Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

Las Vegas Strip at night with New York-New York casino and Paris hotel Eiffel Tower replica in the background
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Silverado: New 450-Room Hotel-Casino Near Las Vegas Strip

Ochoa Development Corporation has filed plans with Clark County for a 450-room hotel-casino called Silverado near South Point in Enterprise.
Rows of slot machines on a Las Vegas casino floor beneath a crystal chandelier
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Casinos Pay Out $1.6M and $927K Jackpots

Two Las Vegas casinos produced massive slot wins this week: $1.6M at Resorts World and $927K at The Strat, both hit within minutes.
Hospital hallway leading to a patient room with a bed, similar to planned Nevada Children's Hospital facilities
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Raiders Commit $25M to Nevada's First Kids' Hospital

The Raiders and Intermountain Health announced a $25 million gift to help build Nevada's first stand-alone children's hospital.
Exterior of Wynn Las Vegas, the resort where "Awakening" will close on Oct. 10, 2026
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn's "Awakening" to Close Permanently on Oct. 10, 2026

Wynn Las Vegas will close its high-tech show "Awakening" on Oct. 10, 2026, ending a nearly four-year run in the Strip theater.
Gondola on the indoor canal at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the property fined $7.2 million by Nevada regulators
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada Fines Venetian $7.2M in Bowyer Bookmaking Case

The Nevada Gaming Commission fined The Venetian $7.2 million for compliance failures tied to bookmaker Mathew Bowyer's illegal bets.
Hand holding smartphone with Airbnb app open inside a modern rental apartment
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Clark County Approves Fines for Airbnb, VRBO Listings

Clark County commissioners voted 5-0 to fine Airbnb and VRBO for hosting unlicensed short-term rentals, starting Sept. 2.
Downtown Grand hotel-casino sign and building in downtown Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Downtown Grand Hotel-Casino Nears Sale to Exit Receivership

Downtown Grand's court-appointed receiver has lined up Vegas Ventures LLC to buy the Las Vegas hotel-casino, ending months in receivership.
Illuminated Bally's Las Vegas entrance sign and porte cochere at night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bally's Restructures Las Vegas Ballpark Site Development

Clark County Commission approved parking, podium, and theater plans for Bally's 26-acre Las Vegas ballpark site, with hotel permits still pending FAA review.
Hotel room door with key card lock, representing new rooms at Circa Resort and Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Circa Las Vegas Adds 49 Rooms With New Platinum Floors

Circa Resort & Casino is adding 49 rooms across two new platinum floors in downtown Las Vegas, with the space set to open Sept. 1.
Businessman's hand holding rising dollar signs, symbolizing the potential $1.1 billion sale of Bally's Las Vegas development rights
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bally's May Sell Rights to Las Vegas Ballpark District

A buyer may purchase Bally's rights to the $1.1B development near the A's new Las Vegas ballpark ahead of Thursday's key meeting.