By Stoyan Todorov

Casino

MGM Resorts in Search of 3,000 Employees in Vegas

August 4, 2021

The Silver State is returning to mask-wearing as MGM Resorts forges ahead in the hopes of adding 3,000 people to its workforce. MGM Resorts Looking to Bolster Work Force  Las Vegas is under pressure to keep COVID-19 cases under control as the number of infections continues to increase, and Nevada governor Steve Sisolak has already ordered […]

By Eva Ivanova

Business

MGM Donates Land for Memorial at Site of Mandalay Bay Shooting

August 3, 2021

MGM has donated two acres for a permanent memorial in honor of the victims of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. MGM Resort International Donates 2 Acres for a Memorial On Monday, Clark County officials announced that MGM Resort International has donated two acres of privately owned land for a permanent memorial honoring the victims […]

By Jerome García

Industry

LVCVA Report: Insight on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Southern Nevada Tourism Industry

August 3, 2021

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released a new report detailing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in Southern Nevada. Besides decreased visitor volume, tradeshow activities, and air passenger counts, the report outlined that unemployment in the region spiked in 2020. Southern Nevada Tourism Suffers Because of Pandemic Last year, […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Station Casinos Ordered to Bring the Culinary Union to Red Rock Resort

July 22, 2021

Many businesses in all industries aren’t exactly fans of worker unions. They try to make them all appear like Jimmy Hoffa-esque organizations that are only self-serving, but unions often play a vital role in ensuring employees are treated fairly. Station Casinos has never been supportive of unionization efforts and, on more than one occasion, has […]

By Erik Gibbs

Industry

Las Vegas Slips as Clark County Orders Employees to Wear Face Masks

July 21, 2021

Nevada has new COVID-19 problems. Positive cases have been rising slightly over the past month, worrying local officials. Even as more people are being vaccinated for the coronavirus, spikes in the number of affected individuals have increased. Clark County, home to Las Vegas, is hoping to get in front of any further spread and has […]

By Jerome García

Industry

Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention Comes to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas

July 14, 2021

The National Indian Gaming Association chose Caesars forum in Las Vegas to host its Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention. Set to launch next week Monday, the event marks the first Indian Gaming Tradeshow after an 18-month pause due to the global pandemic. Indian Gaming Tradeshow Arrives in Las Vegas The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Caesars Palace Entrance Gets a Multimillion-dollar Makeover

July 7, 2021

Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, has announced its multi-million-dollar makeover, which will be completed by New Year’s Eve. Caesars Palace Will Include a Statue of  Augustus Caesar Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, the Caesars Entertainment property known for its inclusion in the movie “The Hangover” and others, has announced that it will soon begin its multi-million-dollar renovation […]

By Jerome García

Business

Nevada: Business on the Rise, COVID-19 Cases Increase

July 5, 2021

Nevada has gradually lifted COVID-related restrictions. This led to an increase in business volumes and gambling venues have even recorded higher revenue this May when compared to May 2019. However, with business picking up, recently, COVID-19 cases have increased, as well. Nevada on the Way to Economic Recovery Last month, a report released by UNLV’s […]

By Eva Ivanova

Industry

Sahara Las Vegas Shooting Twist as Victim Is Due In Court

July 5, 2021

A man, seriously injured during a shooting incident at Sahara Las Vegas hotel casino on June 27, is now in a detention center with charges against him for choking his ex-girlfriend. The Victim Assaulted His Ex-girlfriend Two men were shot in Las Vegas, on Sunday, June 27, in two unrelated incidents, as one of the […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Industry

MGM Buys Half of CityCenter and Strikes a Deal for Aria and Vdara for $3.89B

July 2, 2021

MGM Resorts International is taking over. It has announced that it will pay Infinity World Development $2.12 billion for a 50% interest in CityCentre, giving it 100% control of the property. The deal will reportedly give the property a valuation of $5.8 billion. Surprising News at a Surprising Time Some real estate market experts are […]