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What was the first resort on the Strip? El Rancho Vegas

The story of the Las Vegas Strip started more than 80 years ago this week on a ranch. The first hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard opened April 3, 1941 at what is now the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. At the time, travelers, most often from California, drove to Downtown Las Vegas through empty desert on Highway 91. There were some small casinos, but…

Land-based ・ 16 days

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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider

Las Vegas beckons with its dazzling lights and electrifying energy, but the iconic come-ons can come with a hefty price tag. Venturing beyond the Las Vegas Strip, however, brings a world of benefits for both the budget-minded visitor and peace-seeking traveler. While money has little meaning in a city where $5000 can disappear with the draw of an…

Land-based ・ 21 days

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Station Casinos hiring for pool season, new Federal Donuts location

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Station Casinos are looking for new hires to prepare for an upcoming busy season. Red Rock Casino and Green Valley Ranch are holding interviews before the pool season and Super Bowl LVIII take over the city. Federal Donuts will celebrate its grand inside Red Rock Casino with a hiring fair ahead of the big game. Interested…

NFL ・ 08 January 2024

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Station's Wildfire Casino in Downtown Las Vegas opens its doors today, debuting new brand design

Station Casinos' new Wildfire Casino is set to open its doors today, February 10, at noon at 2700 Fremont Street, near Charleston Blvd. The casino's opening comes just in time for Super Bowl LVII. The 21000-square-foot casino with about 200 slot machines, bar-top, and electronic table games has an updated look with modern designs and amenities…

Sports ・ 10 December 2023

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Station Casinos unveils renderings for new Wildfire Casino in downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Station Casinos has released plans for its new Wildfire Casino, set to debut next year in downtown Las Vegas. The new 21000-square-foot casino will feature over 200 of the latest and most popular slot machines, plus bar-top gaming and electronic table games, as well as an STN Sportsbook for prime sports viewing. The casino will…

Sports ・ 07 December 2023

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Stations Casino announces opening day for new Wildfire Casino in downtown Las Vegas

Stations Casino announces opening day for new Wildfire Casino in downtown Las Vegas (Photo: Station Casinos) Las Vegas (KSNV) - An opening date has been set for Stations Casino's new Wildfire Casino, set to open in downtown Las Vegas. The casino will open its doors to guests on Friday, February 10 at noon at 2700 Fremont Street, near Charleston…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Station Casinos' new downtown Wildfire Casino opens in February

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Station Casinos' new Fremont Street casino will open its doors to the public in two weeks, the company announced Friday. The Wildfire Casino, located on 2700 E. Fremont St. off of Charleston Boulevard and Fremont Street, is scheduled to open on Friday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. "The all-new 21000-square-foot neighborhood casino boasts…

Land-based ・ 25 November 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Casino above mall proposed for Vegas Strip

A proposal has been made to build a new casino on top of a mall at the center of the Las Vegas Strip. A local developer wants to build the unnamed casino on top of the existing Fashion Show Mall, where it owns 80% of the "air rights" necessary to do so. Details are sketchy and timetables undisclosed, but permission to build would be contingent on…

Land-based ・ 22 October 2023

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How Self-Exclusion Programs Work in States with Regulated Online Gambling: NJ, MI, WV, PA

Online gambling is now more accessible than ever before, and responsible gaming has become a top priority for both players and authorities. Self-exclusion programs stand out as a potent instrument in protecting people from the dangers of excessive gambling habits among the different methods used to promote responsible gaming. Self-exclusion schemes…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 September 2023

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Gambling Addiction within the Mountain State

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - Opioid addiction is not the only addiction hitting West Virginia hard. Research shows gambling addiction is also a growing problem in the Mountain State. According to a recent study, one in 50 people in West Virginia struggle with a gambling addiction, which experts say, may even be an undercount. But there is hope for this…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Hospitality group hosting hiring events for restaurant, lounge opening at new Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A hospitality group is hosting hiring events as it looks to fill positions at two venues that are set to open at a new casino in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. According to a news release, Clique Hospitality is hiring as it prepares to open Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant and Bel-Aire Lounge, which is opening this fall at…

Land-based ・ 06 September 2023

Casino.org

How Old Do You Have to Be To Gamble In Las Vegas?

