Las Vegas Business News

Broadway pushback sinks bid for Caesars Palace casino in Times Square

A Broadway street appears in Times Square, in New York on Jan. 19, 2012. The 76th Annual Tony Awards will broadcast live from the United Palace in New York on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

A proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square that’s backed by Jay-Z lost its bid for a gambling license Wednesday after running into fierce opposition from Broadway theater owners ...

Una pareja de Las Vegas planea crear un imperio del pickleball indoor

Dill Dinkers, a pickleball club, has equipment on hand and offers lessons, for individuals or groups, clinics with pro instructors or players on tour, corporate events, tournaments and leagues.

Brigette Farwaha se atribuye el mérito de haber introducido a su tío, Greg Louie, en el mundo del pickleball.

Allegiant Stadium debuts enhanced culinary experience for Las Vegas Raiders games

Yoshi Kojima, executive sushi chef for Silver & Black Hospitality, plates bluefin tuna, during an open house to showcase offerings for the 2025 season at Allegiant Stadium, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.

Many fans will flock to Allegiant Stadium tonight for the Raiders’ home debut on “Monday Night Football” eager to watch their beloved franchise. Sandra Taylor hopes ...

Las Vegas duo plotting indoor pickleball empire

Dill Dinkers, a pickleball club, has equipment on hand and offers lessons, for individuals or groups, clinics with pro instructors or players on tour, corporate events, tournaments and leagues.

Brigette Farwaha takes credit for introducing her uncle, Greg Louie, to the world of pickleball.

Wagers on touchdowns, strikeouts and even penalties: States eye limits on prop bets

FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022.

As a bankruptcy attorney, New Jersey Assemblymember Dan Hutchison said he sees clients “all the time” whose betting on football and baseball quickly leads to ...

Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas with free rides

A Zoox self-driving vehicle is shown in front of the Sphere Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Visitors to the Las Vegas Strip now have a futuristic new transportation option: fully autonomous robotaxis with no human driver behind the wheel. The boxy, gray vehicles have been spotted ...

Report: Median sales price in Las Vegas for a single-family home was $480K in August

A “for sale” sign is shown in front of a home near Oakey Boulevard and Maryland Parkway Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

A report released Tuesday by Las Vegas Realtors shows the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during August was $480,000.

‘This isn’t 2008’: Las Vegans urged to not overreact to spike in housing notices of default

Approximately 5,400 individual property owners have been issued a notice of default since January 2022, according to a report from UNLV.

Notices of default issued to property owners across the Las Vegas Valley jumped 28% year-over-year, signaling growing distress in the housing market ...

People on the Move: Sept. 8, 2025

In the Notes: Alex Wongthongsanguan, Patrick Frank, Slime Kitchen, WOW Carwash, Dr. Sherrie Somers and more ...

Slowing visitation prompts $35 million Las Vegas reboot with focus on value

A new $35 million “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” campaign is being unveiled across multiple platforms, including on billboards like this one in New York’s Times Square.

As visitation to Las Vegas trends downward and concerns about high prices, especially on the Strip, fill social media, tourism officials here are looking for a brand refresh.

Reborn: Off-Strip Ellis Island debuts $35 million overhaul

Ellis Island debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation this week. The new space doubles the casino floor, which includes a new casino bar and high-limit gaming area.

Ellis Island, the off-Strip property on Koval Lane frequented by visitors and locals alike, debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation this week.

Drai’s nightclub to return to original basement location on Las Vegas Strip

Pool paradise at Drai's Beach and Drai's Beach at Night

The move represents a generational shift, with Dustin Drai taking leadership from his father Victor, who helped pioneer bottle service in the Resort Corridor and created notable venues ....

Las Vegas entrepreneur revives buffet tradition with Indian flavors

A worker sets up the buffet at Taj Palace Indian Cuisine in Henderson Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Local entrepreneur and restaurant owner Smeet Gandhi is working to revive the buffet experience with a lunch offering at Taj Palace.

320K visitors expected in Las Vegas for Labor Day weekend

A bird's-eye view of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

Las Vegas has slipped in popularity as a domestic Labor Day destination, falling to 10th place on AAA’s annual ranking. The city typically lands in the top six, AAA Nevada spokesperson John Treanor said.

Las Vegas tourism 'going through a downturn,' July visitation drops 12%

Steve Hill, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), poses for a photo Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

Las Vegas saw a 12% drop in visitation, or around 420,000 fewer people, last month compared to July 2024, according to new data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

New report shows expansion of illegal gaming market; UNLV urges federal curbs

A look at the sports book inside the Durango in Las Vegas during 2023. As illegal gambling proliferates, according to a new report from the American Gaming Association, legal casinos like the Durango lose out on revenue. Additionally, according to the AGA’s Dave Forman, states and local governments across the country lose billion in tax revenue. “And that’s money that can’t go to schools or police departments or fire departments or property tax reduction,” he said.

Research from the American Gaming Association shows the staggering scope of illegal gambling: Americans wager more than $673 billion annually with unlicensed operators ...

Is an entry-level medical job right for you?

Is an entry-level medical job right for you?

Vital entry-level medical professionals such as phlebotomists, medical assistants, certified nursing assistants and nurses are in such high demand in Southern Nevada that accelerated certification and degree programs are plentiful across the Valley.

Keeping up with Tony Alamo, Nevada Heart & Vascular Center

Dr. Tony Alamo

Dr. Tony Alamo recently received the 2025 University of Southern California “Alumni Service Award,” one of the highest honors given by the USC Alumni Association.

New UNLV venture tackles AI’s impact on gaming operations and regulation

Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, UNLV International Gaming Institute Director of Research, poses for a photo at UNLV, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

The UNLV International Gaming Institute has launched a new AI Research Hub (AiR Hub) to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the gaming industry’s digital transformation.

Una iniciativa de la UNLV aborda el impacto de AI en la regulación del juego

Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, UNLV International Gaming Institute Director of Research, poses for a photo at UNLV, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

El Instituto Internacional del Juego de la UNLV ha puesto en marcha un nuevo centro de investigación sobre IA (AiR Hub) para abordar algunos de los retos más acuciantes a los que se enfrenta la transformación digital de la industria del juego.