Bailey joined the Las Vegas-Review Journal’s business desk in April 2018. She previously worked with the paper in the summer of 2017 as an intern. Prior to her return, she was an intern on Bloomberg News’ energy team. She grew up in Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of journalism degree in 2017.
“Certainly, this year’s Super Bowl weekend will look different than years past with much more intimate events given the current occupancy restrictions,” but casinos will strive to “provide the exciting Super Bowl experience fans expect,” Nevada Resort Association president Virginia Valentine said.
The American Gaming Association plans to work with President Joe Biden’s administration on policies that can assist the industry, according to AGA CEO and President Bill Miller.
The U.S. Travel Association is ready to kick-start the recovery of the travel industry, but acknowledged possible roadblocks to recovery, including a potential new federal mandate that would require COVID-19 testing for domestic flights.
Slot machine YouTube channels have been growing in recent years, with certain videos capturing millions of views. Now, one of the most popular influencers in the space is teaming up with the Plaza to launch a new gaming area.
“The addition of daily fantasy sports fits seamlessly with our strategic vision for mobile and online sports,” Caesars CEO Tom Reeg said.
Las Vegas-based casino operator Full House Resorts had been planning to add 180 guest rooms to Bronco Billy’s in Cripple Creek, Colorado, but now has plans to grow the expansion to 300 rooms and suites.
While new mandates could be key to opening international travel, local tourism and health experts don’t expect the order to have much of an impact on Las Vegas’ tourism rates or COVID-19 case count.
Associations representing gaming, travel and hospitality say they’re ready to work with the new Biden administration to expedite recovery.
Nearly 63,000 plants and flowers are spread across four scenes inside the Bellagio Conservatory’s Lunar New Year display, designed to convey messages of love for nature, commitment, tradition, children and travel.
MGM Resorts has decided not to make a revised offer for the British gaming company Entain PLC.
Nevada hospitality employees are in the fast lane to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but face a long line before it’s their turn.
The merger would take place through Gaming Hospitality Acquisition Corp., a blank-check company with plans to raise between $150 million and $172.5 million through an initial public offering.
On Friday, Wynn Resorts Ltd. secured market access for the WynnBet app in Iowa, making it the seventh state ready to host the gaming platform.
Work in Progress, a downtown Las Vegas coworking space and startup hub championed by the late Tony Hsieh, will close its doors Friday.
The longtime CEO and chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp., who died Monday at age 87, had strong ties to Israel.
