There has been a dramatic drop off in visitors to Las Vegas due to the coronavirus outbreak. The governor of Nevada has declared a state of emergency and all casinos have closed. The famed Las Vegas strip is mostly shut… Continue Reading
View this post on Instagram Who we are, what we do, and what we have become is all because of you. Happy Birthday Jackie Gaughan. We miss you. Photo: Las Vegas News Bureau 1979 A post shared by El Cortez… Continue Reading
Room rates in Las Vegas are at all time highs, even though tourists can still get great value at many properties. Check out my updated post on Las Vegas Resort Fees. Las Vegas Sands properties raise daily resort fees to… Continue Reading
Many visitors to Las Vegas are surprised by an annoying fee that gets added to their hotel room rate, called a Resort Fee. This Resort Fee is an extra fee that hotels charge. Its not optional. The reasons why hotels… Continue Reading
Launching retail marijuana sales in Nevada will cost $14M over 2 years Getting Nevada’s retail marijuana industry off the ground will cost about $14 million over the next two years, the state’s tax department director said Thursday. That money would… Continue Reading
It was announced yesterday that MGM Resorts International will buy the remaining 50 percent stake in Borgata that it didn’t already own from Boyd Gaming. This announcement had been anticipated ever since MGM regained a license to operate in Atlantic… Continue Reading
Sports betting a bright spot in gaming in April CARSON CITY – Sports betting remains a bright spot in Nevada’s otherwise lackluster gaming win in April, with the $292.3 million wagered on basketball, hockey, baseball and other events – a… Continue Reading
Palms Las Vegas has been sold to Station Casinos. This marks the latest move by Las Vegas locals casinos to consolidate their competitive positions. There are fewer unlimited gaming licenses held by independent operators in Las Vegas compared to a… Continue Reading
Boyd Gaming has announced it is purchasing the Aliante Hotel in North Las Vegas for $380 million. Rumours are also circulating online that Boyd is close to announcing the purchase of Cannary Resorts for about $240 million. These two acquisitions… Continue Reading
It was good news when Derek Stevens and his team purchased the Las Vegas Club, and Vegas watchers were generally excited about how his group would improve the property. It is great news that they have now announced the acquisition… Continue Reading
