Six months after the sports world came to a screeching halt because of the coronavirus pandemic, the sports betting industry is booming. Fresh off their biggest August ever, sportsbooks followed that up with a huge betting handle — or amount of money wagered — on Week 1 of the NFL season. “Sports betting is at […]
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Thunderbirds to Fly over Allegiant Stadium Ahead of Raiders Game
The home opener for the Las Vegas Raiders, already planned for a major television event, just got a bit bigger and faster. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over Allegiant Stadium about 5:15 p.m. Monday as the national anthem is played. The squadron based at Nellis Air Force Base has been performing flyovers at […]
Raiders Offering Game Day Food
Looking to bring the game experience to fans, the Las Vegas Raiders are offering a pickup food service at Allegiant Stadium on Raiders game days. Since fans are not allowed at Allegiant Stadium for the 2020 NFL season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Raiders wanted to give fans a connection to game day while […]
Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Unveils New Elopement Package
In true Las Vegas fashion, the award-winning and game-free Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas hotel has launched a one-of-a-kind wedding experience for couples looking to exchange vows in the heart of the city. Keeping with the trend of microweddings, the luxury hotel’s new Elopement Package was created in response to couples’ desires for smaller, more intimate weddings in the new […]
Springs Preserve to Reopen to Public
The Springs Preserve, closed to the public since March 16 because of the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen Oct. 1. The preserve covers 180 acres of nature walks and displays. It is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Officials made the announcement Wednesday morning via Twitter, saying more details would be forthcoming. […]
The 13 Most Anticipated Restaurant and Bar Openings in Las Vegas This Fall
WhatWhat a difference six months can make. Before the coronavirus pandemic forced Gov. Steve Sisolak to close all nonessential businesses including casinos, restaurants, and bars in March, Las Vegas was on a high, ready to open new convention space, dining establishments, and lounges to feed the 42.52 million tourists that visit every year. Now restaurants, […]
Raider Image team store at Allegiant Stadium opens Wednesday
Raiders fans will finally be able to enter Allegiant Stadium starting Wednesday — not for a game, but to shop for team gear. The Raider Image official team store will open to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday ahead of the team’s inaugural game at the $2 billion stadium Monday. The 18,500-square-foot store located at […]
ESPN, Caesars partner on sports betting
Caesars Entertainment Inc. has partnered with one of the world’s largest sports entertainment brands: ESPN. The new multiyear partnership will tie ESPN’s digital platforms to sportsbooks from Caesars’ sports betting partner, William Hill, according to a Monday news release. ESPN.com’s web and mobile app and the ESPN Fantasy app will include link integrations to William […]
Homebuilder Sets Sights on Indian Springs with New Project
INDIAN SPRINGS — With construction raging in Southern Nevada in the mid-2000s and home prices soaring, a big builder set its sights on this rural town to provide cheaper options. Beazer Homes bought a tract of land during the bubble days in Indian Springs, a quiet, pint-sized community, and filed plans to build a subdivision. […]
CIM Group Completes Gallery Tower
CIM Group announced the completion of Gallery Tower, an eight-story hotel tower that adds 495 contemporary guest rooms to Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino. Gallery Tower is the first new ground-up hotel constructed in more than 10 years in Downtown Las Vegas and is set to debut on September 22, offering Downtown Grand Hotel’s guests […]
