Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

Statues of Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Wicked Witch at The Land of Oz display
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Celebrates First Anniversary

Sphere marks one year of The Wizard of Oz with special activations, exclusive treats, and photo moments for guests through Sept 30.
Stacks of poker chips and cash bands on a green felt table, representing high-stakes WSOP Main Event poker
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Lucas Jumalon Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event Title

Lucas Jumalon, a 22-year-old from Spokane, won the 2026 WSOP Main Event and $10 million after defeating Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti.
Exterior view of Wynn Las Vegas resort with waterfall and lagoon
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resorts Q2 Revenue and Earnings Top Estimates

Wynn Resorts reported stronger Q2 revenue and net income, driven by growth in Macau and Las Vegas amid a resilient luxury travel market.
Exterior view of the Sphere entertainment venue in Las Vegas against a clear blue sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere Entertainment Beats Q2 2026 Revenue Forecasts

Sphere Entertainment's Q2 2026 revenue climbed 11% to $313.6 million, beating forecasts as shares jumped nearly 6% on strong Las Vegas demand.
Suge Knight poses with Nick Leisure at a nightclub event
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Suge Knight Named Witness in Tupac Shakur Trial

Suge Knight is listed as an expected witness in Duane Davis' Tupac Shakur murder trial, despite once vowing never to testify.
Exterior view of Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas with curved glass facade at sunset
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Red Rock Resorts Posts Strong Q2 2026 Amid Renovation

Red Rock Resorts reported its second-best Q2 ever, with revenue of $510.3 million topping Wall Street forecasts despite construction.
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion walking toward the Emerald City in a scene from The Wizard of Oz
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere Unveils Wizard of Oz 2.0 for September Debut

Sphere Entertainment will debut an upgraded Wizard of Oz experience in September, featuring new witch scenes and flying monkeys.
Allegiant Air Airbus A319 aircraft in flight, ahead of the airline's new free drinks and Allegiant First seating launch
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Allegiant Air Adds Free Drinks and New First Class Seats

Allegiant Air is rolling out free inflight beverages and launching Allegiant First, a new premium seating option debuting in 2027.
Exterior of the Las Vegas Convention Center with its signature signage and entrance plaza
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Conventions Surge as Leisure Travel Slows

Convention business is offsetting soft leisure travel in Las Vegas, with June attendance up sharply even as gaming revenue slipped.
Aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip showing traffic, palm trees, and casino resorts including Bellagio, Paris, and Aria
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada Gaming Revenue Steady in June, Strip Dips Slightly

Nevada's statewide gaming win stayed nearly flat in June as baccarat weakness hit the Strip, though the fiscal year closed with solid growth.