Four Southern California airports provide 9 percent of the Las Vegas airport’s domestic passengers while this city is the biggest international source of customers.
Richard N. Velotta
Assistant Business Editor
Email: rvelotta@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 477-3893
X: @RickVelotta
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.
Lawmakers get involved as New York-based Kalshi’s lawsuit against Nevada gaming regulators advances on its ability to offer futures contracts investments on sports.
The defunct All Net Arena project by former UNLV basketball player Jackie Robinson is the subject of a racketeering lawsuit filed in federal court by a California man.
Plus, Caesars Entertainment offers guests deals on entertainment and attractions this week.
Clark County hasn’t determined who will replace Rosemary Vassiliadis when she retires as director of aviation.
Truist Securities gaming analyst Barry Jonas told investors in a report that while the summer will have some soft results, it’ll pave the way for a profitable 2026.
The airline plans added flights around five Raiders games, the first-ever Las Vegas HBCU Classic and December’s National Finals Rodeo.
Two sports bettors believed they were entitled to a $40,200 payout on a golf wager, but Nevada Gaming Control Board members voted to reverse their payouts.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board also banned the trainer from participating in Nevada horse racing for 15 years.
Wynn Resorts’ top shareholder, Tilman Fertitta, and Chief Operating Officer Brian Gullbrants were recommended for licensing, with final approval expected June 26.
The Nevada Gaming Commission will consider final approval of IGT’s transition to a privately held company controlled by Apollo Global Management on June 26.
Also, board members approved a $1.5 million sponsorship of the Neon City Festival, a downtown Las Vegas affiliated event with the race.
Displays of chips of all denominations, dice, playing cards and swizzle sticks will be shown over three days in Las Vegas.
Three Station Casinos properties will offer special viewing areas with music and giveaways during Fourth of July celebrations.
Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas said he isn’t convinced lower rates are the result of a lack of consumer confidence. Here’s his take.