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Shuttered Eastside Cannery casino to be demolished, Boyd Gaming announces - The Nevada Independent The Boulder Strip casino has been closed for more than five years. The company plans to sell the real estate for residential use.

Shuttered Eastside Cannery casino to be demolished, Boyd Gaming announces
The Boulder Strip casino has been closed for more than five years. The company plans to sell the real estate for residential use.
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Big Apple casino prospects sour for Nevada gaming companies - The Nevada Independent The surprise departure of MGM Resorts from the New York City casino process baffles analysts and local leaders.

Big Apple casino prospects sour for Nevada gaming companies

The surprise departure of MGM Resorts from the New York City casino process baffles analysts and local leaders.
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Tremendous panel at #IndyFest2025
Gaming leaders Phil Satre, chairman of Wynn Resorts, and Ayesha Molino, COO of MGM Resorts, will discuss the past, present and future of the industry.
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Nov. 14-15 at Durango Casino Resort
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Casino equipment provider simplifies cashless gaming technology to a QR code - The Nevada Independent Casino equipment provider simplifies cashless gaming technology to a QR code. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Casino equipment provider simplifies cashless gaming technology to a QR code
In this week’s Indy Gaming, Vegas-based Acres Manufacturing unveils new cashless advancement at G2E. Also, can AI assist with casino compliance?
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After major merger, IGT returns to Vegas and unveils ‘new’ look at G2E - The Nevada Independent After major merger, IGT returns to Vegas and unveils ‘new’ look at G2E. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

After major merger, IGT returns to Vegas and unveils ‘new’ look at G2E
In this week’s Indy Gaming, the industry’s largest trade show served as a launch pad for IGT’s products and services. Also, the gaming tax deduction fix slows.
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Prediction markets weren’t at G2E. Here’s why they dominated gaming industry discussions - The Nevada Independent Discussion at the annual tradeshow and conference focused on the legal battles and debate over the disruption brought by Kalshi and other financial exchanges.

Prediction markets weren’t at G2E. Here’s why they dominated gaming industry discussions
Discussion at the tradeshow and conference focused on the legal battles and debate over the disruption brought by Kalshi and other financial exchanges.
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Tourism leader Rossi Ralenkotter, known for ‘unparalleled’ love of Vegas, dies at 78 - The Nevada Independent The former LVCVA CEO succumbed to cancer after a 16-year fight. He established Las Vegas as an international brand, and tourism grew fivefold during his career.

Tourism leader Rossi Ralenkotter, known for ‘unparalleled’ love of Vegas, dies at 78
The former LVCVA CEO succumbed to cancer after a 16-year fight. He established Las Vegas as an international brand, and tourism grew fivefold during his career
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Sandoval teams with Reno officials to bridge the divide between UNR’s campus into the downtown area - The Nevada Independent In this week’s Indy Gaming, downtown Reno will have new non-gaming attractions and UNR student housing. Also, Spirit Airlines is furloughing hundreds.

Sandoval teams with Reno officials to bridge the divide between UNR’s campus into the downtown area
In this week’s Indy Gaming, downtown Reno will have new non-gaming attractions and UNR student housing. Also, Spirit Airlines is furlougs 100s.
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As tourism slips, Reno casinos borrow from Vegas, lean into non-gaming attractions - The Nevada Independent From a 10,000-seat sports arena to new restaurants and an art plaza, casinos look to boost their bottom lines amid stiff competition for gamblers.

As tourism slips, Reno casinos borrow from Vegas, lean into non-gaming attractions

From a 10,000-seat sports arena to new restaurants and an art plaza, casinos look to boost their bottom lines amid stiff competition for gamblers.
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Baccarat is keeping Strip gaming revenue above water. What will boost visitation? - The Nevada Independent Baccarat is keeping Strip gaming revenue above water. What will boost visitation? Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Baccarat is keeping Strip gaming revenue above water. What will boost visitation?
In this week’s Indy Gaming, as panic sets in over falling tourism stats, deals to entice visitors debut. Also, tribal gaming leader Stevens dies.
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Bally’s finally shares plans for retail, casino outside of future A’s Las Vegas stadium - The Nevada Independent Company CEO Soo Kim unveils plans for a 500,000-square-foot entertainment district surrounding the Major League ballpark.

Bally’s finally shares plans for retail, casino outside of future A’s Las Vegas stadium
Company CEO Soo Kim unveils plans for a 500,000-square-foot entertainment district surrounding the Major League ballpark.
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Statement from AmericanGaming Association CEO Bill Miller on the passing of Indian gaming pioneer Ernie Stevens, Jr.
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Strip gaming revenue rises in August, even as Vegas visitation and airline traffic falls - The Nevada Independent The totals were boosted by baccarat and accounted for almost 17 percent of the overall total during August. Also, Las Vegas visitation fell nearly 7 percent.

Strip gaming revenue rises in August, even as Vegas visitation and airline traffic falls
The totals were boosted by baccarat and accounted for almost 17% of the overall total during August. Also, Las Vegas visitation fell nearly 7%.
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A’s stadium is taking shape on Strip, but Bally’s casino project has been quiet for a year. - The Nevada Independent A’s stadium is taking shape on Strip, but Bally’s casino project has been quiet for a year. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

A’s stadium is taking shape on Strip, but Bally’s casino project has been quiet for a year.

