Las Vegas

Although Macau surpassed the Las Vegas Strip in 2006 and is still the reining revenue champion, Las Vegas is still king of the game in many ways with more visitors arriving each year, as well as pioneering the concept of integrated casino resorts. Three of the four US-listed companies that operate in China also call Las Vegas home - Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd., and MGM Resorts International. Any move by the big players in Sin City has an effect on operations all over the world. World Casino News covers The Strip and Glitter Gulch as casinos open and close, C-Suite Executives rise and fall, and as Downtown is revitalized by important operators into a more sophisticated gambling and entertainment zone.

Follow the news here to stay abreast of changes as Wynn expands, properties change operations to accommodate millenials, and game manufacturers consolidate through mergers & acquisitions. We've got Las Vegas covered for you.

Top Revenue-Generating States from Casinos in the US

The US gaming industry generates billions of dollars in revenue annually. According to data from the American Gaming Association (AGA), total gross gaming revenue from all US state casinos was about $67 billion...

Station Casinos Initiates Expansion Plans for Durango Property in Southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos is moving forward with ambitious plans to expand its newly opened Durango property in the southwest valley of Las Vegas. Following a successful debut, the company has filed for approval from the...

Playtech and MGM Resorts International Forge Pathbreaking Live Casino Partnership

Playtech and MGM Resorts International have unveiled a groundbreaking strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the iGaming industry with innovative live casino content. Branded as MGM Live, this exclusive...

April Boosts Nevada’s Gaming Market: Strip Revenues Up 7% to $666 Million, Strong Gains in Southern Nevada

The investment community had been anticipating a potential downturn in Nevada’s gaming market. However, April’s gaming and tourism results, released on Wednesday, have sparked optimism. Following a 1.2 percent ...

Mirage Hotel & Casino Sets Closing Date Amid Transition to Hard Rock Hotel

A long-standing fixture on the Las Vegas Strip is preparing to close its doors. Hard Rock International has announced that The Mirage Hotel & Casino will cease operations on July 17, 2024. This closure mark...

Red Rock Resorts Sees Surge in Q1 2024 Earnings with Durango Property Debut in Las Vegas

Red Rock Resorts has announced stellar first-quarter earnings, buoyed by the recent inauguration of the Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas. During the earnings call, Stephen Cootey, Executive Vi...

MGM Resorts Celebrates Record-Breaking $4.83 Billion Revenue in Q1 of 2024

MGM Resorts International has reached unprecedented success, with record-breaking revenue reported in the first quarter of 2024. The company’s Las Vegas property delivered exceptional results, while its casino ...