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Improving Transportation and Trails at Lake Tahoe Summit: Alleviating OvercrowdingFor decades, the challenge of connecting the small cities and tourist destinations around the Lake Tahoe Basin has been a topic of discussion. The vast...

The Shocking Murder of Jeff GermanThe brutal killing of journalist Jeff German sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Las Vegas. The respected investigative reporter, known for his fearless coverage of Las Vegas mobsters...

Nevada is on the brink of potentially implementing significant changes to its election system, as voters will have the opportunity to vote on a ballot measure that could revolutionize the way elections are conducted...

Kamala Harris Gains Latino Voters in Nevada, Trump and Biden Lose InterestKamala Harris has been on an intense campaign tour of critical states, which concluded this weekend in Las Vegas. The Vice President is...

Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico will face continued water cuts from the Colorado River in 2025, maintaining the status quo set by the U.S. government's recent announcement. These reductions will impact the 40 million people...

In a significant shift for Nevada schools, the 2025 academic year will be the first without the universal school meal program since before the pandemic. This change has sparked a political battle between Democratic...

Latino Voters in Nevada Favor Kamala Harris Over Donald TrumpIn a recent poll conducted by media firm Entravision, Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the preferred candidate among Latino voters in Nevada. The...

Las Vegas Stadium Authority officials are working diligently to finalize all four contractual agreements with the Oakland Athletics for the construction of a $1.5 billion ballpark on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The goal...

Vice President Kamala Harris has put forth a comprehensive housing policy plan that aims to tackle the affordable housing crisis in the United States. With a focus on increasing housing supply, providing financial assistance...

Uber Ballot Initiative Threatens Access to Justice in NevadaIn a recent poll commissioned by supporters of Uber's ballot initiative, Nevadans appeared to overwhelmingly back a proposal to cap attorney fees in civil cases at...

Vice President Kamala Harris has been actively engaging with Latino voters in Nevada, striving to regain their support as she tours Sun Belt states, culminating in a recent campaign stop in Las Vegas. Despite...

Understanding the Colorado River and its ImportanceThe Colorado River is a vital water source for seven Western states, more than two dozen Native American tribes, and two states in Mexico. It irrigates millions of...

Nevada Poll: Support for Clean Energy Tax Credits and EVsA recent poll conducted in Nevada has revealed significant bipartisan support for tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy initiatives. The survey, which...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a significant visit to Las Vegas, Nevada, to kick off a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $378 million transit project. This project, which is the largest singular...

Carson City District Court Judge Kristin Luis dismissed a lawsuit challenging Nevada’s public health insurance option last month, citing a lack of standing or proof of harm. The lawsuit was filed by state Sen....

Indy Elections is a newsletter from The Nevada Independent that covers the 2024 elections in detail, from the presidential race to the legislative control bid.In today's edition, the focus is on the momentum gained...

A recent poll conducted among likely Nevada voters has revealed that Senator Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, maintains a significant 12 percentage point lead over her Republican opponent, Sam Brown. According to the poll results,...

The Green Party has successfully secured a spot on the Nevada presidential ballot for the upcoming general election in November. This marks the first time in 16 years that the party will appear on...

The initiative would change only four words in the state Constitution that have been criticized by advocates for people with disabilities.It is estimated that 30 percent of Nevadans live with a visual, hearing, or...

Republicans in Nevada seem to be falling short in engaging with young voters, according to a recent analysis. While Democrats are actively investing in the state to win over key demographics, the National Republican...

In 2019, former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore allegedly took donations meant for a fallen police officer's memorial and used them for personal expenses, including rent. One of the donors was Gov. Joe...

Kamala Harris, the Vice President, and Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, held a campaign event in Nevada with over 12,000 attendees. This event marked a significant moment for the Democratic Party in the...

Clark County officials made a significant change to its voter rolls by removing over 90,000 people just before Election Day. This routine maintenance process is done periodically to ensure the accuracy and integrity of...

The most recent Nevada poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by almost 6 percentage points. This lead is the biggest for any Democrat in a presidential poll among Nevadans...

Attorneys debated for over 90 minutes about whether lawmakers broke state law by creating a $380 million public financing deal to construct a baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas. Carson City...

The Nevada Republican Party has taken a firm stance in its 2024 party platform by calling for the dismantling of the federal Department of Education. The platform argues that the Department of Education is...

Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) has officially split from DraftKings, becoming a standalone media entity once again. After being acquired by DraftKings for $70 million three years ago, VSiN's founding partners are now back...

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is taking significant steps to enhance school safety with the introduction of new weapon detection systems. These systems will be implemented at large-scale high school athletic events and...

A Black man named Ricky Johnson, who was in rural Nevada collecting signatures for a ballot measure, faced a potential hate crime when he recorded a confrontation with another man who directed a racial...

The recent stock market tumble, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points, had a significant impact on the gaming sector. Major casino operators and gaming equipment providers experienced varying degrees of...

