Throngs of people filled parts of the Strip, particularly around the Bellagio Fountains, to ring in the new year surrounded by others. Photos on Twitter drew criticism on social media about the handling of the event.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $432 million. The next drawing is Tuesday.
Tony Hsieh was a major real estate investor in Las Vegas who, in a short period, became a dominant property owner downtown.
Circa co-owner Derek Stevens said of the “MoDot” mistake, “We thought, let’s just build the building and make it look like it’s supposed to.”
But Derek Stevens’ project, Circa, opened its casino, restaurants and year-round pool complex in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday. Its 777-room hotel tower is scheduled to debut at year’s end.
Pumpkin patches across the valley and country are gearing up for Halloween with a lot of uncertainty, though it is one of the few activities that health experts say the pandemic might not ruin.
When crowds at Allegiant Stadium are too much for those with sensory issues or those who don’t acclimate well with crowds, two quiet spaces will be available.
The complex of experiential attractions will feature art cars, virtual reality experiences, Meow Wolf, restaurants and bars to finally welcome guests this month.
Daily nonstop flights will kick off Nov. 17 between McCarran International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas President and CEO Richard “Boz” Bosworth says, “Both the Shag Room and The Bar are contiguous ultralounges, similar to Alibi or Clique, but combined.”
The restaurants at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will include longtime Hard Rock Hotel favorites Nobu, MB Steak and Pizza Forte as well as spots new to the market.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will acquire the Las Vegas Monorail system, but how long it will operate the 3.9-mile electric transit system is another question.
Nevada’s beleaguered employment agency will have much-needed staffing to help clear the backlog of claims.
It was announced last week the Las Vegas Xpress, which was slated to go online this month after initially being delayed from a November 2019 kickoff, would now be operational in the spring.
Hawaiian Airlines will resume service to the U.S. mainland Aug. 1, including to the ”ninth island” of Las Vegas.