The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) released a report Thursday with a number of recommendations regarding sports betting marketing in the US.

Lexicon Bank appointed Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear to its board of directors. Crear brings more than 10 years of community and executive leadership to the board. In addition, Lexicon Bank promoted Stacy Watkins to CEO. Serving as president since April 2020, Watkins has made significant contributions to the bank’s continued growth and success, including leading efforts to support small businesses and organizations throughout Nevada—particularly those most affected by the pandemic.

Some experts view the news Wednesday of Las Vegas Sands Corp. selling off its properties on the Strip as a sign that the resort corridor is on its way to shedding coronavirus-related economic doldrums and welcoming millions of tourists annually.

At UNLV, Bo Bernhard has gone from casino chips to real money.

For the first time since its inception in 1988, Las Vegas Sands Corp. is without CEO and Chairman Sheldon Adelson.

For the first time since its inception in 1988, Las Vegas Sands Corp. is without CEO and President Sheldon Adelson.

With an unwavering commitment to empower, enrich and educate underserved children to lead choice-filled lives, non-profit CORE welcomes two new members to serve the organization on the CORE 2021 Board of Trustees: Jessica Battaglia, Vice President of Human Resources, Switch; and Bo Bernhard, Associate Vice President of Economic Development, UNLV.

GOED Knowledge Fund grant will connect technology companies statewide to federal Small Business Innovation research grants.