Sahara began allowing customers to exchange cryptocurrency for casino chips or tickets in October, according to the report. BurraPay deployed its platform after the Nevada Gaming Control Board approved its system earlier in 2026; Sahara is described as the first Las Vegas Strip property to offer the option.
The deployment gives operators a reported example of cryptocurrency payments at a regulated Nevada casino.
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Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue increased 8.2% year over year in October, according to figures cited by CBRE equity research director John DeCree. He said visitor numbers fell 4.4% to 3.41 million, while convention attendance rose 7.9% to 604,000; the figures formed part of his assessment of the market’s performance.
Red Rock Resorts increased the planned budget for its Durango casino expansion to $430 million from $385 million, the company said alongside its third-quarter results. The project is expected to open in Q3 2027, and management maintained a targeted 20% return on investment.
A newly manufactured Sigma Derby machine is scheduled to debut at Four Queens in Las Vegas next year, reportedly. The machine was developed by Next Gaming, Highbrow Gaming and VSR Industries, and will include ticket-in, ticket-out functionality, bill acceptance and a display of previous winning horses.
Rio Hotel & Casino opened the Dragon Lair gaming room in its former poker room in Las Vegas, according to the company announcement. The space features Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link and Phoenix Link slot machines. Rio president and general manager Rod Turlan said the opening continues the casino’s collaboration with Aristocrat.
TaDa Gaming said its participation at G2E Las Vegas led to discussions with US operators, aggregators and other potential partners. It named DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Palace and BetRivers among booth visitors, but did not announce a new agreement.