The U.S. Department of Labor announced new guidance for state employment departments that would expand eligibility for the unemployment insurance benefits program for independent contractors, the self-employed and gig workers.
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State Sen. Ben Kieckhefer envisions a “light touch” state oversight group akin to the Nevada Athletic Commission, which regulates combat sports such as mixed martial arts and boxing through licensure and sanctions.
“Vegas could become the esports capital of North America,” said Milo Ocampo, the founder of Las Vegas-based 8-Bit Esports.
Boyd Gaming Corp. and Aristocrat Technologies announced a digital wallet program that may come to Las Vegas Valley casinos by the summer. Earlier this month, Golden Entertainment said it’s debuting its own cashless gaming program, Quick Play.
Under Gov. Steve Sisolak’s latest reopening plan, casino floor operators can increase their 25 percent capacity limit to 35 percent starting Monday and expand to 50 percent on March 15.
The Strip-adjacent hotel-casino property will likely remain closed until its tourist customer base returns, Frank Fertitta III, CEO of Station Casinos, said during an earnings call Tuesday.
The downtown Las Vegas complex is looking to bring aboard full-time employees for several positions, a release said Monday.