Business
September 17, 2020
NV Governor Says Gathering and Venue Limits May Loosen Up
For the first time in a long time, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak gave business some good news. The state’s beleaguered casino industry may be allowed to expand current venue capacity as Gov. Sisolak spoke on Wednesday and suggested that the current 50-person capacity limits on gatherings may be loosened up. At the time of his […]
Legal
September 12, 2020
Wynn Resorts Files a Lawsuit after a Brawl at Encore
Following a fight on Labor Day weekend at Encore, Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts filed a lawsuit against the participants. The company is currently trying to identify the people involved in the brawl. Wynn Files a Lawsuit against Unknown Participants in a Fight at Encore A lawsuit was filed on Friday by Wynn Resorts against 20 […]
Casino
September 9, 2020
The Venetian Brings Live Poker Tournaments Back Despite Pandemic
Earlier this week, the Venetian Poker Room announced the launch of the first live poker tournament DeepStack Showdown Series. The tournament will run through September 27 and features more than $400,000 in guaranteed prize money. The First Live Poker Tournament in Las Vegas during the Pandemic The Venetian Poker Room in Las Vegas hosts the […]
Business
September 3, 2020
Hard Rock Boss Jim Allen Says Casinos in Las Vegas to Pick Up
Demand for Las Vegas casinos is going to pick up, says Hard Rock international chairman Jim Allen whose company is confident in the long-term recovery of Nevada’s gaming industry. Jim Allen Says Las Vegas to Recover in the Long-Term Las Vegas casinos will return to normal operations, Hard Rock International chairman Jim Allen said in […]
Casino
September 2, 2020
Las Vegas Unions Agree on Health Benefits for Casino Employees
Some 36,000 employees of MGM Resorts and Caesars will receive health benefits until March 1, 2021, following a recent agreement with two unions in Las Vegas. Culinary Union executive Geoconda Argüello-Kline said that the agreements are “historic”. Las Vegas Unions in an Agreement with MGM Resorts and Caesars Thousands of working and furloughed employees at […]
Business
August 29, 2020
Las Vegas Gambling Revenue, Hotel Occupancy Plummet in July
The latest report by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reveals the number of visitors and gambling revenue for July in Las Vegas. Despite that results have improved from June, overall a decrease is observed. Zero Conventions for Four Months in Las Vegas Earlier this week, the latest report by the Las Vegas Convention […]
Business
August 25, 2020
Young Guests Can Be Las Vegas’ Salvation, Says Josh Swissman
Younger generations will have a beneficial effect on business in Las Vegas, says Josh Swissman, a consulting agency expert. However, whether younger players stick around is another matter. Las Vegas to Bet on Younger Generations to Ride Pandemic In a recent article for the Las Vegas Review Journal, Josh Swissman from consulting agency The Strategy […]
Business
August 24, 2020
Mass Layoffs in Nevada Continue, Some Properties Face Permanent Closure
Casinos and other hospitality businesses in Las Vegas continue to lay off people due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus spread, with the latest being Casino Royale. According to a notice which became public Friday, effective August 10 the casino operator is permanently laying off 98 employees. Immediate Layoff Announcement The notice that was […]
Sports
August 24, 2020
ESPN Debuts New Studio at Caesars’ LINQ in Las Vegas
ESPN’s new studio facility debuts today at Caesars’ LINQ hotel. The studio features state-of-the-art UHD 4K-capable technologies with which the company strengthens its presence in the gambling capital. New Studio by ESPN Debuts at Caesars’ LINQ Hotel Monday, August 24, ESPN announced the debut of its new studio at Caesars’ LINQ Hotel + Experience in […]
Casino
August 24, 2020
LVS Poll: Smoke-Free Casinos Supported by 72% of Gamblers
Las Vegas Advisor revealed the results of a new poll, seeking answer how gamblers feel about smoking in casinos. The results show that 72% of the responders support smoke-free casinos. Las Vegas Advisor Seeks an Answer How People Feel about Smoking in Casinos The results of a new poll by Las Vegas Advisor outlined how […]