Las Vegas Business News

Gaming regulators to discuss new wagering accounts

Chairman A.G. Burnett, center, asks a question during a Nevada Gaming Control Board meeting at the Grant Sawyer State Building Wednesday, March 1, 2016. With Burnett are board members Terry Johnson, left, and Shawn Reid.

Nevada regulators will discuss allowing the use of wagering accounts for more forms of casino gambling at a special workshop Thursday. ...

6 December 2016
By Thomas Moore

Sleek casino with Bob Dylan art opening outside Washington

The MGM lion is seen in front of the 23-story hotel during a preview tour of the MGM National Harbor, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 in Oxon Hill, Md.

Far from the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts International opens its $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor casino and resort just outside the nation's capital this week, advertising a gambling floor "bigger than the White House" and an art collection that includes a large welded collage by Bob Dylan. But don't expect Vegas glitz, neon flamingos or ...

5 December 2016
By Brian Witte, Associated Press

Nevada leaders look to Oregon for insights on recreational marijuana

“I wish we would have taken some of the steps your state has taken; we’d be so much further along,” Oregon State Sen. Ginny Burdick said to a group of Nevada lawmakers and ...

5 December 2016
By Chris Kudialis

The Data: Dec. 4-10

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].

5 December 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

The List: Heavy equipment dealers, Dec. 4, 2016

Find out about Heavy equipment dealers. This week, we rank them by number of employees as of Nov. 30.

5 December 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

What's next for the Palms?

New chairs for slot players is one of the improvements at the Palms, said Palms Vice President and General Manager Michael Jerlecki. Station Casinos completed its acquisition of the Palms in October.

It’s appropriate that the Palms, which hosted the reality TV show “The Real World” and was a hangout for young celebrities and rock stars, has had its share of drama over the years. Now, 15 years after it opened, the resort is facing midlife with new owner Station Casinos. Questions about its future resemble those a middle-aged man might ask himself ...

5 December 2016
By Thomas Moore

People on the Move: Dec. 4-10

In the Notes: Anthony Ruiz, Todd Kessler, Dr. Trina Wiggins, Patricia Morelli, Deborah O'Keefe, Erik Foley, Kathleen Wilde, Sallie Doebler and more ...

5 December 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

For pizza franchisee, even the recession had a silver lining

Tim and Pamela Billow opened their first Marco’s Pizza franchise in 2006 and opened two more in 2008.

Pamela and Tim Billow opened their first pizza franchise in Southern Nevada in 2006. And although the Great Recession hit not long after and forced them to make adjustments, the lessons of that financial crisis positioned them for growth.

5 December 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

Relationships, passion for industry make coming to work every day exciting for sports book director

Chuck Esposito, the Race & Sports Book Director for Sunset Station Casino poses for a photo inside the Sports book at Sunset Station on October 5, 2016.

The race and sports book director at Sunset Station talks about recent renovations, the rise in popularity of sports betting, his favorite sport and the excitement of being in a sports book on game day.

5 December 2016
By VEGAS INC Staff

Prepare your business for legal marijuana

The worst that can happen is for otherwise legitimate and highly regulated businesses to be used for illegal or “sort of legal” marijuana transactions. Because the industry is still largely unbanked, there is always room for abuse when large amounts of cash are involved.

5 December 2016
By Melissa Kuipers Blake and Alisa Nave-Worth

Las Vegas real estate developer Fred Nassiri offering another possible NFL stadium site option

An artists' rendering shows a possible site for an NFL stadium near Blue Diamond Road and Las Vegas Boulevard South. The land is owned by Las Vegas wholesale clothing magnate and real estate developer Fred Nassiri.

With the Clark County Stadium Authority Board seemingly settled on two possible locations for its proposed 65,000-seat stadium, another site has emerged. Las Vegas wholesale clothing magnate and real estate developer Fred Nassiri hopes the board will consider his plot of land located at Blue Diamond Road and Las Vegas Boulevard South ...

4 December 2016
By Jesse Granger

Lions, dragon and fireworks in Las Vegas: Lucky Dragon celebrates grand opening

Chinese lions and a dragon perform a ceremony at the entrance of the Lucky Dragon during its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.

Vibrant Chinese lions bounced to thumping drums and splashing cymbals in a ceremony held at the entrance of the Lucky Dragon on Saturday afternoon. The lively presentation — which also included a ribbon cutting, a Chinese dragon and firecrackers — marked the Asian-themed casino's grand opening ...

3 December 2016
By Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Stocks tread water as big dividend payers jump and banks dip

Investors are making a small move back to traditionally safe assets Friday afternoon after rallying over the last few weeks. Bond prices are rising, as are real estate, telecommunication and ...

2 December 2016
By Marley Jay, Associated Press

Las Vegas welcomes 1st direct commercial flight from Beijing

Vice president of Hainan Airlines Hou Wei joins with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to announce from Drai's Pool at the Cromwell that Hainan Airlines will be making their first nonstop service to Las Vegas on Thursday, August 4, 2016.

A little glitz and a sampling of a Las Vegas Strip dance and acrobatic performance are marking the arrival of the first direct commercial airline flight ...

2 December 2016
By Associated Press

Scene of Rosenthal car bombing in Las Vegas gets lusty makeover

Hustler Hollywood, an adult-oriented boutique, is opening in the former building that housed Tony Roma's, 620 E. Sahara Ave., made famous as the site of the attempted murder of Lefty Rosenthal in 1982.

Tony Roma’s, the Sahara Avenue site of the infamous attempted murder of Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal in 1982, is turning into an adult store, Hustler Hollywood. ...

2 December 2016
By Paul Szydelko

Stocks move mostly higher as big dividend payers jump

Stocks are mostly higher Friday thanks to gains for companies that pay large dividends. Real estate and phone companies are rising. Banks are slipping after a huge rally over the last few weeks ...

2 December 2016
By Associated Press

US employers add 178K jobs as unemployment sinks to 4.6 percent

U.S. employers added a solid 178,000 jobs in November, reflecting the steady economy President-elect Donald Trump will inherit. The unemployment rate hit a nine-year low of 4.6 percent ...

2 December 2016
By Associated Press

Host of projects being planned or built right now will change landscape of Las Vegas Strip

MGM Resorts' parking garage behind the Excalibur is about 75 percent complete and should be done next spring. It will serve T-Mobile Arena and the Park Theater.

Las Vegas construction: With Lucky Dragon now open, people watching Nevada’s most important industry might be wondering what’s next ...

2 December 2016
By Thomas Moore

Debate gave UNLV, Las Vegas $114 million in publicity, university says

Police officers stand outside the Thomas & Mack Center ahead of the third presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at UNLV in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The presidential debate in Las Vegas generated $114 million in publicity for UNLV and the region — more than double what host agencies initially projected, the university announced today. The debate ...

1 December 2016
By Megan Messerly

Can my employer still test me for pot? New laws raise questions

Various marijuana strains are shown at The Source dispensary in Henderson Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016.

Changing marijuana laws aren't necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace. For now, many employers seem to be sticking with their drug testing and personal conduct policies, even ...

1 December 2016
By Bob Salsberg, Associated Press
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