Location: Nevada
July 4th is on a Thursday this year. Expect big crowds in Las Vegas anyway
About 332,000 tourists are expected to visit Las Vegas and surrounding areas for the Independence Day holiday weekend, hospitality industry... more
Nearing close of ‘Jazz + Piano’ at Park MGM, Lady Gaga is not done in Las Vegas
Lady Gaga’s performance at Dolby Live on Saturday was 99 percent jazz revival, one percent breaking-news update. Gaga told the packed crowd... more
What will Las Vegas Strip resorts do when noncompete agreements become illegal?
The violation of a noncompete agreement has been central in Wynn Resorts’ lawsuit against Fontainebleau for poaching senior executives.... more
LVCVA leader could get raise, $190K bonus
The president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority may receive a $19,300 pay increase to his annual salary and a 40... more
‘Vegas legend’ of sports betting retires after cancer diagnosis
When Dave Cokin was busted for bookmaking in his native Rhode Island in the 1980s, he essentially had two options: Go to jail or go to Las... more
Can southeast Las Vegas Valley casinos drive a revival?
While the Strip gets attention from customers and investors for its frequent revenue growth, gaming industry watchers may look to the Las... more
Las Vegas magician Shin Lim’s show moving from Mirage to the Venetian
Shin Lim, the magician behind the Mirage’s popular longtime magic show “Limitless,” has officially found a new home in the Venetian’s... more
Nevada sets May gaming revenue record
Nevada set a May record with $1.32 billion in gaming revenue. It was also the eighth highest total in history as the Strip continues to... more
Las Vegas tram shuts down as resort prepares to close
In another sign of the Mirage’s impending closure, the tram between the resort and Treasure Island has closed. The tram that connected the... more
Station Casinos files to expand Durango Resort in southwest Las Vegas valley
Just a few months after the grand opening, Station Casinos is already applying to expand Durango in the southwest valley. An agenda item... more
