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The pandemic-driven absence of international flights to and from Las Vegas has removed one of the gaming industry’s most lucrative business segments, leading airport leaders, tourism officials and gaming insiders to push for the U.S. to reopen for travel from key destinations.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak hosted a roundtable on energy in Nevada Thursday afternoon. Sisolak was joined by Sen. Chris Brooks, Sen. Fabian Doñate and included two panel discussions.
With just two weeks to go before the end of the 2021 legislative session, state lawmakers boosted the Nevada System of Higher Education’s (NSHE) budget with the allocation of more than $93 million in federal COVID relief dollars aimed at lifting a system-wide hiring freeze.
State lawmakers filed proposals during this spring's legislative session to bring casinos to Texas. Those efforts haven't gained much traction — Texas has some of the country’s strictest gambling laws.
Resorts World Las Vegas opens its doors next month, and this past week, the resort announced a partnership with Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. The two are hoping to make the new property one of the most crypto-friendly resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced plans to purchase the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, making it the first tribe to own and operate a casino in the city’s resort corridor.
Effective May 3, Wynn and Encore will operate their gaming areas at 100% capacity, Wynn Resorts announced on Monday.
The Wynn and Encore Las Vegas gaming areas are authorized to operate at 100% capacity as of Monday, May 3. The Nevada Gaming Control Board granted the increase, as 88% of the establishment's employees were vaccinated against COVID-19.
UNLV announced Friday that Boyd Law School Dean Dan Hamilton will leave the school June 30 to focus on “pressing family matters.”
UNLV employees have been strained and overextended during the pandemic, but flexibility saved the day, according to a survey conducted earlier this year.
UNLV employees have been strained and overextended during the pandemic, but flexibility saved the day, according to a survey conducted earlier this year.
Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation April 15 that dramatically changes gaming — or gambling — in Arizona.