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McCarran International Jets to New Passenger High, 4.3M People Fly Through Las Vegas Airport in May
McCarran International Airport reports 4.36 million people traveled through its terminals last month. That sets yet another new passenger traffic record for the nation's eighth-busiest airport. The Clark County Department of Aviation says 4,360,117 people...
‘Pawn Stars’ Old Man Richard Harrison Dead at 77, Reality Series Made Las Vegas Staple Hip
Pawn Stars patriarch Richard Harrison -- the always-crusty curmudgeon affectionately known as "The Old Man" -- has died at the age of 77 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. The long-running Las Vegas-based reality...
Nevada Tesla Battery Plant Selling Tax Credits to Las Vegas Casinos
The multibillion dollar Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks is reportedly benefitting numerous Las Vegas casinos. According to the Los Angeles Times, casino operators such as MGM Resorts have been purchasing unused tax credits provided by the...
Macau Casinos Adequately Prepared for Potential Terrorist Attack?
Macau gaming regulators have determined that the enclave's casinos are properly prepared to combat against an attack or act of terrorism. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, stylized as the DICJ, tells GGRAsia that no...
Japan IR Casino Bill Creates Gaming Monopolies and Hinders Competition, Says Analysts
Financial analysts have determined that the Japan IR casino bill will prevent the country from reaping the full benefits of authorizing commercial gambling. They issued a stark warning, claiming that the IR casino bill would...
President Donald Trump in Las Vegas for Nevada GOP Push: Gaming Operators Applaud Tax Cuts, Billionaire Pals Get Face Time
President Donald Trump was in Las Vegas on Saturday -- star of the Nevada GOP State Convention that was held at the Suncoast Casino, with a subsequent roundtable at the South Point -- where he...
Sports Betting Media Goes Mainstream, VSiN Inks Deal With New York Post
Sports betting is no longer confined outside Nevada to underground rings and offshore betting sites, and that means the gambling activity is beginning to receive some regular mainstream media attention. The Vegas Stats & Information...
Penn State, Pitt Among Those Voicing Concerns Over Pennsylvania Sports Betting Law
Penn State University, the largest college in Pennsylvania, is telling state lawmakers their sports betting law needs reworked before allowing casinos to take wagers on professional and collegiate games. In a letter to the Pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania Daily Fantasy Sports Generate $12.4 Million in Contest Fees During First Month
Pennsylvania daily fantasy sports (DFS) has its first full month in the books, and it was a strong debut for the industry's two major players. FanDuel and DraftKings respectively reported adjusted revenue (income after distributing...
PhilWeb Adds Two New Gaming Parlor Locations to Empire as Revenue Grows
PhilWeb has acquired two new electronic gaming parlor locations, as the company continues to snag up sites in an effort to regain market share in the Philippines. The newest locations are both located on the...
