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Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Resumes Marketing Efforts On Foreigners
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has approved reopening foreign travel offices to encourage foreigners to travel to Las Vegas. The offices are located in Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The LVCVA will spend $2.5 million a year...
Harry Reid Airport Sees Delays, Cancellations Impacting Las Vegas Weekend Travel
Las Vegas airline passengers faced at least 150 delayed flights and 13 outright cancellations as of Saturday afternoon. Heavy winds were to blame for Saturday's disruptions to air travel involving Harry Reid International Airport. The airline glitches were reported as of 4:30...
WorldPay Fined $130K for Handling Colorado Sports Betting Payments with Expired License
A payment solutions provider to sports betting operators allowed its license in Colorado to lapse in April. Despite that, the company continued to process transactions for 21 sportsbooks over a nearly two-week period before it finally stopped. On Thursday, the Colorado Limited...
David Chou, Ex-Las Vegas Security Guard, Now Faces Hate Crimes for Church Shooting
David Chou, who was already charged with murder and other counts for last month’s California church shooting, now faces hate crimes. The former Las Vegas security guard killed one person and injured five others. News of the additional charge was announced Friday...
NBA Draft Preview: Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero Expected First Picks
The NBA draft is less than a week away. With the NBA season ending and the Golden State Warriors cementing themselves as a league dynasty, it’s time to take a closer look at who the stars of the future will be in...
BetMGM, Carnival Partnership Gives New Meaning to Offshore Betting
BetMGM is heading for the open seas. On Friday, the MGM Resorts International and Entain iGaming joint venture announced a partnership with cruise line operator Carnival. The agreement means the BetMGM sports betting and online casino apps will be available to passengers...
Las Vegas Beating Victim Remains Hospitalized After May Assault Near Strip
A month after a violent attack near the Las Vegas Strip, the victim remains in intensive care at a local hospital. His identity is still unknown, but a suspect was charged this week. His extensive injuries include a cracked skull, punctured lung,...
Las Vegas Sees Second-Highest Gas Prices in Nation, Could Hurt Visits
A prominent economist says that record-setting gasoline prices could impact travel to Las Vegas, especially those who drive from Southern California. But other factors, such as a rebound in conventions and increased numbers of foreign travelers, may help offset potential drops in...
Grosvenor’s Glasgow Casino Receiving a Massive Makeover
Grosvenor Casinos wants to make sure its presence in Glasgow remains prominent. It recently began a huge makeover of its Merchant City property that it expects will make it more attractive to a wider range of gamblers. Grosvenor, part of The Rank...
Maltese Parents Face Judge for Gambling with Son’s Cancer Treatment Donations
The parents of a 7-year-old boy in Malta received donations from friends, family, and charitable organizations to cover their son's cancer treatment. Instead, they allegedly gambled away the money and now have to answer to a judge. The 31-year-old father and 27-year-old...
