Jennifer Roberts has been a fixture in Nevada gaming regulation and at UNLV, but is now heading to Tennessee to head that state’s new sports wagering operation.
Richard N. Velotta
Richard N. “Rick” Velotta has covered business, the gaming industry, tourism, transportation and aviation in Las Vegas for 25 years. A former reporter and editor with the Las Vegas Sun, the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner, the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff and the Aurora (Colo.) Sun, Velotta is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he won the school’s top journalism honor. He became the Review-Journal's assistant business editor in September 2018.
Through the national Report for America program, the Review-Journal will get additional reporting resources for business coverage of urban development and non-profits.
The National Finals Rodeo has grown exponentially over 35 years, thanks to a strategy of developing a variety of events appealing to fans who don’t even go to the rodeo.
While there’s no contemplation of the National Finals Rodeo moving to Allegiant Stadium, having NFR and the National Football League at the same time isn’t without issues.
The state Gaming Control Board has told former Nevada casino executive Steve Wynn that it continues to have jurisdiction over him and his finding of suitability to hold a gaming license.
A tough comparison for table games in 2018 led to a decline in October gaming win statewide and on the Strip, but casinos still won more than $1 billion last month.
Stadium company chief operating officer Don Webb remains confident Allegiant Stadium will be completed by July 31, even though the building won’t be enclosed until April.
The lack of mobile wagering and a ban on betting on California colleges and universities could prevent Nevada sportsbooks from facing crushing competition.
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved amendments to state gaming regulations adding protections from sexual harassment and several forms of discrimination in industry workplaces.
Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella announced details on the first megaresort on the Strip since 2010, with 3,500 rooms and a 5,000-seat performance venue.
Four ballrooms, including two that are the largest pillarless ballrooms, are part of Caesars Forum, the conference center that opens near The Linq Promenade in March.
Cox Communications is expanding its service at Wynn Las Vegas to include the company’s new convention center expansion.
While travel and tourism has experienced 120 months of economic growth, U.S. market share has fallen behind international competitors who market more vigorously.
The $2 billion Allegiant Stadium continues to be on time and on budget, even though completion of the cable net to support the translucent polymer roof won’t be completed until mid-December.
The NFL Draft is set to begin April 23 in Las Vegas , but its exact location has been a mystery. That will change Nov. 26.