Bally’s Corp. has made an “unsolicited” $100 million takeover offer to buy Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc., the esports company announced Friday.
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Mike Shoro joined the business desk in May 2020 after working as a digital reporter and social producer. He previously reported on crime and breaking news for the Review-Journal. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate, and a Chicago suburbs native. Prior to joining the R-J, he worked at several news organizations in Nebraska. Father to an unruly rabbit.
PlayAGS slot machine manufacturer is hoping for better days in 2021 after a rough 2020.
The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas will once again host its annual “March Mania” viewing parties for the NCAA’s championship tournament, according to a release.
Scientific Games executives, during a Monday earnings call with investors, touted the company’s money management, improved free cash flow and revamped R&D department as highlights in a calendar year marred by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada’s outdoor recreation economy ended the calendar year 2020 with nearly 3,600 fewer jobs and losing out on an estimated $161.5 million loss in labor income and a potential $282.9 million in economic output.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced new guidance for state employment departments that would expand eligibility for the unemployment insurance benefits program for independent contractors, the self-employed and gig workers.
State Sen. Ben Kieckhefer envisions a “light touch” state oversight group akin to the Nevada Athletic Commission, which regulates combat sports such as mixed martial arts and boxing through licensure and sanctions.
“Vegas could become the esports capital of North America,” said Milo Ocampo, the founder of Las Vegas-based 8-Bit Esports.
Boyd Gaming Corp. and Aristocrat Technologies announced a digital wallet program that may come to Las Vegas Valley casinos by the summer. Earlier this month, Golden Entertainment said it’s debuting its own cashless gaming program, Quick Play.
Under Gov. Steve Sisolak’s latest reopening plan, casino floor operators can increase their 25 percent capacity limit to 35 percent starting Monday and expand to 50 percent on March 15.
The Strip-adjacent hotel-casino property will likely remain closed until its tourist customer base returns, Frank Fertitta III, CEO of Station Casinos, said during an earnings call Tuesday.
The downtown Las Vegas complex is looking to bring aboard full-time employees for several positions, a release said Monday.
Rio’s relatively new ownership got the green light Thursday to eventually hold a gaming license, setting it up for full oversight of the property in the next couple of years.
Nevada hospitality employees are in the fast lane to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but face a long line before it’s their turn.
A CES panel on Wednesday explored space research and technology for the next generation of space exploration.
