Several Las Vegas casinos are limiting smoking as a way to keep patrons from removing the protective face masks they are required to wear. Las Vegas Sands Corp. in mid-June updated its policy to ask that table game players and spectators do not smoke or vape. Sands spokesman Keith Salwoski told the Las Vegas Review-Journal […]
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Staffing agencies in Las Vegas valley face challenge of getting people back to work
During the pandemic, the unemployment rate hit an all-time high in Nevada. And as people across the Las Vegas valley return to work, job placement agencies are finding many aren’t so anxious. “Doesn’t matter if you were part time or what have you, you’re making 15 dollars an hour, 600 dollars a week. So, attracting […]
After New Jersey, Eldorado Looks to Close on Caesars Deal
Wednesday was supposed to be the day that Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment Corp. got the last OK needed to do what they’ve said they’d do for more than a year. But that will have to be Thursday instead, assuming the approval comes as expected from New Jersey regulators on the $17.3 billion merger of the two […]
What’s open and closed this week in Las Vegas
Las Vegas continues to reopen resorts and restaurants but, like California, has rolled back some pandemic rules. To prevent the spread of coronavirus, the governor last week closed bars, breweries and other places without food service in selected areas, including Las Vegas, at least until July 24. In recent weeks, some resort employees have tested […]
Tourism agency in talks to take over Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Convention and Tourism Authority is in talks to buy the Las Vegas Monorail, the head of the tourism group said. “We think that the monorail is an important transportation option when the destination is at full strength,” Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA, said at a board meeting today. “It […]
Chef-Restaurateur Marc Vetri Opens Italian Pop-Up in Las Vegas
With his restaurant at Las Vegas’ Palms Resort still closed, the Philadelphia chef is bringing some staff to a new location. Plus, a tavern from José Andrés closes in D.C., Del Posto auctions part of its Wine Spectator Grand Award–winning wine collection, and more Chef Marc Vetri unveiled a pop-up version of his Italy-focused Philadelphia restaurant, Fiorella, […]
Marché Bacchus celebrates Bastille Day with skydivers
Mark Bastille Day by storming a prison in late 18th-century clothing or enjoy great French food and skydivers descending into a lake. Marché Bacchus, the French restaurant in the Desert Shores neighborhood on 2620 Regatta Drive, has chosen the latter. It celebrated France’s Bastille Day last Tuesday night with a special menu, entertainment, and skydivers. […]
Travel concerns might give Las Vegas second PGA Tour stop
A second PGA Tour event in Las Vegas in October is being floated as a possibility as officials scramble to replace the likely loss of three fall events in Asia later this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc with professional sports, The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the three Asian events scheduled […]
Rookie Peyton Krebs feels welcome at Golden Knights training camp
Peyton Krebs came to a stop near the boards, where two Golden Knights teammates greeted the 19-year-old forward with a stick tap on the shin pad and a few words of encouragement. As the drill continued, forward Reilly Smith chatted up Krebs while the two waited in line. The Knights made sure the prized prospect […]
Las Vegas casinos modifying smoking policies amid pandemic
Las Vegas casinos are modifying their smoking policies amid the pandemic. On June 18, Las Vegas Sands Corp. updated its health and safety plan to ask table game players and spectators to refrain from smoking or vaping. Spokesman Keith Salwoski said the change was made when the company announced face coverings would be required at […]
