Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

The Venetian Las Vegas on the Strip, with its bell tower and Rialto Bridge replica, home to G2E 2026 host venue The Venetian Expo
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

MGM, Caesars and Wynn CEOs Join Wayne Gretzky at G2E 2026

MGM, Caesars and Wynn CEOs share the G2E 2026 Main Stage with Wayne Gretzky Sept. 29, while a new tech zone spotlights AI, payments and cybersecurity.
Blue and white "Police Line Do Not Cross" tape stretched across a road, illustrating the Zoox robotaxi crash investigation in Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Zoox Robotaxi Crash on Las Vegas Strip Hospitalizes Driver

A Nissan Murano driver suffered minor injuries after a crash with a Zoox robotaxi on Las Vegas Boulevard, closing four lanes near Four Seasons Drive.
Wynn Las Vegas curved bronze glass hotel tower with its signature script logo, framed by palm trees against a clear blue sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resorts Closes $900M Note Offering to Refinance Debt

Wynn Resorts has closed a $900 million offering of 6.875% senior notes due 2035, using the proceeds to retire Wynn Las Vegas notes maturing in 2027.
Caesars Palace hotel towers lit up at night behind the Bellagio lake on the Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Trump Sold Caesars Stake as Fertitta's $17.6B Deal Closed

Trump's advisors sold a small Caesars stake on July 29, a filing shows, as Tilman Fertitta closed his $17.6 billion buyout of the casino giant.
Las Vegas Strip at night with the Bellagio fountains, Caesars Palace, the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower and the High Roller
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vegas 5-Day Sale Returns With 180+ Deals After Tough 2025

Las Vegas tourism is showing signs of stabilizing, and the LVCVA's Vegas 5-Day Sale offers 180+ deals on hotels, dining and shows through Sept. 26.
Curtis 50 Cent Jackson in a black leather jacket and gold chain ahead of his Head Crack casino game debut at G2E 2026
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50 Cent Unveils Head Crack Dice Game Ahead of G2E Debut

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is entering casino gaming with Head Crack, a three-dice game set to debut at G2E 2026 at The Venetian Expo on Sept. 29.
Hand holding smartphone with Lyft app open, representing Sphere Las Vegas and Lyft rideshare partnership
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere Las Vegas Partners With Lyft for Rideshare Access

Sphere and Lyft have signed a multi-year deal naming Lyft the venue's official rideshare partner, adding a dedicated pickup zone and in-app wayfinding for guests.
U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus speaking with the media at the Clark County Democratic Party's 2020 Kick Off to Caucus Gala at the Tropicana Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Titus' Gambling Tax Deduction Fix Clears House Panel

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to keep the gambling loss deduction at 100%, blocking a planned cut to 90% in 2027.
Lit cigarette with smoke rising, representing Nevada's proposed cigarette tax increase
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Nevada Coalition Pushes First Cigarette Tax Hike Since 2015

A Nevada health coalition wants to raise cigarette taxes to $3.55 a pack, the state's first hike in over a decade, to fund cessation programs.
The Sphere in Las Vegas lit up at night, cited by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as an influence on a potential expansion arena
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Silver: NBA Weighs Sphere-Style Arena for Las Vegas Team

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed the league is considering a Sphere-inspired arena as it nears a decision on Las Vegas expansion.