The Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino, first conceived in 2005 and completed nearly two decades later, is set to open its doors in less than a month.
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The six-figure win was one of several recent jackpots at casinos across the Las Vegas Valley.
Several resort operators are using incentive programs, including the chance to win luxury cars, to encourage their staff to work during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The LVCVA board had to approve a land preparation project before the 10 acres could be sold to 65SLVB, a partnership paying $125 million for the Riviera site.
Observers say historic conditions, including COVID-19 and inflation, influenced discussion and the terms of Culinary Local 226’s contracts with Strip employers.
The Strip hotel updated its guest rooms and meeting space, as well as moved its sky-high lobby to the ground floor, in phase one of a property renovation.
Some Strip properties won’t be affected if the Culinary Union and several employers do not reach a contract agreement and workers strike.
Bartenders, housekeepers, servers and other hospitality workers will strike Friday if Culinary Local 226 can’t reach a new deal with casino operators by 5 a.m.
Workers would walk out of multiple properties if a deal isn’t reached by the deadline, which is days before the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Nearly two decades after the start-up, Fontainebleau is on the verge of being licensed to operate on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip.
Despite a major cybersecurity attack on the gaming company in the third quarter, few details emerged from discussions with Wall Street investors.
MGM Resorts and Marriott International did not provide a reason for the delay. Trade publications have speculated that the cyberattack on MGM might be a factor.
Thirty years ago, cannon blasts heralded the opening of Treasure Island. The opening was part of a family-friendly tourism boom of the 1990s.
Culinary Local 226 is increasing the pressure on resort employers to reach a contract agreement, but suggested a strike could be called as soon as next week.
Dream Las Vegas, which stopped construction in early 2023 due to financing issues, filed documents with Clark County indicating construction could restart in 2024.
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