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Palms off Las Vegas Strip to receive $485M in upgrades

The company that operates Station Casinos on Tuesday announced a new investment in the Palms that would total $485 million in improvements for the off-Strip property the company acquired about a year ago.

LVCVA committee backs idea of consolidated president-COO

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s six-member Policy Committee endorses the idea of combining the two positions, but but wants the convention authority’s board to play a role in selecting who gets the job.

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Las Vegas may break 2016 visitation record

With just under two months to go before revelers ring in 2018, it appears that it’s going to come down to the wire as to whether Southern Nevada will break its year-old record of 42.9 million visitors set in 2016.

Businessman has high hopes for Stratosphere, other properties

Blake Sartini never got to meet Bob Stupak, who died in 2009, but many of his peers are happy that one of the city’s most well-recognized buildings is in local hands.

Tax reform legislation could affect Las Vegas Raiders stadium

A provision in the tax reform legislation unveiled by House Republicans on Thursday could affect financing plans for the proposed $1.9 billion Las Vegas Raiders stadium project.

Team including Las Vegas collaborators recommended for LVCC expansion

A design and architectural team that includes an Atlanta company and four Las Vegas-based collaborators has been recommended to design the $1.4 billion Las Vegas Convention Center expansion and renovation project.

Caesars Palace gaming revenue boost helps parent company

A 10.4 percent improvement in gaming revenue at Caesars Palace helped Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment endure a third-quarter loss, company officials reported Wednesday.

Short-term rental companies must report data to Las Vegas

Companies like Airbnb and HomeAway will now need to report to the city of Las Vegas the number of bookings, listings and residential rental operators they have within city limits.

SEMA begins 4-day Las Vegas run as muscle cars burn rubber

Smoke and the smell of burnt rubber filled the air Tuesday as SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) kicked off with drifting demonstrations featuring souped-up Ford Mustangs and Shelby GT 350s outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Auto trade shows bring a little bit of Detroit to Las Vegas

A little bit of Detroit is rolling into Las Vegas. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, takes over the Las Vegas Convention Center Tuesday through Friday while the lesser known AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, will fill the Sands Expo and Convention Center Tuesday through Thursday.

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