Will gaming industry kill or embrace prediction markets they say mimic sports betting? In Indy Gaming, an AGA poll finds sports bettors believe Kalshi and other platforms should be state-regulated. Also, Cortez Masto wants to end an excise tax. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/will...

Reid renovation, new airport top to-do list for incoming Vegas aviation director In this week’s Indy Gaming: Meet the Air Force veteran running Clark County’s airports. Also, how prediction markets threaten legal sports betting. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/reid...

I had a nice conversation with Mark about gaming, journalism and sports. Hint: Mark is a San Francisco Giants fan and I’m a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. We kept the conversation civil. @thenvindy.com www.bettingonsuccess.com/e/betting-on...

Talked Las Vegas visitation this morning on KSNV-TV Channel 3 @thenvindy.com news3lv.com/news/local/b...

Nevada casino operators are again staking a claim in California’s gold country From Sacramento to Sonoma, Boyd, Caesars and Red Rock help Indian tribes open casinos. But is the effort hurting business in Reno and Tahoe? @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

Vegas tourism leaders head north of the border to entice disgruntled Canadians In this week’s Indy Gaming, the LVCVA and the resort industry are seeking ways to halt 2025’s 8 percent visitor decline. Also, good news from Resorts World. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/vega...

Headlines say Vegas is dead. What’s actually going on is more complicated. Tourism leaders say a boost in conventions and major events will revive the Strip, which could be headed toward its first major downturn since the pandemic. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/head...

“We think this is likely better than expected, especially given visitation trends" Strip casinos see gaming revenue jump in July, even amid a visitation slowdown @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/stri...

Nevada targeted in ransomware attack; some data taken out of state, officials say State officials would not disclose the nature of the data that was moved outside of the state network because of the fluidity of the situation. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

Ex-federal prosecutor’s new role: making sure A’s stick to commitments to Vegas In this week’s Indy Gaming, the ex-U.S. attorney and lawmaker shares his goals for the A’s community benefits board. Also, Boomer’s opens its 4th sportsbook. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/ex-f...

A’s to play six ‘home’ games in Las Vegas in 2026 while future stadium is built The games against the Brewers and Rockies will take place next June at the 10,000-seat Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-t...

As A’s stadium cost rises, team says it's still ‘on schedule’ to ramp up construction this year Team officials also confirmed comments made by team owner John Fisher last month that stadium costs will now exceed $2 billion. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-a...

Strip resort leaders ‘batten down the hatches’ in what they term ‘a soft summer’ In this week’s Indy Gaming, how long will the downturn in Las Vegas’ tourism industry continue? Also, a gambling tax repeal will wait until 2026. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/stri...

Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown The mayor said business was lost from Canada and Mexico. via me & @apnews.com downturn.https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/vegas-tourism-is-down-some-blame-trumps-tariffs-and-immigration-crackdown/ @thenvindy.com

On the agenda for Thursday's Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board meeting is the appointment of former U.S. Attorney for Nevada and State Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson as chair of the A's Stadium Community Oversight Committee. @thenvindy.com Background: thenevadaindependent.com/article/comp...

Sacramento using the Vegas-bound Athletics as an audition for Major League Baseball The state’s sixth-largest city hopes to land a team of its own after providing a venue for the vagabond A’s until a $2B stadium is finished on the Strip. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/sacr...

Trailing in the league, A’s set sights on building a roster for their 2028 Vegas debut In this week’s Indy Gaming, Major League Baseball won’t arrive in Las Vegas for another 30 months, but creating a competitive team is the primary focus. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/trai...

Reno casino CEO John Farahi charts a different course than industry peers on growth With limited growth opportunities, Monarch Casino CEO considers options for another property after successfully expanding to the Denver area. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/reno...

Inside the Newsroom: What David Calvert means to us Nevada Independent staff past and present share their experiences working with longtime Indy photographer David Calvert. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/insi... @calvertphoto.bsky.social

For Tahoe casinos, minor league hockey helping keep market out of the penalty box In this week’s Indy Gaming, tourism at the lake has grown in slower visitation months. Also, Strip’s largest landlord isn’t worried about visitation declines. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/for-...

Proposed fees and bonds for visa applicants could chill international tourism that buoys Vegas $15,000 bonds placed on certain countries and a new $250 fee for visa applicants could discourage Nevada's international tourism. via @apnews.com Bella and me thenevadaindependent.com/article/prop...

Commentary: The America We Knew Is Rapidly Slipping Away "Trump, in effect, ordered our trusted and independent government office of economic statistics to become as big a liar as he is." via Thomas Friedman @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/o...

Nevada has high share of tipped workers, but ‘no tax on tips’ leaves many skeptical Temporary status and qualifying income levels mean fewer people will benefit from the new “Big Beautiful Bill” provision. via Bella, me & Eric thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva... @thenvindy.com

This news hit me with a gut punch this week. @calvertphoto.bsky.social is one of the most talented photographers I have had the pleasure to work with. He is also a tremendous resource on Northern and rural Nevada and a valued colleague at @thenvindy.com I hope you will all help.

