Howard Stutz
@howardstutz.thenvindy.com
Senior reporter for The Nevada Independent covering the casino gaming industry, tourism, sports business and cannabis in Nevada. howard@thenvindy.com
Tremendous panel at #IndyFest2025
Gaming leaders Phil Satre, chairman of Wynn Resorts, and Ayesha Molino, COO of MGM Resorts, will discuss the past, present and future of the industry.
Link to tickets: one.bidpal.net/indyfest2025...
Nov. 14-15 at Durango Casino Resort
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Gaming leaders Phil Satre, chairman of Wynn Resorts, and Ayesha Molino, COO of MGM Resorts, will discuss the past, present and future of the industry.
Link to tickets: one.bidpal.net/indyfest2025...
Nov. 14-15 at Durango Casino Resort
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October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Tremendous panel at #IndyFest2025
Gaming leaders Phil Satre, chairman of Wynn Resorts, and Ayesha Molino, COO of MGM Resorts, will discuss the past, present and future of the industry.
Link to tickets: one.bidpal.net/indyfest2025...
Nov. 14-15 at Durango Casino Resort
@thenvindy.com
Gaming leaders Phil Satre, chairman of Wynn Resorts, and Ayesha Molino, COO of MGM Resorts, will discuss the past, present and future of the industry.
Link to tickets: one.bidpal.net/indyfest2025...
Nov. 14-15 at Durango Casino Resort
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Statement from AmericanGaming Association CEO Bill Miller on the passing of Indian gaming pioneer Ernie Stevens, Jr.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Statement from AmericanGaming Association CEO Bill Miller on the passing of Indian gaming pioneer Ernie Stevens, Jr.
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A happy and sunny July 4th from San Diego ☀️☀️🌊🏄♂️🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A happy and sunny July 4th from San Diego ☀️☀️🌊🏄♂️🇺🇸
Nevada gaming revenue falls 2.2% in May, continuing 2025's slide.
Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 3.8%.
However, the combined Las Vegas locals market - balance of Clark County, NLV & Boulder - was flat.
Reno had a 3% dip, but Sparks was up 11.8%
via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 3.8%.
However, the combined Las Vegas locals market - balance of Clark County, NLV & Boulder - was flat.
Reno had a 3% dip, but Sparks was up 11.8%
via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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June 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Nevada gaming revenue falls 2.2% in May, continuing 2025's slide.
Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 3.8%.
However, the combined Las Vegas locals market - balance of Clark County, NLV & Boulder - was flat.
Reno had a 3% dip, but Sparks was up 11.8%
via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 3.8%.
However, the combined Las Vegas locals market - balance of Clark County, NLV & Boulder - was flat.
Reno had a 3% dip, but Sparks was up 11.8%
via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Large declines in May passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
- Overall total down 4% to just under 5 million passengers
- International passengers declined by almost 9%
- For the first five months of 2025, passenger volume is down almost 3.7%
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- Overall total down 4% to just under 5 million passengers
- International passengers declined by almost 9%
- For the first five months of 2025, passenger volume is down almost 3.7%
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June 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Large declines in May passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
- Overall total down 4% to just under 5 million passengers
- International passengers declined by almost 9%
- For the first five months of 2025, passenger volume is down almost 3.7%
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- Overall total down 4% to just under 5 million passengers
- International passengers declined by almost 9%
- For the first five months of 2025, passenger volume is down almost 3.7%
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Clark County Director of Aviation Rosemary Vassiliadis announces plans to retire in September. She was appointed director of Harry Reid International Airport in 2013.
The airport is in the process of planning a multi-billion-dollar expansion
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The airport is in the process of planning a multi-billion-dollar expansion
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June 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Clark County Director of Aviation Rosemary Vassiliadis announces plans to retire in September. She was appointed director of Harry Reid International Airport in 2013.
The airport is in the process of planning a multi-billion-dollar expansion
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The airport is in the process of planning a multi-billion-dollar expansion
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Statement from @repdinatitus.bsky.social on her opposition to the nomination of a new chairman for the CFTC.
Reminder, the CFTC regulates @kalshiofficial.bsky.social
Background:
thenevadaindependent.com/article/why-...
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Reminder, the CFTC regulates @kalshiofficial.bsky.social
Background:
thenevadaindependent.com/article/why-...
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June 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Statement from @repdinatitus.bsky.social on her opposition to the nomination of a new chairman for the CFTC.
Reminder, the CFTC regulates @kalshiofficial.bsky.social
Background:
thenevadaindependent.com/article/why-...
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Reminder, the CFTC regulates @kalshiofficial.bsky.social
Background:
thenevadaindependent.com/article/why-...
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We're only in June, yet @f1tv.bsky.social has announced its
2026 schedule.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix's 2026 event will take place Nov. 19-21.
Reminder - The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled for Nov. 20-22
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Schedule
2026 schedule.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix's 2026 event will take place Nov. 19-21.
