A special committee has recommended a regulatory amendment for sportsbooks to take bets on esports, but it could take time before many people bet on competitions.
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The speed-dating conference for cities, airports and airlines was a big opportunity for Las Vegas to snag more flights to and from international destinations.
Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects is trying to gather support for a ban on smoking in Nevada casinos, but the topic may be too hot to gather enough local support.
Members of the Nevada Gaming Commission explain why they’re not weighing in on the Culinary Union’s frustration over its labor disputes with Station Casinos.
While a committee continues to work on a regulation for betting on esports, a question remains as to whether sportsbooks will see much action on events.
The Tropicana will stay Tropicana for now but could adopt a Bally’s brand, and the existing Bally’s property will officially take on the Horseshoe Las Vegas name on Thursday.
The new Massachusetts sports-betting law prohibits bettors from wagering on sports teams from UMass, Boston College, Harvard and other universities.
Aviation consultants say the number of seats coming into Reid International Airport could lead to record tourism numbers and there’s room for more international growth.
The installation of concrete bollards near the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at Harry Reid International Airport will lead to some traffic snags for passengers.
If you’re under 21, don’t expect to get in at Circa or El Cortez. Their leaders are happy with their decisions, but they don’t expect any other properties to join them.
Friends of UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Professor Al Izzolo paid tribute to the legendary mentor in a memorial service after his death in April.
Some are wondering whether the MSG Sphere at The Venetian could be home to a National Basketball Association team. Rest assured, this venue is mostly for entertainment.
Meetings planners, resorts, developers, government leaders and regulators need to have a unified strategy to keep gaming revenue growing.
Fans of the South Korean K-pop group are coming to Las Vegas with money in their pockets and philanthropy in their hearts.
You think the Las Vegas March Madness experience can’t get any better? Wait until the city begins hosting tournament games at T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium.