In order to allow advertising and banners on Las Vegas Boulevard, the LVCVA needed to certify the race’s $250 million economic impact on Las Vegas.
Richard N. Velotta
Assistant Business Editor
Email: rvelotta@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 477-3893
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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.
From Los Angeles to Miami, there are plenty of non-stop flights to all the cities where the Raiders play during the 2024-25 NFL football season.
Eight gaming companies involved in online gaming are putting up $20 million to finance efforts to educate students and other groups about gambling responsibly.
Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts Ltd. resolves two long-standing legal matters. In the second, it will pay an undisclosed amount in a class-action suit.
Don’t be too worried if you see smoke and fire coming from two planes at Harry Reid International Airport on Thursday — it’s only a test.
The mixed-use project on 10 acres where the Riviera once stood, featuring two 600-foot towers, received Clark County Zoning Commission approval Wednesday.
Florida-based hedge fund Elliott Investment Management wants to oust top executives of the airline that carries more than one-third of Las Vegas passengers.
The Brett Torino project with twin towers, an entertainment venue and a retail area will go before the Clark County Zoning Commission.
Harry Reid International Airport is preparing for a Labor Day weekend rush, including full parking lots. But it won’t be preparing for a strike.
The volatility of baccarat was on full display in July as a low hold percentage resulted in a decline in gaming win for the first time in four months.
The city’s appeal as a gaming and entertainment destination continues to keep it a desirable destination as visitors say goodbye to summer.
A third illegal bookmaker from California will plead guilty to running an illegal bookmaking operation and money laundering in California and in a Las Vegas casino.
Commissioners voted unanimously against a settlement to refund the parent company of Dotty’s, balking on if and how much accrued interest should be paid.
Tropicana General Manager Arik Knowles, who has helped open four Las Vegas resorts, was licensed by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
While local residents lament the higher cost of Las Vegas fun, economic experts believe it’s worth it for the city’s long-term prosperity.
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