Construction on the hotel started in 2007 just as the Great Recession took hold in the country and around the world. Banks pulled out of the project …
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At vigil, slain UNLV professor remembered as neighbor, friend
Many mourners bowed, a respectful sign of greeting, farewell and gratitude in Japan, upon leaving the altars.
Alameda County demands A’s make $45 million payment for bolting to Las Vegas
Nate Miley, president of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, sent a letter Thursday to the team outlining a clause in the joint ownership agreement …
Fallen Nevada trooper remembered for his dedication, ‘dad energy’
A Nevada State Police trooper stopped Jonah Ayat late one evening on a Las Vegas freeway for speeding. Ayat rolled down his window and came face-to-face with Trooper Alberto Felix. He was prepared for a ticket; instead he got a stern talking to by Fel…
New power generation: Is the Las Vegas Strip becoming a model for renewable energy use?
Resorts World is powered by 100% renewable energy and its not alone in its sustainable practices.
Las Vegas’ first BravoCon proves reality TV has found a comfortable home on the Strip
“People come here to escape. They come here to have fun. For our shows, I think they want to capture our talent experiencing new things in a place that they feel comfortable, and I think they feel very comfortable here.”
Miami’s heralded LIV leads nightlife programming at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
“The design of this club is much different than the one we thought about 16 years ago. It’s cool to have those years under our belt and be able to apply that now.”
Our College Football Betting Awards return for an eighth edition recognizing outstanding performance in the sportsbook
The eighth year of our annual College Football Betting Awards strikes closer to home than ever before. There’s a local, regional and Las Vegas Bowl-participating victor spread across the six established categories.
Finally, Fontainebleau is ready to bring its own style and luxury to the Las Vegas Strip
No Vegas casino has written such a wild tale before opening its doors.
Five things we noticed on our hard-hat tour of Fontainebleau
The BleauLive Theater has a capacity just under 4,ooo and a big floor suitable for GA shows or boxing matches.