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The Notes: Philanthropy, April 26, 2021

In the Notes: AT&T, Southern Highlands Preparatory School, United Way of Southern Nevada, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and more ...

Las Vegas-area casinos can go to 80% capacity starting May 1

A gambler shoots dice at a craps table on the Mohegan Sun casino floor during the grand opening of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Casinos in Clark County will be allowed to move to an 80% capacity limit beginning next month, according to Nevada regulators.

Local hits Wheel of Fortune jackpot for nearly $240K at Palace Station

Delores Raymond collected just under $240,000 after hitting a progressive jackpot while playing a Wheel of Fortune game at Palace Station.

A Southern Nevada woman won more $200,000 on a slot machine Thursday at Palace Station.

Boulder City native finds success in app that brings storage space into the sharing economy

Carlos Macias poses in a garage on his property Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Macias uses an App called Neighbor that helps match people who need storage with people who have storage space.

Neighbor is a sharing economy storage marketplace that connects those looking to store items — anything from boxes of random belongings to a lawn mower or vehicle — with others in a particular area willing to rent space. Just like ride share services like Uber and Lyft …

Mesquite casino exec: Better days on horizon, but ‘we’re not in charge of the timing’

One of the entrances to the Eureka casino in Mesquite.

Andre Carrier of Eureka Casinos is optimistic by nature. Still, he doesn’t think it’s a stretch to project a strong rebound for the Southern Nevada gaming industry as it emerges from …

New Gaming Control Board appointee ready to listen, work

Brittnie Watkins

Las Vegas attorney Brittnie Watkins has been named to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced today. Watkins, whose term will begin May 3, will replace ...

Do not call: Combating illegal robocalls tricky, Nevada official says

A passerby uses a mobile phone in 2019 while entering a subway station in Boston. Despite measures trying to stop illegal robocalls, the torrent of unwanted calls from telemarketers and scammers continues to rise.

It’s a routine annoyance for almost anyone with a mobile phone. A call comes in from an unfamiliar number, but instead of a person on the line, it’s a recorded sales pitch, or worse, a scam message attempting to gain personal information or money ...

CBS Sports taking over TV coverage of World Series of Poker

Hossein Ensan of Germany holds up his championship bracelet after winning the World Series of Poker Main Event  at the Rio Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

CBS Sports today announced a deal to televise the World Series of Poker Main Event starting this year. CBS Sports Network reached a multiyear agreement with ...

Resorts World Las Vegas sets June 24 opening on Strip

The Resorts World Las Vegas, which is believed to be the first ground-up resort development on the Strip in 10 years, will open June 24.

Many have seen the progress in construction of the $4.3 billion Resorts World Las Vegas when driving throughout town. The property on the north Las Vegas Strip is ...

Nevada cannabis company expects growth surge for itself and industry as a whole

The “dry room” at Deep Roots Harvest Dispensary

The growth strategy for Deep Roots Harvest, a cannabis company based 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, has been similar to the growth trajectory of the plants it cultivates.

Nevada staffing agency specializing in cannabis industry had to learn to succeed on the fly

Holly Cowden, founder and managing partner at Trim Force, inside the facility of one of her clients, GSM LV, cultivator of Viva La Buds.

When recreational cannabis became legal in Nevada, Holly Cowden was a recruiter for the agricultural industry. “I remember thinking, ‘How will they staff an industry that really doesn’t exist yet?’ ” she said. “That was when I decided to focus our staffing efforts on the cannabis industry, as I could use my years of experience to help.”

People on the Move: April 19, 2021

In the Notes: Jennifer Buitrago, Richard Kellogg, Stephanne Zimmerman, Jon Marenfeld, Marcantonio Fodera, Dr. David Richards and more ...

Sowing the seeds for brand success: Securing trademark protection in an evolving cannabis market

With cannabis use becoming increasingly mainstream and with more and more players flooding the market, it’s more important than ever to have a plan in place to not only set your trademarks (i.e., your company brands) apart from competitors, but legally protect them.

Can cryptocurrency solve cannabis’ financial needs?

Can cryptocurrency solve cannabis’ financial needs?

The conflict between state and federal laws has caused issues in the cannabis industry for decades—especially for companies needing to secure their cash.

At Las Vegas strip clubs, dancers hope to shed pasties as pandemic rules are eased

An exterior view of the Little Darlings adult entertainment club on Western Avenue Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, Sasha was making up to $2,000 a night as an exotic dancer in Las Vegas. But since the club where she worked — Little Darlings — closed about a year ago, Sasha (her stage name) has been living off her savings, which are nearly gone, she said …

New Senate subcommittee focused on restoring tourism industry rocked by pandemic

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

A new U.S. Senate subcommittee focused on travel and tourism met for the first time Tuesday to discuss ways to help the industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic. “Travel and tourism-related industries drive job creation and economic growth in states across America, especially ...

Veteran baker serving up cinnamon roll goodness in Las Vegas

Harold Rose Jr., owner-operator of Homies Cinnamon Rolls, frosts a fresh batch at the East Tropicana Avenue location, Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Knowing that not just any cinnamon rolls would do, Michelle Uhler packed up her 4-year-old daughter Thursday morning and made the drive from Summerlin to a southeast Las Vegas strip mall. Their destination: Homies Cinnamon Rolls.

Nevada eyes June 1 return to full capacity in pandemic rebound

A view of a Strip casinos from a Tower Premium King room at the El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

With virus cases decreasing, including no deaths in the past two days and the vaccine reaching hundreds of thousands of residents, officials are taking a significant step to return toward normalcy ...

World Market Center first trade show to return in Las Vegas

World Market Center

A new expo center has opened in downtown Las Vegas, marking a first step toward recovery after conventions and trade shows came to a halt last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new $103.5-million Expo at World Market Center opened Friday ahead of ...

New style on the Strip: Resorts World Las Vegas announces retail collection

A rendering of the Dr. Refresh store coming to Resorts World Las Vegas.

Big brands like Judith Leiber and Hervé Léger will be part of a diverse group of retail experiences.