COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

October 21, 2007 - 9:00 pm

SHALLOW WORKER POOL: The continuing boom in new casino construction is creating new demand for more workers. Gaming companies, which are already struggling to fill the jobs they have, wonder where all these new workers will come from.

MYSTERY ADVENTURES: A local company offers companies a chance to solve their worker morale problems by solving a mystery.

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: Sierra Pacific Resources Chief Executive Officer Michael Yackira shares his thoughts on success.

THIS WEEK’S LISTS: Las Vegas restaurants.

Temporary green fences block areas under construction from public view at the Las Vegas Convent ...

After a rough 2025, gaming and tourism should have a mixed ’26

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 30, 2025 - 6:00 am

A big convention year, work at Reid Airport and gaming regulatory matters and court cases should produce biggest tourism headlines in 2026.

Nevada is among a group that will receive a nearly $150 million settlement with German automoti ...

AG: Nevada part of $150M settlement with Mercedes over emissions scandal

By Casey Harrison / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 2:45 pm

Nevada is among a group that will receive a nearly $150 million settlement with German automotive manufacturers accused of skirting emission regulations in vehicles

Nevada has ranked No. 10 in the annual National Movers Study from United Van Lines. This is the ...

Las Vegas ranked as top moving destination

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 1:12 pm

Las Vegas has been ranked in the top 10 for 2025’s leading moving destinations.

An aerial view of homes at Sarasota, a community planned in The Paseos of Summerlin, on Thursda ...

Mortgage rates could drop below 6% in 2026, report says

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 2:53 pm

Lending Tree’s 2026 housing and economic predictions report said mortgage rates could dip below 6 percent briefly next year which could unlock the Las Vegas Valley housing market.

The top listing for the year, 685 Dragon Peak Dr. sold for $25.25 million in 2025. Sold in July ...

The top 10 Las Vegas Valley luxury home sales of 2025 — PHOTOS

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 11:51 am

The top houses sold in 2025 were located across the Las Vegas Valley and were packed with luxury amenities such as infinity edge pools, over 10,000 square feet of livable space and automated pocket doors galore.

An Allegiant Airlines Airbus A319 plane, which last flew on Sunday, sits at Harry Reid Internat ...

Las Vegas tourism downturn was big story in 2025

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 8:00 am

A visitation downturn coupled with strong gaming numbers, expansion coming to airport and the rise of prediction markets were key stories of 2025.

Ousted HOA board president may be able to run for a seat again

By Barbara Holland / RJ

December 27, 2025 - 2:00 pm

The sanctions may or may not prevent the former president from being a board candidate. The records should tell you of the disposition of the case.

A visistor from Louisiana turned an $8.50 bet into a $186,468 payday on Double Firestorm Bison ...

$186K slot jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino

By Tony Garcia / RJ

December 27, 2025 - 8:12 am

The win was one of several recently across the Las Vegas Valley.

Nevada files court brief in support of Maryland gaming fight

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 26, 2025 - 2:48 pm

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s “friend of the court” brief supports Maryland which, like Nevada, has been sued by prediction market provider KalshiEx LLC.

Will Las Vegas Valley home prices drop in 2026?

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

December 26, 2025 - 9:03 am

While the residential real estate market continues to recover from the wake of the pandemic, Las Vegas will not see a recovery in home sales or price growth compared to most other major metro regions in the country.