496 stories by Larry Henry
MGM Resorts to Open First Non-Smoking Casino on Las Vegas Strip
Park MGM is reopening later this month as the first "fully smoke-free" resort on the Las Vegas Strip. NoMad Las Vegas, a luxury “hotel-within-a-hotel” at Park MGM, also will ban smoking. After being closed for six months during the coronavirus pandemic, the...
Neon Cowgirl ‘Vegas Vickie’ Lives On at Circa Resort in Downtown Las Vegas
The iconic Vegas Vickie sign that towered over Fremont Street for decades has found a home inside a new casino nearing completion in downtown Las Vegas. Circa has announced on its website that the neon cowgirl, in her white, fringed outfit, will...
Las Vegas Shooting Rampage Victims Could Receive Payouts Early Next Year
A total of $800 million in payments could be delivered by January to relatives and victims in the 2017 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. The payouts from MGM Resorts International and its insurers would be distributed to more than 4,400...
Circa Awaits Final Licensing Approval Before Opening in Downtown Las Vegas
After winning licensing recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board this week, Circa Resort owner Derek Stevens is awaiting one more thumbs-up for his new downtown Las Vegas casino. On Sept. 24, the Nevada Gaming Commission is scheduled to vote on final...
MGM Sets Reopening Dates For Casinos in New York and Nevada
Two MGM Resorts casinos, one in New York and the other in Nevada, are slated to reopen soon following a COVID-19 lockdown lasting six months. Empire City, a harness-racing track and casino in Yonkers, New York, is set to reopen Sept. 21,...
Former Governor and MGM Executive Brian Sandoval Named Finalist for University of Nevada President
Brain Sandoval, a former Nevada governor and MGM Resorts executive, is a finalist to serve as the 17th president of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Sandoval is one of four finalists for the post being vacated by Marc A. Johnson. Last...
VSiN, DraftKings Launch In-Game Betting Show With Real-Time Odds
A sports show offering in-game betting odds kicks off this week, a partnership between the Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN) and DraftKings. Airing on New York-based MSG Networks on weeknights from 7-10 p.m. ET, the show will present betting-line movements and...
New York State Casinos Open After Sitting Idle for Six Months During Pandemic
For the first time in almost six months, casinos in the Empire State began operating again on Wednesday. However, some gaming properties say they need more time. Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced he was permitting the reopening of casinos and...
The LINQ in Las Vegas Opens Hotel to Weekend Guests, As Nevada COVID-19 Rates Drop
The LINQ Hotel and Casino is the latest resort on the Las Vegas Strip to open its doors to hotel guests. Starting this week, the LINQ is accepting weekend-only reservations from Thursdays through Sundays for an indefinite period. Guests wanting to stay...
ESPN Airs Sports Wagering Show From Las Vegas In Time for NFL Opener
An ESPN sports betting show begins airing Tuesday, Sept. 8, from the network’s new studio inside a Las Vegas casino. The one-hour Daily Wager show broadcasts from a giant’s 6,000-square-foot studio inside The LINQ Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. During football...