Your first trip to Las Vegas is an unforgettable experience. The billion-dollar casinos, the neon lights on Fremont, the crazy energy as you make your way up the most iconic boulevard in the world, the thrill of trying to beat the house in those temples of excess. But while Sin City may seem carefree and wild, there are a lot of rules just under…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2023

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18-year-old woman accused of killing man in Las Vegas hotel room

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - An 18-year-old woman is accused of killing a man she met on Bumble in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room, according to police. Emma Kusak, 18, faces a murder charge after the shooting on June 29 at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Kusak was booked into Clark County Detention Center on July 26, her 18th birthday,…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2023

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Midcentury Vegas cool remembered

Historic homes still stand in Las Vegas, offering luxury with unique architecture, special touches and distinctive designs. Celebrities, casino owners and casino executives built expansive houses in the 1950s and 1960s iconic neighborhoods. To take a trip back in time, the Nevada Preservation Foundation will offer Home+ History "A Celebration of…

Travel ・ 15 April 2023

WDTV

New details released in WVSP Casino Case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WDTV/ WSAZ) - Colonel Jack Chambers -- making his first public appearance Wednesday as interim superintendent of West Virginia State Police -- became emotional about past experience that's led him to the new job ahead. "Twenty-six years been at every rank," Chambers told reporters Wednesday. The appointment was announced Monday…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2023

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New Details In WVSP Casino Case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Colonel Jack Chambers -- making his first public appearance Wednesday as interim superintendent of West Virginia State Police -- became emotional about past experience that's led him to the new job ahead. "Twenty-six years been at every rank," Chambers told reporters Wednesday. The appointment was announced Monday by West…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2023

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Trooper casino theft video released

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After weeks of requests by WSAZ NewsChannel 3, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice released a surveillance video Tuesday that investigators say shows a now retired member of the State Police taking an envelope filled with money. WSAZ broke the story in early March, when NewsChannel 3's Curtis Johnson brought an anonymous…

Incidents ・ 22 March 2023

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Station's Wildfire Casino in Downtown Las Vegas announces February 10 opening date

Station Casinos' new Wildfire Casino has set an official date for its grand debut in Downtown Las Vegas. The venue will be opening its doors to the general public on Friday, February 10 at noon at 2700 Fremont Street, near Charleston Blvd. Wildfire Casino on Fremont is set to be a 21000-square-foot neighborhood casino that boasts over 200 of the…

Land-based ・ 28 February 2023

Real Money Casinos

Gambling Addiction Is Now at an All-Time High

Ted Hartwell has been gambling since childhood. Growing up in Texas, his dad took him to the horse tracks often; always sliding a $20 bill his way before the races began. "By the age of 10," Hartwell says, "I knew how to read the history of the horses in the program and tell my father which horses to place a bet on." In college, Hartwell played a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 February 2023

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New apartment complex to be built along Las Vegas Boulevard

Several miles south of its rowdy casino corridor, Las Vegas Boulevard still has vast tracts of desert lining the street. But real estate activity has gained momentum in this area, and another project is now set to take shape. Work crews are scheduled to break ground this month on a 324-unit apartment complex at the southeast corner of Las Vegas…

Industry ・ 10 February 2023

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🌱 Police Say Woman's Death Was Foul Play + First Latino Hotel-Casino

Good morning, neighbors. I'm back with your new copy of the Las Vegas Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening these days in town. But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 56 Low: 35. Business owners and marketers in Las Vegas: Do you want to build awareness with…

Incidents ・ 01 February 2023

Patch

🌱 Police Say Woman's Death Was Foul Play + 1st Latino Hotel-Casino

Good morning, neighbors. I'm back with your new copy of the Las Vegas Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening these days in town. But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 56 Low: 35. Business owners and marketers in Las Vegas: Do you want to build awareness with…

Incidents ・ 01 February 2023

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Upcoming festivities in Downtown Las Vegas expected to bring several road closures in 2023

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Once the holiday season winds down the bustling Downtown Las Vegas area will continue to see a lot of changes as several road closures will take effect in the new year. First Friday will kick off on January 6 with selected streets in the Arts District closed off to drivers. The Chinese New Year events will also round out the busy…

