Making History
Gaming was key in the revival of one of America’s most prestigious resorts
Features
Toasting a Vegas Visionary
Steve Wynn’s Mirage broke some rules, invented some new ones, and forever changed the way Las Vegas casinos do business. Soon it will be gone—but never forgotten.
Food Halls: For Casinos, Still the F&B Choice
For quick eats, the shift continues from traditional buffets and food courts to food halls
The New Nightclub
The mega-club model of the Vegas Strip is alive and kicking, but a trend has emerged toward smaller, more personalized spaces.
The Evolving Floor
Gaming industry fortunes and trends have reshaped the look of the slot floor.
Strip Tease
New projects in Las Vegas are taking the resort experience to the next level.
Smokefree Casinos: Better for Workers, Guests & Casinos’ Bottom Line
Research shows casinos that prohibit indoor smoking outperform their smoking counterparts. Here’s why they should close smoking loopholes now.
Walls of Fame
Video walls aren’t just for sports bars anymore. These interactive displays are a sensory experience that entertain as well as inform—sometimes on a colossal scale.
Everybody into the Pool!
More and more, operators are looking to pools and spas to impress their guests. Let’s dive into the trend.
Food Fight
Which is the best addition to your casino—an original food-and-beverage offering, or a branded restaurant with a built-in following?
Buffets Outside the Box
Covid-19 closed buffets around the country. Some won’t return. Others have transitioned into food halls. And a select few are back and better than ever. What’s in store for...
Excellence at El Cortez
Downtown’s classic casino continues strong into its ninth decade
An Art and a Science
The ever-evolving challenge of the modern casino floor
Emotional Connection
Architects and designers strive to create spaces which evoke emotional reactions
Cashless In Style
The physical look of cashless gaming will evolve... until it’s invisible
Painting a Portrait
The use of fine art in casinos can be uplifting for patrons, employees and the community alike
Additions that Make a Difference
Integrated-resort elements—hotels and restaurants, pools and spas—keep customers onsite and help populate the gaming floor
The Way It Was
Hot Springs , Arkansas, was the Las Vegas of the early 20th century.
The Life Story of a Chair
In a throwaway society, this chair manufacturer insists on enduring, sustainable, hand-crafted seating products.