Reminder - The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled for Nov. 20-22
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Schedule
June 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We're only in June, yet @f1tv.bsky.social has announced its
2026 schedule.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix's 2026 event will take place Nov. 19-21.
Reminder - The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled for Nov. 20-22
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Schedule
2026 schedule.
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix's 2026 event will take place Nov. 19-21.
Reminder - The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled for Nov. 20-22
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Schedule
Official from the @athletics.com
Ceremonial event for the $1.75B baseball stadium on the Strip. The event will take place on June 23 at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas.
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Ceremonial event for the $1.75B baseball stadium on the Strip. The event will take place on June 23 at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Official from the @athletics.com
Ceremonial event for the $1.75B baseball stadium on the Strip. The event will take place on June 23 at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas.
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Ceremonial event for the $1.75B baseball stadium on the Strip. The event will take place on June 23 at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas.
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A Nevada federal judge ruled a lawsuit by online financial exchange Kashi against state gaming regulators can proceed.
June 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A Nevada federal judge ruled a lawsuit by online financial exchange Kashi against state gaming regulators can proceed.
The entry requirements for Nevada’s private gaming salons will be reduced following passage of SB459. The bill passed both legislative houses unanimously and was signed Saturday by Gov. Joe Lombardo
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June 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The entry requirements for Nevada’s private gaming salons will be reduced following passage of SB459. The bill passed both legislative houses unanimously and was signed Saturday by Gov. Joe Lombardo
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A few images from last night’s Kenny Chesney concert at Sphere Las Vegas.
June 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A few images from last night’s Kenny Chesney concert at Sphere Las Vegas.
The Nevada Senate yesterday concurred on adding a second sponsor to #AB256
The measure, which would increase penalties on illegal online gambling operators, is headed to Gov. Lombardo.
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The measure, which would increase penalties on illegal online gambling operators, is headed to Gov. Lombardo.
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May 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Nevada Senate yesterday concurred on adding a second sponsor to #AB256
The measure, which would increase penalties on illegal online gambling operators, is headed to Gov. Lombardo.
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Background:
The measure, which would increase penalties on illegal online gambling operators, is headed to Gov. Lombardo.
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Background:
Saw an old friend off in the distance yesterday: Sam Boyd Stadium. I covered many high school and @unlv.edu football games when it was known as the Silver Bowl.
It was sold to Clark County in January in awaits a date with the wrecking ball.
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It was sold to Clark County in January in awaits a date with the wrecking ball.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Saw an old friend off in the distance yesterday: Sam Boyd Stadium. I covered many high school and @unlv.edu football games when it was known as the Silver Bowl.
It was sold to Clark County in January in awaits a date with the wrecking ball.
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It was sold to Clark County in January in awaits a date with the wrecking ball.
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Las Vegas visitation was down 5.1% in April - even with two nights of large Wrestlemania crowds - and is off 6.5% through the first four months of 2025.
Noting that the average daily hotel room rates were up 4.4% in April, even as hotel occupancy was down 1 percent.
via LVCVA
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Noting that the average daily hotel room rates were up 4.4% in April, even as hotel occupancy was down 1 percent.
via LVCVA
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May 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Las Vegas visitation was down 5.1% in April - even with two nights of large Wrestlemania crowds - and is off 6.5% through the first four months of 2025.
Noting that the average daily hotel room rates were up 4.4% in April, even as hotel occupancy was down 1 percent.
via LVCVA
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Noting that the average daily hotel room rates were up 4.4% in April, even as hotel occupancy was down 1 percent.
via LVCVA
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A bill to ease requirements on the Strip's private gaming salons — areas set aside exclusively for high rollers with gambling budgets of six-or-seven figures or higher — unanimously passed both legislative houses and awaits the governor's signature
#NevLeg
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May 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A bill to ease requirements on the Strip's private gaming salons — areas set aside exclusively for high rollers with gambling budgets of six-or-seven figures or higher — unanimously passed both legislative houses and awaits the governor's signature
#NevLeg
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#NevLeg
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Third straight monthly decline in passenger volume for Harry Reid International Airport.
April down 3.4% overall; domestic markets off 3.6%; international down 3.4%.
The three major Canadian air carriers - WestJet, Air Canada and Flair - were all down
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April down 3.4% overall; domestic markets off 3.6%; international down 3.4%.
The three major Canadian air carriers - WestJet, Air Canada and Flair - were all down
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May 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Third straight monthly decline in passenger volume for Harry Reid International Airport.
April down 3.4% overall; domestic markets off 3.6%; international down 3.4%.
The three major Canadian air carriers - WestJet, Air Canada and Flair - were all down
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April down 3.4% overall; domestic markets off 3.6%; international down 3.4%.
