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.
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.
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 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 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.
Research from the American Gaming Association shows the staggering scope of illegal gambling: Americans wager more than $673 billion annually with unlicensed operators ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
The departures have contributed to a narrative pushed by some media and politicians that the state’s economy is in trouble and is unfriendly to businesses.
13 August 2025
Piper Heath and Caroline Petrow-Cohen Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Gaming experts assembled by U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., for a town hall this week bemoaned a tax change included in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, saying it would benefit …
A tech-forward ice cream truck founded about five years ago in Westfield, New Jersey is coming to Las Vegas. The Scream Truck is estimated to hit the streets by mid-September.
Las Vegas home prices remain near their all-time highs, with inventory levels surging and sales declining compared to last year, according to new data released this morning.
President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to impose additional costs for international tourists entering the United States, first pushing a “visa integrity fee” and then establishing a visa bond program Tuesday.
After Broadacres Marketplace’s six-week hiatus over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid fears, a full concert hall Sunday afternoon was a welcome sight to surrounding vendors at the giant North Las Vegas swap meet. …
Former UNLV President Len Jessup is back in Las Vegas with a new project: launching Desert Forge Ventures, a fund dedicated to backing local startups while attracting new companies to the area.
