William Hill has activated two sportsbook kiosks at Gold ‘N Silver in Reno, giving Nevada bettors new access to same game parlays and flex parlay features as the property reopens after major investment
A player at Durango Casino in Las Vegas landed a $220,701 jackpot on Phoenix Cash's Queen Chiu with a $25 bet, highlighting the volatility of progressive slots and the unpredictable nature of high-limit room wins
Las Vegas saw a 2.7% rise in visitor volume in July 2026, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, even as Harry Reid International Airport reported a 7.6% decline in passenger traffic compared to last year
Kalshi is under mounting legal and regulatory pressure as multiple states pursue litigation, federal authorities investigate prediction market trading, and new geolocation requirements take effect in key markets
Nevada’s 453 casinos reported a 2.1% year-over-year gaming revenue increase for July 2026, with the Las Vegas Strip leading growth and Clark County showing mixed results across local markets
A major new casino and hotel project called Silverado has been proposed for a vacant site five miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, but the development still requires Clark County approval before any construction can begin
Thousands of Reno-area residents displaced by the Hawk Fire are turning to local casinos for temporary housing, as operators implement discounted rates and regulators monitor potential closures amid ongoing wildfire threats
Wynn Resorts has confirmed that Awakening, its high-tech Las Vegas stage show, will close permanently on October 10 after failing to meet attendance and financial targets. The closure highlights ongoing challenges for large-scale casino entertainment
A Washington court has ordered Kalshi to halt sports, politics, and event contract trading for state users, with full geofencing required by September 2 or face steep fines. Other states and operators are also facing legal and regulatory pressure
Boomer’s Sportsbook has secured approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to operate at Binion’s and the Four Queens in downtown Las Vegas, nearly doubling its locations in the state within its first year
The Nevada Gaming Commission has imposed a $7.2 million fine on The Venetian and is requiring significant anti-money-laundering enhancements after violations tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer came to light
Circa Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will open 49 new rooms across two upper floors in September 2026, expanding its hotel capacity as part of a phased development plan and responding to ongoing high demand
Bally’s Corporation has warned of significant financial uncertainty, raising questions about the future of its planned Las Vegas Strip project as the company manages heavy debt and multiple large-scale developments
The MGM Resorts Foundation has allocated over $4.6 million in grants to 211 nonprofit organizations across seven states and Washington, D.C., with funding decisions shaped by employee-led councils and local community needs
Renova Technology has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026 Day Zero Party, an industry event held before G2E in Las Vegas, with a focus on supporting women in gaming and industry networking
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas has started an oral-history initiative to document the experiences of 10 Nevada bookmakers, aiming to preserve the legacy of traditional sports betting as the industry evolves
Multiple US casinos have reported major jackpot payouts, including a $1.6 million win at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Florida. Dragon Link slot machines continue to generate large prizes, but details on player eligibility and payout frequency remain limited
A Texas tourist hit a nearly $1.9 million progressive jackpot on a Dragon Link slot at Resorts World Las Vegas, highlighting the volatility and potential of high-limit progressive slots in Nevada
