A 7.5% dip in visitation last year raised concerns that Las Vegas was losing its luster, but Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith contends it’s “nothing we haven’t seen before.”
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Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining
The old Las Vegas buffets didn’t make much money, but they allowed people to eat cheaply and quickly, giving them more time to spend their money on the casino floor.
Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract
The Athletics took another step Friday toward securing their potential opening-day Las Vegas lineup in 2028 by reaching an agreement with All-Star shortstop …
Stars win 5-4 in shootout after blowing 3-goal lead to Golden Knights
Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen scored in the shootout and Dallas escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Golden Knights after the Stars blew a three-goal lead in the third period Thursday night.
Arizona, Colorado building river litigation war chests
Arizona and Colorado officials are building war chests for possible future litigation over Colorado River water rights even as the states try to negotiate an agreement on river management to keep the dispute out of court.
Prep football programs in Las Vegas could seek independent status from NIAA
Coaches across the Clark County School District are unified in supporting the plan, sources say. The move is believed to be only for football.
Death Valley landmark Scotty’s Castle is reopening for limited tours after years of flood repairs
Scotty’s Castle, a 1920s vacation home for a millionaire couple and the domain of a famous con man, was a top attraction in Death Valley National Park before it closed from a flash flood.
Cheap eats: Tasty, affordable dishes near the biggest experiences in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is big and expensive. Here’s where to find affordable and fantastic food near your big ticket destinations.
Why the Golden Knights didn’t hesitate to add to a strength
Goaltending has been an issue as the Golden Knights have dropped near the bottom of the league in most advanced metrics at the position, with now-healthy starter Adin Hill …
Nevada asks court to drop DOJ case demanding state voter rolls
The Nevada Attorney General’s office asked a district court Wednesday to dismiss the federal government’s case against Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar over his refusal to hand over the state’s unredacted voter rolls.