The community came out in full force to help students in need get Chromebooks. Natalie Young is the chef and owner at EAT in Downtown Las Vegas. She decided to throw a curbside pop up to raise money for families who can’t afford a Chromebook. The turnout was better than expected. ” The beautiful thing […]
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Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp 2020
The Las Vegas Raiders had a great off-season bringing in a ton of talent through the 2020 NFL Draft and free agency on both sides of the ball. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock deserve a lot of credit for rebuilding this football team. Last year’s training camp had Hard Knocks & Antonio Brown drama. Raiders training camp […]
Gaming Icon Sells Henderson Mansion
Las Vegas recorded its highest existing home sale in more than a year when a Northern California business owner paid $11.25 million for a Henderson mansion owned by philanthropist Diana Bennett, the co-founder of casino development and management firm, Paragon Gaming. The sale, which closed Wednesday, reflects the ongoing strength in the luxury market since […]
The Beginning of an Economic Recovery
The news these days seems to have a mix of highs and lows. We may hear that an economic recovery is starting, but we’ve also seen some of the worst economic data in the history of our country. The challenge today is to understand exactly what’s going on and what it means relative to the […]
Pandemic is pushing players toward electronic table games
Demand for electronic table games has spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, as some players want to sit by themselves and casinos seek a cheaper way to offer games like blackjack and roulette, an industry executive said. From March through July, Las Vegas-based game manufacturer Scientific Games saw demand nearly triple from normal levels, said Rob […]
Las Vegas entertainment pros set Strip car parade
Even in a pandemic shutdown, the Las Vegas entertainment community knows how to stage an event. The city’s riggers, sound engineers, lighting techs and related stagehands are making themselves seen and heard on the Las Vegas Strip. The WE/EC Vegas organization — which stands for We the Entertainment Community of Las Vegas — is holding […]
The Mirage to Reopen this Month on Las Vegas Strip
The Mirage will reopen Aug. 27, MGM Resorts International announced last Friday morning. “As we have slowly and thoughtfully reintroduced our properties across the country, we have placed the health and safety of our guests and employees first at all times,” MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said in a statement. “Reopening The Mirage allows us […]
‘Discover Your Nevada’ plan encourages ‘staycations’ in Silver State
The Nevada Commission on Tourism, anticipating a lull in visitation to the state until a vaccine is developed for the coronavirus, endorsed a plan to encourage the state’s residents to spend their money close to home. The commission is expecting to generate at least $300,000 in room-tax revenue with its three-eighths of 1 percent tax […]
Las Vegas’ Gilcrease Orchard welcomes visitors during summer heat
The Las Vegas summer heat is relentless but visitors continue to flock to the Gilcrease Orchard in the northwest valley. The 60-acre orchard, which offers Las Vegans fresh produce that they can pick themselves, has plenty of space for visitors and social distancing for those in line. It opened in April amid the coronavirus pandemic. Current produce […]
Few Bright Spots for Gaming Industry Amid Pandemic’s Toll
The coronavirus pandemic is “undoubtedly” the most difficult economic challenge the gaming industry has faced, according to Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. Total U.S. commercial gaming revenue for the second quarter fell 78.8 percent year over year to $2.3 billion, according to the AGA, which represents the $261 billion U.S. […]
