Las Vegas News

Blocks Spelling Out CRIMINAL CHARGE
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ex-NBA Player’s Arrest Over Casino Debts Reveals Nevada’s Criminal Debt System

Unlike almost every other state, Nevada criminalizes casino debts, with $650+ debts considered felonies and $1,200+ balances incurring prison terms.
Aug 07, 2025
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Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

One Big Beautiful Bill to Slash Casino Taxes, Boost MGM & Caesars by $300M

MGM Resorts and Caesars International announced $300 million in potential combined savings thanks to the recent controversial federal tax overhaul.
Aug 07, 2025
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Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Hotel Occupancy Drops 7% As Tourism Continues to Decline

Las Vegas tourism plummeted 11% in June (7.3% annual decline) with hotel occupancy down 7%, as visitors blame soaring resort fees and hidden costs.
Aug 04, 2025
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Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Tourism Dips 11%, Gaming Revenue Remains Steady at $1.33B

Nevada’s June gaming revenue climbed 3.5% year-on-year to $1.33B despite an 11.3% visitor decline, marking tourism’s weakest stretch since 2021.
Aug 02, 2025
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Wynn, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Tilman Fertitta Halts Las Vegas Strip Casino Project over Wynn Stake

Tilman Fertitta, US Ambassador to Italy, halts Las Vegas Strip casino development to avoid conflict of interest with Wynn properties.
Aug 01, 2025
Las Vegas
 Las Vegas Strip at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

House GOP Vows to Restore Gambling Tax Deductions After Vegas Summit

GOP lawmakers who backed Trump’s megabill now seek reversal of gambling tax hike, says Chair Jason Smith after Vegas discussions.
Jul 26, 2025
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Sahara Casino Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sahara Las Vegas Becomes Second Resort to Ditch Resort Fees for the Summer

Sahara’s “All-In Rate” bundles rooms, dining perks, show discounts, and digital passes with BOGO drinks, spa deals, and Magic Mike ticket discounts.
Jul 24, 2025
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The Mirage Las Vegas Before Closure
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hard Rock’s $4.3 Billion Vegas Strip Revamp Advances Post-Mirage Closure

Hard Rock’s Vegas redevelopment, launched right after the Mirage’s closure, is on schedule and budget for a late 2027 debut, per President Lupo.
Jul 22, 2025
Las Vegas
A Player Revealing their Poker Hand at a Table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Michael Mizrachi Bags WSOP Main Event Win and Enters Poker Hall of Fame

Mizrachi made history, winning the 2025 WSOP Main Event ($10 million) and PPC ($1.33 million) in one summer, joining the Poker Hall of Fame all in one year.
Jul 17, 2025
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The Las Vegas Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Visitor Numbers Drop 6.5% in May and Gaming Revenue Declines

The Las Vegas Strip’s gaming revenue fell 3.9% to $713.7 million in May versus $742.5 million last year, marking a persistent downturn.
Jun 28, 2025
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