Las Vegas Business News

PokerStars begins test play in New Jersey

A computer screen in Atlantic City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, displays the homepage of PokerStars.com.

The world's largest Internet poker company is starting a trial period of operating in New Jersey. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said PokerStars was permitted to begin real-money play with a pool of pre-selected guests Wednesday afternoon. If all goes well ...

Clark County trails much of state in average hourly wage

The average hourly wage in Clark County was $18.99 in 2015, which was among the lowest averages in the state. The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued …

Tropicana, M Resort operator reports $686K in profit in 2015

After completing a major accounting change, Penn National Gaming Inc. today shed more light on its 2015 financials. The company, which …

Commissioner says Las Vegas welcome sign looking a little shabby

Tourists take photos at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign Saturday, March 14, 2015, on the Strip.

The famed Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign isn’t looking so fabulous lately, at least according to a Clark County commissioner. Paint chips and a small crack have appeared, making ...

New Jersey voters to decide on new casinos in November

This April 17, 2015, file photo shows stacks of gambling chips on a roulette table at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. New Jersey voters are about to get their say on whether to expand casino gambling to the northern part of the state.

Voters will be asked in November whether to approve two new casinos in the northern part of the state under a ballot question authorized Monday. It will mark the first time in 40 years that ...

Nevada high court orders new trial in $100 million Las Vegas Sands case

Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen is shown during a courtroom break at the Regional Justice Center Thursday, April 4, 2013. Suen is suing the Las Vegas Sands saying he is owed millions of dollars in an agreement in which he helped Sands secure its gaming license in Macau a decade ago.

With more than $100 million at stake, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson's company has been granted a do-over in a Las Vegas courtroom on the contested amount owed to a Hong Kong businessman for helping ...

March Madness betting — mostly illegal — expected to hit $9.2 billion

Bettors make their wagers in a ballroom during the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament Thursday, March 20, 2014, at South Point.

Americans are expected to bet $9.2 billion on March Madness this year, according to an estimate released today by a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying and trade group for the casino industry. The projection ...

The future of tourism: Our fortress of cards

Tourists take photos at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign Saturday, March 14, 2015, on the Strip.

What would happen to Las Vegas if the global economy dipped into another recession this year or next year? Some experts say that’s a likely scenario, due in part to tough financial conditions in Europe and China. Jeremy Aguero, an economist ...

The Data: March 13-19

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].

Attention to detail is particularly important for small businesses

As the owner of a small business, it is important to pay attention to these small costs because they add up and can have a dramatic effect on the bottom line.

CEO: Online gaming can co-exist with brick-and-mortar casinos

Michael Silberling, former president of international operations at Caesars Entertainment, is CEO of Affinity Gaming.

The CEO of Affinity Gaming talks about the direction of the gaming industry, the importance of corporate social responsibility and his past life as a rugby player.

Vegan chef: ‘We just make good food so the choice or change to a healthier lifestyle is easy’

Stacey Dougan is the owner/operator of Simply Pure, a gourmet vegan and raw food cafe in Container Park.

A gourmet vegan and raw food cafe in Downtown Container Park opened in December 2013. Its owner says her mission is to make delicious food that anyone, including meat lovers, can enjoy.

The face of the Henderson Chamber is changing

Scott Muelrath became CEO of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce in 2011.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce CEO Scott Muelrath explains how adjusting the mission of the organization helped it rebound from the Great Recession, and how he and his team maintain the momentum they have built up the past five years.

The Notes: March 13-19

In the Notes: John Wilcox, Bruce Ford, Alberto Calderon, Susan Cartwright, Kurt Ouchida, Dean Thawley, Lisa Morris Hibbler, Richard Broome, Alexandra Shapiro, Jimyoung "Ji" Yu, and more ...

The List: Golf courses, March 13, 2016

Find out about manufacturers. This week, we rank them by championship rating of farthest tee with highest slope rating.

Shake Shack set for another Strip opening; downtown to welcome doughnut shop

O Face Doughnuts, 124 S. 6th Street, in downtown Las Vegas Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015.

Burgers, fries and doughnuts. If you’re like millions of Americans who love these fast-food delights, March is going to be your month ...

Boozing with style: Five spirited offerings at Nightclub & Bar Show

Liquid Ice energy drink samples are displayed during the 2016 Nightclub & Bar convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

With an estimated 300 exhibitors showing off new products this week, here’s our list of some of the neatest and most unique products available at the 2016 show ...

Las Vegas looks to Denver for transit example but faces unique challenges

A view of travelers at the W light rail line at Union Station on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Denver.

When it comes to transportation development, Las Vegas and Denver have traveled down two very different tracks in recent decades. Southern Nevada can probably learn ...

Investment group buys 39 units at suburban condo complex

Park House, a three-story, 83-unit condo complex on Flamingo Road, between Durango Drive and Fort Apache Road, in the southwest valley.

Nearly six months after buying dozens of condo units in a Strip high-rise, a San Diego investment group is laying a similar bet in the Las Vegas suburbs. Pathfinder Partners has purchased 39 units in ...

Meltdown: What happened when a Las Vegas solar company fell apart

A Las Vegas homeowner is out more than $18,000. A company claims it is owed more than $700,000. The list of claims stretches into the hundreds. So goes the fallout in the saga of a Las Vegas-based solar company that ...