New Year ・ 20 December 2022

Review Journal

Greatest snowfalls in Las Vegas history

Snow might be par for the course in the Midwest and Northeast, but for Las Vegas, it's an event. Here is a list of the snowiest days in Las Vegas history. December 1909 The Review-Journal referred to this great snowstorm 40 years later as the "daddy of all snowstorms" for the Las Vegas area. The storm brought 12 inches of snow and came before a…

New Year ・ 13 December 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Leader Closes 3 Casinos, Plans Huge Expansion

In Las Vegas, it often seems like bigger is better. Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report, MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report, and Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Free Report certainly seem to subscribe to that logic. The three biggest players on the Las Vegas strip seem to go for spectacle and grandeur in building properties that…

Land-based ・ 12 December 2022

The New York Times

If New York City Gets Las Vegas-Style Casinos, What Else Will It Get?

Before too long, New Yorkers and the millions of tourists who visit the city every year may have a new way to test their luck - and part with their money - amid the bright lights and skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan: hands of blackjack or spins of the roulette wheel inside a new casino with all the trappings of Las Vegas, down to the incessant…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

Patch

🌱 Pai-Gow Rookie Wins Jackpot + Man Shot While Jump-Starting Vehicle

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 56 Low: 34. �� Attention, real estate agents in Las Vegas! We're now offering an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for an agent interested in attracting local…

Winnings ・ 29 November 2022

WLTX

South Carolina lottery jackpot leads to change of plans

When it finally set in, plans quickly changed and this winner was heading to Columbia to get the money. NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - A woman in South Carolina's Lowcountry had a quick change of plans recently when she realized that her lottery ticket was a winner. She had just purchased the $10 ticket at Krishna Indian & American Groceries on Green…

Winnings ・ 02 November 2022

The Street

Move Over Las Vegas Strip, Fremont St. Adding a Bold New Casino

While the Las Vegas Strip has been known for the glitz and glamour of casino operators, including Wynn Resorts (WYNN), Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and MGM Resorts International (MGM), downtown Vegas has a grittier reputation. Even after the 1995 launch of the Fremont Street Experience -- a massive light and sound show that takes over the whole…

Land-based ・ 22 October 2022

World Atlas

7 Best Outdoor Adventures Near Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a charming desert city with wondrous marvels of nature to discover over various explorations. These best must-do things for outdoor lovers visiting Las Vegas offer a real scenic breather away from the Strip. The hike through the Valley of Fire is often compared to trekking the classic southwestern desert scene straight out of a…

Top and Best ・ 17 October 2022

Trip Pub

A Midtown casino? Don’t press your luck

A proposal emerged this month to put a casino in Midtown Manhattan, at Hudson Yards. Expect the promoters and politicians they support to make economic and jobs claims that sound too good to be true, following a script of 30 years of self-interested casino campaigns across America. My latest research finds little evidence that casinos boost their…

Jobs ・ 23 September 2022

Patch

🌱 Macao Lockdown Affects Vegas Casinos + False Active Shooter Reports

Hello, Las Vegas! I'm back with your new copy of the Las Vegas Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 107 Low: 88. Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today: The Chinese gambling enclave of Macao…

Covid ・ 13 August 2022

Daily Mail Online

Las Vegas strip is flooded as thunderstorms hit triggering rainfall INSIDE Planet Hollywood

Unrelenting rainwater cascaded through casino ceilings and drenched party-goers in Las Vegas for the second time in two weeks after intense summer thunderstorms and torrential rain continue to drench the city. Extraordinary footage from inside the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas strip in Nevada's capital showed rain pouring through the…

Land-based ・ 12 August 2022

WV MetroNews

Lottery retailers feeling the buzz from record Mega Millions jackpot

ELKINS, W.Va. - There's a buzz statewide and nationwide at local lottery retailers this week due to the record Mega Millions jackpot and the Part-Mat store in Elkins is no different. Nancy, the Store Manager at Par-Mar Store 84 in Elkins told MetroNews that more than 1600 Mega Millions tickets were sold Wednesday online through her store. The…

