Casinos, sports betting and legal online wagering contributed to $16.6 billion in total revenue that was 15.5 percent higher than the first quarter of 2022.
Richard N. Velotta
Richard N. “Rick” Velotta has covered business, the gaming industry, tourism, transportation and aviation in Las Vegas for 25 years. A former reporter and editor with the Las Vegas Sun, the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner, the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff and the Aurora (Colo.) Sun, Velotta is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he won the school’s top journalism honor. He became the Review-Journal's assistant business editor in September 2018.
The rebranded and refurbished Lexi Hotel, which will be cannabis friendly and feature a tops-optional pool, will open its doors in Las Vegas on June 2.
When Victor Janicki was denied a $220,000 jackpot, he opted to try to become the first known gambler to successfully sue an online casino to claim his prize.
The U.S. Justice Department is going to the Court of Appeals over a decision involving whether Steve Wynn had to register as an agent of a foreign government leader.
When Texas House members realized they didn’t have the votes to move legislation forward, they opted to put off efforts at a later time.
Golden Entertainment, operators of the Strat, plan to open its Atomic Golf range amenity by the time visitors arrive for Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula One race.
Located just east of The Venetian Expo, the 17,500-seat performance venue will open in September with the start of a five-week run of U2.
The Clark County Department of Aviation testified in support of Senate Bill 19, which would enable the county to form a new unincorporated town for a reliever airport.
Wynn Resorts executives say the company is humming on all cylinders with great financial results in Las Vegas, Boston and Macao.
Las Vegas officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $600 million project at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Since the 1,000-capacity arena opened in 2018, HyperX has hosted a variety of big esports events, including League of Legend All Stars and NBA 2K The Turn.
The Culinary Union and the Nevada Resort Association are at odds over whether the state Constitution should be amended to allow a state lottery.
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick, in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, wants better scrutiny of illegal offshore gambling websites.
Red Rock Resorts Inc. — in the spotlight for its surprising agreement to sell nearly 49 acres to the Oakland Athletics — dodged specific questions about the transaction, during its first-quarter earnings call.
A busy street corner near the Las Vegas Convention Center that was once the home of a popular hangout for locals and tourists may soon see a casino — but only for eight hours.