What will be the top tourism and gaming headlines of 2020? Read on for predictions about opening Allegiant Stadium, visitation records and what lies ahead for Las Vegas.
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While most of the headlines are about the accomplishments of Derek Carr, Marc-Andre Fleury and A’ja Wilson, local sports teams are making their mark through giving.
With a Gaming Commission hearing on Steve Wynn scheduled Thursday, questions answered in early 2018 are bound to be asked again: Should Wynn Resorts change its name?
Critics still upset with the Raiders move to Las Vegas are stirring up issues on bolts used to attach the stadium roof and the UNLV’s non-conference football schedule.
Jennifer Roberts has been a fixture in Nevada gaming regulation and at UNLV, but is now heading to Tennessee to head that state’s new sports wagering operation.
The lack of mobile wagering and a ban on betting on California colleges and universities could prevent Nevada sportsbooks from facing crushing competition.
While travel and tourism has experienced 120 months of economic growth, U.S. market share has fallen behind international competitors who market more vigorously.
Sportsbooks are notorious low-margin money-makers, but casino company executives are building partnerships to grow their sports-wagering presence on a nationwide basis.
While the record for visitor volume set in 2016 is safe, three other tourism indicators are close to historic highs in 2019 with three months of data to go.
As the millennial generation takes over as the largest consumer demographic, the gaming industry will explore what makes them tick — and how to draw them into casinos.
Is New Jersey the sports betting king? Should the federal government get involved? Should universities ban students from betting on their teams? It all came up at G2E.
The Las Vegas Monorail Co. still has a ways to go before it can be considered a functional transportation system and the planned station near the Sphere is a first step.
A bill introduced by Reps. Johnson and Fortenberry wouldn’t make resort fees illegal, but would spell out how they’re displayed on websites and in advertisements.
Golden Nugget owner, aquarium and theme park operator, restaurant entrepreneur, reality TV star Tilman Feritta has a new accomplishment: business book author.
When the Nevada Legislature locked in a taxpayer contribution of $750 million to build Allegiant Stadium, it offered no mechanism for the Raiders to pay any of it back.