The National Finals Rodeo is committed to staying in Las Vegas through 2035 with payouts to contestants and stock contractors growing annually.
Richard N. Velotta
Assistant Business Editor
Email: rvelotta@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 477-3893
X: @RickVelotta
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.
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a potential casino industry hub in the same way Macao did in in the late 1990s. But the UAE transition could be even better.
A $20 million fine paid by Wynn Resorts Ltd. in 2019 connected to sexual harassment allegations holds the record for the highest fine ever paid in Nevada.
Z Athlete Factory founder and CEO Zig Ziegler, a kinesiologist and author, says he plans to build a sports training center and athlete village in Southern Nevada.
There aren’t many Nevada companies that have been around for 75 years but a prominent law firm claimed that distinction last month.
The valley’s largest tavern operator is getting bigger. The PT’s Taverns chain will push past 70 locations by the end of the month with a new strategy involving the use of new brands.
Days after Allegiant Air announced plans for new special flights centered around Raiders’ games, Southwest followed suit and added four flights to Harry Reid airport.
County fair horse races in White Pine and Elko counties are among rural Nevada’s most important tourism events.
The product that connects a digital wallet to any slot machine, regardless of manufacturer, is expected to drive more play and casino profitability.
The vice president of government relations and an executive with the company for 17 years will join the coalition working to expand fantasy sports nationwide.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air announced several special flights to bring opponent team’s fans to Las Vegas for games against the Raiders in Allegiant Stadium.
An expert who monitors sports wagering nationwide thinks Nevada may need to change its in-person registration policy to keep up with competitors nationwide.
A senior member of the House Aviation subcommittee, Rep. Dina Titus backed the FAA Reauthorization Act, which will provide funding for general aviation airports.
The surge in international traffic at Harry Reid International Airport continues with a 17.1 percent increase in April and a 23.6 percent jump for 2024 so far.
Caesars Palace isn’t the only resort property within the Caesars Entertainment realm — it also operates Paris Las Vegas, Harrah’s, the Horseshoe and The Linq.
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Ex-Palo Verde coach pleads not guilty to charges of sexual assault against a child
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$1M bail set for suspect accused of breaking into Brandon Durham’s home