The Golden Gate casino in downtown Las Vegas is making headlines with its decision to replace human dealers with electronic table games, known as "ETGs." This move comes as the city faces a summer slump in visitors, sparking discussions about the future of human table dealers in the gambling capital.

As tourism numbers continue to decline, Las Vegas is strategizing to maintain its status as a top destination.

Nevada is grappling with a significant 7% year-over-year drop in tourism, a concern echoed across all levels of state government.

The decline in tourism numbers is causing significant concern for Nevada's economy, with impacts reaching beyond the hospitality industry.

MGM Resorts International is advertising an offshore casino and sports betting site that is off limits to gamblers in the United States — a move that could prompt more regulatory headaches for the company, which recently paid $16 million to state and federal authorities for violating anti-money laundering laws.

Although Elaine Wynn, co-founder of Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, died April 14 at the age of 82, her influence will continue to be felt on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond for decades.

Gambling disorder is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling or betting despite the toll it takes on a person’s life. While casino gaming is legal in 43 states, Nevada has electronic gambling machines inside retail and convenience stores, which means everyone in Las Vegas has a machine within just a short drive.

“Elaine Wynn was more than a businesswoman and philanthropist; she was a force of nature — a curator of dreams in a city built on aspirations.” So wrote the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation in announcing her death Tuesday morning at the age of 82, along with a lengthy statement and obituary on her life.