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MGM Resorts Loosens Photo Policy to ‘Enhance Guest Experiences’
MGM Resorts has implemented a new photo policy at its Las Vegas properties, allowing players to snap a selfie or immortalize a winning hand. Historically, casinos have prohibited most filming and photography, particularly around their gaming tables. According to a statement sent to Bonus, MGM tweaked its policy to improve the casino experience for its […]
Nevada Lottery Legislation Passes the State Senate but Still Has a Long Road Ahead
Nevada has made significant progress toward establishing a state lottery, as lawmakers in both halves of the legislature have now approved the joint resolution. The legislation, which seeks to remove the prohibition on state lotteries in the constitution, cleared the Senate with a 12-8 vote. However, the state’s constitution means a long road is still […]
Four Men Charged With Cheating in $227,000 Cosmopolitan Dice Sliding Case
Four men are accused of cheating electronic craps tables at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas between November and December 2021. The Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) responded to an investigation by The Cosmopolitan, which says it lost nearly $227,000 to the scheme, including $180,000 in a single session. Agents served arrest […]
Rebel Roller, UNLV Slot Machine, Won’t Return for 2023 Season
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) football slot machine, Rebel Roller, is no more. UNLV Athletics cited the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in its May 25 statement to Bonus about why it was removing the turnover celebration slot. However, gambling industry analyst Richard Schuetz likely got that ball rolling on Aug. 28. Last […]
The Bizarre Phenomenon of Las Vegas Pop-Up Casinos
What’s the smallest casino in Las Vegas? That depends on when you ask. The state’s laws give rise to truly tiny casinos from time to time, but if you blink, you might miss them. So-called pop-up casinos provide a way for holders of unused licenses to keep them from expiring. Clark County’s retail gambling regulations stipulate that […]
MGM Resorts Renews Nevada Interactive License But Regulator Questions Delays
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously recommended the approval of an extension to MGM Resorts International’s interactive gaming license. MGM is one of several companies holding but not using such licenses in the state. Regulatory board members typically grant the waivers but have also begun expressing impatience with the delays. Although Nevada lawmakers passed […]
Controversial Anti-Cheating Online Poker Bill Dies in Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee
The Nevada bill seeking to force operators to disclose lists of players they’ve banned does not have enough support to pass this year. AB 380 was the brainchild of pro poker player Sara Ralston and had Speaker Steve Yeager as its champion in the state Assembly. Even so, the bill failed to make it out of the Assembly’s Judiciary Committee. According […]
Nevada Bill Would Create Multi-State Internet Gaming Watch List
Cheating at online poker in New Jersey, Delaware, or Michigan could soon land players on a public watch list in Nevada if a bill currently under consideration passes. AB 380 calls for a list of players banned from online gambling platforms. It would require operators to report such bans if they hold a license in Nevada or any member […]
Opinion: Las Vegas Shooter FBI Files Reveal Details, But We’ll Never Find Answers
The FBI has released new documents relating to Stephen Paddock, who killed 61 people (including himself) at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas in 2017. Paddock left no letter or manifesto to indicate a motive, and the FBI’s heavily redacted files provide no additional insight. However, they provide some new details, like his anger over reduced […]
Las Vegas Visitors Are Younger, Gambling Less, But Spending More
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has released its 2022 Visitor Profile Study. The report shows that the city’s tourism industry has been rebounding well from the effects of COVID-19 and the resulting interruption to retail gambling. Some metrics, like international visitation, remain well below 2019 levels. Overall, however, the 2022 numbers show […]