Winnings ・ 28 July 2022

KTNV Las Vegas

Summer Las Vegas Market to add to traffic in Downtown Las Vegas

DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A traffic alert for drivers in Downtown Las Vegas! The Las Vegas Market is taking place this week at the World Market Center, and the downtown area could see some added traffic. The Summer Las Vegas market began Sunday night, the City of Las Vegas says the event could add to congestion especially during market…

Slot Name ・ 26 July 2022

The Street

Red Rock Casino Brings Las Vegas Strip-Like Luxury Off the Strip

Red Rock Resorts (RRR) - Get Red Rock Resorts Inc. Report operates a unique business model where it caters to locals while also being tourist-friendly. The brand lacks the scale of the biggest Las Vegas Strip players including Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report, MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts…

Land-based ・ 25 July 2022

The Nevada Independent

Impending demise of Fiesta Henderson opens opportunities for smaller casino operators

Henderson casino owner Joe DeSimone reached out to Red Rock Resorts last year to see if the company was interested in selling the closed Fiesta Henderson. "They weren't receptive," recalled DeSimone, who operates Railroad Pass on U.S. 95 and The Pass Casino on Water Street. "I think they just kind of just wrote it off." Tim Brooks, who operates the…

Travel ・ 25 July 2022

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Station Casinos buys 126 acres south of Las Vegas Strip for $172M

Station Casinos has loaded up on more land in Las Vegas, completing a big purchase just days after it unveiled plans to demolish three shuttered hotels in Southern Nevada. The locals-focused casino operator acquired roughly 126 acres at the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Cactus Avenue for $172.4 million. The sale, by developer Larry…

Land-based ・ 21 July 2022

Review Journal

Station Casinos to demolish 3 closed properties, sell land

Three Station Casinos properties - Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson - will be permanently closed, demolished and the land beneath them sold, the company said Friday. Representatives of parent company Red Rock Resorts said it didn't make financial sense for the three properties, shuttered since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic…

Covid ・ 16 July 2022

Review Journal

Station Casinos to permanently close, demolish Texas Station, Fiesta properties and sell the land

Three Station Casinos properties - Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson - will be permanently closed, demolished and the land beneath them sold, the company said Friday. A total of 107.5 acres are involved in the three land sales. It's unlikely that casinos would be built on any of the parcels. Representatives of parent company Red…

Covid ・ 15 July 2022

The Street

Downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street Getting Surprise New Casino

While the Las Vegas Strip has been known for the glitz and glamour of casino operators, including Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Wynn Resorts Limited Report, Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report, downtown Vegas has a grittier reputation. Even after…

Land-based ・ 06 July 2022

Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

A hater's guide to Las Vegas

If you think you hate Las Vegas, you might be blinded by the lights on the Strip. No local will dispute that the city you see in TV shows and movies is over-the-top. There are tourism-board slogans to thank for that image, too. If you have no interest in playing blackjack, popping bottles or wandering a convention floor on your company's dime, you…

Land-based ・ 05 July 2022

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Station Casinos building new Wildfire-branded venue in downtown Las Vegas

Casino and hotel company Station Casinos is building a new project in downtown Las Vegas. It comes as work is already underway on another company project in the Las Vegas Valley -the $750 million Durango Casino & Resort - , but this new, and thus far unnamed project, is set to be much smaller in scale. According to a Las Vegas…

Travel ・ 04 July 2022

Review Journal

Station Casinos building new casino in downtown Las Vegas

In the Las Vegas suburbs, Station Casinos is turning a big stretch of dirt it has owned for years into a new resort, at a price of $750 million. That's not the only project it's building around the valley - though its other one is a bit smaller. Work crews are building a Wildfire casino on Fremont Street just south of Charleston Boulevard in the…

Travel ・ 02 July 2022

Review Journal

Station Casinos building new project in downtown Las Vegas

In the Las Vegas suburbs, Station Casinos is turning a big stretch of dirt it has owned for years into a new resort, at a price of $750 million. That's not the only project it's building around the valley - though its other one is a bit smaller. Work crews are building a Wildfire casino on Fremont Street just south of Charleston Boulevard in the…

Travel ・ 02 July 2022

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Las Vegas News Briefs

Plaza Hotel & Casino Unveils Four Projects to Transform its Iconic Main Street Façade and Dome The Plaza Hotel & Casino recently unveiled details of four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining. The four…