In this week’s Indy Gaming, Bally’s attention is on big-money projects in New York and Chicago. Also, Caesars’ casino project in Times Square rejected.
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Will gaming industry kill or embrace prediction markets they say mimic sports betting? - The Nevada Independent Will gaming industry kill or embrace prediction markets they say mimic sports betting? Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Will gaming industry kill or embrace prediction markets they say mimic sports betting?
In Indy Gaming, an AGA poll finds sports bettors believe Kalshi and other platforms should be state-regulated. Also, Cortez Masto wants to end an excise tax.
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Reid renovation, new airport top to-do list for incoming Vegas aviation director - The Nevada Independent Reid renovation, new airport top to-do list for incoming Vegas aviation director. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Reid renovation, new airport top to-do list for incoming Vegas aviation director
In this week’s Indy Gaming: Meet the Air Force veteran running Clark County’s airports. Also, how prediction markets threaten legal sports betting.
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I had a nice conversation with Mark about gaming, journalism and sports. Hint: Mark is a San Francisco Giants fan and I’m a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. We kept the conversation civil.
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Breaking down Las Vegas tourism slump with Nevada Independent's Howard Stutz Last week, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority launched a new advertising campaign called "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas."

Talked Las Vegas visitation this morning on KSNV-TV Channel 3
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Nevada casino operators are again staking a claim in California’s gold country - The Nevada Independent From Sacramento to Sonoma, Boyd, Caesars and Red Rock help Indian tribes open casinos. But is the effort hurting business in Reno and Tahoe?

Nevada casino operators are again staking a claim in California’s gold country

From Sacramento to Sonoma, Boyd, Caesars and Red Rock help Indian tribes open casinos. But is the effort hurting business in Reno and Tahoe?
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Vegas tourism leaders head north of the border to entice disgruntled Canadians - The Nevada Independent In this week’s Indy Gaming, the LVCVA and the resort industry are seeking ways to halt 2025’s 8 percent visitor decline. Also, good news from Resorts World.

Vegas tourism leaders head north of the border to entice disgruntled Canadians

In this week’s Indy Gaming, the LVCVA and the resort industry are seeking ways to halt 2025’s 8 percent visitor decline. Also, good news from Resorts World.
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Headlines say Vegas is dead. What’s actually going on is more complicated. - The Nevada Independent Tourism leaders say a boost in conventions and major events will revive the Strip, which could be headed toward its first major downturn since the pandemic.

Headlines say Vegas is dead. What’s actually going on is more complicated.
Tourism leaders say a boost in conventions and major events will revive the Strip, which could be headed toward its first major downturn since the pandemic.
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Strip casinos see gaming revenue jump in July, even amid a visitation slowdown - The Nevada Independent Despite fewer visitors — including a 6 percent drop in airport passengers — casinos collected 79 percent of high-end baccarat wagers, which boosted totals.

“We think this is likely better than expected, especially given visitation trends"

Strip casinos see gaming revenue jump in July, even amid a visitation slowdown
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Nevada targeted in ransomware attack; some data taken out of state, officials say

State officials would not disclose the nature of the data that was moved outside of the state network because of the fluidity of the situation.
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Ex-federal prosecutor’s new role: making sure A’s stick to commitments to Vegas - The Nevada Independent Ex-federal prosecutor’s new role: making sure A’s stick to commitments to Vegas. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Ex-federal prosecutor’s new role: making sure A’s stick to commitments to Vegas
In this week’s Indy Gaming, the ex-U.S. attorney and lawmaker shares his goals for the A’s community benefits board. Also, Boomer’s opens its 4th sportsbook.
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A’s to play six ‘home’ games in Las Vegas in 2026 while future stadium is built - The Nevada Independent The games against the Brewers and Rockies will take place next June at the 10,000-seat Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin.

A’s to play six ‘home’ games in Las Vegas in 2026 while future stadium is built
The games against the Brewers and Rockies will take place next June at the 10,000-seat Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin.
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As A’s stadium cost rises, team says it's still ‘on schedule’ to ramp up construction this year - The Nevada Independent Team officials also confirmed comments made by team owner John Fisher last month that stadium costs will now exceed $2 billion.

As A’s stadium cost rises, team says it's still ‘on schedule’ to ramp up construction this year
Team officials also confirmed comments made by team owner John Fisher last month that stadium costs will now exceed $2 billion.
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Strip resort leaders ‘batten down the hatches’ in what they term ‘a soft summer’ - The Nevada Independent In this week’s Indy Gaming, how long will the downturn in Las Vegas’ tourism industry continue? Also, a gambling tax repeal will wait until 2026.

Strip resort leaders ‘batten down the hatches’ in what they term ‘a soft summer’
In this week’s Indy Gaming, how long will the downturn in Las Vegas’ tourism industry continue? Also, a gambling tax repeal will wait until 2026.
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Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown - The Nevada Independent The mayor blames a loss of business from Canada and Mexico while gaming companies weather the summer downturn.

Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown
The mayor said business was lost from Canada and Mexico.
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Compton to Carson: Jason Frierson's historic path to power - The Nevada Independent Nearly three decades have come and gone since Jason Frierson first left Compton for Nevada. Now, he is poised to take office next month as the first African-American speaker of the Nevada Assembly.

On the agenda for Thursday's Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board meeting is the appointment of former U.S. Attorney for Nevada and State Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson as chair of the A's Stadium Community Oversight Committee.
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Sacramento using the Vegas-bound Athletics as an audition for Major League Baseball - The Nevada Independent The state’s sixth-largest city hopes to land a team of its own after providing a venue for the vagabond A’s until a $2 billion stadium is finished on the Strip.

Sacramento using the Vegas-bound Athletics as an audition for Major League Baseball

The state’s sixth-largest city hopes to land a team of its own after providing a venue for the vagabond A’s until a $2B stadium is finished on the Strip.
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