Las Vegas Business News

Wynn Resorts moves its reopening to 10 a.m. Thursday

Room lights spell out "Hope Shines Bright" at the Wynn on the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Wynn Resorts will reopen its two Las Vegas properties a few hours later than planned on Thursday out of precaution

County OKs grants to help businesses hurt by coronavirus

Clark County commissioners today approved using more than $19 million in federal funds to help businesses hurt by the coronavirus shutdown pay rent, utilities and ...

'Vegas safely is still Vegas': Bellagio ready to welcome visitors back to Strip

Social distancing markers and stations are placed throughout the conservatory at the Bellagio in order to maintain a one-way flow of foot traffic Monday June 1, 2020. These new measures are a part of MGM Resorts' 7-point health and safety plan for guests and employees as they re-open to the public this coming Thursday, June 4th.

Safety and social distancing measures are being installed across every aspect of the resort's operations.

Vegas resort executives call for people to stand together, respect humanity

Wynn Resorts' new CEO Matt Maddox reacts as he speaks during an interview at Wynn Las Vegas, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas resort executives are calling for social change following the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minnesota last week.

How will the pandemic impact the Las Vegas housing market?

A sign advertises a home for sale in the northwest valley, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.

Demand for houses has remained robust through the first months of the coronavirus crisis, with bidding wars on many properties, some Las Vegas area ...

Three tips for those fretting over mortgage payments

Mike Querrey, vice president of strategic retail growth for Guild Mortgage, poses outside Turnberry Towers Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

With the coronavirus pandemic driving unemployment in Nevada to a record-high 28.2%, thousands are struggling to make ends meet—from buying groceries and paying utility bills to making car payments. But one of the biggest monthly expenses is a home mortgage.

People on the Move: June 1, 2020

In the Notes: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Southwest Medical, Denise Tanata, Rose Sarti, Alyson Michaels, Henderson Hospital, Taylor Arnett and more ...

'Welcome back': Las Vegans return to gyms, water parks and more

A sign advises social distancing during the reopening of the Cowabunga Bay water park in Henderson Friday, May 29, 2020. Water parks, bars and gyms are among the business that were allowed to reopen Friday under the state's Phase Two reopening plan. Only season pass holders were allowed on opening weekend. The park opens to the public on June 1.

Members have to bring their own towels, enter the gym one at a time, sanitize their hands and stay in the squares marked by scotch tape.

Harrah’s joins list of Caesars properties opening next week

An exterior view of Harrah's on the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 26, 2017.

Because of stronger-than-expected customer demand, Caesars Entertainment said today it will open a third Strip casino next week. Harrah’s will open at 11 a.m. on June 5, the company said. Caesars had previously announced plans to reopen Caesars Palace and the Flamingo, which will ...

Fremont Street Experience to reopen Wednesday

The Fremont Street Experience is empty Wednesday, March 18, 2020, after Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered the closure of all nonessential businesses in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall will reopen Wednesday morning. The mall, which offers access to shops, restaurants and ...

Bleak casino, job reports illustrate Nevada shutdown impact

A view of the Las Vegas Strip looking southbound from Flamingo Road Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Bleak reports in Nevada are showing the economic impact of a full month of casino and business closures enacted due to the coronavirus pandemic. With most ...

Nevada jobless tally keeps climbing, adding to record 28.2%

People wait in line for help with unemployment benefits at the One-Stop Career Center, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and its partner organizations, like the One-Stop Career Center, have seen an increase in traffic due to the coronavirus.

Nevada jobless figures continue to climb, with more than 18,000 people filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week, the U.S. Labor Department ...

Las Vegas Athletic Club fitness centers to open Saturday

Denise Dinger works out at City Athletic Club in Las Vegas on Monday, April 30, 2012.

Las Vegas Athletic Club locations in the Las Vegas Valley will open Saturday, according to ...

Cosmopolitan latest casino to announce reopening plans

The Cosmopolitan appears to keep an eye on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday, March 22, 2020. .

The Cosmopolitan today announced plans to reopen June 4 with restaurants, bars, stores and swimming, but also under strict health and ...

MGM Grand joins list of casinos reopening June 4

The marquee sign at the MGM Grand announces the June 4 reopening on the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

MGM Resorts International said today it will reopen the MGM Grand along with two other Las Vegas Strip casinos on June 4. MGM had previously announced plans to initially reopen the Bellagio and New York-New York. The Signature at ...

Casino owner giving away 1,700 free flights to Las Vegas

Casino owner Derek Stevens introduces restaurant owners during a news conference at D Las Vegas in downtown Las Vegas Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Stevens unveiled the restaurant lineup for his new Circa hotel-casino which is scheduled to open downtown in December 2020.

Downtown casino owner Derek Stevens is giving away 1,000 free flights to Las Vegas in hopes of jump-starting its tourism industry. Stevens, owner of ...

Las Vegas hospitals prepared for casino reopenings, UMC chief says

An exterior view of University Medical Center Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014.

When Las Vegas casinos reopen, the region’s health care infrastructure will be able to handle any potential spikes in COVID-19 cases, University Medical ...

Las Vegas shoppers facing sticker shock in visits to the meat counter

Mark Madril, customer service assistant manager, helps customer Al Philmon at Larry's Great Western Meats, 420 S. Valley View Blvd., Thursday, May 21, 2020.

In April, U.S. consumers spent 4.3% more on meat, poultry, fish and eggs than they did the previous month, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly consumer price index. The spike is partly due to …

Financial experts offer advice on navigating uncertain stock market

In this Jan. 3, 2020, photo, the Wall St. street sign is framed by American flags flying outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York.

During uncertain economic times, the unpredictable act of investing can be made even more unpredictable, local experts say. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic crisis in the United States ...

The Notes: Philanthropy, May 25, 2020

In the Notes: Christensen Development, Delivering With Dignity, Aaron’s, Olympia Companies SH Charitable Foundation, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, Goodwill of Southern Nevada and more ...