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By: Lucas DunnDurango Casino Expands as Station Casinos Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Durango Casino launches 275k sq ft expansion in Las Vegas after south-end casino and parking additions, as Station Casinos marks 50 years of business.

By: Richard JanvrinEx-Activision Blizzard Exec Named SVP of Brand Partnerships with BLAST
Esports tournament organizer BLAST enlists a new SVP of Brand Partnerships: Steve Rossi.

By: Grant MitchellWoman Robbed Chick-Fil-A, Used Money to Gamble at Nearby Casino
The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, ended with the woman crashing into several trees.

By: Richard JanvrinWarner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s $78B Takeover Bid, Backs Netflix Deal
Warner Bros. has come out against Paramount's $78B bid and has explained why.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Ends 2025 With Nearly 5,000 Job Losses Amid Visitor Decline
Nevada’s largest sectors (leisure/hospitality) and construction saw steep Q4 job losses that trade and transport gains couldn’t reverse.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Raiders Part Ways with Veteran Coach Pete Carroll After One Season
Raiders fire NFL’s oldest coach Pete Carroll (74) after the league’s worst season of 3-14, forcing another coach search for the third year in a row.

By: Grant MitchellMan Arrested for Threatening to Bomb Harrah’s Casino in Nevada
Seth Maybee of South Lake Tahoe, California, called Harrah’s Casino in Stateline, Nevada, informing them of his plans to release a bomb on their facility.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Convention Center Unveils $600 Million 8-Year Renovation
The Las Vegas Convention Center upgrades include renovation of three of its oldest halls to match the $1B West Hall’s design and amenities.

By: Grant MitchellMaine Gov. Janet Mills Encouraged to Veto Online Casino Bill
The poll also found that “Many Mainers” indicated they would consider the issue central to their voting decision during the next election.

By: Michael SavioThe US Needs to Establish Where a Mobile Wager Takes Place
Lawsuits over sports betting and prediction markets are putting pressure on US courts to finally determine where mobile betting occurs. The Supreme Court rejected a case involving the issues years ago, but new lawsuits could soon force a ruling.