Travel ・ 01 July 2022

WV MetroNews

Lottery revenues expected to hit $1.25 billion as fiscal year ends

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State Lottery Director John Myers predicts the Lottery will finish the fiscal year Thursday with total revenue of approximately $1.25 billion. Myers said the Lottery has had two strong years after 2020 revenues were impacted by forced shutdowns associated with the pandemic. The only time the $1 billion mark wasn't hit in more…

Lottery ・ 29 June 2022

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Top Five Reasons To Visit Las Vegas

Since the 1940s, Las Vegas has worked its way to becoming one of the world's most iconic casino capitals. With over 232 casinos in Clark Country, Nevada, and 60 of these standing proudly on the Las Vegas Strip, it's no wonder that billions of visitors flock to Sin City each year to take in the bright lights and Hollywood glamour Vegas is famous…

Religion ・ 21 June 2022

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A Comprehensive Guide to Gambling in South Carolina: Where You Can Play and What You Can Win MyrtleBeachSC News

Do you enjoy gambling but live in South Carolina? If so, you're out of luck - or are you? While the Palmetto State is one of the most restrictive states in the US when it comes to gambling, that doesn't mean there aren't any opportunities to place a wager. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take a look at all forms of gambling allowed in South…

Lottery ・ 10 June 2022

8 News Now

Cooling stations open across Las Vegas valley during excessive heat warning

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - With summer heating up and an Excessive Heat Warning being issued for most of Southern Nevada, cooling stations are being activated through-out the valley for the duration of the warning, between Thursday, June 9 and Sunday, June 12. We've provided a list of all available cooling stations and their hours in one convenient…

Slot Name ・ 08 June 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Pride Month events in the Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Pride Month in Las Vegas officially kicks off Wednesday with a myriad of events around the Las Vegas Valley. June 1 - Aviators Pride Night - 7 p.m.: Join The Center to kick off National PRIDE month at the Las Vegas Ballpark with the Aviators. Pride branded merchandise and a portion of ticket sales benefit The Center. For…

Bingo ・ 02 June 2022

PokerNews

How to Stay Healthy in Las Vegas During the WSOP

With the 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) just a few weeks away, thousands of poker players around the world will be cramming in some last-minute study before they head to Bally, Las Vegas in search of WSOP glory. To best retain the information you have learned, you need to look after your body and your brain to ensure peak performance when…

Poker ・ 19 May 2022

Cardschat

WSOP Hacks: How to Save Money Now that the Series is on the Las Vegas Strip

The World Series of Poker's move from the Rio to Bally's and Paris in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip will increase convenience in many aspects, but it will likely increase costs, too, given the higher charges levied on tourists in the most popular locations in the city. Consider the following tips to save money on transportation, food, and…

Poker ・ 14 May 2022

8 News Now

Circa earns 'Visionary Design Award' from City of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Circa Resort & Casino earned a "Visionary Design Award" as Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman handed out honors Wednesday to several noteworthy contributors in the 2020-21 Urban Design Awards. Goodman honored projects that foster the city's commitment to sustainability and livability. "The awards recognize projects that cultivate walkways…

Land-based ・ 12 May 2022

Gambling Insider

I Grew up in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, may be known for its casinos and glamour, but it's also the place I grew up. From hidden gems to the local food scene, here are some surprising things about living in this tourist hub: Spanning South Las Vegas Boulevard, the Strip, which was featured in "The Hangover" (2009), is one of the most recognizable parts of Vegas. Though…

Religion ・ 09 May 2022

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The best West Virginia casinos & road trips

In his hit song, Take Me Home, Country Roads, John Denver compares West Virginia to heaven. He fondly sings about the state's mountains, the Shenandoah River and country roads. The song is just three minutes long, but it sums up West Virginia. It's a culturally rich state with an interesting history, scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains, and…

Travel ・ 07 May 2022

Patch

🌱 Milken Educator Award + First Indigenous-Owned Casino In Vegas

Happy Wednesday, people of Las Vegas! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Las Vegas. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 83 Low: 64. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Las Vegas. Here are the top 3 stories in Las Vegas…

