These trees were replacements for mature trees that had been removed prior to November’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix race.
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.
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.
Company officials would not say what the land could be used for, but it’s large enough for an integrated resort-casino with a new NBA-ready arena.
Penn Entertainment Inc. said the new tower will more than double the Henderson resort’s room total. It will also include updated amenities.
Local leaders are hoping a debate by Republican presidential candidates will be scheduled in the lead-up to the GOP primary, caucus and Super Bowl LVIII.
A six-count lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court names former Resorts World President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Sibella, who was fired by the company in September.
The problem affected credit card transactions and other computerized systems. There were indications that MGM shut down some systems to prevent the matter from becoming worse.
Despite two big sporting events, Super Bowl LVIII and the first Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, LVCVA leaders are expecting tax revenue about the same as this year.
If approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission when it meets Jan. 26, the new regulation will enable wagering on the growing number of esports competitions.
The former UFC attorney replaces Brittnie Watkins, who was named interim chairwoman in November following the resignation of Brin Gibson.
An analyst is encouraged by the first day of the lifting of restrictions in Macao and expects to see even brighter days when Chinese New Year celebrations begin.
Polls indicate two sports-betting initiatives in California are destined for failure next month and tribal members explain why in a Global Gaming Expo panel discussion.
Circa CEO Derek Stevens and Wynn Resorts Ltd. CEO Craig Billings talked of local successes while staying wary of storm clouds in keynote kickoff of Global Gaming Expo.
When a new series of video advertisements debuts next week, the LVCVA returns to humorous storytelling to present a message for people to visit Las Vegas.
While the Bally’s deal with Gaming and Leisure Properties could close next month, the company isn’t expecting to make any improvements on the resort for at least a year.