The Sphere continues to lose money, but officials say the Las Vegas entertainment venue is improving financially and will add sound soon to its exterior display.
Richard N. Velotta
Richard N. “Rick” Velotta has covered business, the gaming industry, tourism, transportation and aviation in Las Vegas for 25 years. A former reporter and editor with the Las Vegas Sun, the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner, the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff and the Aurora (Colo.) Sun, Velotta is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he won the school’s top journalism honor. He became the Review-Journal's assistant business editor in September 2018.
Two multibillion-dollar resorts — both with arenas that would be capable of hosting an NBA team — are in the works for Southern Nevada. Are both of them financially viable?
Nevada laws and regulations say gaming licensees can’t restrict access to slot machines, but resorts must seek special permission for private gaming salons.
Gaming industry analysts applaud return of IGT to Nevada with $6.2 billion spinoff and merger with Everi Holdings Inc.
A man convicted of stealing chips from Clark County casino table games has been nominated to be added to Nevada’s List of Excluded Persons.
The Strip resort announced tiered loyalty card is being restructured to allow guests to collect greater rewards faster.
After over 500 days of preparation, Formula One fans from around the world are ready to gather for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the biggest event in the city’s history.
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle gave new details about the September cyberattack that crippled his company for nine days and said it would emerge stronger than ever.
Five attractions within the atrium of the Sphere give guests a closer look at the technological wonders inside with the Sphere Experience.
The singer-songwriter made a memorable appearance before the Nevada Gaming Commission to win his Margaraitaville Casino licensing.
Former shuttle astronaut Jose Hernandez, a California regent, will advise the program to develop flight engineers for future trips to space from the Las Vegas Spaceport.
Acres Technology’s new TIBO system could double or triple slot machine revenue, but responsible gaming advocates are wary of potential problem gambling issues.
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.
Located just east of The Venetian Expo, the 17,500-seat performance venue will open in September with the start of a five-week run of U2.
The Clark County Department of Aviation testified in support of Senate Bill 19, which would enable the county to form a new unincorporated town for a reliever airport.