Jennifer Roberts has been a fixture in Nevada gaming regulation and at UNLV, but is now heading to Tennessee to head that state’s new sports wagering operation.
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The lack of mobile wagering and a ban on betting on California colleges and universities could prevent Nevada sportsbooks from facing crushing competition.
While travel and tourism has experienced 120 months of economic growth, U.S. market share has fallen behind international competitors who market more vigorously.
Sportsbooks are notorious low-margin money-makers, but casino company executives are building partnerships to grow their sports-wagering presence on a nationwide basis.
While the record for visitor volume set in 2016 is safe, three other tourism indicators are close to historic highs in 2019 with three months of data to go.
As the millennial generation takes over as the largest consumer demographic, the gaming industry will explore what makes them tick — and how to draw them into casinos.
Is New Jersey the sports betting king? Should the federal government get involved? Should universities ban students from betting on their teams? It all came up at G2E.
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. still has a ways to go before it can be considered a functional transportation system and the planned station near the Sphere is a first step.
A bill introduced by Reps. Johnson and Fortenberry wouldn’t make resort fees illegal, but would spell out how they’re displayed on websites and in advertisements.
Golden Nugget owner, aquarium and theme park operator, restaurant entrepreneur, reality TV star Tilman Feritta has a new accomplishment: business book author.
When the Nevada Legislature locked in a taxpayer contribution of $750 million to build Allegiant Stadium, it offered no mechanism for the Raiders to pay any of it back.
It’s a bittersweet transition for Jan Jones Blackhurst who gets why Eldorado Resorts wants to focus on domestic growth when the Reno company takes over Caesars next year.
Surveys say that NFL betting trumps college football betting and that people with wagers on games are more likely to attend or watch play on TV with family and friends.
Wynn Resorts Chairman Phil Satre says the company is returning to normal, but there’s still interest in a CEO coach for Matt Maddox and contact with Steve Wynn.
When the Las Vegas Raiders roll into Allegiant Stadium next year, what will the pre-game tailgate party look like for fans of the Silver and Black?