Las Vegas Casino & Entertainment News

By: Lucas DunnMary J. Blige to Debut 1st Vegas Residency as Tesla Rolls Out Robovans in Loop
Mary’s “My Life, My Story” residency will run ten shows in May and July 2026, as Tesla seeks to optimize tunnel capacity with the Robovans.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Athletics Barred from Trademarking Team Name Despite Move
USPTO rejects Las Vegas A’s ‘Athletics’ for being too generic despite a 125-year legacy from Philadelphia in 1901 to Sin City plans in 2028.

By: Lucas DunnDurango Casino Expands as Station Casinos Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Durango Casino launches 275k sq ft expansion in Las Vegas after south-end casino and parking additions, as Station Casinos marks 50 years of business.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Ends 2025 With Nearly 5,000 Job Losses Amid Visitor Decline
Nevada’s largest sectors (leisure/hospitality) and construction saw steep Q4 job losses that trade and transport gains couldn’t reverse.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Raiders Part Ways with Veteran Coach Pete Carroll After One Season
Raiders fire NFL’s oldest coach Pete Carroll (74) after the league’s worst season of 3-14, forcing another coach search for the third year in a row.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Convention Center Unveils $600 Million 8-Year Renovation
The Las Vegas Convention Center upgrades include renovation of three of its oldest halls to match the $1B West Hall’s design and amenities.

By: Lucas DunnVegas 2026 Forecast Contrasts Construction Slump with Convention Surge
A rough 2025 for Las Vegas set the stage for high convention momentum against fewer construction plans and potential law changes.

By: Lucas DunnReno and Downtown LV Casinos Thrive While Vegas Visits Dip 5.2% in November
Strip November’s revenue dipped despite higher wagering as Nevada gaming rose 2.3% to US$1.34 billion vs November 2024’s US$1.31 billion.

By: Lucas DunnLas Vegas Gears Up for 340K+ NYE Tourists at ‘America’s Party’ 2026
Las Vegas expects 340K+ revelers for ‘America’s Party 2026’ NYE, potentially ranking among the city’s strongest celebrations, reports LVCVA.

By: Lucas DunnStalled Dream Vegas Casino Site Listed For Sale After Legal Battle
McCarthy lists the 4.7-acre Vegas site through Colliers after construction litigation, using an unsolicited $50M offer as a price guide.