Industry
April 6, 2026
Rio Las Vegas Undergoes Ownership Shift and Leadership Reset
A major transition is taking place at the Rio Hotel & Casino, as investment firm Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has taken a controlling interest in the off-Strip property. The move changes the ownership structure in a considerable way, reducing Dreamscape Companies, which acquired the resort in 2019 from Caesars Entertainment, to a secondary stakeholder. Kennedy […]
Sports
April 3, 2026
Las Vegas Mayor Announces Downtown NBA Arena Plan
Las Vegas has spent the past decade rewriting its identity. The city has transformed from its roots as a tourism and gambling hub into a high-profile sports destination. And an NBA franchise would cement that position. Next week, mayor Shelley Berkley plans to present her arguments directly to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, with a downtown […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
It’s Official: Super Bowl Will Return to Las Vegas in 2029
The Super Bowl will be hosted by Las Vegas in 2029, as Allegiant Stadium has been chosen to host the game for the second time since 2024. It’s Confirmed NFL owners approved the highly anticipated decision during a meeting in Phoenix, confirming what many had expected. That first Las Vegas-hosted Super Bowl game saw Kansas […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Blackpink’s Lisa to Be First K-Pop Star with Las Vegas Residency
Las Vegas will play host to Lisa, Blackpink’s and K-Pop singer and artist. This is a first residency for a K-Pop star in Sin City and comes under the fittingly picked name: “Viva La Visa.” The residency will last over two weekends at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace – November 13-14, and November 27-28. Lisa […]
Casino
March 30, 2026
Las Vegas Casino Heads for Sale After Loan Default
A well-known gaming property in downtown Las Vegas is being prepared for a potential ownership change after its operators failed to meet major debt obligations tied to a large construction loan. $90M Loan Default Pushes Downtown Grand Toward Sale The Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino has been under court supervision since early January, following a […]
Casino
March 27, 2026
Las Vegas Set for Likely Super Bowl Return in 2029
Las Vegas is edging closer to hosting another Super Bowl, with league owners expected to approve the Nevada city as the venue for the 2029 championship game during meetings scheduled next week. Allegiant Stadium Poised for Second Super Bowl in 2029 The National Football League (NFL) and local officials have had discussions for months, and […]
Sports
March 26, 2026
Votes Are Out: NBA Ready to Expand With Vegas, Seattle
National Basketball Association owners have made it clear: they are ready to explore adding new franchises to the current 30-team roster. The first cities on their lips during the NBA Board of Governors meeting on March 24-25, when the votes were cast, were Las Vegas and Seattle, both regarded as the most likely candidates. “I think […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Casino Player Hits Two Jackpots, Same Game
When most people visit a Las Vegas casino, the most they can hope for is having a good time and free drinks. However, one player really struck it big by winning two jackpots last Wednesday, playing the very same game. Enjoying their session on the Mo Mo Mummy slot machine at the Virgin Hotels Las […]
Sports
March 20, 2026
LeBron James Reversed His Decision to Own an NBA Team in Las Vegas
Nearly four years ago, on The Shop, four-time NBA MVP and champion LeBron James expressed his desire to own an NBA team in Las Vegas. However, based on a recent interview, it appears he may have changed his stance. LeBron James Denies Plans to Own an NBA Team With team governors expected to vote next […]
Casino
March 20, 2026
TikTok User Gets Kicked Out of Vegas Casino ‘for Winning $3M’
TikTok user @terrencemclaren1 has had his “blk azz” kicked out of a prominent Strip casino, the high-strung social media user announced in a clip on the video-sharing platform. Video Shows the Winner Escorted Out of the Fontainebleau Claiming that he had won $3,000,000 at the Fontainebleau and was later evicted from the property, the man […]
