President and CEO Steve Hill, who voluntarily took a 10 percent pay cut when the pandemic set in, wasn’t really expecting a raise when the new fiscal year began.
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.
The state Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously backed Reno-based Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s $17.3 billion bid to acquire Caesars Entertainment Corp. and build the world’s largest casino operation.
The new-to-Nevada PeakBarTop units with a design that includes a 23-inch curved, full-HD display and a front-mounted ticket printer are in use at six local properties.
“The failure to wear your mask at work will be grounds for termination,” an internal message from Caesars CEO Tony Rodio reads.
Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Administation has conducted nearly 1,000 field observations since June 26 and determined high levels of noncompliance.
Former regulators and industry analysts weigh in on whether Nevada has done the best job of preparing for and responding to virus health and safety procedures in casinos.
While analysts try to determine if it’s a trend or an aberration, the percentage of people seeking out Las Vegas for its gambling is growing, a new study says.
Owner Caesars Entertainment Corp. says the property is executing its health and safety protocols to address new cases, but didn’t disclose where the employees worked.
Macao endured its lowest monthly gaming revenue and worst percentage decline from the previous year in its history in June.
Special meetings to consider approval of Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s $17.3 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp. have been set in Nevada.
Analysts knew May gaming win was going to be off, since casinos were closed and only sports apps and online poker provided revenue. But the $5.8M win was still a jolt.
The historic hotel will use an experienced new sales executive at the helm, and a partnership with a global group sales organization in place to grow the business.
Cashless gaming systems, which industry leaders hope will curtail the usage of germy currency, can be licensed easier with amendments approved by the Gaming Commission.
With a new directive on facial coverings in public areas starting Friday, Control Board Member Terry Johnson warned that noncomplying casinos could be disciplined.
Henderson’s M Resort, which is operated by Penn National Gaming and is the official headquarters hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders, is scrapping its resort fee through Labor Day.