Senior Reporter covering gaming, tourism & sports business for @TheNVIndy 2026 inductee to The Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame. https://xitter.cf/t.co/4mW4AX6ua8
Las Vegas, Nevada
Joined May 2009
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Joey Cusumano, a close associate of Tony Spilotro and survivor of a hit attempt, dies at age 90
via the @mobmuseum
He was placed on Nevada's list of persons excluded from entering a casino in June 1990
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"We're doing our due diligence, trying to figure out what are the best ways to make the roster better. Our goal is to be competitive, not just by 2028, but for a sustainable future."
New @Athletics president of baseball operations Taylor Smith
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Here's where the money is flowing in Southern Nevada local government races
From big corporate donations to sizable self-loans, we break down the money fueling the key races in Clark County
@TheNVIndy @Oona_Milliken
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"I think the process will play out the way it's going to play out.”
@Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, when asked if #SCOTUS will ultimately decide if prediction markets should be state regulated.
We will discuss this Friday at #IndyFest in Las Vegas
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A's new president maps out plan for success to coincide with team's 2028 move to Vegas
Taylor Smith will tap into a former GM’s famed “Moneyball” analytics-based approach to make the team more competitive in the league.
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REAL VEGAS: High-flying gambling site Monkey Tilt goes on tilt, shuts down
"Samer Mohammed Kiki Jr., for years has flashed his entrepreneurial wizardry and undeniable Strip casino connections at MGM, Caesars and others."
via @jlnevadasmith
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Some 1,300 workers have been on strike at @EncoreResortBH for nearly two months.
Massachusetts casino regulators said Encore's gaming revenue was $46.1M in Sept., down 22% from a year ago - the lowest monthly total since Feb. 2021.
via @SeekingAlpha
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Another effort to curb @Kalshi and others from entering the sports betting arena without state or tribal approval.
@SenTedCruz has questioned whether prediction market platforms that offer sports event contracts comply with existing gambling laws.
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Exclusive: PAC boosting third-party NV governor candidate as 'AOC of Nevada' has GOP ties
The mailer may be an attempt to pull voters away from the Democratic candidate in the race with the same last name.
Via @tabitha_mueller @TheNVIndy
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Why Las Vegas is becoming a magnet for Cubans
New data shows that more Cubans are choosing to migrate to the Southwest over traditional hot spots such as Miami. Immigration policy is a big factor.
@bella_tweetss @eric_neugeboren @TheNVIndy
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Paiutes protest NV Energy project for cutting through burial sites, triggering pause
Tribal members have camped at the site since Sept. 29, saying the new transmission line disturbs burial and cultural sites in Mason Valley.
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The @Athletics have named former @RedSox and @RaysBaseball executive Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations.
He praised the team and will "build on our foundation for sustained success, and prepare for our new home in Las Vegas."
@TheNVIndy
The North Fork Mono Casino and Resort in Madera County, a California tribal casino, owned by North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and managed by @stationcasinos, is expected open on Oct. 28.
Another tribe is trying to stop it
via @FresnoBee
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Kalshi has requested a month-long extension from #SCOTUS The gaming industry believes Kalshi lacks confidence in its case.
Kalshi doesn't "want to risk losing sports gambling, which is roughly 85% of their total volume” - @AmericanGaming
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via @semafor
Howard Stutz retweeted
At approximately 11 a.m., upon departure, a general aviation aircraft skid off runway 1L at LAS and made contact with the perimeter fence. There are no known injuries at this time. Runways 1R and 1L will be closed for inspection, and travelers may experience some delays. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Retiring GOP congressmember will 'absolutely not' vote for successor in at-risk seat politi.co/4z00Q48
Saying farewell to Cashman Field and the countless memories made inside its walls
Via @raybrewer21
Note: I wrote a story on first Las Vegas Stars game and the player who hit the first home run in Stars and Cashman history - Bruce Bochy
@LasVegasSun
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Howard Stutz retweeted
As Strip visitation dips, marketing and lobbying agency R&R Partners is merging with a national group.
Representatives say the merger could help Nevada better advocate to defend and protect travel to the state.
The NBA is prohibiting certain types of bets this season by its "partner" sportsbooks
"There's a balance between ensuring that we are removing problematic bet types but also ensuring that we don't just move activity into the illegal market."
@SeekingAlpha
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First time at The Fortress in more than a year. @GoldenKnights had no trouble with @NHLFlames winning 6-2. Natural hat trick by Mark Stone.
Observations:
-Not a sellout
-Very few Calgary fans
-Crowd supported the Canadian National Anthem with an emphasis on the word “free”
#VGK
