Las Vegas Business News

South Point giving $1 million in bonuses, cites tax reform bill

The South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd.

The South Point has joined the list of businesses handing out bonuses after passage of the Trump administration’s tax reform bill. The casino released a statement today saying it was ...

Nevada pot industry holding breath after U.S. shift on marijuana

Chris Thompson holds up a sign during a news conference at the Apothecary Shoppe marijuana dispensary on West Flamingo Road Thursday, Jan. 04, 2018.

A memo today that said federal authorities would be rescinding a Department of Justice document that protected states’ rights to establish legal marijuana operations was ...

Lucky Dragon halts gaming, restaurant operations to reorganize

Lucky Dragon guests take photos with the dragon dancers during the boutique casino's grand opening celebration, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.

The Lucky Dragon announced this morning that it is temporarily ceasing gaming and restaurant operations and reducing staff as it begins the process of reorganizing. The hotel and gift shop will remain open, including ...

Stalled progress doesn't dampen supporters' hope for casinos in Georgia

After years of trying to bring casino gambling to Georgia, talk of getting legislation passed this year to do so has all but stalled as lawmakers prepare to return to the Capitol next week ...

Las Vegas revives 'What happens here, stays here' campaign

A view of the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Three months after a mass shooting that killed dozens of concert goers on the Las Vegas strip, the gambling mecca has revived a lighthearted advertising campaign that once again paints ...

Glazier’s Food Marketplace, a locals favorite in southwest valley, is closing

Family owned Glazier’s Food Marketplace is closing in the coming weeks, according to the company’s website. “After eight great years here in Las Vegas, Glazier’s Food Marketplace is ...

Raiders, Walters discuss Bali Hai for stadium parking

Golfers play the 7,002-yard, par-71 Bali Hai Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip.

Despite a thicket of complicating factors, the team is negotiating with representatives of Bali Hai Golf Club lessee Billy Walters to take over his lease with Clark County so it can ...

Things looking up for Atlantic City in 2018

An empty stretch of boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., April 6, 2016.

The last traces of President Donald Trump's onetime casino empire could vanish. Someone may finally buy and reopen the former Revel casino. (Or maybe not.) The U.S. Supreme Court could legalize sports ...

Q+A: Banking regulator with local ties describes nomination process, first month in office

Las Vegas Valley resident Joseph M. Otting was sworn in as the 31st comptroller of the currency on Nov. 27.

In November, Las Vegan Joseph Otting was sworn in as comptroller of the currency, which regulates 1,347 national banks, federal savings associations and federal branches of foreign banks. The Las Vegas Sun sat down with Otting recently to speak about his new position and life in Washington, D.C. ...

30 tons a day? Exploring the myth and reality of Southern Nevada’s shrimp consumption

Palettes are stacked with boxes of shrimp destined for Southern Nevada restaurants and buffets.

A statistic often repeated but difficult to verify is that Las Vegas consumes 30 tons of shrimp every day. Some in the restaurant business find it hard to believe, while others think the estimate is low.

People on the Move: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

In the People: Dr. Carolien de Roode-Wentz, Jeffrey Williams, Wes Duncan, Orlando De Castroverde, Dianna Klein, Larry Goldstein, Jim Lambright and more ...

There’s no escaping it: Businesses need raving fans

 Jim Niehoff, president of Escape Reality USA

The president of Escape Reality USA talks about the increasing popularity of escape rooms in the United States and abroad, explains why he chose Las Vegas as his company headquarters, and shares his self-described nerdy qualities.

Gym owner's mantra: Put passion and values into business

Jen Barnet, owner of XCycle Las Vegas, says it’s important to her that people of all fitness levels feel welcome at her studio.

For Jen Barnet, there’s no point in going into business unless you are passionate about the product or service you are offering, as well as the community in which you’re offering it.

Planned giving tips for the business community

A flexible form of donation that involves some form of financial planning, planned giving can include gifts in the form of stocks and real estate, as well as donations left in a will, estate plan or life insurance policy.

40 Under 40 Alumni: Alexandra Lourdes and Jennifer Bradley

Alexandra Lourdes

Alexandra Lourdes and Jennifer Bradley are former honorees of VEGAS INC's 40 Under 40 awards. We caught up with them ...

The Data: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].

The List: Available commercial space, Dec. 31, 2017

Find out about available commercial space. This week, we rank it by available square feet as of Nov. 1.

Smart homes: Not just for tech geeks anymore

In this Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, file photo, Maxime Veron, head of product marketing for Nest Labs, talks about the features of the Nest Secure alarm system during an event in San Francisco.

Internet-connected lights, locks and laundry machines are close to becoming everyday household items, thanks in part to voice-activated speakers such as ...

Retiree wins $1.8 million on Montreal Casino slot machine

A retiree put $30 into a Grand Prix slot machine and walked away with $1.8 million, one of the biggest slot jackpots ever at the Montreal Casino, according to ...

UNLV scores big win with draft stadium agreement

A look at the planned $1.8 billion domed football stadium for the Oakland Raiders and UNLV football in Las Vegas.

UNLV’s most important football victory of 2017 took place well after its season ended. The university will retain significant control of major revenues on the days its ...