SkillCon, a three-day expo underway at the Rio’s Pavilion, showcases a variety of competitive skills in action. Among them: Rubik’s Cube speed-solving, juggling, bodybuilding, eSports, fidget-spinning, dodge ball, robotics and weightlifting.
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Last year show organizers say there were two sessions dedicated to esports at the Global Gaming Expo, the annual international gaming trade show and conference presented by the American Gaming Association.
On college campuses, varsity gaming teams with all the trappings of sports teams are becoming increasingly common as schools tap into the rising popularity of competitive gaming.
Getting new customers involved in more interactive experiences is going to be a big part of the future for casinos in the United States and around the world, participants in a major gambling conference predicted Wednesday.
Intense heat grips southern Nevada every summer. However, in recent years, the topic of worksite heat stress safety has become a focus. In 2022, Federal OSHA introduced its national emphasis program on heat stress safety. The same year, Nevada OSHA also issued its state heat stress guidelines for businesses. As summer 2024 approaches, it’s time […]
Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.
Experts said there are significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to airline passengers and crews. Injuries have piled up over the years.
A coalition of residents and activists called on the Biden administration to issue heat protections for outdoor workers and declare climate change a national emergency.
Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.