Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

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UNLV Names Nick Garritano as Its New Head Baseball Coach

UNLV has named CSN's Nick Garritano as its new head baseball coach. The Las Vegas native and Rebel Hall of Famer brings a 632-271 junior college record.
Washington Football Team defensive end Matt Ioannidis sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during an NFL game in December 2021
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Tom Brady Steps Up as Raiders Owner at OTAs

Brady's Raiders presence grows during OTAs as players and coaches praise his input. Meanwhile, Taron Johnson's absence tests the defensive backfield.
Crowds walking under the LED canopy at Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas at dusk
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Las Vegas Visitor Numbers Fall in April 2026

Las Vegas saw a 1.8% drop in April visitors following Spirit Airlines' shutdown, yet casino revenue and convention attendance helped offset the decline.
MGM Grand exterior on the Las Vegas Strip during the day
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MGM Resorts Launches Drink Las Vegas Festival

MGM Resorts debuts Drink Las Vegas, a four-day culinary and beverage festival across ARIA, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, and Park MGM on September 24-27, 2026.
Mini Pro Touch Touchdown footballs and soccer balls piled together in a sports retail display
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Dina Titus Urges Congress to Crack Down on Prediction Markets

Rep. Dina Titus is pushing Congress to regulate prediction markets like Kalshi, warning they bypass consumer protections required of licensed gambling operators.
MGM Grand hotel front sign in Las Vegas with the Strip and mountains in the background
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MGM Resorts Stock Jumps 9.6% After Two Analyst Upgrades

MGM Resorts surged 9.6% to $42.15 after Truist and JPMorgan both upgraded the stock, citing improving Las Vegas Strip demand and stronger room rate trends.
BTS members seated and standing in formal black suits during a public appearance
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BTS Concerts Are Boosting Las Vegas Chinatown Sales

BTS concerts at Allegiant Stadium are sending fans straight to Spring Mountain Road, where businesses report sales up to 75% higher than a normal weekend.
BTS performing live on stage in white outfits during their Speak Yourself tour at MetLife Stadium in 2019
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BTS Sells Out 4 Nights in Las Vegas on Arirang World Tour

BTS kicked off a four-night sold-out run in Las Vegas this Memorial Day weekend, bringing their Arirang World Tour to Allegiant Stadium in style.
Kyle Busch waving to fans at the Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, in 2010
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Las Vegas Native Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Champion, Dies at 41

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Las Vegas native Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a sudden, severe illness on Thursday.
The Las Vegas Strip illuminated at night, showing casino resort towers and luxury retail stores along Las Vegas Boulevard
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Nevada Casino AML Rules Tighten After $32M in Fines

Nevada's Gaming Commission approved sweeping AML regulations after four Strip casinos paid $32M in fines. Here's what the new rules mean for the industry.