Las Vegas Business News

Local hits nearly $621,000 jackpot in North Las Vegas

The exterior of the Cannery offers a view the casino's entrance, as well as a glimpse of the hotel's classic blue-collar theme.

A Las Vegas Valley local hit a slot machine jackpot worth nearly $621,000 on Thursday, according to a news release. The gambler, who chose to remain anonymous, hit the ...

11 November 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas Valley home-price decline continues but slowing

A home for sale is shown in a residential area near Wigwam Avenue and Buffalo Drive Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Existing home prices in Southern Nevada continued a downward trend last month, according to a report released Tuesday.

8 November 2022

By Bryan Horwath

In election season, gaming companies hedge their bets

Nevada gaming companies have pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into political campaigns for the upcoming election, mainly favoring Democrats, according to financial disclosures. But in some cases, the state’s industry leaders have donated to candidates of both major parties, sometimes for the same office.

7 November 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Credit union's partnership with Raiders has benefited team, bank and Southern Nevada small-business community

The Raiders and America First Credit Union announce the Small Business Showcase winner, RGD Construction (from left) Dave Nellis (AFCU), Tyler Metzel (AFCU), Dawn Barnes, Tammy Gallegos and Brett Greenwell.

When America First Credit Union finds something—or someone—that works, it tends to stick with it.

7 November 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Banks protect against cyberattacks, and consumers can help protect themselves, too

As I write this, we’re finishing celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month during October, so it seems like the perfect time to highlight how banks work every day to keep your data and accounts safe and secure—and how you should remain vigilant every day, around the clock, to keep your information safe and sound from fraud and cyber threats.

7 November 2022

By Phyllis Gurgevich

People on the Move: Nov. 7, 2022

In the Notes: Life Time, Brett Harris, Katherine “Kaytee” Ashwell, Mob Museum, Pamela Goynes-Brown, Rebecca Gipson and more ...

7 November 2022

By VEGAS INC Staff

Caesars Q3 net income surpasses Wall Street expectations

One of the many sculptured angels is shown at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.

Last month was the best on record when it comes to earnings for Caesars Entertainment’s properties in Las Vegas, according to the company’s CEO.

1 November 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas airport has strong September, on pace to surpass 2019 passenger totals

Signage is shown in Terminal 3 at Harry Reid International Airport June 9, 2022.

In total, the airport this year has counted 38.5 million passengers. It is on pass to surpass an airport-best 51.5 million passengers in 2019.

31 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas airport slot operator surpasses $1 billion in all-time revenue

A passenger plays a slot machine while waiting for flight in a newly renovated A-Gates cluster building at McCarran International Airport Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.

The company responsible for the slot machines at Harry Reid International Airport recently surpassed $1 billion in all-time revenue. Airport Slot Concession Inc., a Michael Gaughan company ...

31 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Whether born and raised or proudly transplanted, this store is for Nevadans

Cheryl Leith the manager for Home Means Nevada Co. located in The District, next to Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, NV. Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Brian Ramos

The Strip and Fremont Street Experience include numerous souvenir shops catering to visitors who want something Las Vegas-related to commemorate their trip. In Henderson, at The District’s outdoor shopping mall next to Green Valley Ranch Resort, there’s a different type of souvenir shop, this one more geared toward Nevada residents.

31 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

How small-business owners can prepare for changes in consumer behavior and higher rates on loans

The Federal Reserve is expected to continue raising interest rates in 2022 to counteract inflation. The prospect of rising rates may seem daunting for small-business owners, but the reality so far may have been less worrisome.

31 October 2022

By Brian Formisano

Return of international travelers help push Las Vegas visitation back near pre-pandemic levels

Visitation to Las Vegas is close to pre-COVID-19 levels, but it’s not there quite yet. That’s the outlook as Las Vegas tourism officials look to next year as 2022—which has by nearly all accounts been a successful stretch—winds down.

31 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Resort industry's corporate social responsibility activities pay dividends now and in the future

As we move toward full recovery, one of the ways the resort industry is safeguarding the long-term durability of Nevada’s economic engine is through deep investments in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Frankly, this should receive more attention than it does.

31 October 2022

By Virginia Valentine

People on the Move: Oct. 31, 2022

In the Notes: Nigro Construction, Circa Resort & Casino, Sebastian Stutz, Elizabeth Anne Smedley, Dr. Neda Azizian and more ...

31 October 2022

By VEGAS INC Staff

Sisolak campaign stresses support for businesses as Election Day nears

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, left, poses for a photo with Corey Jackson before visiting a Mexican bakery on West Charleston Boulevard Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Gov. Steve Sisolak walked into Panadería y Pastelería Latina on Tuesday evening and was greeted with the scents of freshly baked pastries and other ...

30 October 2022

By Casey Harrison

Las Vegas annual visitation on track to beat 2021

Tourists watch Independence Day fireworks explode over Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip Monday, July 4, 2022.

Las Vegas attracted just under 3.6 million visitors last month, according to the city’s tourism bureau. That’s up 14% from September 2021 but about 3.5% lower than ...

27 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Gaming official: Industry outlook continues to be strong

Bill Miller, president/CEO of the American Gaming Association, gives a State of the Industry address during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in the Venetian Expo Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

When Bill Miller took over as president and CEO of the American Gaming Association in 2019, he could not have foreseen something as disruptive to the gaming industry as the coronavirus pandemic. More than two years later, however, the industry is ...

27 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Contractor of the Year Awards celebrates the backbone of our community

For the 20th consecutive year, Vegas Inc has partnered with the Nevada Contractors Association to honor the Valley’s best general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and professional service providers.

27 October 2022

By VEGAS INC Staff

Gaming company’s latest slot offering appeals to players’ inner child

David Ramos from California plays a Rock, Paper, Scissor game at Circa, downtown, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.

When she was a child, Jennifer Whitaker would sometimes play the hand game rock, paper, scissors with her brother to determine who would do which household chores. On Friday, Whitaker, now grown up and on vacation with her mother, played the popular game not with another person but at a slot machine at ...

24 October 2022

By Bryan Horwath

Plan for NLV hospital could have positive ripple effects for community

Tony Sansone, CFO of The Pacific Group, makes a few remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony on Helios, a new medical and real estate development near the I-215 and North Pecos Road Tuesday Oct. 4, 2022. The complex, which is directly across from the VA hospital, will include lab, research and medical office space, as well as retail, restaurant and hotel space.

A Utah development firm has big plans for the 135 acres of vacant land sitting across from the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas. Officials from Pacific Group, based ...