Strategy Guide ・ 04 May 2022

WV MetroNews

Lottery numbers show players heading back to casinos

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State Lottery Director John Myers says recent lottery revenues show patrons are beginning to return to the five casinos in West Virginia in larger numbers. Myers told members of the state Lottery Commission Wednesday, Racetrack Video Lottery brought in $42.5 million in March while table games grossed $3.2 million in…

Lottery ・ 28 April 2022

WTRF

West Virginia ranks high for gambling addiction, but there is help

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) - It's in every state. It's happening to people you know. Problem gambling doesn't look the same as the stereotypes. It's not just a person who spends hours in a casino, because gaming is readily available on our phones at any time. A recent study puts the Mountain State high on the list for gambling addiction, but getting…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 April 2022

The Edinburgh Reporter

Top 10 Best Casinos in Edinburgh

Are you in for a new gambling experience? Be them elegant and classy or modern and boisterous, brick-and-mortar casinos in Edinburgh surely know how to strike an impression! Their sophisticated settings hold a multitude of gaming options, such as Slots, Poker, Blackjack and many more, all fit for both new and experienced players. So, we toured the…

Top and Best ・ 12 April 2022

Review Journal

Historical Las Vegas home tours are back

A sense of history can get lost in a city constantly reinventing itself, but luckily some of Vegas' oldest and most iconic neighborhoods are still providing a link to the past. The Nevada Preservation Foundation, which has been working to protect and highlight the city's historical places and structures since its founding in 2013, will host tours…

Travel ・ 09 April 2022

Review Journal

Siegel Group acquires Las Vegas Strip land for $75M, has option for casino

The Siegel Group operates a popular deli on Convention Center Drive. The company has now purchased land sandwiched between several choice properties on the Strip. The Las Vegas-based company has acquired 10 acres just across the Strip from Resorts World Las Vegas, to the north of Encore/Wynn Las Vegas and to the south of Fontainebleau. The company…

Land-based ・ 06 April 2022

Yogonet

West Virginia's satellite casino bill dies for the year despite Senate approval

The West Virginia Legislature concluded its 2022 session Saturday, with lawmakers not taking action on the satellite casino bill, passed March 1 by the Senate. The project aimed to approve satellite casinos (or mini-casinos), which have been used in neighboring Pennsylvania to reactivate economic activity in empty malls, such as former Sears and…

Politics ・ 14 March 2022

WSAZ

W.Va. Senate passes casino bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Senate has passed legislation that would allow racetracks to open a second casino in the same county. The bill sponsor, Sen. Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, said it could have direct impact on the Charleston Town Center. He said pairing a casino with the coliseum next door and nearby restaurants, hotels and…

Politics ・ 02 March 2022

The Manual

These are the Best Places to Hike in Las Vegas

Spring is almost here, and Las Vegas has already begun to thaw. Though Vegas may be best known for sizzling summers spent poolside, there's plenty more to discover beyond the Las Vegas Strip year-round. Now that the weather is feeling warmer - but before it gets too hot outside - here are some ideas for amazing hikes in and around Las Vegas. You…

Land-based ・ 19 February 2022

Coal Valley News

October casino revenue rebounds in W.Va.

CHARLESTON - West Virginia casinos saw a bump in business in October, something Lottery Director John Myers attributes to a drop in COVID-19 cases after a record spike in September. "That's the only thing I can figure," he said after Thursday's Lottery Commission meeting. "People are feeling more comfortable going back into casinos." Video lottery…

Finance ・ 05 January 2022

WFMZ News

Hollywood Casino Morgantown opens to great fanfare

CAERNARVON TWP., Pa. - Would you bet there's some excitement in the air? The bright lights of Hollywood are filling every inch inside Berks County's new casino. "It's a great day for Berks County," said state Rep. Barry Jozwiak, a Republican. The long-awaited Hollywood Casino Morgantown is Wyomissing-based Penn National Gaming's home game. "This…

Sports ・ 24 December 2021

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2021 Bonus Offers & Promo Codes

On March 27, 2019, West Virginia became the fourth U.S. state to legalize online casino gaming. The final bill arrived on Governor Jim Justice's desk on March 9th, and was allowed to become law without his signature. After taking a little time to get the necessary infrastructure in place, the industry officially launched on July 15, 2020,…

