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Alan Snel Gaming Guru - Page 2National Finals Rodeo cowboys to make more money at upcoming show17 November 2015
The most talented cowboys in the country are returning to Las Vegas in two weeks and this time they're going to make a lot more money at the National Finals Rodeo. Under a 10-year deal that starts this year, Las Vegas Events will be doling out $10 million in prize money to the 120 cowboys competing in seven ... (read more)
Las Vegas' Downtown Project reverses course14 November 2015
It looks like Downtown Project, Tony Hsieh's downtown redevelopment initiative, has a heart after all. After Downtown Project's Container Park gave an eviction notice to an eyeglass business owner on Wednesday, a top Downtown Project official said Friday the tenant has four weeks to work with a marketing consultant at no cost to see if he could salvage his business. ... (read more)
Plans to demolish Riviera move ahead with contract approval11 November 2015
In the latest development of the Riviera Hotel and Casino demolition, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board on Tuesday approved a $475,000 contract with a Las Vegas architectural firm to develop the bid documents for the demolition and site improvements. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors ... (read more)
Las Vegas restaurants are making a comeback10 November 2015
The Great Recession delivered a major blow to the Las Vegas restaurant market, but now the local restaurant scene has recovered to the point that it is among the most competitive in the country. That's the observation of Jim Haslem, a California lawyer who specializes in restaurant lease deals and was a speaker Monday at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference at Wynn Las Vegas. ... (read more)
UNLV may trade Sam Boyd Stadium to Clark County for a better site1 November 2015
If sports players can be traded, why not a stadium? UNLV officials covet 38 acres of Clark County land sandwiched between Thomas & Mack Center and a 42-acre site for a possible new stadium, so one scenario could be the university considering swapping Sam Boyd Stadium for the county property. But that deal ... (read more)
Strip Arena owners launching VIP membership deal22 October 2015
The owners of the new MGM Resorts International-AEG arena on the Strip are launching a new VIP club membership deal that will allow a member to buy a ticket for the vast majority of events at the $375 million venue that opens in April. For an annual membership fee of either $3,500 or $5,000, a member ... (read more)
LVCVA extends deal with Professional Bull Riders through 201821 October 2015
The Professional Bull Riders organization and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have agreed to extend their partnership to stage two annual events in Las Vegas for another three years through 2018. The two events will include the $2.3 million PBR World Finals, which is being held this week at ... (read more)
Snyder pitches UNLV stadium as part of Las Vegas tourism package12 October 2015
UNLV stadium pointman Don Snyder says he's hitching his stadium aspirations to a new gubernatorial tourism infrastructure committee, which he hopes can suggest packaging the stadium, the LVCVA's convention center improvements and Southern Nevada transportation updates under a single funding umbrella. ... (read more)
Las Vegas Motor Speedway planning high-end renovations12 October 2015
Get ready for more white-glove experiences at Las Vegas' racetrack. Construction equipment is demolishing seat sections above Turns 3 and 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to make room for a relocated high-end hospitality area and a new 25-space luxury RV section. Speedway officials are moving VIP hospitality, ... (read more)
Travel writers explore Las Vegas beyond the Strip8 October 2015
About 25 miles west of Las Vegas, travel writer Larry Bleiberg hopped on a mountain bike and prepared to navigate a single-track dirt trail in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The scenic desert landscape at 3,900 feet was a side to Las Vegas most of his travel story readers don't know about. ... (read more)
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