away from branded games of television shows and other content to in-house themes, games that are more volatile, and simpler.

A Wall Street analyst points to MGM Resorts International and regional operators like Boyd Gaming as beneficiaries of the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment by a private company controlled by billionaire Tilman Fertitta.

Slot manufacturers continue to move away from branded games of television shows and other content to in-house themes, games that are more volatile, and sim

One Wall Street gaming analyst raised key questions over the acquisition of Caesars by Fertitta Entertainment, while another suggested the casino industry is “ripe” for leveraged and management buyouts.

Southern Nevada homebuilders opened 12 new for-sale product lines in April, bringing 628 lots into the marketplace as a Summerlin gated subdivision with homes starting at just under $900,000 led the way in sales for the month, as builders continue to unveil higher-end product lines exceeding $1 million.

Despite consumer sentiment at record lows, a UNLV economist projects a rebound in tourism in 2026 with two million more visitors to Las Vegas this year than last.

With Las Vegas Strip gaming revenues up nearly 7% in April and 2% for the year, a Wall Street analyst said the second quarter could be a potential inflection point for the resort corridor.

A company led by Barry Diller has made an offer to buy MGM Resorts International, but one Wall Street analyst suggested it remains unclear if the Las Vegas operator would accept the deal.

Tribal gaming leaders are warning that a bill in Congress regulating cryptocurrency will serve as a back-door attempt to legalize prediction markets and online gaming.