No one expected the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to become a template for future big events in Las Vegas. But 40 years of success stands up as an iconic December event.
Richard N. Velotta
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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.
While National Finals Rodeo participants are wary of the equine herpes virus that has spread nationwide, only a handful of separate events were canceled.
A sixth branded airport lounge — the first at the airport’s C gates — opens its doors at Harry Reid International Airport
KalshiEx LLC won’t agree with Nevada gaming regulators to stop writing prediction market contracts that closely resemble sports betting.
The bad news for Reid airport was that October had the steepest drop in passengers; the good news was that numbers are compared with a near-record performance in ‘24.
Jenny Bohannon and Jason Ihle were among the Transportation Security Administration agents recognized for their work during the 43-day government shutdown.
Analysts have said the wealthy continue to flock to Las Vegas, but lower-end customers either aren’t coming at all or aren’t spending as much when they’re here.
Caesars’ Flamingo property is preparing for its 80th anniversary, and other gaming industry news.
Parking garages at Harry Reid International Airport will be at or near capacity through at least Saturday during Thanksgiving weekend.
Auto racing fans from far and wide, as well as some locals, descended on the Strip Saturday night for the third annual Formula One race.
After four horses tested positive for illegal substances in 2024 horse races in Elko, the trainer was hit with a $100,000 fine. His appeal on Thursday was unsuccessful.
Caesars Entertainment executives were apologetic about embarrassing the state by not catching an illegal bookmaker when he was gambling at Caesars properties.
In his appearance before the Nevada Gaming Commission, MGM President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle gives updates on upcoming convention calendar, Macao and Japan.
He’s survived on odd jobs for decades. Now, Black Book inductee Francis “Frankie” Citro wants to entertain people in lounges he can’t currently enter.
Harassment victims will share $1.2 million in settlement of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s lawsuit against Nevada Restaurant Services’ Laughlin River Lodge.