Casinos & Gaming

Player hits slot jackpot for more than $300K on Las Vegas Strip

IGT's 25-cent progressive "Wheel of Fortune" game. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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The gaming industry continues to expand. (Thinkstock)

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Billionaire with Las Vegas ties nominated as next US ambassador to Italy

Whiskey Pete's hotel-casino in Primm is seen at sunset on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. (Las Vegas Rev ...

Primm casino closes temporarily

Former Strip casino executive stripped of gaming license

By Tony Garcia Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 23, 2019 - 3:10 pm

An early morning slots player at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip will have more funds available over the holiday weekend.

The bettor, who asked to remain anonymous, won $332,941.17 on the 25-cent Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7’s.

The wheels synced up just after 8:40 a.m. Thursday on a $2.50 wager, according to an International Game Technology spokesman.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on Twitter.

Gaming revenue up as online gaming, sports betting expands; more news

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 24, 2024 - 6:01 am

A Las Vegas company has been recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices with placement on both the DJSI World and DJSI North America lists for the fifth straight year.

Billionaire with Las Vegas ties nominated as next US ambassador to Italy

By David Danzis / RJ

December 23, 2024 - 12:47 pm

Tilman Fertitta is the chairman, chief executive officer and owner of Landry’s Inc., the Houston-based hospitality and entertainment company which operates three Golden Nugget casino hotels in Nevada.

Primm casino closes temporarily

By David Danzis / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 3:09 pm

A rural desert casino at the state line between Nevada and California has closed, at least for the time being.

Former Strip casino executive stripped of gaming license

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 23, 2024 - 11:47 am

Commissioners voted to revoke the license of Scott Sibella by approving a stipulation of settlement signed by members of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Culinary workers, Strip casino-hotel reach tentative agreement

By McKenna Ross / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 9:48 pm

Hospitality workers at the newest Strip resort-casino reached a tentative contract agreement with its management, union leaders said.

Las Vegas casino rewards programs incentivize customers to spend more in exchange for discounts ...

What are casino rewards programs?

By David Danzis / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 6:01 am

From free hotel stays and complimentary meals to exclusive access to entertainment and priority services, these rewards programs are designed to keep patrons coming back.