The demand for industrial space has been extraordinarily strong in Nevada throughout this economic expansion and is expected to stay consistent throughout the rest of this year and into 2021, according to real estate professionals throughout the state. Originally, a decline in demand was expected due to the country’s trade war with China, but with […]
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Las Vegas Company Invents ‘Self-Cleaning’ Slot Machine Divider
A Las Vegas-based start-up invented a slot machine divider that they said cleans itself. “We asked ourselves what in nature naturally combats germs? And how can we harness that power and apply it to a casino environment?” said Darryl Rosenblatt. Rosenblatt and a team of gaming engineers at Smith Rosen created SafePlay UV, an acrylic partition custom […]
Internal Letter Details Station Casinos’ Reopening Plan, Layoffs in Las Vegas
As Nevada prepares to lift shutdown orders, Station Casinos will hold off reopening several properties until it’s clear what impact COVID-19 has had on the behavior of tourists. “When we are permitted to reopen, we don’t know what business will look like, other than knowing that business levels will be lower as a result of this […]
Recovered Las Vegas COVID-19 Patients Can Now Donate Plasma To Help Others
Vitalant launched the Convalescent Plasma program in Las Vegas this week creating the possibility with those still battling with the novel coronavirus. Health officials across the country say those who have completed recovered may have immune-boosting antibodies in their plasma. Local blood bank Vitalant launched its Convalescent Plasma program on Saturday with the donation of […]
MSG Sphere Begins To Take Its Place on The Las Vegas Strip
The massive MSG Sphere is taking shape on the Las Vegas skyline. The colossal entertainment building has officially completed its widest point: a 516-foot equator. Senior Vice President of Construction Adam Vickers says the project will forever change the landscape of the Las Vegas Strip. “It’s going to blow people away,” Vickers said. The Madison Square Garden […]
New ‘COVID Clause’ Protects Buyers and Sellers in Las Vegas’ Uncertain Real Estate Market
Our world has changed since this pandemic started, and real estate is no different. Sellers are unsure if they should sell and buyers are unsure if they should buy. So, Las Vegas realtors and lenders have changed how they operate, hoping to instill some confidence. Call it the “Covid Clause.” The official term is the […]
NBA Looks Closely at Las Vegas
The NBA has put Las Vegas in its spotlight for a couple of different reasons recently. One, to possibly continue its 2020 season using Las Vegas casinos and arenas. Two, there is more talk of an NBA franchise landing in Vegas. A plan by MGM Resorts and Casinos has been unveiled that offered for games […]
Las Vegas Company Develops Ground-breaking Coronavirus Antibody Test
It’s been just over 3 months since the first case of the coronavirus was discovered in the U.S. Now, a Las Vegas-based company has developed a test that may prove essential in the fight against it. “We have the manufacturing capacity to do at least 150,000 units a week,” said Las Vegas resident Evan Louie, […]
Google Cloud Opens Its Las Vegas Region
Google Cloud today announced the official opening of its Las Vegas data center region. With this, Google Cloud now operates four regions in the western U.S., with Las Vegas complementing Google Cloud’s existing data centers in Los Angeles, Calif.; The Dalles, Ore. and its recently opened Salt Lake City, Utah region. In total, Google now offers its customers the option […]
How Soon Could The Las Vegas Economy Recover From The COVID-19 Pandemic?
New numbers show another hard hit for our state’s gaming industry during this pandemic. Nevada gaming companies report a nearly 40% drop in gaming revenue, compared to the same time last year. Near The Strip, numbers are down nearly 46%. In total, Nevada casinos raked in more than $600 million in gaming revenue last month, […]
