Local Native Americans rallied around the designation of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument at the first Powwow for the Planet in 2022. At this year’s powwow, April 19-20 at UNLV, they’re raising awareness about three sacred sites in Nevada—the proposed East Las Vegas National Monument, the Ruby Mountains in northeastern Nevada, and Bahsahwahbee, also known as Swamp Cedars, near Great Basin National Park. Free and open to the public, the social powwow is not only an opportunity for Native Americans to convene and connect with their culture, but also for the wider community to learn about Native Americans’ issues.

During an international reporting tour titled ‘Democracy is More Than Election Day’, arranged by the Global Public Affairs Bureau of the U.S. Department of State, through its Foreign Press Centers and in cooperation with the Meridian International Center, a lecture was organized at the University of Nevada with Dr. David Damore, Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of the Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West. In his lecture, Dr. Damore spoke about the political landscape in Nevada, including election cycles and electoral candidates as the state is preparing for upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. in November 2024.

In the third installment of this yearly gathering, 2024’s Powwow for the Planet — hosted by the UNLV Native American Alumni Club, the Native American Student Association, the American Indian Alliance, and the urban Indigenous community — isn’t to be missed. Traditional Indigenous craft vendors, dances, music, and educational opportunities round out the entertainment aspect of this event, while all being underpinned by a strong message of environmental advocacy.

Lessons Las Vegas officials learned from hosting the Super Bowl will enhance how fans will enjoy Final Four Week in 2028. Allegiant Stadium is set to host the NCAA Men’s Final Four, which includes two semifinal games on April 1, 2028, and the championship game April 3, 2028.

Last week, an academic paper co-authored by Joshua Grubbs of the University of New Mexico and Shane Kraus of UNLV confirmed what many have suspected: Those who engage in sports betting are about twice as likely to binge drink than other types of gamblers and people who don’t wager at all.

When a $1.4 billion lottery ticket was sold at a Neptune liquor store last month, the news spread across the Jersey Shore and beyond with the expected celebration that a local had won the enormous prize. But what didn’t get attention, and rarely does, was the fact that calls to the Council on Compulsive Gambling hotline sharply increased as they always do when a major jackpot is on the line.

When a $1.4 billion lottery ticket was sold at a Neptune liquor store last month, the news spread across the Jersey Shore and beyond with the expected celebration that a local had won the enormous prize. But what didn’t get attention, and rarely does, was the fact that calls to the Council on Compulsive Gambling hotline sharply increased as they always do when a major jackpot is on the line.

In March, NCAA President Charlie Baker said the organization was asking state gaming regulators nationwide to ban proposition wagering, or prop bets, on college athletes because of evidence that gamblers are harassing collegiate players, both online and at games.

The explosion of legalized gambling has set the stage for a provocative new frontier in the world of risk-taking — betting markets for everyday events, ranging from Taylor Swift streams to hurricanes hitting major U.S. cities.