Vegas has turned the lights back on and restarted the party. And call it pent up demand, a desire for a dose of normalcy or the old-fashioned lure of Lady Luck, but enough visitors have returned to warrant speeding up the reopening of even more of the Strip’s iconic resort casinos. Of those that are […]
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Downtown Las Vegas’ Plaza to celebrate July 4 with fireworks
The Plaza is getting ready to light up the night this Independence Day. The hotel-casino’s fireworks show is set to start at 10 p.m. July 4 and will be the only live fireworks show in downtown Las Vegas, according to a Tuesday news release. Main Street will be closed off to vehicles for a limited […]
Home Prices Stand Firm During Crisis
A recent report by Las Vegas Realtors shows local home prices holding their ground amid the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn, but fewer homes are selling. LVR — formerly known as the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors — reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through its Multiple […]
BLUES BAR AND INDUSTRY HANGOUT THE SAND DOLLAR IS BACK IN BUSINESS
Favorite neighborhood social spots have been missed most by many during the pandemic and its temporary closure of different kinds of businesses in Las Vegas. While bars, restaurants and casinos were granted approval to reopen weeks ago, one of the most popular meetups for many of the hospitality industry workers that keep those places running […]
Health officials: Businesses should require patrons to wear masks
The Southern Nevada Health District is urging businesses to require patrons to wear face masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Health District didn’t single out any industry but said “businesses have a moral obligation to protect this community by implementing policies that require their patrons to wear masks in public areas.” […]
Venetian Bringing Back Multitable Poker Tournaments
The Venetian poker room is the first in Las Vegas to put multitable tournaments back on the menu. The casino will host $250 buy-in tournaments in a shootout format at 11:10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The tournaments will be capped at 80 players spread out at 16 five-handed tables. In a shootout, a player must […]
As Las Vegas Casinos Continue to Reopen, so Do Businesses
The Miracle Mile Shops on the Strip, that opened their doors, hope to get revenue back up while keeping everyone safe at the same time. “We’re so thrilled that everyone’s been wanting to come back,” said Wendy Albert, senior director of marketing, for the Miracle Mile Shops. “It gives us something to do because a […]
Raiders move to Las Vegas: Here’s how NFL franchises have make out in their first year in a new city
The Las Vegas Raiders are the ninth team to relocate in the Super Bowl era, and this is the third time the Raiders franchise has moved in the past 38 years — so they should be used to this. Just because a team relocates doesn’t mean instant success, even though the long-term effects are immensely beneficial. Las Vegas could […]
Four More Las Vegas Casinos Announce Opening Dates
The Las Vegas Strip moved another step closer to what it was like before the COVID-19 pandemic as MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment announced plans to reopen more of its Las Vegas Strip properties. MGM announced it would reopen Luxor on June 25 at 10 a.m. The gaming giant will open Mandalay Bay and Aria on July 1 at 10 […]
Caesars Palace Sportsbook Reopens
Caesars Palace will reopen its racebook and sportsbook at 10 a.m. The books will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. “It has been a pleasure to welcome guests and team members back to some of our properties in Las Vegas and in other parts of […]
