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Casino Workers in Vegas, Detroit Vote to Strike Over Wages, Job Security
Detroit’s unionized casino staff have voted nearly unanimously in favor of a strike, putting the decision to walk off the job in the hands of the Detroit Casino Council’s (DCC) worker negotiating committee. A few days earlier and nearly 2,000 miles away, Vegas’ culinary and bartenders unions voted to strike in a similarly overwhelming fashion. […]
Aura, Humanoid Robot, Lands Permanent ‘Spokesbot’ Residency at Sphere Las Vegas
Aura, the “world’s most advanced humanoid robot,” announced a permanent Las Vegas residency at Sphere just ahead of the massive dome’s U2: UV Achtung Baby Live grand opening concert on Sept. 29. As the venue’s spokesbot, five Aura robots will interact with visitors to the next-generation destination in the building’s grand atrium. Aura will also […]
New ‘Ticket in-Bonus Out’ Casino Ticketing Tech Could Pose Problem Gambling Risk
New “ticket in-bonus out” (TIBO) technology from Acres Manufacturing (Acres) could change the casino industry for operators and players alike. However, whether the shift is viewed as positive will likely depend on how the tech is deployed. In the meantime, responsible gambling advocates are urging regulation of the new slot technology to protect player health. […]
Gaming Leaders to Discuss Smoking on Casino Floors at Major Industry Conference, G2E
Smoking on casino floors will be the controversial subject on Oct. 11 at a major gaming industry conference in Las Vegas. However, The Venetian Expo, the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) venue that will host 25,000 industry professionals, is smoke-free. Yet within the building complex, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino‘s gaming floor allows smoking. However, the […]
Circa’s Barbie Activation Raises Qs Around ‘Nostalgia’ Marketing and Responsible Gambling Risk
For most of last week, Circa Resort and Casino glowed Barbie-pink as the adult-only casino resort became the Barbie movie’s “official” Vegas hotspot. The activation, which ran from July 18 to 23, saw Circa’s Stadium Swim transform into a poolside homage to Barbie Land in celebration of the now-hit movie’s July 21 release. The casino […]
Steve Wynn Settles Sexual Harassment Complaint for $10 Million
Former Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has reached an agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to settle a sexual harassment complaint that was filed against him in 2019. He will pay $10 million but hasn’t admitted to wrongdoing in the case. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will consider the settlement during its meeting […]
Nevada Gaming Control Board Warns Casinos Over Scam Occurring Around The Country
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a warning to all casinos in the state about a recurring scam happening in Nevada and nationwide. The scam is a social engineering ploy targeting casino cage employees, with the most serious known incident to date having cost the targeted casino $1.17 million. The NGCB bulletin does […]
Las Vegas Cop Accused in String of Casino Heists Heads to Trial
Jury selection is complete, and the court heard opening statements on July 11 in the case of Caleb Rogers, a Las Vegas police officer accused of a string of casino heists. Federal prosecutors are expected to paint Rogers, 35, as an increasingly desperate addict experiencing crushing gambling debt during the trial, which will continue through […]
WSOP Main Event Draws 10,043 Entries, Sets First Attendance Record Since 2006
With late registration now closed, the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event has set a new attendance record with 10,043 entries. In doing so, it has ended a 17-year slump and shown that even if online poker’s glory days are over, the live game is alive and well. Late registration was available until partway […]
‘Hello World!’ – Las Vegas Sphere Wows Locals & Tourists With Fourth of July Debut
Las Vegas skies pulsed with cascading light as the Sphere at The Venetian Resort fired up its first official light show last night to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Sphere is a massive project, measuring 366 feet tall by 516 feet wide and covered entirely with a seamless LED screen. Live-stream footage from KTVN Las […]
