Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

 Las Vegas Convention Center
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Las Vegas Bets 2026 Tourism Revival on Convention Center Expansion

Industry analysts expect the convention’s 30% capacity boost from 1.9 million to 2.5 million sq ft to fuel a record 2026 performance.
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Las Vegas Strip
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Traffic Snarl Expected on Vegas Blvd as High-Speed Rail Work Begins

Brightline unveiled the 218-mile high-speed train connecting Las Vegas to Southern California in April 2024, and it may cost US$21 billion.
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 IGT Headquarters in Reno
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IGT-Everi Merger Takes Center Stage at G2E, Celebrating Vegas Homecoming

Interim CEO Nick Khin spotlighted IGT’s Vegas HQ return at G2E with cheerleaders, Drumbots, and a $10,000 donation to Mondays Dark charity.
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A Person Checking the Stock Market
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Industry Leaders Oppose Prediction Markets’ Gray Area at G2E Las Vegas

Hostility towards prediction markets is mainly directed at sporting event contracts, which compete directly with legalized sports betting.
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 Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Filipino Town Debuts at Boulevard Mall with Heritage Festivities

Filipino Town was approved in April 2025 after years-long effort to recognize the Southern Nevada Filipino community of over 200,000 residents.
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A Gaming Convention
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Global Gaming Expo Marks 25-Year Milestone at 2025 Las Vegas Summit

G2E’s 25th edition opened in Las Vegas on Tuesday, packed with exhibits and stages showcasing tech innovations and regulation talks from global experts.
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A Closed Sign
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Las Vegas Sands Axes Digital Gaming Division, Affecting 150 Local Jobs

Las Vegas Sands shuts down its digital arm, Sands Digital Services, established in 2021, and focuses on Macau and Singapore ventures.
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US Congress Building
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US Federal Shutdown Threatens to Worsen Las Vegas Tourism Downturn

The Congress deadlock could cost US$1 billion in travel loss, compounding Las Vegas’ tourism crisis through unpaid workers and reduced staffing.
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A Dealer Holding Up Playing Cards
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Baccarat Fuels Nevada Gambling Revenue Surge in August Despite Tourism Struggles

Despite a 7.8% monthly visitor decline and room rate drops, Vegas casino GGR surged 5.5% thanks to baccarat and mobile betting demand.
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Bally's Las Vegas
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Bally’s Unveils Integrated Casino-Resort Plans Near Upcoming A’s Vegas Stadium

Bally’s two-tower resort will be adjacent to the Athletics ballpark, which will feature a 2,500-seat theater and 500k+ sq ft of retail and dining.
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