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New alliance aims to make Nevada esports hub

A group of businesses, advocates and academics have formed an association focused on advancing the development of Nevada as a global hub for esports.

Disappointed in stadium talks? Remember Super Bowl LV is coming

Unless you’re one of those critics who have opposed the NFL’s presence in Southern Nevada all along, we’re all disappointed about what happened last week in the Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders Stadium debacle.

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Las Vegas hotels ranked high in U.S. News & World Report survey

Las Vegas is home to the second highest number of top-tier hotels in the United States, according to the 2017 Best Hotels Rankings published Thursday by U.S. News & World Report.

In slot play, Stratosphere execs get more from less

Executives at the Stratosphere hotel-casino are getting more from less on their casino floor. By arranging the casino floor with clusters of slot machines instead of rows, the floor becomes more inviting. The result is longer play and better results.

Las Vegas tourism officials concerned Trump order may affect visitation

Local and national tourism experts are concerned that President Trump’s executive order on immigration could have broader implications on international tourism, a key element of Las Vegas’ tourism growth strategy.

International tourists may change mobile payment culture in Las Vegas

Although services like Apple Pay and Google Wallet haven’t caught on in the U.S. as quickly as some expected, it’s only a matter of time before paying for everything with your smartphone becomes more mainstream. International visitation may speed that process up in Las Vegas.

Visitors flock to Las Vegas to celebrate Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year, which begins Saturday, could have a greater importance on the local economy this year after Hainan Airlines in December launched the first direct flights between China and Las Vegas.

McCarran passenger total for 2016 falls just short of record

McCarran International Airport served 47.4 million passengers in 2016 — just short of the previous record set nine years earlier, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported Thursday.

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