Earlier this week, the Venetian Poker Room announced the launch of the first live poker tournament DeepStack Showdown Series. The tournament will run through September 27 and features more than $400,000 in guaranteed prize money. The First Live Poker Tournament in Las Vegas during the Pandemic The Venetian Poker Room in Las Vegas hosts the […]
Demand for Las Vegas casinos is going to pick up, says Hard Rock international chairman Jim Allen whose company is confident in the long-term recovery of Nevada’s gaming industry. Jim Allen Says Las Vegas to Recover in the Long-Term Las Vegas casinos will return to normal operations, Hard Rock International chairman Jim Allen said in […]
Some 36,000 employees of MGM Resorts and Caesars will receive health benefits until March 1, 2021, following a recent agreement with two unions in Las Vegas. Culinary Union executive Geoconda Argüello-Kline said that the agreements are “historic”. Las Vegas Unions in an Agreement with MGM Resorts and Caesars Thousands of working and furloughed employees at […]
The latest report by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reveals the number of visitors and gambling revenue for July in Las Vegas. Despite that results have improved from June, overall a decrease is observed. Zero Conventions for Four Months in Las Vegas Earlier this week, the latest report by the Las Vegas Convention […]
Younger generations will have a beneficial effect on business in Las Vegas, says Josh Swissman, a consulting agency expert. However, whether younger players stick around is another matter. Las Vegas to Bet on Younger Generations to Ride Pandemic In a recent article for the Las Vegas Review Journal, Josh Swissman from consulting agency The Strategy […]
Casinos and other hospitality businesses in Las Vegas continue to lay off people due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus spread, with the latest being Casino Royale. According to a notice which became public Friday, effective August 10 the casino operator is permanently laying off 98 employees. Immediate Layoff Announcement The notice that was […]
ESPN’s new studio facility debuts today at Caesars’ LINQ hotel. The studio features state-of-the-art UHD 4K-capable technologies with which the company strengthens its presence in the gambling capital. New Studio by ESPN Debuts at Caesars’ LINQ Hotel Monday, August 24, ESPN announced the debut of its new studio at Caesars’ LINQ Hotel + Experience in […]
Las Vegas Advisor revealed the results of a new poll, seeking answer how gamblers feel about smoking in casinos. The results show that 72% of the responders support smoke-free casinos. Las Vegas Advisor Seeks an Answer How People Feel about Smoking in Casinos The results of a new poll by Las Vegas Advisor outlined how […]
The owner of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, JC Hospitality revealed a statement that while the redesign is currently on track, the opening date may be delayed. The owner group said that by mid-September it will release a new opening date. The Opening of Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas May Be Delayed Friday, August 21, JC […]
Dennis Kennedy, an attorney who sued Nevada over bars closure, has said on Tuesday that Vegas-area bars may start reopening as early as Thursday night. Vegas Area Bars May Reopen Tonight Las Vegas bars may reopen tonight, says Dennis Kennedy, an attorney who sued the state over Gov. Steve Sisolak’s forceful shutdown of watering holes […]
