The transition of The Mirage to Hard Rock Las Vegas will generate nostalgic memories, but it’s part of the Las Vegas way of constantly evolving to what’s next.
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The typical Las Vegas visitor in 2023 was younger than in the past, spent more money, chose different activities over shows — and had a great time while here.
One might think one extra day in the year doesn’t make much difference. But in gaming and tourism, it means an additional millions of dollars spent.
Without legal sports wagering in California, Vegas sports books continue to prosper for the Super Bowl and another Golden State initiative fails to gain tribal support.
Small businesses affected by Formula One traffic issues got a small victory with a bridge removal but may not see compensation for their financial losses.
With 2023 results in the rear-view mirror — half right and half wrong — here’s a look at what’s in the forecast for gaming and tourism in 2024.
The company that operates the Tropicana hotel-casino is working on two other big projects and waiting for a Major League Baseball relocation vote.
Thousands of people will come for special events in Las Vegas and most of them will try their luck in casinos, even though, statistically, luck may not be on their side.
Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance executive Tina Quigley thinks Oak View Group’s NBA-ready arena plan is for real and a sustainability package is icing on the cake.
Guests can shoot pictures and videos while gambling as long as it doesn’t disrupt play or disturb other guests. It may particularly appeal to the younger crowd.
While gaming industry executives are anticipating a mild recession, Las Vegas seems ready to weather the storm with new venues and a big special events calendar.
Prices are higher and player perks are disappearing everywhere in Las Vegas casinos. Room occupancy and visitor satisfaction remain high.
Although the LVCVA’s deal with Chilean billionaire Claudio Fischer is dead, the critical two-year Convention Center renovation is alive — and it gets $7 million to boot.
After a fair record for predicting 2022, my 2023 crystal ball sees gaming success here and in Macao, new flights to Japan and an F1 letdown.
The sale of 10 acres at Las Vegas and Elvis Presley boulevards for $120 million to Claudio Fischer should be completed by mid-December. But what does he have planned?