Tag: Economy
Tribal casinos lift living standards, study finds
Tribal casino operations boost wages for American Indians and reduce unemployment for nearby people of all races employed in casino-related... more
The internet questioned whether Vegas is a value. Tourism leaders say they’re listening
Gaming executives and a tourism leader disavowed the ongoing “Vegas is dead” debate that’s been percolating in social media and... more
Las Vegas’ job market has recovered losses from pandemic
The Las Vegas Valley has recovered all of the jobs — and more — it lost during the pandemic. The valley saw some of the sharpest... more
Prediction markets dominate gaming summit in Boston
Ten gaming companies traveled to Boston for the 13th yearly Truist Securities GLL Summit last week. Truist analyst Barry Jonas boiled the... more
F1, Thanksgiving weekend Las Vegas hotel rates lower than in recent years
With consumer confidence jittery, especially after a record-breaking shutdown of the federal government, Las Vegas resorts have taken a... more
Live! Casino Pittsburgh marks five years, speaks on economic impacts
In 2019, many were skeptical about what Live! Casino would bring to Westmoreland County. “I saw an old Bon Ton,” Live Casino general... more
Las Vegas: UNLV forecast points to slower growth but steady footing for city
Southern Nevada’s economy is showing signs of distress but remains steady as businesses and analysts adjust, according to the latest... more
Vanderpump says of new Las Vegas hotel, ‘I’m not going to price myself out of the market’
Lisa Vanderpump has stamped her brand across the Strip. Her Vanderpump Hotel will replace the Cromwell next year. Her Vanderpump Cocktail... more
Travel, hospitality industries sound alarm over government shutdown
Hundreds of travel businesses, including casinos, hotels and convention bureaus, are asking Congress to end the monthlong government... more
Encore casino is helping transform its Greater Boston city into housing hot spot
It’s a $2.6 billion housing chicken-or-egg question. Industrial Everett wasn’t exactly a development hot spot before 2014, when the... more
