Caesars Entertainment Corp. has been swept up in takeover speculation since the company’s share price tumbled last year amid disappointing earnings and concerns over a recession. Amid the decline, hedge funds scooped up shares. Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn began buying shares of Caesars as early as January. Icahn acquired nearly 18 percent by mid-March. In February Icahn called on the Caesars board to study a sale as a way to boost shareholder value.
On Friday, The Venetian begins a year long celebration of its 20th anniversary. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fourth graders from Hickey Elementary School made their case against Harry Potter at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas on Friday. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs both made weight for the middleweight unification bout taking place May 4 at the T-Mobile Arena. After they hit the scales, the boxers had an intense staredown that got physical.
During a staredown between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs at the weigh-in ahead of their fight on May 4 at T-Mobile Arena, the competitors pushed and shoved each other onstage.
UNLV women’s tennis coach Kevin Cory talks about playing in the NCAA regionals. (Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clark County residents will be able to receive free genetic testing through the Healthy Nevada Project this year. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Brett Raymer from the TV show “Tanked” gives us a look into his 4 story home on the edge of Lone mountain. What would a tanked home be without a 700-gallon custom aquarium in the kitchen and a 6,000-gallon Koi pond in its resort-style backyard.
A man who goes by several names, including Jonathan West, is operating multiple sports betting funds in Nevada.
The Golden Knights have signed free agent defenseman Jimmy Schuldt to a one-year, entry level contract. Schuldt comes to the Golden Knights after graduating from St. Cloud State University, where he lead the Huskies to a regular-season conference title and the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
CinemaCon is not just celebs, it’s also a place where theater owners can browse the latest in seats, projectors and concessions. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Southern Nevada Water Authority wants to take billions of gallons of water that doesn’t exist from Eastern Nevada via a pipeline that would cost ratepayers $15 billion. Doing so would devastate the wildlife and people who live there. That’s according to Kyle Roerink, executive director of the Great Basin Water Network, which opposes the pipeline.
Bonnie Springs Ranch, the replica Old West town near Las Vegas, has sold for $25 million. Developer Joel Laub closed his purchase of the 64-acre property on April 2, county records show. He has drawn up plans for 20 custom-home lots, a 25-room motel, a restaurant and a 5,400-square-foot event barn. Bonnie Springs was a decades-old desert attraction that offered mock gunfights and hangings, a petting zoo, horseback riding and a motel.
On March 1, Smith’s announced that it would no longer be accepting Visa credit cards at any of its 142 supermarkets, including the 45 in Nevada.
Business reporter Rick Velotta gives an update on the adjudicatory hearing on the suitability of Wynn Resorts to retain its gaming license in Massachusetts.
Assistant Sheriff Charles Hank addresses media about details of an in-custody death at Clark County Detention Center on March 31. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the Las Vegas Aviators, will serve food from Giada De Laurentiis and a team of favorite local restaurants. Heidi Knapp Rinella/Review-Journal
With property values increasing around the new stadium what other barriers do developers face? (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With values increasing, property owners around the new Raiders stadium are getting a lot of inquiries about selling. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, and Kurt Busch talk about their finishes at the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3, 2019. Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Joey Logano talks about holding off teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3, 2019. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jon Jones retained the UFC light heavyweight title when he took a decision over Anthony Smith and the welterweight belt changed hands when Kamaru Usman defeated Tyron Woodley at UFC 235. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang recap the top three fights on the par-per-view card from the T-Mobile Arena.
Jon Jones retained the UFC light heavyweight belt when he earned a decision over Anthony Smith in the main event of UFC 235.
Kamaru Usman became the first African-born fighter to claim a UFC belt when he defeated Tyron Woodley to become the promotion’s new welterweight champion.
UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies describes how his seniors stepped up to the plate to finish their final regular-season home game with a bang. Both Kris Clyburn and Noah Robotham say they could not have asked for a better way to finish their time as UNLV Rebels.
Smith & Wollensky CEO Michael Feighery speaks about the new Smith & Wollensky restaurant coming to the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Michael Feighery, CEO of Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, discusses the restaurant’s upcoming return to the Las Vegas Strip.
Snow covers the Legislative Building in Carson City on the eve of the 80th Session of the Nevada Legislature. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) KMCannonPhoto
