Las Vegas Business News

Insider Q&A: Economist Joel Naroff on the inflation threat

This photo provided by Naroff Economics LLC shows Joel Naroff.

Inflation, a no-show for decades, is suddenly breaking out all over, it seems. And concerns are growing.

24 May 2021

State treasurer digs into the details to try to make life better for Nevadans

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine discusses details of a new Pandemic Emergency Technical Support small-business grant at the Latin Chamber of Commerce, downtown, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine forged a successful career as a casino executive and business consultant before entering public service. Why did he make the switch — and take the pay cut that came with it?

24 May 2021

By Ric Anderson

How Gen Xers can have the ‘money talk’ to help their aging parents

It’s said that Gen Xers are the next “sandwich” generation because they’re wedged between two groups of people who demand their special care and attention: their children and their aging parents. There’s plenty of instruction and advice for raising kids, yet little seems to be available to help through the challenges of parental aging.

24 May 2021

By Brian Formisano

Las Vegas housing market expected to remain hot through end of the year, at least

Realtor Aldo Martinez poses for a photo at a house he recently sold in Henderson, Friday, April 30, 2021.

As the longtime real estate agent walked the first floor of the three-bedroom home in Henderson, he pondered events of the past year, which have led to an ultra-tight Las Vegas Valley housing market. “It’s insane,” said Aldo Martinez, president of the Las Vegas Realtors trade organization and an agent with ...

24 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

The Notes: Philanthropy, May 24, 2021

In the Notes: Touro University Nevada, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Children’s Heart Foundation and more ...

24 May 2021

By VEGAS INC Staff

Extended wait times for Uber, Lyft are raising concerns in Las Vegas

Christian Sanchez of Orlando, Fla. waits for a Lyft ride at a rideshare pickup area in the Terminal One parking garage at McCarran International Airport Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Depending on the day, time and location, longer-than-normal wait times for Uber, Lyft and taxi rides in Las Vegas have become common since visitation started to increase ...

23 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Chicago native’s restaurant tours a winner in Las Vegas

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours founder Donald Contursi checks on a table at Cipriani, an Italian restaurant at the Wynn, during a tour Saturday, May 15, 2021. The afternoon tour included four restaurants on the Strip.

As an Ohio family was seated at one of the top restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip, the party of seven gazed over an extravaganza of fresh seafood on ice.There was barbouni, which was going for $62 a pound, the ...

22 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Resorts World Las Vegas gets regulatory OK to open June 24

An exterior view of Resorts World Las Vegas on Las Vegas Boulevard South Thursday, May 20, 2021.

The Malaysia-based owner of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip won regulatory approval to deal cards, roll dice and ...

20 May 2021

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Buffet at MGM Grand reopening next week

The buffet at the MGM Grand is reopening next week after a yearlong closure because of the coronavirus pandemic. The buffet will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, but thereafter will ...

20 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Nevada bill would give laid-off hospitality workers first shot at jobs

Labor groups demonstrate at the Nevada Statehouse on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. They urged lawmakers to pass a bill guaranteeing workers laid off during the pandemic a "right to return" and first priority when resorts need to rehire workers.

Matthew Seevers was a bartender with Station Casinos for 15 years before the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal is to be there even longer. Like the vast majority of Nevada’s hospitality workforce, Seevers was ...

19 May 2021

By John Sadler

Nevada sex workers return to brothels, making up for lost time

The Chicken Ranch, a licensed, legal brothel near Pahrump, is pictured Thursday, May 6, 2021. Nevada’s legal brothels were given the green light to reopen May 1 after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic.

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down Nevada’s legal brothels last year, Kourtney Chase found herself scrambling to find ways to make ends meet.Chase, a sex worker at the Chicken Ranch about 60 miles outside of Las Vegas, did online sex shows and even tried ...

19 May 2021

By Sara MacNeil

Las Vegas-area lawmakers end local virus rules as of June 1

Masked and unmasked pedestrians walk along the Las Vegas Strip, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Clark County is dropping all of its pandemic mandates on June 1, unanimously voting today to abandon restrictions as federal and state guidelines have relaxed with...

18 May 2021

By Hillary Davis

Idaho woman hits $1.25 million jackpot at Westgate

An Idaho woman hit a $1.25 million Wheel of Fortune jackpot at the Westgate on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

A guest at the Westgate hit a $1.25 million jackpot today on a Wheel of Fortune machine, the off-Strip resort announced. The Idaho woman hit the jackpot about 4:30 a.m. after playing less than ...

18 May 2021

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Fashion Show mall rebranding to focus on creativity, inclusivity

An exterior view of the Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017.

As part of a rebranding campaign, the Fashion Show mall, a 2 million-square-foot shopping and dining complex on north Strip, will offer visitors a more ...

17 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Studio owner: Art can be therapeutic, build special bond with loved ones

Chelsea Bailey, owner of Mi Amor Art, poses for a portrait at her studio workspace Thursday May 12, 2021.

Chelsea Bailey was spending a lot of time with her daughter, being active and creative together, exploring their artistic side. It helped build “a special bond,” she said, so much so that she wanted to help other families share in the experience.

17 May 2021

By VEGAS INC Staff

Tribe that bought the Palms has longtime interest in seeing Las Vegas flourish

An exterior view of the Palms Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. The resort, sold to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in 2021, will reopen on April 27, officials said.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will soon be a new brand to the Las Vegas gaming market after announcing its purchase of the Palms this month. Yet, the band—by design—is no stranger to Las Vegas.

17 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

People on the Move: May 17, 2021

In the Notes: Lisa Manning, Ivan and Jennifer Wild, MountainView Hospital and Henderson Hospital, Leah Cabusao, Dr. Arsalan Salamat and more ...

17 May 2021

By VEGAS INC Staff

With Oscar Goodman fully on board, the Plaza looks to its next 50 years

The Plaza is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a series of celebrations and events. The resort, 1 N. Main St., opened July 2, 1971.

Instead of one major concentrated celebration, Plaza’s 50th anniversary will be marked through the end of the year with various discounted stay packages and $50,000 in cash prizes that will be awarded to 50 winners. The resort will put on fireworks shows ...

14 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Nevada regulators lift capacity restrictions for Boyd Gaming casinos

An exterior view of the Fremont casino in downtown Las Vegas, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.

Boyd Gaming is the final major Las Vegas casino operator to announce a return to 100% capacity on its gaming floors after state regulators lifted pandemic restrictions. The Nevada Gaming Control Board ...

13 May 2021

By Bryan Horwath

Las Vegas welcomes back trade shows with tobacco expo

A sign displays capacity limits during the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE21) at the Las Vegas Convention Center Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The convention, the first at the LVCC since the COVID-19 shutdown, is expected to attract 350 exhibitors and 4,500 attendees.

As attendees ventured into the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall, a security guard checked to make sure people were wearing masks. One man had to be reminded to put his on while another said he didn’t have one. The security guard went to grab a surgical mask from a box near the entrance to give to him. Tobacco Plus Expo — a convention featuring ...