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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 30/09/2026

A mixed bag in August for Nevada casinos: - Gaming revenue up statewide 3.1% - $1.27B - Strip was up less than 1% - $684.1M - Downtown down 3% - $61.5M - Boulder Strip (Henderson) up 17.4% - $15.6M - Reno up 15.7% - $79.4M - Tahoe down 1.9% - $26.2M Via Nevada Gaming Control Board @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 30/09/2026

Indy Gaming Newsletter: Opening Hand: Tribes, American Gaming Association are unified against prediction markets “Prediction markets have now lost 15 consecutive federal court rules." - Indian Gaming Association Executive Director Jason Giles @thenvindy.com mailchi.mp/thenvindy/ga...

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 02/09/2026

Today's Indy Gaming Newsletter: - Will another round of tariffs crush Canadian tourism? - Venetian pays a hefty fine to Nevada while Sands walks away - Nevada connections missing in new NFL sports betting partnership @thenvindy.com mailchi.mp/thenvindy/an...

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 31/12/2025

Nevada gaming revenue increased 2.4% in November, despite a less-than-1% decline on the Strip. Other markets led the state: Downtown up 10.3% Boulder ip 20% Laughlin up 11.6% Mesquite up 10.7% Reno up 7.1% Strip gaming revenue of $788.7M was down less $4.4M @TheNVIndy @NevadaGCB

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 23/10/2025

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

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 27/09/2025

Statement from AmericanGaming Association CEO Bill Miller on the passing of Indian gaming pioneer Ernie Stevens, Jr. @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 07/07/2025

San Diego’s Crystal Pier reopened to the public Monday after more than a year of repairs. The historic pier was closed in 2023 due to storm damage. The repairs took all of 2024. The small hotel has more than 2 dozen cottages. #SanDiego #travel

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 04/07/2025

A happy and sunny July 4th from San Diego ☀️☀️🌊🏄‍♂️🇺🇸

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 27/06/2025

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 @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 27/06/2025

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% @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 16/06/2025

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 @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 11/06/2025

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-... @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 11/06/2025

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 @thenvindy.com Schedule

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 11/06/2025

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. @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 04/06/2025

A Nevada federal judge ruled a lawsuit by online financial exchange Kashi against state gaming regulators can proceed.

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 02/06/2025

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 @thenvindy.com ⁩Background:

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 01/06/2025

A few images from last night’s Kenny Chesney concert at Sphere Las Vegas.

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 30/05/2025

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. @thenvindy.com Background:

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 30/05/2025

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. @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 28/05/2025

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 @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 28/05/2025

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 @thenvindy.com Background:

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 28/05/2025

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 @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 28/05/2025

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 @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 19/05/2025

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. @thenvindy.com

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 01/05/2025

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...

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 29/04/2025

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

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 24/04/2025

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

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 23/04/2025

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

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 19/04/2025

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

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 15/04/2025

A standstill agreement between Summerlin developer Howard Hughes and suitor Pershing Square Capital Management was extended to April 30. The hedge fund, controlled by billionaire Bill Ackman, offered to spend $900M to purchase a controlling interest in the developer. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 11/04/2025

An effort to end Nevada's 159-year ban on a state lottery ended Friday. Assembly Jont Resolution AJR5 is not moving forward: thenevadaindependent.com/article/live... @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 31/03/2025

Nevada gaming revenue slides more than 9% in February to $1.2B: - Strip down 13.8% - Reno down 6.4% - Downtown Vegas off 4.9% - Clark County - down 9.6% - Washoe down 5.2% Vegas reason: Super Bowl was at Allegiant Stadium in 2024, in New Orleans this year Per: Nevada GCB @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 18/03/2025

Caesars names two executives/lieutenants for billionaire investor Carl Icahn to the company's board. investor.caesars.com/news-release... Sound familiar? Icahn took a large stake in Caesars last year. Background: thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy... @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 12/03/2025

Caesars plans to convert the 188-room Cromwell on the Strip into The Vanderpump Hotel. "We can’t wait to breathe new life into this property and make it something truly magical,” said Lisa Vanderpump. A cost was not disclosed. investor.caesars.com/news-release...

