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Las Vegas, the glittering hub of entertainment and chance, faces a tough reality as room rates dropped 12% on average in the fourth quarter of 2024. This sharp decline signals weaker demand, especially at lower-end hotels, while luxury spots hold steady on weekends. What's driving this shift, and how are big players responding? Dive in…

Imagine swapping the bright lights of Atlantic City for a night under the stars, complete with your own telescope and ocean views. Ocean Casino Resort just launched its new Stargazing Hotel Package, teaming up with Liberty Science Center to blend luxury stays with cosmic wonders. This midweek deal runs from September to December 2025, promising…

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle just slammed the brakes on social media claims that Las Vegas is pricing out tourists and dying as a destination. Speaking at a major conference, he highlighted an 8% drop in visitors this year but insisted the city's core strength remains rock solid. What sparked his bold defense, and could…

Las Vegas tourism bosses are packing their bags for Canada, hoping to charm back visitors who ditched the Strip amid a heated boycott. This move comes as the city grapples with empty hotel rooms and quieter casinos, all sparked by President Donald Trump's wild idea to annex Canada as the 51st state. But can flashy…

California’s tribal leaders are doubling down on their fight against sweepstakes operators, as fresh allegations emerge that the controversial industry is trying to pit tribes against one another over a key piece of legislation. California Assembly Bill 831 has become a lightning rod in Indian Country. The proposed law seeks to dismantle the sweepstakes industry…

Las Vegas is feeling the heat after a tough summer, but the city’s tourism boss says the lights are far from dimming. Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, insists the dip is temporary and that fall will bring a stronger bounce. Tourism fell 12% in July compared with the same…

The battle over a proposed $3.4 billion casino in Coney Island spilled into a packed YMCA gym on Tuesday, where angry residents, optimistic developers, and sceptical officials exchanged barbed words in a public hearing that at times resembled more of a street protest than a civic meeting. Placards waved. Voices cracked. Chants of “Stop the…

A battle is brewing in Midtown Manhattan. Broadway theatre owners are mobilising playgoers against a proposed Caesars casino in Times Square, arguing the project could derail the cultural heart of New York. The Pamphlets Tucked Into Playbills Audiences opening their Playbill last week found more than cast bios and show notes. Inside, a bold flyer…

Nevada’s top gaming officials raised fresh concerns this week after FanDuel, the online betting giant owned by Flutter Entertainment, revealed plans to move into financial prediction markets through a partnership with CME Group. The announcement has rattled regulators in the gambling capital of the U.S., who fear the arrangement blurs the line between legal wagering…

Bally’s Corp. has reported its third consecutive quarter of revenue growth, even as it skipped the traditional earnings call for the third time running. The gaming and entertainment company revealed its latest figures in a brief press release, leaving analysts piecing together the picture from limited data. The headline figure? A solid 5.8% year-on-year revenue…