Las Vegas Business News

Nevada gaming revenue slightly down in July

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

Nevada gaming revenue decreased 0.2 percent to $996.4 million in July compared to the same month a year ago. The minuscule decline, which broke a five-month streak of year-over-year monthly increases, was in large part to a dip in table game win ...

Security a priority for Las Vegas esports venues after Florida shooting

Alex Igelman, CEO of Millennial Esports Arena in downtown Las Vegas, said his organization has always taken the safety of its guests seriously, using a mix of private security and law enforcement for past events.

Las Vegas has positioned itself to become one of the esports hubs in the U.S., with venues opening throughout the valley and major esports competitions scheduled to be staged here. Two of the larger esports arenas in the country call Las Vegas home ...

Nevada marijuana industry collects 140 percent of initial tax projections in first year

People wait in line at the Essence cannabis dispensary in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 1, 2017, as recreational sales of marijuana begin.

“Nevada’s first year with a legal adult-use market has not only exceeded revenue expectations but proven to be a largely successful one from a regulatory standpoint.”

US and Mexico tentatively set to replace NAFTA with new deal

To intensify the pressure on Ottawa to agree to his terms, the president threatened to impose new taxes on Canadian auto imports ...

The List: Casino operators, Aug. 27, 2018

Find out about casino operators. This week, we rank them by casino square footage as of Aug. 1.

The Notes: Philanthropy, Aug. 27, 2018

In the notes: Wells Fargo & Co., Nevada Community Foundation, Discovery Children’s Museum, City National Bank, RBC Wealth Management, Golf 4 The Kids, Ronald McDonald House and more ...

Group hits jackpot with gamble on Las Vegas condos

Downtown Las Vegas is viewed from a remodeled condo on the 17th floor of the Ogden Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.

When the Las Vegas housing market cratered during the recession. When construction of luxury condominiums and housing developments screeched to a halt ...

Station Casinos' first female pit boss, now an executive, has never forgotten where she started

Cheryl Vetter is vice president and general manager of Fiesta Henderson.

The vice president and general manager of Fiesta Henderson talks about changes at the property, its popularity with truckers and her affinity for Spain.

Nevada regulators reject deal with sports books operator

In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas.

Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement on Thursday with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and ...

MGM opening Massachusetts casino with a flourish

This Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, photo shows the MGM Springfield casino's front facade on Main Street in Springfield, Mass.

Massachusetts' first resort casino with expansive gambling and entertainment options is opening Friday with a Las Vegas-style flourish ...

Nevada gaming regulators reject deal with sports book operator

In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas.

Nevada gambling regulators rejected a proposed settlement with a troubled sports books operator, which admitted to taking unlawful bets and making inaccurate payouts ...

Atlantic City casino earnings up 1.6 percent in 2nd quarter

This July 11, 2014, aerial photo shows the Atlantic City, N.J., beachfront with many of its Boardwalk casinos.

Atlantic City's casinos saw their second-quarter earnings increase by 1.6 percent compared with the same period in 2017. Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the casinos reported a gross operating profit of $171.4 million in ...

Browns attracting high number of bets in Las Vegas

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Sportsbooks struggled to attract any action on the Cleveland Browns from the betting public the past two years. That changed this ...

Lyft driverless cars hit 5,000 rides in Las Vegas

An Aptiv-Lyft vehicle with autonomous technology drives on the Las Vegas Strip Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Lyft driverless cars have provided more than 5,000 rides to passengers on the Las Vegas Strip since May. The ride-hailing giant and technology company Apitv outfitted a fleet of ...

Chuck E. Cheese’s in Las Vegas to replace animatronics band with light-up dance floor

The Chuck E. Cheese's at 9230 S. Eastern Avenue is being remodeled, including eliminating the animatronics band in favor of an interactive dance floor.

Chuck E. Cheese’s in Las Vegas will soon look and feel much different than many of the popular entertainment center and restaurant chain’s other locations nationally. The Chuck E. Cheese’s at 9230 S. Eastern Ave. is ...

New entertainment complex coming to downtown Las Vegas

An artist's rendering of the Treehouse Las Vegas entertainment complex in downtown Las Vegas.

A new entertainment complex in downtown Las Vegas will give patrons the feel of being out in nature even when they are inside. The $7 million, 22,000-square-foot ...

New Las Vegas tourism boss: 'We need to look at who our customers are going to be in the future'

Steve Hill, president and chief operating officer of the LVCVA and chairman of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority speaks during Caesars Entertainment Community Review reception at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino Monday, March 5, 2018, in Las Vegas.

Steve Hill has already played a significant role in shaping the future of Las Vegas tourism. Hill led the charge for a room tax increase to partially fund the Las Vegas stadium (Hill is director of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority) and the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion project. Additionally, while he ...

The List: Real estate brokerages, Aug. 20, 2018

Find out about real estate brokerages. This week, we rank them by total 2017 local resale volume.

People on the Move: Aug. 20, 2018

In the Notes: Bejac, Luis Ayon, Christopher Burk, Chelsie Adams, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Scott Wiegand, Ballard Spahr and more ...

Business owner roped into industry by instant gratification that comes with makeup artistry

Owner Lissette Waugh is reflected in a mirror at L Makeup Institute, a makeup school and cosmetic store, at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Lissette Waugh opened L Makeup Institute and Cosmetic Store to fill a void in Southern Nevada for makeup artistry and effects education.