The effects of the recession on the Las Vegas Strip are “worse than 9/11?, an industry expert has claimed as the world-famous gambling centre posted its WORST fall in takings ever. Gambling revenues plunged 23 per cent in December, as fewer punters came to visit and those who did spent less, figures released by the […]

Casino bosses’ hopes for a cut in the minimum gambling age were dashed yesterday after top politicians gave it the thumbs down. The idea was floated last week at a Nevada gaming law conference by a top legal adviser to the Las Vegas gambling industry. But yesterday the leaders in both houses of the Nevada […]

Las Vegas casino bosses want the legal gambling age SLASHED from 21to 18 in a bid to boost flagging revenues. Vegas is being squeezed by a dual onslaught of economic meltdown and internet competition with even big names like Las vegas Sands edging towards bankruptcy. Now an attorney for local casino chiefs has asked state gaming […]