Bonuses ・ 18 December 2021

Eater Vegas

Station Casinos eyes a new Wildfire casino near Downtown Las Vegas and more dining intel

Station Casinos pitches a new casino near downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Planning Commission. The company wants to build a smaller Wildfire Casino at 2700 Fremont St., just south of Charleston Boulevard. The proposal for the resort spans 21000 square feet on five acres. Station Casinos operates 10 Wildfire properties in Southern Nevada.…

Sports ・ 16 December 2021

Review Journal

Station Casinos pitches Wildfire Casino near downtown Las Vegas

With a groundbreaking around the corner for its newest Las Vegas resort, Station Casinos is also eyeing a project - a much smaller one - near downtown. The Las Vegas Planning Commission is scheduled on Tuesday to consider Station's proposed Wildfire Casino at 2700 Fremont St., just south of Charleston Boulevard. The one-story project would span…

Travel ・ 13 December 2021

WSAZ

Helping problem gamblers avoid holiday pitfalls

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Gambling can be a great source of entertainment, but insert the pressure of holiday gift buying and Sheila Moran says it can be a recipe for trouble. "A lot of people think, 'Well this is my chance. I'm going to win big, and I am going to payoff my debts, and I'm going to be able to buy everyone a big Christmas,' and then…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 November 2021

Review Journal

Station Casinos expanding in Las Vegas

After sitting on big chunks of land for years, Station Casinos is now in development mode. The locals-focused casino giant aims to break ground early next year on a $750 million resort, near Ikea in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. It also owns several empty plots around Southern Nevada. Even though Station hasn't reopened all of its properties…

Travel ・ 10 November 2021

Review Journal

Veterans Day food and drink deals in Las Vegas

Numerous Southern Nevada restaurants, bars and organizations are offering free or discounted food and drink on Veterans Day Nov. 11. Unless otherwise noted, they're available to all veterans and active-duty members of the military. Military ID required. Bonefish Grill in Town Square and at 8721 W. Charleston Blvd. is offering 10 percent off checks;…

Travel ・ 08 November 2021

Columbus Monthly

Weekend Getaways: Get Outdoors in Las Vegas

It's easy to spend a long weekend (or even a week) in Las Vegas and not leave its glamorous hotels, restaurants, casinos and theaters. But to do so would deprive yourself of some of the area's best attractions-created not by deep-pocketed developers, but by Mother Nature. First up: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a 196000-acre paradise…

Travel ・ 02 November 2021

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Football parties are back in Las Vegas casinos and bars

More evidence of Las Vegas' return to normalcy is evident in the resumption of football parties in casinos and bars. While the parties aren't as robust as they were pre-pandemic, there are still some good gatherings throughout the city. On weekends, the casino sports books are packed, drawing in people with all the games showing on the big screens.…

Land-based ・ 26 September 2021

Patch

$1 Million Raised For St. Baldrick's + Vegas Chamber Lobbying

Happy Monday, people of Las Vegas! Here's what's happening today in town. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Las Vegas? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Las Vegas…

Covid ・ 19 September 2021

Review Journal

Police investigate woman’s carjacking in Red Rock casino parking lot

Las Vegas police are investigating a carjacking in the parking lot of a Summerlin casino late Wednesday. Police Lt. David Gordon said a woman was in the parking lot of the Red Rock Casino, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., at 11:28 p.m. when a silver sedan pulled up to her. A man in his 20s emerged "with a handgun and approached the victim and demanded…

Land-based ・ 16 September 2021

Aviation Nepal

Things to do near Las Vegas, the ten best day trips from Las Vegas

Things to do near Las Vegas, the ten best day trips from Las Vegas. On the wonderful journey to fulfill the promptings of destiny, some places in this world are legendary. There's a heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, more riotous excursion with the privileged glimpse into human-made attractions. The city of entertainment, Las Vegas, is…

Religion ・ 08 August 2021

Kev's Best

5 Best Places to Visit in Las Vegas, NV

Below is a list of the best places to visit in Las Vegas, NV. To help you find the best places to visit located near you in Las Vegas, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Top and Best ・ 06 August 2021

