Nevada News - Page 286

On the Strip, gaming revenue jumped 5.38% to $535.6 million.

Southern Nevada rode an above-average increase in November visitation boosted by a 39.8% spike in convention attendance to put the region in position to break the record in December.

Regulators say they are looking into issues raised by the sale of the Las Vegas-area paper to the family of casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.

Las Vegas has hosted a record 42 million tourists so far this year, a number that does not include upcoming New Year's Eve visitors.

Las Vegas is the place to party on New Year's Eve, but there are a few things partygoers should know to make the most out of their night.

The renovation will take place over the next several months and will include new cabanas, dining areas, bars and greenery.

Silverton representatives have confirmed that the long-rumored Nevada location for a Cracker Barrel store and restaurant will be the "overall Silverton Casino Hotel development."

The popular Los Angeles-based nightclub, which also has a location at the Bellagio, will have a location in the new Arena with two platforms and a lounge featuring a bar and restaurant.

The event, which caters to LGBT clientele, drew more than 1,000 guests last year and is expected to be even bigger this year.

Following the recent terrorist attacks in large cities such as Paris and the Dec. 20 car crash on the Strip, Las Vegas officials are increasing the police presence for this year's New Year's Eve festivities.

Casino City's Dan Podheiser recaps the biggest news stories in poker for 2015.

Tourism experts say Sunday night's Strip crash that killed an Arizona woman and injured 35 people won't have long-term repercussions on visitation, but may come up as transportation leaders consider making Las Vegas Boulevard safer for pedestrians.

The four players bet on the dealer's hand during a 3 Card Poker game and a Royal Flush appeared.

The annual blues festival, held at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, will feature four days and nights of music and accommodations.

Tracinda Corp., the investment arm of late billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, is moving its corporate headquarters to Las Vegas from Los Angeles to be closer to the company's largest holdings, MGM Resorts International.

The six critically injured were in stable condition by late Sunday night, Las Vegas police said.

In the convention and tourism business, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter is the industry's Charlie Hustle.

Sandoval signed four bills into law shortly after the Nevada Assembly approved three Senate bills dealing with tax abatements, tax credits, water and infrastructure at the Apex site.

The 2016 World Series of Poker will take place from Tuesday, May 31 through Monday, July 18 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.