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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada Gaming Regulators Explore Updates to Private Gaming Salon Rules

Industry representatives propose adjustments to how high-end gaming salons operate to increase their accessibility and drive revenue.
12/13/2024
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Gets New Casino Operator Amid Culinary Union Strike

Top executives Cliff Atkinson and Chad Konrad will take over as CEO and CFO, respectively, to streamline operations at the property.
12/06/2024
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MGM Resorts Increases Parking and Resort Fees in Its Las Vegas Properties

MGM Resorts has implemented resort and parking fee increases at its Las Vegas properties for the second time this year based on marketplace standards.
12/05/2024
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Resorts World Las Vegas Faces Serious Anti-Money Laundering Claims

The AML allegations were first tabled by the NGCB in August this year and are featured on a 12-count, 31-page disciplinary complaint.
12/05/2024
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Culinary Workers Strike Enters Fifth Day

The Culinary Workers Union urges tourists and community allies to boycott the property as it hires about 660 temporary workers.
11/20/2024
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hundreds of Culinary Workers Strike at Virgin Las Vegas Amid Contract Contention

About 700 hospitality staff represented by the Culinary Workers Union went on an open-ended strike for fair wages and better contract terms.
11/16/2024
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The Venetian Las Vegas
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Venetian and Palazzo Resorts Lay Off Top Employees in Cost-Cutting Measures

The layouts have targeted less than 50 senior employees across departments in a bid to enhance operations amid $1.5 billion renovations.
11/13/2024
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Sphere Entertainment Reports Losses in Q3 2024 Despite a Busy Year

Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan expressed that the venture was the first of its kind, meaning there was plenty of room to learn and improve.
11/13/2024
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Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Strip Experiences its Third Consecutive Month of Revenue Decline

The drop in Las Vegas Strip revenue contrasts with other areas in Nevada like Downtown Las Vegas and Reno, where revenues climbed up to 33%.
10/31/2024
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Sahara Casino Resort, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sahara Las Vegas Poker Room Shutting Down to Pave the Way for Slot Machines

The casino resort is closing its poker room following the latest post-pandemic slump and replacing it with a new slot machine area.
10/30/2024
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