Gambling in the USA
Downtown Vegas Alliance Partners with the City of Las Vegas to present a Successes & Insights Community Forum on the State of Downtown Gaming
- Speakers include downtown gaming and hospitality leaders
- Event is free and open to the public with registration
WHAT: The Downtown Vegas Alliance (DVA), a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that connects its members and downtown stakeholders to influence growth in the heart of Las Vegas, partners with the city of Las Vegas to host a Successes & Insights community forum on the state of downtown gaming.
Following welcome remarks from Mayor Shelley Berkley, City of Las Vegas, the event features a panel moderated by Andrew Woods, Director, UNLV Center for Business and Research. The panel includes:
- Jonathan Jossel, CEO, Plaza Hotel & Casino
- Chris Latil, General Manager, Golden Nugget Las Vegas
- Jeff Victor, Vice President, Circa Resort & Casino/The D Las Vegas/ Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
- Joe Woody, Chief Financial Officer, El Cortez Hotel & Casino
WHEN:
- Wednesday, March 18
- Registration starts at 4:30 p.m.
- Program: 5 to 6 p.m.
- Complimentary reception: 6 to 7 p.m.
WHERE:
- Las Vegas Civic Center, Building A, Second Floor
- 525 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
TICKETS:
- Free with registration at [email protected].
- All attendees must register due to limited seating.
MEDIA
RSVP: Melissa Warren, The Warren Group, [email protected]; 702-528-6016
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Downtown Vegas Alliance Partners with the City of Las Vegas to present a Successes & Insights Community Forum on the State of Downtown Gaming
The Downtown Vegas Alliance has partnered with the City of Las Vegas to host a Successes & Insights Community Forum focused on the state of downtown gaming and hospitality.
The public event will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at the Las Vegas Civic Center, bringing together key leaders from the city’s gaming and hospitality industry to discuss growth, challenges and future opportunities in downtown Las Vegas.
Event Overview
The forum will begin with welcome remarks from Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas. The discussion panel will be moderated by Andrew Woods of the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research.
Featured Panelists
The panel will include several prominent figures in downtown Las Vegas gaming:
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Jonathan Jossel – CEO of Plaza Hotel & Casino
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Chris Latil – General Manager of Golden Nugget Las Vegas
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Jeff Victor – Vice President at Circa Resort & Casino, The D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
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Joe Woody – CFO of El Cortez Hotel & Casino
Event Schedule
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Registration: 4:30 PM
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Panel Program: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
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Networking Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited seating.
Strengthening Downtown Las Vegas
The forum aims to provide valuable insights into the evolving downtown gaming landscape, highlighting the successes of local operators while exploring strategies for continued economic growth and tourism development in the heart of Las Vegas.
For broader coverage on Las Vegas gaming industry developments, see:
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/
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AGS
AGS and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino ‘Wolf Out’ with World Premiere of Ultra Werewolf
AGS, the global gaming supplier, teamed up with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Southern California to host a two-day launch celebration for its newest slot family, Ultra Werewolf
.
The event kicked off on Wednesday, March 4, with special guests Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, reprising their iconic roles as Jay and Silent Bob from the 90s cult classics Clerks, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Smith and Mewes were the first to experience the game and shared their impressions during a live recording of their SMPodcast, “Jay & Silent Bob Do Yaamava’.”
The fang-tastic festivities continued the following day with an unveiling celebration attended by Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and AGS representatives, culminating in an exciting slot pull for Club Serrano Members.
Guests were immersed in a comic book–inspired world, featuring a life-sized Werewolf, two werewolf “hunters” from the game, interactive photo opportunities, and custom werewolf-themed slot chair covers. The VIP reception offered themed mocktails, wolf-ear headbands, and free spins on Ultra Werewolf Fury
and Ultra Werewolf Strike
. Four lucky participants who played the Ultra Werewolf games were entered into a draw for $1,000 in Free Play, with one lucky winner receiving $5,000 in Free Play.
Mark DeDeaux, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Slots at AGS, said:
“Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is the perfect venue to celebrate the dedication and partnership that goes into a world premiere of a slot game. The Ultra Werewolf brand extension builds on the thrilling storyline of the original Werewolf
, one of AGS’ most successful premium games. The new franchise takes it further with a unique comic book theme, more bonus features, and all-around excitement. Our collaboration with Yaamava’ and shared focus on delivering innovative, unforgettable player experiences made this the ultimate way to ‘Catch the Wolf.’”
Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, added:
“Ultra Werewolf represents the kind of creative, high-impact game design that elevates the entire industry. Yaamava’ is dedicated to leading the market in entertainment innovation, and we’re proud to host the launch of AGS’ latest breakthrough.”
The excitement continues, with Ultra Werewolf slot drawings scheduled for March 22, where four Club Serrano players will each win $1,000 in Free Play, and one lucky winner will receive $5,000 in Free Play plus a limited-edition silver Justice League comic collector card.
Ultra Werewolf
will be available exclusively at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino for a limited time before expanding to additional casinos nationwide.
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Gambling in the USA
Bonus Abuse Emerges as the Most Widespread Form of Online Gaming Fraud in North America
LexisNexis Risk Solutions released the results of its first Fraud and Identity Industry Pulse: Online Gaming in North America report, an analysis of fraud trends impacting online casinos, sportsbooks and iGaming platforms across the region. The study, based on a survey of 993 online gaming industry decision makers, reveals that bonus abuse now ranks as the single most prevalent form of fraud in North America’s gaming sector, cited by 78% of respondents as a top threat to their business.
Bonus abuse schemes, where fraudsters repeatedly exploit new-account bonuses using synthetic identities, stolen credentials and multiple accounts, are costing operators millions of dollars per year. Global contributory networks detected over 95,000 fraud events tied to a single abuse network, representing an exposure of up to $3.2 million.
Fraud is most concentrated at the beginning and end of the customer journey, specifically during account creation and withdrawals which accounts for roughly 60% of total fraud exposure. While direct financial losses remain the most visible consequence, operators also report rising compliance costs, customer churn and brand damage as key areas of impact.
“Bonus abuse has become the gaming industry’s version of first-party fraud. It’s organized, repeatable and difficult to detect without multi-layered intelligence. As gaming operators compete for players through incentives and faster onboarding, they must also strengthen their defenses at the point of entry,” said Sean Britt, senior director, global gaming markets, LexisNexis Risk Solutions.
Despite mounting threats, the report finds that North American gaming professionals remain focused on frictionless user experiences. Eighty one percent (81%) of respondents said even moderate onboarding friction can drive customers to competitors, prompting increased investment in automated KYC processes and real-time fraud detection tools.
The study also reveals that data collaboration is an underused yet powerful defense: Only one in five operators currently share fraud intelligence, though those that do report faster detection, fewer false positives, and improved customer trust.
As online gaming operators continue to navigate the dual pressures of delivering seamless player experiences while combating increasingly sophisticated fraud networks, the industry’s path forward will depend on smarter, more collaborative defenses. The findings from the report make clear that bonus abuse is not just a financial risk but a structural challenge that demands coordinated action, advanced intelligence and a renewed focus on trust.
Methodology: LexisNexis Risk Solutions Fraud and Identity Industry Pulse: Online Gaming in North America study conducted a survey in collaboration with SIS Competitive Gaming of 993 decision-makers across the online gaming industry, including fraud and identity professionals responsible for customer security, ID verification and compliance. The study provides organizations with data and analysis to understand the challenges and preferred mitigation strategies of fraud and identity professionals in the region.
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