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Primm, an alternative to Vegas for Southern Californians that cut 45 minutes off the drive, suffered a decline in tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic and saw increased competition from tribal casinos in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Las Vegas casinos have taken a turn for the worse after a postpandemic boom, with price increases and broader economic concerns turning off some travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

However, the FTC conducted a study finding eight different companies functioned as intermediaries to facilitate surveillance pricing for over 250 companies across grocery,  apparel, home goods, convenience, car rentals, online casinos and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

A 2026 AGA analysis showed that unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks and illegal online casinos generate approximately $53.9 billion in revenue each year, depriving states of more than $15 billion in lost tax revenue.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Dad had decided it would be easier, as he put it, to accumulate the capital necessary to finance the Prospector if he hit the casinos for a while.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls