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Nevada Jurisdiction News
This Week in Gambling: Black Friday payouts?
30 Aug 2017
Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet payouts may finally be on their way to players soon. Plus, J. Todd reviews the fight between Mayweather and McGregor, and the way Paddy Power promoted the event.
Boxing champ "Sugar" Shane Mosley to place honorary first bet at new sportsbook at The Cromwell
22 Aug 2017
Mosley will assist with cutting the ribbon and placing an honorary first bet at the all-new sportsbook on Tuesday, just in time for fight week.
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center to host free NFL parties
21 Aug 2017
Starting 10 September and running throughout the season, guests will be able to enjoy viewing parties with bottomless mimosas, special VIP tables, stadium-style food and private tables.
Las Vegas joins United Soccer League for 2018 season
14 Aug 2017
USL officials announced that Las Vegas will be the third and final USL expansion franchise to join the league for the 2018 season.
Top 10 Las Vegas trip experiences I tried last week
24 Jul 2017
Casino City's Gary Trask returns from a week in Las Vegas and breaks down 10 new experiences he enjoyed while in town, including new hotels, casinos, bars and gaming formats.
Around the WSOP: Meet the Uber driver John Hesp hired as his new agent
21 Jul 2017
Throughout John Hesp's wild ride from unknown to poker celebrity at the WSOP, an Uber driver named David Perry has been by his side. Now, the 57-year-old longtime Las Vegas resident has landed a gig as agent for the hottest poker player in the game.
WSOP Main Event Final Table questions and answers
20 Jul 2017
Casino City's Gary Trask asks and answers the most vital questions from the World Series of Poker Main Event and explains why it's one of the most compelling final tables in recent memory.
Top 10 random observations from the WSOP Main Event
18 Jul 2017
After spending the last week in Las Vegas watching hours upon hours of the World Series of Poker, Casino City's Gary Trask relays 10 thoughts and observations as the Main Event turns toward the final table, beginning on Thursday.
International flair on WSOP Main Event leaderboard heading into Day 5
15 Jul 2017
As the field at the World Series of Poker Main Event went from 1,084 players to 297, Argentina's Damian Salas took charge and landed at the top of the leaderboard with a stack of 4,678,000.
Scotty Nguyen still a fan favorite, despite WSOP Main Event bustout
14 Jul 2017
A bluff gone bad cost the Prince of Poker his chance to win another World Series of Poker Main Event title, but the Hall of Famer knows full well that the fans still stand behind him.
Around the WSOP Main Event: Money bubble drama; Matusow 'retires'
14 Jul 2017
It was a wild end to the World Series of Poker Main Event Day 3 on Thursday as the money bubble was decided by a flip of the cards, a former model brought her dog to the table, and a prominent pro announced he was retiring from the WSOP grind.
Expectant mother Natasha Mercier adjusting and contending at WSOP Main Event
13 Jul 2017
As she continues her charge up the leader board at the World Series of Poker Main Event, Natasha Mercier is learning on the fly how to adjust and adapt to playing poker while carrying her first child.
With Negreanu's backing, KL Cleeton is living a poker dream at the WSOP
12 Jul 2017
Daniel Negreanu provided KL Cleeton with the chance of a lifetime by backing him in the $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event. Now, the 27-year-old amateur suffering from a rare disease is seizing the moment.
Top 10 random thoughts and observations from the casino gaming industry
30 Jun 2017
This week's top 10 is a testament to the ever-changing landscape of the gambling industry. Sports betting, burgers and eSports -- what's next?
Top 10 reasons why Conor McGregor has zero chance to beat Floyd Mayweather
19 Jun 2017
This summer's highly anticipated fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather is drawing huge betting action with the large majority of wagers coming in on the underdog. But Casino City's Gary Trask explains why he thinks a bet on Mayweather is a no-brainer.
This Week in Gambling: News from Nevada and Illinois
6 Jun 2017
This week, J. Todd has some great news out of Nevada, where eSports betting will soon be legal and regulated. Also, the state of Illinois surprised us all when it passed an online gambling bill.
How casinos can bring back customers and increase revenue
2 Jun 2017
Over the past 20 years, casino games have undergone changes that haven't helped and instead have hurt their profitability. Luckily, there are tried-and-true ways casinos can pick up the slack.
William Hill first in Nevada to offer NBA Finals MVP Award wagering
25 May 2017
After receiving approval from the state's Gaming Control Board, the operator's 109 sportsbooks across Nevada and the mobile sports app are now accepting wagers on the 2017 NBA Finals MVP Award.
Key changes in store for 2017 World Series of Poker
17 May 2017
On the heels of announcing a new agreement with Poker Central and the end of the November Nine Era, the World Series of Poker revealed an array of other key alterations, including a clock rule change, live TV coverage of the Main Event and eight new events.
This Week in Gambling: No online poker for California in 2017
3 May 2017
It's barely May and already the online poker question in California is dead for the year. In fact, the situation is so bad it looks as if they plan to scrap the entire legislation and start over. Also, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with Nevada Governor Sandoval and free liquor in Las Vegas may soon be a thing of the past.
This Week in Gambling: The future of sports betting in the US
4 Apr 2017
Baseball season is underway, and millions of Americans will be betting on the games. But even as the NFL heads to Las Vegas, opposition to sports betting in the U.S. is still strong.
Top 10 US states to watch for iGaming legislation in 2017
27 Mar 2017
Legalizing online gambling is never easy, which is why we have to hand it to these 10 states for even trying. Whether their attempts will be successful remains to be seen, but we're optimistic.
Top 10 US states by number of casinos per capita
20 Mar 2017
We're getting a little esoteric this week and bringing you the top 10 facts about tax revenue, little-known gambling states and other statistics.
First four days of March Madness break records at William Hill
20 Mar 2017
The sportsbook operator reported that the total dollars wagered in Nevada across 48 tournament games surpassed last year's record by 30%.
USFantasy offers real-time odds during March Madness
15 Mar 2017
Players in Nevada can claim bragging rights while taking part in one-of-a-kind contests with USF.
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