Vegas Slots Online

Nevada and Massachusetts Casinos Face Staff Shortages

Casinos in Massachusetts and Nevada are facing a shortage of employees as they look to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many casino operators are currently competing with one another to make a significant number of hires in order to offset the shortfall. over 3000 positions in the Las Vegas Valley MGM Resorts International is attempting to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 05 August 2021

West Island

MGM Resorts Experiencing Difficulties in Hiring Employees for its Las Vegas Casino

MGM Resorts in Las Vegas has 3, 000 jobs opening at the casino. However, due to hiring difficulties, the casino company is offering work to a job applicant on the spot in some instances. MGM launched a job fair on Monday and is expected to go through Thursday. The event is being held at One-Stop Career Center at 6330 W. Charleston Blvd. no…

Jobs ・ 04 August 2021

Review Journal

Compliance appears widespread as masks go back on Las Vegas

Las Vegas Valley residents, visitors and business owners woke up to a new requirement to wear face masks in indoor public spaces on Friday, and most appeared to be complying with the reinstated restriction. The mandate, re-imposed by Gov. Steve Sisolak nearly two months after previous requirements were lifted on June 1, went into effect at 12:01…

Land-based ・ 31 July 2021

Fox 5 Vegas

RTC launches Game Day Express bus service to Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Raiders home games

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- To help alleviate the traffic congestion at Allegiant Stadium, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has partnered with the Las Vegas Raiders to launch Game Day Express. The new service, created to deliver fans of the Silver and Black to all ten home games, offers riders five locations around the valley to…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2021

Coal Valley News

Lottery makes a comeback, as officials hope COVID-19 doesn't

CHARLESTON - With casino gaming revenue rebounding and Limited Video Lottery play at bars and clubs around the state remaining strong, state Lottery Director John Myers said Lottery financial numbers are returning to normal. A potential surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the delta variant could threaten to stall that momentum, he said. "Hopefully it…

Covid ・ 28 July 2021

Tampa Bay Times

Las Vegas Sands wants more casinos in North Florida

TALLAHASSEE - A political committee backed by Las Vegas Sands, a powerful new entrant into the gambling market in Florida, this week unveiled two new ballot initiatives that ask voters to approve as many as three new casinos in Florida and allow existing North Florida cardrooms to offer casino games. The two proposals, submitted to the Florida…

Land-based ・ 17 July 2021

12 WBOY

Want to make a bet? March is ‘Gambling Awareness Month’

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Tonight the NCAA tournament bracket is set, and millions will be placing their bets on their picks hoping to win big in their pools. Unfortunately some people have become problem gamblers, but there is help available. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and for good reason. "It's no accident that it occurs the same…

Religion ・ 25 June 2021

Coal Valley News

Get a shot, play slots: W.Va. casino clinic lets in out-of-staters

CHARLESTON - A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino is welcoming people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents. "Grateful was what we saw in their eyes," said Betsy Gambino, a nurse with Berkeley Medical Center who helped administer the shots Tuesday. Without leaving their car, state…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

Eater Vegas

Boyd Gaming sells Henderson’s historic Eldorado Casino on Water Street

HENDERSON - The historic Eldorado Casino on Water Street now has new owners. Boyd Gaming Corp. sold the 58-year-old casino to DeSimone Gaming for an undisclosed amount of money. Eldorado was one of three casinos owned by Boyd Gaming that remained closed after the state ordered all nonessential businesses to temporariy shutter to slow the spread of…

Covid ・ 11 March 2021

WOWK TV 13 News

Stimulus checks poses risk for those with gambling addiction

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - With the new year, comes a little extra cash in people's pockets with the stimulus checks rolling out, but one group in Charleston is concerned the money will be spent recklessly. Staff at First Choice Services says when the first round of stimulus checks came out they saw a significant increase in gambling. Their worry is…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 January 2021

WV MetroNews

Calls to Problem Gamblers Help Network up to start 2021

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - More and more, issues with online day trading are prompting calls to the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia. "Day trading online on your mobile device can be very much like gambling and can contribute to a gambling problem," said Sheila Moran, director of communications for First Choice Services. First Choice…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 January 2021