OPINION: Abortion parental notification ruling is proof that zombie laws need term limits If a law hasn’t applied to anyone in more than a decade, why should it stay on the books? via @davidcolborne.bsky.social thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin... @thenvindy.com

Fisher says cost for the Las Vegas A’s ballpark has risen above $2 billion While watching the A’s play the Mariners, the owner said he’s “fine” with the rising price tag as aims to build the most intimate ballpark in the majors. thenevadaindependent.com/article/fish... @thenvindy.com

Let's recap June in Las Vegas: - Strip gaming revenue up less than 1% ($765M) - Visitation down 11.3% (3.1M) - Strip revenue (gaming and non-gaming) down 14% - Overall airport passenger volume down 6.3% (4.7M) - International passenger volume down 9.8% (272,400) @TheNVIndy

Orleans’ local customers help Boyd offset declining Las Vegas tourist market In this week’s Indy Gaming, the off-Strip resort is a barometer for the company’s financial health. Also, Bally’s real estate partner may offer some financing. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/orle...

At Vegas ‘field hearing,’ top House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction The GOP member from Missouri said ‘three gaming CEOs’ he met with in Las Vegas encouraged him to support restoring the 100% deduction on losses. thenevadaindependent.com/article/at-v... @thenvindy.com

scoop: Gannett is offering buyouts to its staff, per email just now from CEO Mike Reed. "...We need to adjust our organization to efficiently meet the needs of our business today...as we continue to use A.I. and leverage automation to realize efficiencies."

Sports betting is increasingly online. Why is Nevada still tied to in-person registration? In this week’s Indy Gaming, we explore why Nevada’s sports betting industry no longer leads the nation, but is still breaking annual revenue records. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/spor...

As international trips to Vegas drop, industry leaders say Trump changes hurt, not help In this week’s Indy Gaming, a travel official says increased visa fees and funding cuts to programs will discourage foreign visitation throughout the U.S. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-i...

Maverick Gaming, which owns 5 Nevada casinos, files for bankruptcy The company’s Nevada properties aren’t a focus of the Chapter 11 reorganization, which is centered on the parent operator’s finances. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/mave...

As Boyd sells FanDuel stake, entry of online betting giants in Nevada remains far off The company will collect $1.76 billion for its sale of 5 percent ownership. The state’s in-person sign-up rules remain a roadblock for mobile wagering. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-b...

Amid uproar, Titus seeks fix to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ gambling deduction change In this week’s Indy Gaming, Titus authors a bipartisan fix to the legislation that angered gamers and customers. Also, Buffalo Bill’s in Primm closes. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/amid...

San Diego’s Crystal Pier reopened to the public Monday after more than a year of repairs. The historic pier was closed in 2023 due to storm damage. The repairs took all of 2024. The small hotel has more than 2 dozen cottages. #SanDiego #travel

What could gaming equipment megamerger mean for consumers? New games, analysts say Cost savings? Variety on the casino floor? Analysts weigh in on what a massive merger of gaming manufacturers IGT and Everi does and doesn’t mean. thenevadaindependent.com/article/what... @thenvindy.com

A happy and sunny July 4th from San Diego ☀️☀️🌊🏄‍♂️🇺🇸

Nevada Rep. Titus pledges to strike gambling tax provision from US Senate budget bill www.yogonet.com/internationa...

FACT BRIEF: Can you smoke marijuana in your backyard in Nevada? thenevadaindependent.com/article/can-... @thenvindy.com

Nevada gaming revenue falls 2.2% in May, continuing 2025's slide. Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 3.8%. However, the combined Las Vegas locals market - balance of Clark County, NLV & Boulder - was flat. Reno had a 3% dip, but Sparks was up 11.8% via Nevada Gaming Control Board @thenvindy.com

What about visitation to Las Vegas from Canada? The three Canadian airlines experienced significant year-over-year passenger declines in May at Reid Airport. Air Canada was down almost 22%; Flair was off 64% and WestJet, Reid’s busiest Canadian air carrier, was down 34.6%. @thenvindy.com

Large declines in May passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas - Overall total down 4% to just under 5 million passengers - International passengers declined by almost 9% - For the first five months of 2025, passenger volume is down almost 3.7% @thenvindy.com

After sitting on the sidelines, Joe Asher to launch independent sportsbook in Nevada In this week’s Indy Gaming, an independent sports betting business will challenge the corporate giants. Also, Sands messes with Texas. thenevadaindependent.com/article/afte... @thenvindy.com

A’s celebrate groundbreaking in Vegas; concerns over plans for casino-resort dismissed Lombardo, MLB Commissioner Manfred joined the festivities. Little has been said in the past 8 months about plans for a Bally’s resort next to the stadium. @thenvindy.com thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-c...

Departing Gaming Control Board chairman called ‘strong leader,’ morale booster In this week’s Indy Gaming, a quick regulatory tenure comes to a close and lawmakers increase penalties for operating illegal online casinos. thenevadaindependent.com/article/depa... @thenvindy.com

John Fisher, owner of the @athletics.com has hired a bank to sell his @mls.bsky.social team, the San Jose Earthquakes. Via @sportico.bsky.social Funding for the A’s Vegas stadium? The team is breaking ground Monday on its $1.75B ballpark on the Strip. www.sportico.com/leagues/socc...

Reid Airport director departing with expansion initiatives on the horizon Rosemary Vassiliadis announces plans to retire in September after leading the nation’s seventh-busiest airport since 2013. thenevadaindependent.com/article/reid... @thenvindy.com

Clark County Director of Aviation Rosemary Vassiliadis announces plans to retire in September. She was appointed director of Harry Reid International Airport in 2013. The airport is in the process of planning a multi-billion-dollar expansion @thenvindy.com

As A’s prep for ceremonial groundbreaking, Bally’s plan for nearby resort questioned by analyst In this week’s Indy Gaming, construction looms for the A’s ballpark, but what about Bally's resort plans? Also, what is the future of the IGT name? thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-a... @thenvindy.com