The three major Canadian air carriers - WestJet, Air Canada and Flair - were all down
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Mixed results for Nevada gaming revenue in April
-State down less than 1%
- Strip down almost 3%
Other markets — downtown, Reno, Boulder — were up from a year ago
Via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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-State down less than 1%
- Strip down almost 3%
Other markets — downtown, Reno, Boulder — were up from a year ago
Via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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May 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mixed results for Nevada gaming revenue in April
-State down less than 1%
- Strip down almost 3%
Other markets — downtown, Reno, Boulder — were up from a year ago
Via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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-State down less than 1%
- Strip down almost 3%
Other markets — downtown, Reno, Boulder — were up from a year ago
Via Nevada Gaming Control Board
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Wynn Resorts has announced its withdrawal from the New York City casino process.
The company says the “rezoning process has made it clear to us there are uses for our capital more accretive to our shareholder.”
Las Vegas Sands withdrew from New York last month.
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The company says the “rezoning process has made it clear to us there are uses for our capital more accretive to our shareholder.”
Las Vegas Sands withdrew from New York last month.
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May 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Wynn Resorts has announced its withdrawal from the New York City casino process.
The company says the “rezoning process has made it clear to us there are uses for our capital more accretive to our shareholder.”
Las Vegas Sands withdrew from New York last month.
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The company says the “rezoning process has made it clear to us there are uses for our capital more accretive to our shareholder.”
Las Vegas Sands withdrew from New York last month.
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My contribution to this morning's #BehindtheBar newsletter:
Nevada's casinos want to make private gaming salons not so private - Would reduce entry requirements and allow their use as typical casino space when the high-rollers are away
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thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet...
Nevada's casinos want to make private gaming salons not so private - Would reduce entry requirements and allow their use as typical casino space when the high-rollers are away
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thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet...
May 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My contribution to this morning's #BehindtheBar newsletter:
Nevada's casinos want to make private gaming salons not so private - Would reduce entry requirements and allow their use as typical casino space when the high-rollers are away
@thenvindy.com
thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet...
Nevada's casinos want to make private gaming salons not so private - Would reduce entry requirements and allow their use as typical casino space when the high-rollers are away
@thenvindy.com
thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet...
Nevada gaming revenue down 1% in March to $1.27B - not as steep as feared.
- Strip down 5%
- 3 markets had double-digit increases: downtown LV (11.6%), Boulder Strip (10%) & Reno (11%).
February ended on a Friday, sending weekend slot $$ into March
Via NevadaGCB
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- Strip down 5%
- 3 markets had double-digit increases: downtown LV (11.6%), Boulder Strip (10%) & Reno (11%).
February ended on a Friday, sending weekend slot $$ into March
Via NevadaGCB
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April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Nevada gaming revenue down 1% in March to $1.27B - not as steep as feared.
- Strip down 5%
- 3 markets had double-digit increases: downtown LV (11.6%), Boulder Strip (10%) & Reno (11%).
February ended on a Friday, sending weekend slot $$ into March
Via NevadaGCB
@thenvindy.bsky.social
- Strip down 5%
- 3 markets had double-digit increases: downtown LV (11.6%), Boulder Strip (10%) & Reno (11%).
February ended on a Friday, sending weekend slot $$ into March
Via NevadaGCB
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Wise move by Resorts World LV to name well-respected gaming attorney Jennifer Roberts as the property's Chief Compliance Officer.
She will oversee the property's regulatory compliance, registration and licensing, AML, responsible gaming & technical compliance.
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She will oversee the property's regulatory compliance, registration and licensing, AML, responsible gaming & technical compliance.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Wise move by Resorts World LV to name well-respected gaming attorney Jennifer Roberts as the property's Chief Compliance Officer.
She will oversee the property's regulatory compliance, registration and licensing, AML, responsible gaming & technical compliance.
@thenvindy.bsky.social
She will oversee the property's regulatory compliance, registration and licensing, AML, responsible gaming & technical compliance.
@thenvindy.bsky.social
In March, LAS saw a 4% decline in passenger volume to 4.8M. The airport is down 3.7% compared with the first three months of 2024.
International passengers declined by less than 1% with the largest declines associated with Canadian airline service.
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International passengers declined by less than 1% with the largest declines associated with Canadian airline service.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
In March, LAS saw a 4% decline in passenger volume to 4.8M. The airport is down 3.7% compared with the first three months of 2024.
International passengers declined by less than 1% with the largest declines associated with Canadian airline service.
@thenvindy.bsky.social
International passengers declined by less than 1% with the largest declines associated with Canadian airline service.
@thenvindy.bsky.social
The first cannabis consumption lounge in Las Vegas closed earlier this month after a year of operation. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/ap...
What does that mean for the future of the business?
Isabella Aldrete and I will explore this on Sunday in
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Yes - on 4/20
What does that mean for the future of the business?
Isabella Aldrete and I will explore this on Sunday in
@thenvindy.bsky.social
Yes - on 4/20
April 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The first cannabis consumption lounge in Las Vegas closed earlier this month after a year of operation. lasvegasweekly.com/news/2025/ap...
What does that mean for the future of the business?
Isabella Aldrete and I will explore this on Sunday in
@thenvindy.bsky.social
Yes - on 4/20
What does that mean for the future of the business?
Isabella Aldrete and I will explore this on Sunday in
@thenvindy.bsky.social
Yes - on 4/20