Howard Stutz
@howardstutz
Senior Reporter covering gaming, tourism & sports business for @TheNVIndy Recipient of Foley Medill Medal from @MedillSchool http://thenevadaindependent.com
While I am still posting on this platform, I opened a BlueSky account and have since updated the link - howardstutz.thenvindy.com - Please follow me also on that site.
OPINION: Politics is run by social media trolls "The conduct of the Nevada Republican Party’s official social media account demonstrates just how childish, callous and contemptible political discourse has become online." via @schausmichael @TheNVIndy thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinio…
Las Vegas Sands reported a 15% increase in revenue in Q2 to $3.18B, primarily from a 37% revenue jump at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Macau revenue was up 2.3% Sands has not operated a resort in Las Vegas since February 2023. @TheNVIndy investor.sands.com/news/news-deta…
In this week’s Indy Gaming: 🌐 As sports betting shifts online, why is Nevada still tied to in-person registration? 💸 Derek Stevens: Change in tax code for gamblers needs to be reversed Read the article by @howardstutz and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/sports…
Paraphrasing tribal gaming leader @VictorRocha1 - "Don't mess with California tribes." The tribes are not backing down in their fight with the prediction markets.
BREAKING: Three federally recognized California Indian tribes have sued Kalshi and Robinhood in CA federal court, alleging that the two companies are unlawfully engaging in sports betting by offering sports-outcome event contracts on the tribes’ Indian lands in violation of IGRA.
Sports betting is increasingly online. Why is Nevada still tied to in-person registration? In this week’s Indy Gaming, we explore why Nevada’s sports betting industry no longer leads the nation, but is still breaking annual revenue records. thenevadaindependent.com/article/sports… @TheNVIndy
BREAKING: Three federally recognized California Indian tribes have sued Kalshi and Robinhood in CA federal court, alleging that the two companies are unlawfully engaging in sports betting by offering sports-outcome event contracts on the tribes’ Indian lands in violation of IGRA.
NV parental notification law for minors seeking abortion in effect; Planned Parenthood lawsuit seeks halt The Nevada law is going into effect for the first time in 40 years after a federal judge lifted the temporary pause. @tabitha_mueller @TheNVIndy thenevadaindependent.com/article/planne…
Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill plans to run for governor Hill’s likely entry into the race for Lombardo’s seat sets up a competitive Democratic primary in 2026, though official filing isn’t open until next year. Via @tabitha_mueller thenevadaindependent.com/article/washoe… @TheNVIndy
SOME PERSONAL NEWS: My biography of Harry Reid is available for pre-order and on sale Jan. 20! Exciting news for a project I started more than four years ago on the most powerful official in NV history and one of the more influential DC leaders ever. simonandschuster.com/books/The-Game…
Fact Brief: Does Nevada have the highest cannabis tax rate in the West? Nevada has a tax rate of 10% on recreational marijuana retail sales, which is lower than the western states. The highest is Washington’s retail tax rate of 37%. @rociohzz thenevadaindependent.com/article/does-n… @TheNVIndy
Gaming equipment provider Light & Wonder latest to secure UAE vendor licence The Las Vegas-based company is the 13th to secure a gaming-related vendor licence in the UAE market. igamingbusiness.com/legal-complian… @iGamingBusiness
The CEO of the nonprofit community health center Northern Nevada HOPES, said the bill is projected to lead to the closure of 40 percent of the nation’s community health centers, which serve the most vulnerable populations. via @tabitha_mueller @TheNVIndy
Experts describe the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” as the biggest health care shakeup since Obamacare, which helped Nevada’s uninsured rate drop from 22 percent in 2012 to 8 percent this year. Find out what this means for the state: thenevadaindependent.com/article/gop-bi…
Fact Brief: Does Nevada marijuana tax revenue go to schools? A 2025 report by the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities found that since 2018, Nevada’s two marijuana taxes have raised nearly $716 million for K-12 education funding. Via @rociohzz thenevadaindependent.com/article/does-n… @TheNVIndy
Nevada stations brace for impact after Senate passes bill clawing back public media funding Republicans are "capitulating" to Trump, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said Wednesday as the recissions package awaited a vote in the Senate. Annie Vong @TheNVIndy thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada…
The @Athletics have launched a Ballpark Cam to show progress of the team's $1.75B stadium in Las Vegas at the corner of the Strip and Tropicana Avenue. ballparkexperience.athletics.com/ballparkcam
In this week’s Indy Gaming: 📉 New visa fees + tourism agency cuts bad for Vegas? 🏀 Vegas NBA-ready arena already in limbo before CEO indictment 🎰 Gaming HOF announcements Read the article by @howardstutz and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-int…
As international trips to Vegas drop, industry leaders say Trump changes hurt, not help In this week’s Indy Gaming, a travel official says increased visa fees and funding cuts to programs will discourage foreign visitation throughout the U.S. @TheNVIndy thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-int…
Maverick Gaming, which operates five casinos in Elko and West Wendover, filed for bankruptcy on Monday. The company’s plans to reorganize finances won’t affect operations for now. @howardstutz reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/maveri…
Rob Manfred on A's: "Right now, it is my expectation they will play in Sacramento until they move to Las Vegas."
Maverick Gaming, which owns 5 Nevada casinos, files for bankruptcy The company’s Nevada properties aren’t a focus of the Chapter 11 reorganization, which is centered on the parent operator’s finances. @TheNVIndy thenevadaindependent.com/article/maveri…
