Dana Gentry

Las Vegas

Senior Reporter at Nevada Current

LV native. Twitter-challenged. Senior Reporter @NevadaCurrent, Opinions all mine. #vegasbaby https://t.co/MBkSOr3PYh?…

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MGM's Aria advertises Illegal offshore betting site • Nevada Current

1 week ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

MGM Resorts International is advertising an offshore casino and sports betting site that is off limits to gamblers in the United States — a move that could prompt more regulatory headaches for the company, which recently paid $16 million to state and federal authorities for violating anti-money laundering laws. The logo for Monkey Tilt, an offshore casino and betting site, appears on an Aria poker table in an episode of PokerGo, a program that is sometimes produced at Aria.
Money laundering probe at Fontainebleau mistakenly disclosed by Gaming Commission

2 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

An inadvertent leak at Thursday’s Nevada Gaming Commission meeting revealed Fontainebleau, the newest resort on the Las Vegas Strip, is under investigation by gaming regulators. Nevada Gaming Commissioner Rosa Solis Rainey asked Fontainebleau president Maurice Wooden about the investigation Thursday, catching the executive off guard as he sought licensing as a key employee.
Ousted Henderson police chief challenges Romero for mayor

2 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

Former Henderson Police Chief Hollie Chadwick, who announced Thursday she’s running against Mayor Michelle Romero in the 2026 election, said she’s not seeking retribution after being terminated earlier this year by newly-minted City Manager Stephanie Garcia-Vause. “I don’t have that in my heart, nor can anybody afford that, especially in the community or the employees of City of Henderson,” Chadwick said when queried about her motivation.
NV Energy peak usage plan could be costly for Southern Nevadans

2 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

NV Energy’s bid to calculate customers’ bills based on their highest usage of the day rather than total consumption could add between $20 to $38 to the average monthly bill for customers in Southern Nevada, and penalize energy-efficient users, according to a trade organization that represents renewable energy interests.
NV Energy CEO leaving amid utility overcharging episode

2 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

Doug Cannon, president and CEO of NV Energy for the last six years, is leaving the post to join American Electric Power Transmission, according to a news release. Cannon will be replaced by Brandon Barkhuff, who currently serves as a vice-president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer for NV Energy, according to a statement from the utility.
Lombardo’s bill seeks to fix what ails Nevada health care • Nevada Current

3 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

Gov. Joe Lombardo is predicting success for his Nevada Health Care Access Act, which was introduced at the Legislature on Thursday. The measure is designed to increase Nevada’s health care workforce, reduce disparities in care for rural residents, and cut red tape. “I have an agreement and cooperation with (legislative) leadership,” Lombardo said Thursday at an event where he introduced the measure to medical students and others at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian Medical School in Las Vegas.
NV Energy overcharges at least 80,000 customers, scrimps on refunds

3 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

NV Energy, Nevada’s statewide electric utility, overcharged some 60,000 customers by more than $17 million, disconnected service to some, and attempted to rectify the mistake by offering six months’ worth of refunds that amount to a fraction of what customers overpaid. The company informed regulators late last month that it overcharged another 20,000 customers an undisclosed amount.
NV Energy overcharges at least 80,000 customers, scrimps on refunds

3 weeks ago | citynewsvegas.com | Dana Gentry

(Photo: Ronda Churchill/Nevada Current)NV Energy, Nevada’s statewide electric utility, overcharged some 60,000 customers by more than $17 million, disconnected service to some, and attempted to rectify the mistake by offering six months’ worth of refunds that amount to a fraction of what customers overpaid. The company informed regulators late last month that it overcharged another 20,000 customers an undisclosed amount.
Middle ground elusive in debate over proposed pet store ban

3 weeks ago | rgj.com | Dana Gentry

Politicians, government officials, animal activists, and shelter operators pleaded Tuesday with state lawmakers to advance legislation that would prohibit the retail sale of pets in Nevada, while pet store owners warned the measure would put them out of business.
Horsford predicts more ‘WTF’ moments as House committees take up Trump budget bill

3 weeks ago | nevadacurrent.com | Dana Gentry

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) is expecting fireworks this week as three House committees are slated to mark up President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” budget bill. A draft released over the weekend from the Energy and Commerce Committee includes work requirements for Medicaid recipients, and in an effort to save money, changes how states raise their portion of Medicaid funds.