Undocumented Immigrants in Nevada Contribute $500 Million in Taxes in 2022A recent study conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed that undocumented immigrants in Nevada contributed over $500 million in state...

Police in downtown Las Vegas are looking into a fight that happened near the Fremont Street Experience. The incident took place early on a Saturday morning at around 4:57 a.m. in the 100 block...

The gambling industry in Latin America is constantly evolving, with new updates and insights emerging regularly. Here are some upcoming events that industry professionals and enthusiasts should mark on their calendars:- August 12-14, 2024:...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game in the sports betting industry, offering new opportunities for bettors and revolutionizing the way data is analyzed to predict outcomes. The integration of AI in casinos and...

Rent control has been a hot topic in Nevada, with many policymakers considering it as a solution to the housing crisis. However, what they fail to realize is that rent control can have unintended...

In a recent incident at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, two employees were attacked by a lone individual. The employees sustained critical injuries after being slashed by the suspect....

California has recently made headlines for spending billions on the high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco. However, many are questioning whether this money could have been better utilized to improve crucial...

Gas cooking trends are a hot topic in the gaming and entertainment industry, with various conferences and tradeshows scheduled around the world to discuss the latest developments. From the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA)...

Brazil is undergoing a significant change in its online gaming industry with the introduction of Normative Ordinance No. 1,207. This new regulation sets out strict technical requirements for online gaming platforms that wish to...

A request by former President Donald Trump's campaign and Nevada Republicans to stop counting mail ballots without a clear postmark and received three days after Election Day was denied by a Carson City judge....

French authorities made a breakthrough in the fight against cheating in casinos when they arrested a 63-year-old Ukrainian and a 37-year-old Latvian for running a sophisticated poker and blackjack scam. The duo was caught...

As a journalist, I have always found it fascinating to observe the different ways in which athletes from various countries react during the national anthem. While many teams sing their anthems with passion and...

Tom Cantone, Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan Gaming, recently sat down for an interview on the GGB Podcast to discuss the latest trends and developments in the industry. Cantone shared...

In a recent development in the legislative arena, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi have put forth a new bill that aims to eliminate the long-standing 0.25% federal excise...

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to tour battleground states with her yet-to-be-announced running mate. The tour will include stops in swing states such as Pennsylvania and Nevada, as her campaign gains momentum. Harris...

Caesars Entertainment, a well-known casino company based in Las Vegas, recently made a significant contribution to various nonprofit organizations across the country. The company's Caesars Foundation donated a total of $3.1 million to support...

Las Vegas is facing extreme heat, and Senator Jacky Rosen is taking action. She has proposed a new bill called the Extreme Heat Emergency Act. This bill would classify extreme heat as a major...

In today's world of rapidly expanding gaming options, the importance of proper licensing is often overlooked. However, industry expert Michael Pollock emphasizes that gaming licenses should be seen as a privilege, not a given...

Alberta is making strides towards launching a regulated iGaming market, following in the footsteps of Ontario's successful model. The Minister of Service and Red Tape Reduction, Hon. Dale Nally, highlighted the progress being made...

A bipartisan effort to eliminate a federal excise tax on sports wagers received renewed support from Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Cindy Hyde-Smith. The tax, established in 1951 and known as the handle tax,...

The Native Village of Eklutna, an Alaska Native group, has finally received federal approval to build an electronic bingo hall on its land, marking the end of a 25-year wait. This approval comes after...

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly assassinated in Tehran, according to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. The attack was blamed on Israel by Hamas, who stated that Haniyeh was killed in an airstrike on his...

Two California tribes are currently embroiled in a land dispute in Solano County. The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians had asked the federal government to put a piece of land into trust for...

A recent study sponsored by GambleAware has brought attention to the concerning trend of marginalized communities in the UK turning to gambling as a way to deal with their challenging circumstances and feelings of...

One year ago, Nevada State College transformed into Nevada State University, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history and setting the stage for future growth and development.Reflecting on the journey from a small...

Hailey Welch, known as the "Hawk Tuah girl," recently filed trademark applications, including one for "Bet On That Thang." The filings were made by 16 Minutes LLC, a Tennessee-based company named after "15 minutes...

The war in Gaza, according to Israel's United Nations ambassador, cannot come to an end until Hamas is eradicated and the approximately 120 hostages they are holding since the October terrorist attacks are released....

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a significant announcement on July 22, declaring a ban on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) due to the industry’s involvement in various illicit activities. The ban is set...

Amusnet Italy has made significant progress in the iGaming industry, now ranking fourth among the top casino providers in the country for June 2024. This impressive jump of three positions is accompanied by a...

Las Vegas Sands, a prominent casino company, has shown support for a Nevada voter ID initiative by contributing $1.5 million to a pro-Lombardo PAC. This PAC, led by former Clark County Republican Party Chair...