496 stories by Larry Henry
‘Casino’ Movie’s Anniversary Celebrated in Las Vegas, Recalling City’s Mafia History
The movie Casino’s 25th anniversary took center stage in Las Vegas this week. The movie recalls an era when mobsters operated casinos in Sin City. The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas celebrated the anniversary with a sold-out presentation on Thursday, featuring...
Las Vegas Gateway Arches Lit to Lure Visitors to Downtown Casino District
After the first official lighting Wednesday, the new gateway arches to attract visitors to downtown Las Vegas will be lit every evening at dusk. The gateway arches tower 80 feet above Las Vegas Boulevard at the base of the Strat Hotel, Casino...
Juvenile Sex Trafficking Discovered After Vehicle Stop at Las Vegas Casino: Police
A sex trafficking investigation that began with a vehicle stop at a Las Vegas hotel-casino has led to a suspect’s arrest, police said. The investigation began on Oct. 11. That's when police stopped a Land Rover with temporary tags on Paradise Road...
Station Casinos Looking to Build in ‘Underserved’ Part of Las Vegas Valley: Report
A casino company known for locals-friendly resorts is eyeing a vacant lot in the Las Vegas Valley for development. Red Rock Resorts is exploring the design and development of its property at Durango Drive and the 215 Beltway, according to the Las...
Resorts World Las Vegas Now Accepting Job Applications, Opening Set for Next Summer
Resorts World Las Vegas began accepting job applications on Monday. The resort is expected to open next summer on the Las Vegas Strip. Resorts World Las Vegas executive Lori Calderon said on LinkedIn the application process includes a newly launched career link...
Las Vegas Police Nab Suspect in Shootings at Party Bus and Off-Strip Casino
Las Vegas police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with shootings at a party bus and off-Strip casino parking lot, authorities said. Earnest Ruff, 22, was taken into custody Saturday and booked into the Clark County Detention Center, according to the...
‘Safety’ Seen As Crucial in Getting Tourists Back to Las Vegas: Casino Experts
The key to boosting tourism in Las Vegas depends on how safe travelers feel, according to casino industry experts. “Everything concerning getting people to come back to Las Vegas, for business or leisure travel, relates to safety,” Alan Feldman told Casino.org. Feldman,...
New York State Casinos Must Close Nightly at 10 O’Clock Under COVID-19 Mandate
Casinos and racetracks in New York State are required to close at 10 pm every night under new COVID-19 restrictions, according to a gaming association official. The New York State Gaming Commission issued the mandate based on an executive order this week...
Las Vegas Strip RV Park Livestreamed Assault Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man accused of beating a person at the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino RV park on the Las Vegas Strip, authorities said. The incident was livestreamed on social media. Shawn Guthrie was booked into jail in the...
New York State Casinos Limit Restaurant and Bar Hours Under New Directive
Bars and restaurants at New York State casinos are required to close at 10 pm every night under new COVID-19 restrictions. Faced with rising coronavirus cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said this week that bars, restaurants, and gyms statewide are required to...
