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Las Vegas locals casinos are booming while the famous Strip faces headwinds, with Red Rock Resorts posting its best quarter ever thanks to smart cost cuts and a focus on both budget players and high rollers. This surge raises questions about what keeps neighborhood spots thriving in a tough market. Record Earnings Highlight Local Market Strength…

Regional casinos are stealing the spotlight from Las Vegas, with operators reporting strong consumer demand at the Bank of America 2025 Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference. This shift highlights a stable market for local gaming spots while big-city destinations face tough times. Dive in to see why experts predict more growth ahead and how digital…

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…