SAHARA Las Vegas has officially become the first major resort on the Strip to accept cryptocurrency payments for gaming. The property announced that patrons can now fund their casino play using digital assets at its main cashier cage. This rollout marks a significant milestone for the local regulated gaming market by bridging traditional casino operations with modern financial technology. Under the new system powered by BurraPay, visitors can utilize popular digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin to obtain gaming chips or tickets. Guests wishing to use the service must visit the round-the-clock casino cage with a valid photo identification…

Last week we told you that the Nevada Gaming Control Board wanted to start issuing fines for COVID-19 health violations, and now the Sahara Las Vegas casino is in their crosshairs. According to the Control Board, the Sahara had four breaches of emergency health and safety guidelines related to the Coronavirus outbreak. The most recent was in June when more players were allowed on the slot floor than are permitted by the current state policy for reopening. Members of the Control Board also witnessed three instances of customers at tables or machines where they were not playing and one meeting…

Wanna play some blackjack? Better call ahead! The Sahara Las Vegas is now accepting reservations if players want to sit at their table games! According to a news release, the Sahara’s “Take a Seat” program is the first of its kind in Las Vegas. The program will allow players to book tables up to 72 hours in advance. While the program currently offers reservations for blackjack, roulette and baccarat, the Sahara says that additional reservation games will be added in the future. The service supports households traveling together so they can make arrangements to play the same live game, the…