Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

Busy casino floor at Bill's Gamblin' Hall in Las Vegas showing blackjack tables, slot machines, and chandeliers in 2012
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Strip Drives Nevada Gaming Revenue in March

The Las Vegas Strip's gaming revenue surged 14.4% in March 2026, driving Nevada's statewide total up 11.8% to $1.42B, with sportsbooks and mobile betting leading the way.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC logo displayed on the exterior of B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vancouver Whitecaps: Las Vegas Buyer Submits Formal MLS Bid

A Las Vegas investor group has submitted a formal MLS bid to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, sparking a fierce community effort to keep the club.
Interior of the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse courtroom in Washington, D.C., showing wooden benches, judge’s bench with U.S. seal above, American flag, and portraits of legal figures on the walls
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Skillz Wins $420M Fraud Verdict Against Papaya Gaming's Bots

A federal jury ruled in favor of Skillz, awarding $420 million after finding Papaya Gaming used bots in games advertised as human-only competitions.
NFL Wilson Duke footballs stacked on top of a bag
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Raiders Select Fernando Mendoza First Overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Fernando Mendoza made history as the Raiders' first overall pick in 2026, joining a rare group of players to win the Heisman, a title, and go No. 1.
The courtyard of the MGM Grand Mansion in Las Vegas, featuring a lit fountain, manicured trees, and the facade of the upscale private retreat
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Dwight Manley's Ketamine Lawsuit Against MGM Grand Goes to Trial

Settlement talks between MGM Grand and sports agent Dwight Manley have collapsed. His ketamine drugging lawsuit will now proceed to a full trial in Nevada.
Person in handcuffs resting on a surface under blue police lighting
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Man Charged in $8M Illegal Bookmaking Case

William "Wild Bill" Roberts faces multiple felonies after a joint FBI and Nevada Gaming Control Board probe exposed an $8M offshore betting operation.
Exterior view of Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with its iconic signage tower in Winchester, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Caesars Sportsbook Partners With Westgate SuperBook

Caesars Entertainment and Westgate Las Vegas have partnered to modernize the iconic SuperBook with new tech, wagering options, and app integration.
A Vegas Golden Knights player wearing number 22 controls the puck while being pressured by a Washington Capitals defender during an NHL game
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vegas Golden Knights Claim Pacific Division, Eye Stanley Cup

The Vegas Golden Knights clinched first in the Pacific Division after a 10-game point streak. With Tortorella behind the bench, the Golden Knights are legitimate Cup contenders.
President Donald Trump pointing at the crowd while speaking at a podium during a 2023 event
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Trump Celebrates Landmark Tax Cuts in Las Vegas, Birthplace of No Tax on Tips

Trump rallied Las Vegas service workers, crediting the city for inspiring his no-tax-on-tips policy, now law, and warning it could vanish if Democrats win Congress.
Aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk showing casino resorts along South Las Vegas Boulevard
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas NBA Arena Race: Bold New Proposals Challenge T-Mobile's Bid to Host an Expansion Team

With the NBA exploring Las Vegas expansion, competing visions have emerged from investors and analysts for where, or whether, a new arena belongs.