Nevada gaming win rises to $1.27B in August as Strip ticks up, but visitation falls
State regulators reported higher casino win even as Southern Nevada visitor volume declined and hotel rates softened, a divergence that worries operators depend
KSNV · +3 outlets
MGM and Caesars chiefs say they will stay out of prediction markets, citing licensing risk (G2E)
The stance from two of the largest Strip operators came as prediction markets dominated discussion at the G2E conference in Las Vegas.
Northeast Times · +14 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan Island casino on target in UAE as JPMorgan calls concerns exaggerated
Analysts and executives pushed back on investor worries about the UAE resort's timeline and economics during the G2E conference week.
Casino.org · +4 outlets
People Inc. rescinds buyout offer for MGM Resorts after role-reversal talks
The withdrawal ends a would-be reverse takeover that would have been one of the largest corporate moves involving a Las Vegas casino operator.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
G2E 2026 wraps at Venetian Expo with Gretzky and top industry CEOs on stage
The global gambling industry's largest annual trade show closed after a week of panels on prediction markets, sports events and operator strategy.
indiangaming.com · +2 outlets
Red Rock Resorts loses bid to derail long-running Station Casinos labor cases
The ruling keeps alive litigation over union organizing at the company's Las Vegas locals casinos.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Strip sees loss of value-seeking customers offset by premium play, boosting high-end revenue
Data show Strip operators leaning harder on high rollers as mid-tier and value visitors pull back from Las Vegas.
The Nevada Independent · +1 outlets
Macau gaming revenue weakens in September
Softer monthly results in the world's largest gambling hub add pressure to operators with Macau exposure.
TradingView · +14 outlets
Las Vegas Sands vs. Wynn Resorts: analysts weigh which casino dividend is the better bet
Comparison coverage highlights how investors are assessing payout sustainability at the two Macau and Singapore-focused operators.
24/7 Wall St. · +5 outlets
Hard Rock named Land-Based Operator of the Year at 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas
The award, handed out around G2E, recognizes the operator's performance across its casino and resort portfolio.
Yogonet · +14 outlets
Big-time sports events raise Las Vegas profile further, G2E panelists say
Industry executives argued that marquee sporting events are reshaping Las Vegas demand and driving new visitation.
CDC Gaming
Metro launches Strip-wide pedestrian safety crackdown after traffic fatalities hit 90
Las Vegas police stepped up crosswalk enforcement after a pedestrian was killed on the south Strip and the valley's 2026 road death toll reached 90.
Nevada Globe
Calvin Anderson wins eighth WSOP bracelet while playing slots at a Vegas casino
The unusual multi-table feat, winning a bracelet while simultaneously playing slots, drew attention during the WSOP circuit.
PokerNews · +6 outlets
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to open The Corner Store on Nov. 9
The new restaurant brings a New York celebrity-backed concept into the Strip's competitive dining market.
Haute Living · +9 outlets
Southern Nevada marks nine years since the Oct. 1 shooting as memorial ground breaks
Nevada leaders and community groups commemorated the 2017 Las Vegas shooting victims as construction began on a permanent memorial.
Las Vegas Sun · +8 outlets
Santana extends 15-year Las Vegas concert run with 16 new dates
The guitarist added a fall 2026 run at House of Blues Las Vegas, extending one of the longest residency tenures on the Strip.
travelhost.com · +14 outlets
Mary J. Blige extends Las Vegas residency into 2027
The singer's continued run adds to a Strip residency calendar that operators rely on to drive weekend demand.
EURweb
Waldorf Astoria, Fontainebleau and Four Seasons Las Vegas earn Michelin distinctions
Michelin recognition for Strip-area hotels underscores the city's push to compete on luxury hospitality, not just gaming.
Las Vegas Sun