The Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino, first conceived in 2005 and completed nearly two decades later, is set to open its doors in less than a month.
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Las Vegas officials delayed a public hearing on the casino-resort project after staff members recommended that the Planning Commission reject the proposal.
MGM Resorts and Marriott International did not provide a reason for the delay. Trade publications have speculated that the cyberattack on MGM might be a factor.
The worker is currently in stable condition, according to the resort.
Culinary Local 226 said it will hold “informational picket lines” in front of eight resort properties on the Las Vegas Strip this week.
A software analyst said the attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment may embolden hackers to hit other Las Vegas casino operators.
MGM Resorts International expects to lose $100 million in cash flow as a result of a nine-day cyberattack and told customers the company would offer free identity protection and credit monitoring services.
Plaintiffs say Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International failed to protect customer data during attacks revealed this month.
Hacker gangs have taken credit for the cybersecurity issue that has plagued Nevada’s largest employer for 10 days. MGM did not detail current impacts on other operations.
An expert in cybersecurity says it’s too early to speculate whether MGM Resorts International was the victim of hackers in a ransomware attack but there are numerous clues indicating it was.
The problem affected credit card transactions and other computerized systems. There were indications that MGM shut down some systems to prevent the matter from becoming worse.
NeoGames, a company that supports Caesars Entertainment’s sports wagering and iGaming, will be considered for licensing by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick, in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, wants better scrutiny of illegal offshore gambling websites.
Clark County cleared the way for a guitar-shaped hotel tower to be developed at The Mirage, a project that would spell the end of the resort’s iconic volcano attraction.
Hard Rock International is looking to build a 600-room high-rise along Las Vegas Boulevard.