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 08/03/2025

The @athletics.com announced a 3-year marketing partnership with the LVCVA On Opening Day, the A's will wear the “Las Vegas” patch on their sleeve for all home, road and alternate jerseys during the regular season and postseason. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 07/03/2025

Updated @athletics.com stadium photos released by the team. A new view from Tropicana Avenue and an outfield view. Note - Brent Rooker has replaced Zach Gelof as the player featured on the scoreboard. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 07/03/2025

A couple of updated images provided by the @athletics.com for the Major League Baseball team’s $1.75B Las Vegas Stadium @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 06/03/2025

Breaking news: Former Raiders president Marc Badain has been hired by the @athletics.com as the team president. Badain had been heading up Oak View's efforts to land an arena in Las Vegas. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 04/03/2025

Listen to the @athletics.com games in Las Vegas. The team announced today its regular season, spring training, and any potential postseason games can be heard on the HD2 channel of iHeartMedia’s 95.5 KWNR FM The Bull. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 04/03/2025

The @athletics.com launch priority access for season tickets on Friday, March 7 for $19.01 - the year the A's came into existence. Note this is just for access. The earliest the A's will arrive in Las Vegas is April 2028 The sign-in is at athletics.com/vegas.

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 04/03/2025

Headliners Penn & Teller join the leaders of Adventura Gaming and Rio Las Vegas CEO Patrick Miller in introducing Penn & Teller Casino Monte on the casino floor of the off-Strip resort. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 03/03/2025

Howard Hughes Holdings says the latest share purchase offer from Pershing Square "is not acceptable in its current form." The company will continue "to explore potential alternatives" for the next 10 days. investor.howardhughes.com/news-release... @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 27/02/2025

Las Vegas visitation fell 1.1% to 3.3M in Jan. Yet, Strip gaming revenue jumped 22.5% to $840.1M. Why? High-end baccarat revenue was $215.2M - up 119.5%. Wagering increased 33.7% to $813M. Casinos held 26.5% of all bets. The Strip minus baccarat was up 3.7% Per Nevada GCB @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 27/02/2025

Nevada casinos took in almost $1.44B from gamblers in January - the 2nd highest single-month total behind the $1.46B set in December 2024. Strip revenue grew more than 22% to $840M via Nevada Gaming Control Board @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 26/02/2025

In January Harry Reid International Airport saw more than 4.3M passengers, just a slight uptick from a year ago. Of note, international passenger volume grew by almost 17%. Recall, the airport saw a record 58.4M passengers in 2024 @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 25/02/2025

From our #BehindtheBar newsletter: No movement yet on #AJR5 - a bill to create a Nevada Lottery. @speakeryeagernv.bsky.social - “I don't want to set up a program that doesn't really make the state any money. That's not good.” thenevadaindependent.com/article/stud... @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 20/02/2025

Resorts World Las Vegas named Carlos Castro as the property's COO and CFO. He's held executive roles with Hilton Hotels, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts. He was CFO at Aria. Castro replaces Terry Vavra, who was interim CFO and remains with Resorts World LV. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 19/02/2025

Per American Gaming Association: Gaming revenue nationally increased 7.5% to $71.9B in 2024. Sports betting in 38 states and Washington D.C. was up 25.4% to $13.7B. iGaming in six states rose 28.7% to $8.41B @thenvindy.bsky.social

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 19/02/2025

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto says she will vote against the nomination of Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. Of note, Cantor Gaming, which Lutncik helped create, had a checkered record in Nevada Background: www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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Howard Stutz @howardstutz.thenvindy.com · 18/02/2025

Programming note. Due to the President's Day holiday, #IndyGaming will land in your email on Thursday. Be sure to read our #BehindTheBar newsletter on Wednesday. @thenvindy.bsky.social

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