BURRAPAY GOES LIVE AT SAHARA LAS VEGAS WITH COMPLIANT CRYPTO PAYMENTS

BurraPay is the leading provider of cryptocurrency payment solutions for the regulated casino gaming industry.

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Luke Millanta, CTO of BurraPay and Craig Pleva, GM of SAHARA Las Vegas

BurraPay Cage Transaction

Iconic Property Becomes First Casino on the Las Vegas Strip to Announce Cryptocurrency Transactions at the Casino Cage

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In another historic first for the U.S. regulated gaming industry, BurraPay, the leading provider of cryptocurrency payment solutions for the regulated casino gaming industry, has deployed its cryptocurrency payment platform at SAHARA Las Vegas, making it the first casino on the Las Vegas Strip to announce compliant cryptocurrency-funded gaming transactions at its Casino Cage.

Owned and operated by the Meruelo Group, SAHARA Las Vegas is an iconic resort destination on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, continually evolving its gaming, dining, entertainment and hospitality offerings to deliver a modern and dynamic guest experience. Utilizing the BurraPay platform, players will be able to fund their wagers throughout the casino by depositing cryptocurrency in exchange for casino chips, tickets, etc.

“SAHARA Las Vegas continues to evolve with a focus on delivering a modern, seamless experience for our guests,” said Craig Pleva, General Manager of SAHARA Las Vegas. “Expanding our payment options to include cryptocurrency is a natural next step, giving our guests greater flexibility and convenience while embracing the innovation shaping the future of Las Vegas. BurraPay provides a compliant solution that allows us to introduce this option thoughtfully and responsibly.”

BurraPay's patented crypto payment platform was specifically engineered to meet the rigorous compliance standards demanded by U.S. gaming regulators - a barrier that has until now kept cryptocurrency entirely out of Nevada’s licensed casino ecosystem. The company offers both a fully-embedded platform that integrates directly with casino player account management systems in land-based, iGaming, and online sportsbook environments; and an over-the-counter solution that has been developed for rapid deployment in land-based casino environments. Both solutions utilize BurraPay’s portfolio of patented technologies covering the secure, AML-compliant use of cryptocurrency - including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin - in casino environments, as well as blockchain monitoring tools capable of detecting problem gambling behaviours in real time.

“In June, our downtown launch made BurraPay the first compliant crypto payments provider to operate within Nevada's regulated gaming market, and its success proved that players and operators are ready for a new way to pay. Bringing that experience to the Las Vegas Strip was the natural next step, and we couldn't ask for a better partner than SAHARA Las Vegas,” said Luke Millanta, co-founder and CTO of BurraPay. “SAHARA Las Vegas is changing the game and we want to thank Craig and the entire team for their confidence and support.”

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About BurraPay
Founded in 2015 by crypto industry pioneer, Luke Millanta, and gaming legal and regulatory compliance veteran, David Greenslade, BurraPay is a financial technology company that designs, builds and delivers secure, regulatory-compliant cryptocurrency payment solutions for the global gaming industry, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing US iGaming and sports betting markets. In June 2026, BurraPay became the first cryptocurrency payments processor to operate in Nevada’s regulated gaming market, processing the first legal crypto-funded sports wager in Las Vegas history. BurraPay provides licensed operators and regulators with a transparent, auditable way to facilitate digital asset transactions that meet the highest standards of compliance and transparency. For more information, please visit https://burrapay.com.

About SAHARA Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 60,000-square-foot casino features elegant designs and a newly expanded slot floor with approximately 30 of the latest slot machines from the world’s top gaming content creators, bringing the total to more than 650 machines. The casino features more than 30 classic table games, the Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Maroon, a Caribbean Steakhouse by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi; Balla Italian Soul by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Prendi; The Tangier; and Zeffer’s Café. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.

Media Contact for BurraPay
Lauren Coombs
BurraPay
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Media Contact for SAHARA Las Vegas
Carma Connected
saharalasvegas@carmaconnected.com

Lauren Coombs
Orbbit Inc. (dba BurraPay)
+1 702-249-5306
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