The management of Rio Las Vegas has announced the official return of live keno to its casino floor, marking a significant step in the ongoing revitalization of the off-Strip resort. The new gaming offering officially launched on February 4, 2026, bringing back a classic casino experience that had been absent from the property for several years. This addition is part of a broader effort by the current ownership to refresh the gaming floor and provide a more diverse array of entertainment options for visitors. The newly established keno lounge features a dedicated desk that is staffed daily from 10 a.m….

The Eastside Cannery hotel tower was demolished early Thursday morning in a planned implosion that marked the end of the shuttered property on Boulder Highway. The sixteen story structure was brought down at approximately 2 a.m. on March 5, 2026, following years of vacancy. The site had been closed since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 and never reopened to the public. Officials from Boyd Gaming, the company that owned the Eastside Cannery, previously stated that the decision to demolish the building stemmed from a lack of sufficient market demand to justify reopening the facility. The company had…

The United States commercial gaming industry achieved a significant financial milestone in 2025 as national gambling revenue reached a record high of 78.72 billion dollars. This figure represents a 9.2 percent increase over the previous year and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth for the sector. Data from the American Gaming Association indicates that the surge was fueled by gains across all major verticals, including traditional casino gaming, sports betting, and online gaming. Traditional brick and mortar casino gaming remained the largest contributor to the total, expanding 2.3 percent to 50.94 billion dollars. However, the most rapid growth occurred…

Following months of persistent rumors and high levels of fan speculation (and our video from last week which named the most likely next Vegas Sphere residencies), heavy metal legends Metallica have officially confirmed they will perform a limited engagement at the Sphere. The upcoming run of shows, titled Life Burns Faster, is scheduled for October 2026 and marks the first time a major hard rock act will take over the technologically advanced venue. The Metallica Sphere Residency will consist of eight performances spread across four weekends. Specifically, the band is set to take the stage on October 1, 3, 15,…

Caesars Entertainment is reportedly evaluating several takeover proposals following a significant decline in its market valuation. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the gaming giant is exploring a potential sale after attracting interest from multiple parties. Among the prominent bidders is Fertitta Entertainment, the hospitality and casino group controlled by Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta. In addition to outside interest, the company is also weighing the possibility of a management led buyout as part of its strategic review. The news of potential acquisition interest triggered a sharp reaction on Wall Street. Shares of Caesars surged approximately 19 percent following the…

A Wynn Resorts cyberattack has been confirmed, as the Las Vegas resort was the target of a significant data breach after a cybercriminal group known as ShinyHunters claimed to have exfiltrated sensitive information from the company. The public first learned of the attack when the resort operator was listed on the group’s data leak website in late February 2026. The hackers initially demanded a ransom of approximately 1.5 million dollars in Bitcoin and threatened to release over 800,000 records if their demands were not met. According to company statements and cybersecurity reports, the cyberattack primarily targeted employee data rather than…