Four Nevada casino markets are among the top 20 in the country as casino gaming and sports wagering expand throughout the United States.
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.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has unveiled an EDC-themed paint job on one of its Airbus jets.
Operators of the 17,500-seat performance venue are offering refunds or reseating on other dates for holders of premium tickets for U2 shows with obstructed views.
When United Coin Machine Co. sets up 16 slot machines in a tent, it’s following the procedure for maintaining a gaming license at the former site of The Beach.
NeoGames, a company that supports Caesars Entertainment’s sports wagering and iGaming, will be considered for licensing by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Casinos, sports betting and legal online wagering contributed to $16.6 billion in total revenue that was 15.5 percent higher than the first quarter of 2022.
The rebranded and refurbished Lexi Hotel, which will be cannabis friendly and feature a tops-optional pool, will open its doors in Las Vegas on June 2.
When Victor Janicki was denied a $220,000 jackpot, he opted to try to become the first known gambler to successfully sue an online casino to claim his prize.
The U.S. Justice Department is going to the Court of Appeals over a decision involving whether Steve Wynn had to register as an agent of a foreign government leader.
When Texas House members realized they didn’t have the votes to move legislation forward, they opted to put off efforts at a later time.
Golden Entertainment, operators of the Strat, plan to open its Atomic Golf range amenity by the time visitors arrive for Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula One race.
Located just east of The Venetian Expo, the 17,500-seat performance venue will open in September with the start of a five-week run of U2.
The Clark County Department of Aviation testified in support of Senate Bill 19, which would enable the county to form a new unincorporated town for a reliever airport.
Wynn Resorts executives say the company is humming on all cylinders with great financial results in Las Vegas, Boston and Macao.
Las Vegas officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $600 million project at the Las Vegas Convention Center.