Amazon hiring 1,400+ in Nevada to keep up with orders

Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

PropSwap NCAA futures buyers will get money back

The secondary betting market website said it would “bridge the small gap” to make sure customers weren’t left with virtually worthless tickets.

Collaborate 20 to cancel Las Vegas tech convention

Temporary closures of MGM Resorts International’s properties has forced the technology convention Collaborate 20 to cancel its event next month.

World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas postponed

The convention, which covers topics associated with risk for casino operators, was going to be held March 23-26 at the Tropicana with an estimated 700 attendees, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

MLB pushes back opening day unti mid-May

Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

Cardinals acquire DeAndre Hopkins in trade with Texans

The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

Las Vegas may get Super Bowl after canceled NFL draft, Goodell says

In his statement regarding the cancellation of the NFL draft in Las Vegas, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will be evaluating the city for more major events — including the Super Bowl.

 
Raiders reach terms with free agent QB Marcus Mariota

The initial plan is for Marcus Mariota to back up Derek Carr, but Mariota’s skill set is a fit in coach Jon Gruden’s offense and GM Mike Mayock always has been fond of him.

US volunteer gets 1st shot of experimental virus vaccine

U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday — leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.

 
Clark County man is Nevada’s 1st coronavirus death

The Southern Nevada Health District on Monday also reported 19 new cases, bringing the county’s total to 35, and raised the risk of contracting the virus to “moderate.”

NHL pushes back timeline to at least mid-May

The NHL pushed back its timeline to return until at least mid-May, but Canada closing its borders could further complicate things.

 
Retailer reserves first hour of shopping for seniors

Dollar General is restricting its first hour of business to seniors, while other Las Vegas Valley grocers are cutting back on hours to deal with restocking shelves.

 
NFL cancels draft plans in Las Vegas

The NFL has canceled plans to hold its draft in Las Vegas this year because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

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