Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Climbs 13.2% in May 2026
Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue climbed 13.2% in May 2026 to $807.9 million, marking the eighth-best month in state history.

By: Lucas DunnHard Rock Las Vegas Proposes New 2,000-Seat West Theater
Hard Rock has submitted plans for a 2,000-seat west theater at its former Mirage site, adding to two other entertainment venues already under conversion.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Airport Passenger Traffic Drops 8.3% in May 2026
Declining airport traffic and a major airline exit are raising fresh concerns about the health of Las Vegas tourism heading into summer 2026.

By: Lucas DunnTerrible's Gaming Saves Primm Resort with Emergency License
Nevada regulators granted Terrible's Gaming emergency approval to operate Primm's casinos, preserving 300 jobs days before an Independence Day shutdown deadline.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Leads US Conference and July 4 Travel Rankings
Las Vegas earned the No. 1 spot on US News' conference city list and WalletHub's July 4 rankings, backed by record-breaking convention attendance and world-class infrastructure.

By: Lucas DunnNevada Removes Two Deceased Mob-Linked Men from Black Book
Nevada gaming regulators are removing two Kansas City mob-linked men from the casino exclusion list following their deaths in 2021 and 2023.

By: Lucas DunnBill Foley Officially Bids for a Las Vegas NBA Expansion Team
Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, has launched the first official bid for an NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, valued at up to $10 billion.

By: Lucas DunnMuseum of Ice Cream Opens in Area 15, Las Vegas, July 3, 2026
Museum of Ice Cream debuts July 3, 2026, at Area 15 in Las Vegas, bringing whimsical, ice cream-themed rooms, tastings, and photo ops for all ages.

By: Lucas DunnFloyd Mayweather Faces Felony Charges Over $200K Watch
Floyd Mayweather, 49, faces felony theft and fraud charges in Las Vegas after allegedly passing a bad check for a $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch.

By: Lucas DunnRocky Horror Picture Show Heads to Vegas Sphere in 2027
The Las Vegas Sphere will adapt 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' into an immersive experience set to open in 2027, Sphere Entertainment confirms.