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Legalized sports betting continued to grow in 2023, though some significant states remain resistant

In this Thursday Sept. 30, 2021, file photo, Zach Young, of New Haven, Conn., places a bet at one of the new sports wagering kiosks at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Legalized sports betting continued its expansion this year while also factoring into scandals in college athletics and suspensions in the NFL for players who violated the league's gambling policy. Six states either passed ...

Ely is open for business

This undated file photo shows the Swamp Cedar Natural Area, a tribal site known as the swamp cedars, considered sacred by a number of Shoshone tribes in Ely, northeast Nevada

Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Some of them, of course, might not be familiar to most Nevadans. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face.

Northeastern Nevada city a home for outdoor enthusiasts

Angel Lake, located near Wells, is a great place for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.

Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Some of them, of course, might not be familiar to most Nevadans. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face.

$100 billion barrier just the beginning for sports betting

Jay Kornegay, Westgate Superbook Executive Vice President, speaks during an interview at Westgate Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.

With both in-person and online sports betting made increasingly legal nationwide, Americans wagered $79 billion in the first nine months of the year, for a nearly 33% increase from the previous year, according to ...

The Notes: Philanthropy, Dec. 18, 2023

In the Notes: Macy’s, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada, Delta Academy, City National Bank and more ...

Column: Gaming plays key role in the economic growth of Nevada’s rural communities

Column: Gaming plays key role in the economic growth of Nevada’s rural communities

For nearly a century, Las Vegas has established itself as the go-to gaming destination in the state, but the influence of casinos and gaming ventures reach well beyond the boundaries of the entertainment capital of the world. Small-town Nevada communities have evolved into vital economic hubs, far from being mere pit stops for travelers journeying to larger cities.

Fontainebleau celebrates its long-awaited debut on the Las Vegas Strip

A casino floor is shown during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas welcomed community leaders and the first guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at the Strip’s newest resort and casino. The festivities included ...

Auto union boss urges New Jersey lawmakers to pass casino smoking ban

A gambler smokes while playing a slot machine at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., on Nov. 29, 2023.

Shawn Fain, the international president of the United Auto Workers union who recently won large raises for his workers, is taking aim at a new target: New Jersey lawmakers who are delaying votes on a bill to ...

Health Care Headliners 2024 nominations now open

Health Care Headliners 2024 nominations now open

Nominate to honor individuals in our community who you know represent the best of health care in Southern Nevada.

Job disruptions to be expected as AI advances

Job disruptions to be expected as AI advances

Las Vegas’ workforce is the most at-risk for losing jobs to artificial intelligence, according to a recent report determining the U.S. cities where AI poses the biggest threat to employment.

The Notes: Philanthropy, Dec. 11, 2023

In the Notes: R.E.A.C.H., Nevada State Elks Association, Chicanos Por La Causa, Bank of America and more ...

What your banker wishes you knew heading into 2024

In my many years as a commercial banker in Las Vegas, there is an evergreen business opportunity that quickens my pulse and unleashes my inner optimist: the outlook for the new year. And 2024 is no different.

Long-awaited Fontainebleau Las Vegas brings Miami chic to the Strip

Exterior of the new Fontainebleau located on Las Vegas Blvd on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Las Vegas’ newest resort is the sister property of Fontainebleau Miami Beach, which has been in operation since the mid-20th century.

Report: Las Vegas area has low supply of homes for sale

This February 2016 photo shows a house for sale in the Las Vegas Valley.

The report additionally showed the local housing supply continuing to shrink and fewer total homes being sold.

Chef Daniel Ye serves up Las Vegas’ newest foodie hot spot, Nicco’s steakhouse at Durango Resort

Executive Chef Danny Ye talks about the selection of meats and dry-aged fish available on the menu at Nicco's, a modern American steakhouse inside the new Durango Resort, Monday Dec. 4, 2023.

Daniel Ye’s culinary career has taken him to all the industry hot spots: Los Angeles, nearly a decade in New York kitchens, and San Francisco. Now, he’s in Las Vegas as the executive chef at Durango Resort, the ...

Regulators OK $3 billion for Las Vegas-California high-speed rail project

A Brightline train rendering

The grant funding announced Tuesday clears the way for the long-anticipated commuter project to soon break ground, though it’s not yet clear when that may be.

Shake Shack opening first drive-thru restaurant in Southern Nevada

Shake Shack

Shake Shack, the popular fast food restaurant originating in New York, is continuing its expansion in Southern Nevada with a fifth location, officials announced this week. The new store at ...

Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury

A look at the high limit gaming area inside the new Durango Casino & Resort Monday Dec. 4, 2023

Patrons who step into the new Durango Resort for the initial time should notice something distinct: It’s bright. Between the natural light flowing into the $780 million resort on Durango Drive and ...

After accident took his mobility, Vegas entrepreneur's career really started moving

Scott Frost, CEO and co-founder of Titan Brands Hospitality Group, poses at Hussongs Cantina in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Scott Frost’s advice to fellow entrepreneurs: Be willing to fail, to take criticism and learn from others, then make incremental improvements to eventually reach success.

Here’s to the small-business owners, who take the risks, make the mistakes and come through the other side shining

As a small-business owner, accolades, words of support and thank-yous—if any—are few and far between. At times, it can be an intensely lonely existence. Let’s try to rectify that. At least for 800 words or so.