For the Las Vegas tourism industry, the start of the new year is the kickoff of one of the busiest times of the year — especially for those who capitalize on the city’s ability to host major trade shows and conventions.
Richard N. Velotta
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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.
A temporary order preventing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from releasing its investigative report on Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s handling of sexual harassment claims involving Steve Wynn remained in effect after a court hearing.
For the first time in Las Vegas, Centerplate will deliver hot food on demand to CES booths so that exhibitors can maximize their sales time and won’t have to face crowds in lines at convention center food outlets.
Seven NFL Clubs have relationships with Caesars Entertainment, including the Falcons, Ravens, Bears, Colts, Saints, Raiders and Eagles. These partnerships, along with the new deal do not include sports betting or daily fantasy.
Derek and Greg Stevens, co-owners of D Las Vegas and Golden Gate, have scheduled a public unveiling of their planned new resort property Jan. 10 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Time to compare 2018 prognostications against reality and to go out on the 2019 limb.
The National Retail Federation said nationwide, only 7 percent of Americans wouldn’t have their Christmas shopping done by Sunday. Most shopping activity was completed earlier in the weekend on what was dubbed “Super Saturday.”
Representatives of Wynn Resorts believe the Resorts World property being built across the street looks a lot like Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Too much alike.
The planned opening of Massachusetts’ largest casino resort — Encore Boston Harbor — is just six months away, but everything’s as messy as spilled chowder.
Jeffrey Martin on Thursday became the 35th person placed on the list commonly known as the “black book” following a rare hearing before the Nevada Gaming Commission and a unanimous vote.
Attorneys will be back in court after the holidays to determine whether an order blocking the release of a report on alleged sexual misconduct within Wynn Resorts Ltd. should be extended.
When Wynn Resorts Ltd. is brought before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission — probably next month — the entire board of directors may be on hand to answer regulators’ questions.
Bill Miller replaces Geoff Freeman as CEO of American Gaming Association after Freeman resigned in June to become the CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
When the MGM Grand opened 25 years ago on the Las Vegas Strip, it was the largest hotel in the world and launched an era of growth that forever changed Southern Nevada.
North Las Vegas residents hungry for some new sit-down restaurants will have more options along Craig Road in the coming months.