It’s late 2021 and Bitcoin is surging to what will be its record high of nearly $68,000. Dr. Tiange (Patrick) Xu, then a PhD candidate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), was watching this unfold, while social media surged with stories of overnight crypto fortunes.

The panel was in agreement that the locals casinos (which pretty much describes all casinos not on the Strip) never treated their non-gaming attractions such as restaurants as standalone profit centers. In fact, they’re often content to lose money or just break even, as long as those venues support the gaming products.

The panel was in agreement that the locals casinos (which pretty much describes all casinos not on the Strip) never treated their non-gaming attractions such as restaurants as standalone profit centers. In fact, they’re often content to lose money or just break even, as long as those venues support the gaming products.

Caesars Entertainment Inc. shareholders approved Tilman Fertitta’s proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of the casino company Tuesday, clearing a major hurdle in the deal that would take the casino giant private.

The rapid growth of slot machine vlogs and gambling content on YouTube is developing a new layer of influence around casinos. In this interview, Tiange Xu, a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas discusses how creators are becoming informal sources of gambling education.

Ditch the PJs, leave cleaning to the pros and use the right tongs.

A UNLV study found streamers and vloggers primarily focus on betting strategy and game mechanics, while responsible gambling messages remain uncommon despite being linked to higher audience engagement.

With the college football and NFL seasons approaching, Nevada’s agreement requiring prediction market operator Kalshi to block certain trades inside the state is drawing attention for its potential impact on local sportsbooks, consumers and similar legal battles nationwide.

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape Las Vegas hospitality, but so far the technology has changed far fewer jobs than many workers feared.

It's 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday after the July 4 weekend, and things are slow on the casino floor at the Luxor resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Every open gaming table has empty seats, though an occasional excited shout can be heard across the floor.

Poker may well be the most divisive game on the casino floor. From an operator perspective, is the foot traffic poker can drive enough to cover its revenue challenges? And do players spend as much time on slots and traditional table games as they do at the poker table? IAG takes a closer look.

Nevada’s bet on preserving its red rocks, open ranges and desert waterways is getting bigger. A $42 million investment announced this month by Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Conserve Nevada Program is heading into the next phase, with money directed to trails, habitat restoration and recreation infrastructure across the state.