Las Vegas Business News

Casino tests novel approach to preventing gambling addiction

In this June 23, 2015 file photo, an automated dealer asks for players to take a seat at a black jack video slot machine on the floor of the Plainridge Park Casino, in Plainville, Mass. Massachusetts is set to launch this week a first-in-the-nation system allowing slot players to limit their bets.

Massachusetts is set to launch this week a first-in-the-nation system allowing slot players to limit their bets, following some pushback from ...

Boyd Gaming selling its stake in the Borgata to MGM

In this June 26, 2013, photo, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is seen in Atlantic City, N.J., with the nearby Water Club reflected in its gold glass facade.

Boyd Gaming Corp. is selling its 50 percent interest in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City to MGM Resorts International, the companies announced today. The $900 million deal will put the New Jersey casino entirely in the control of MGM Resorts, which already owns the other half. But the corporate maneuvers ...

University of Phoenix opening innovation center in Las Vegas

In September, the University of Phoenix expects to open the RedFlint Innovation Experience Center in the Bank of America Plaza, 300 S. Fourth St., in Las Vegas.

Calling all entrepreneurs and business visionaries: An 11,000-square-foot space in downtown Las Vegas could become a hub for turning business ideas into reality. In September, the University of Phoenix expects to ...

Fireman is off NV Energy’s grid — and on a mission for solar power

Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Capt. Richard Birt is petitioning to "bring back solar" in the wake of changes to NV Energy's rates for customers equipped with rooftop panels. His home, about 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas, is actually run off the grid, but he thinks it's important to help push Nevada's energy giant "into the future."

Richard Birt sees rooftop solar as one of the “greatest current technologies” available to the community, and a vital source of job creation ...

The List: Publicly reporting companies, May 29, 2016

Find out about publicly reporting companies. This week, we rank them by revenue for the most recently completed fiscal year.

Home-grown empire: PT’s extends its reach further with 50th edition

Old photographs show the early days of PT’s pubs in the 1980s.

The local dining giant hasn’t always been the corporate powerhouse it is today. When twin brothers Phil and Tom Boeckle opened the first PT’s Pub 34 years ago, it was a small-time operation with big dreams. Fifty restaurants later ...

The Data: May 29-June 4

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].

Be prepared for the recession’s second act

Many caught in the recession consented to the bank’s claim with the expectation that nothing would come of the judgment because assets were protected or because the banks would lose interest. People who chose this path should continue to read carefully, because they have defenses that should not be overlooked.

Dog Haus offers grown-up hot dogs for the kid in us

Adam Roll, general manager of Dog Haus poses with a "Sooo Cali" dog and a beer at the restaurant at 4480 S Paradise Rd. Monday, May 9, 2016. The California-based chain specializes in creative hot dogs, burgers, sausages & fries. The Las Vegas restaurant opened in March.

Ian Vanderburg recently opened his franchise, serving grown-up versions of a classic kids favorite. The Dog Haus brand was founded in 2010 and has 18 locations nationally, with plans to expand to 135 locations.

Hard Rock Hotel director is in love with live music, on and off the clock

Andrew Courtney, Hard Rock Hotel’s entertainment director, started his career booking musical talent at 16 by cold-calling a band.

The director of entertainment for the Hard Rock Hotel talks about what he looks for when booking talent, why he didn’t try to become a touring musician himself and shares some of the bands his venues have lined up for summer ...

People on the Move: May 29-June 4

In the People: Tami Vogel, Nectaly Mendoza, Madison Williams, Pamela Willacey, Mary-Sarah Kinner, Francine Peterman, Tara Mitchell, Glenn Alai and more ...

The List: Public relations firms, May 29, 2016

Find out about public relations firms. This week, we rank them by number of full-time employees as of May 20.

How many houses can one city keep full?

An exterior view of the T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

How many arenas are too many? How many are enough? In Las Vegas, we’re about to find out. Announced last week was a partnership between Las Vegas Sands and Madison Square Garden for a 17,500-seat entertainment venue to be built on the …

U.S. economy showing signs of life after slow start to year

The U.S. economy is showing signs of more life after a less-than-stellar start to the year. The government said Friday that first-quarter growth, while disappointing, wasn't as bad as first thought. And a number of more recent indicators are showing decent ...

IGT reports higher revenue but greater loss in 1st quarter

Flags fly at International Game Technology (IGT) headquarters at 6355 S Buffalo Dr. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015.

Slot machine and lottery company International Game Technology reported its first-quarter earnings this week. IGT said its revenue growth, using the more comparable 4 percent figure, was mainly reflective of “strong lottery performance, particularly in ...

8 automakers recall over 12 million vehicles for Takata air bags

In this May 4, 2016, file photo, visitors walk by a Takata Corp. desk at an automaker's showroom in Tokyo.

Eight automakers are recalling more than 12 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. Documents detailing recalls by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Ferrari and ...

Where Sandoval’s energy task force stands on renewables, solar

Representatives from the energy industry and lawmakers on an energy task force Thursday recommended several pieces of legislation that ranged from eliminating outdated statutes to grandfathering ...

Is the Southern Nevada housing market poised for a rural rebound?

A home is shown for sale in the Valley Heights by Elation Homes subdivision Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Moapa Valley.

When Ted Price was looking to buy Valley Heights, a failed subdivision in Logandale with streets and utilities but few houses, he noticed a few things about this rural town. There was no graffiti or litter, and locals seemed to be involved in the community. And as it turned out, he was probably ...

Task force: Let pre-2016 solar customers keep old rate

In this file photo, Vivint Solar employees install solar panels on a home.

An energy task force today recommended Nevada’s governor support legislation to let people who installed rooftop solar panels under old, more favorable utility rates keep those rates for 20 years. Representatives from NV Energy and ...

Nevada gambling revenue down 2 percent in April

State officials say Nevada gambling revenue was down more than 2 percent in April compared with last year. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said Thursday that the state's casinos won $876 million in April. Revenue fell in the areas ...