Las Vegas Business News

Player wins $534,000 at Ultimate Texas Hold’em on Las Vegas Strip

An exterior view of the Venetian in Las Vegas,Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

A guest at a Las Vegas Strip casino hit a $534,000 jackpot over the weekend while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The player was dealt a heart ...

Proposed rules would put strict limits on street vendors in Clark County

Street vendor Luis Sanchez waits for customers by his mobile food stand in a residential neighborhood  in North Las Vegas Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Senate Bill 92, signed by Governor Joe Lombardo, when fully implemented, will legitimize street vendors across the state, providing them with the necessary permits to operate and grow their small businesses. A town hall session held by Make the Road Nevada and the Nevada Immigrant Coalition laid out what the expectations should be for vendors and law enforcement until the relevant laws take effect by July 1, 2024.

A proposal to regulate street vending in Clark County was met with backlash today at a commissioners’ meeting by allies of the industry who say the added regulations would “threaten the very existence of our vendors’ businesses.”

Oakland A’s and city still ‘far apart’ on Coliseum lease extension

This Feb. 5, 2016, file photo shows the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.

A meeting between the A’s and Oakland officials on Tuesday provided little hope that the team will sign a lease extension to stay at the Coliseum beyond 2024. The A’s believe the two sides aren’t close ...

Slot player hits $1.1 million jackpot at downtown Las Vegas casino

A view of the California Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in downtown Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is affectionately referred to as the Ninth Island because of its many visitors from Hawaii. One Hawaiian visitor will return home with a great story to tell — and more than ...

Henderson sports arena being renamed Lee’s Family Forum

People gather outside The Dollar Loan Center arena in Henderson Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson is being renamed Lee’s Family Forum, officials said this morning. The new name for the 5,567-seat sports arena off Green Valley Parkway ...

Program gives news businesses a head start to success in Vegas

Amer Tadayon, Founder and CEO of Lucihub, an AI-powered video production platform and mobile app that has been selected to participate in the Accelerator Program, sponsored by StartUpNV. Monday, Oct 30, 2023, Brian Ramos.

The City of Las Vegas and StartUpNV have partnered with Dealroom (dealroom.co) the past few years to provide an online resource that maps out the city’s startup ecosystem for stakeholders—making Las Vegas the first ...

People on the Move: April 1, 2024

In the Notes: Henderson Fire Academy 54, Matthew Primmer, City of Henderson, Southern Land Company, Alexandra Mateo and more ...

40 Under 40: Celebrating Southern Nevada talent

40 Under 40: Celebrating Southern Nevada talent

The Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 awards honor young community leaders who represent a broad spectrum of industries. This issue celebrates the true cream of the crop of Las Vegas talent.

40 Under 40: Barry Tu, Principal, Scale by 3 and CEO, Tu Companies

Barry Tu

“I think my approach to business is focused on delivering ultimate value, being honest, healthy partnerships and being very proactive.”

40 Under 40: Izack Tenorio, Director of Government Affairs, Strategies 360

Izack Tenorio

Izack Tenorio is well-suited to navigate the complex world of government affairs. With a community-focused approach and a unique and versatile skillset, he seeks to better the state.

40 Under 40: Whitney Green-Olson, CEO and Co-Founder, Melon Local

Whitney Green-Olson

When Whitney Green-Olson and her husband started Melon Local, a digital marketing agency, she immersed herself in classes and blended her previous experience in customer service with new digital strategies.

40 Under 40: Aaron Lee, Lead Chef and Co-Owner of Winnie & Ethel’s, Downtown Diner

Aaron Lee

Aaron Lee is the head chef and co-owner of Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, a restaurant concept that was brought to life as a result of The Great Las Vegas Coffee Shop Giveaway.

40 Under 40: Samantha Grimes, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee

Samantha Grimes

“It’s been an honor and privilege to work alongside the NFL, LVCVA, Las Vegas Raiders, local government agencies and various leaders across multiple industries to bring the world’s largest single-day sporting event to life.”

40 Under 40: Jeff Dorocak, City Attorney, City of Las Vegas

Jeff Dorocak

Jeff Dorocak is one of the youngest attorneys to hold his position and oversees an office of 25 attorneys and 40 staff.

40 Under 40: Donato Clay, Chief Operating Officer, Veteran Benefits Guide

Donato Clay

When poring over Donato Clay’s resume, it is truly amazing what he has accomplished in his lifetime.

40 Under 40: Renata Follmann, Vice President of Communications, Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Renata Follmann

As the vice president of communications at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Follmann has the opportunity to strategize, mentor, market and build relationships in the community—with businesses and resorts as well as with the public.

40 Under 40: Shannon Demus, Chief Financial Officer – Americas, Light & Wonder

Shannon Demus

Shannon Demus is a people-first leader with a gift for cultivating a team’s skills and culture for optimal performance.

40 Under 40: Christa Brown, Director of Programming, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Christa Brown

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown worked with artists, managers and agents to reschedule more than 400 shows. Her grit and resiliency set the stage for her continued career success.

40 Under 40: David Navarro, Nevada Regional President, Enterprise Bank & Trust

David Navarro

David Navarro has built his career in banking from the ground up, starting at a local bank, working at several others, and eventually becoming the Nevada Regional President at Enterprise Bank & Trust before turning 30.

40 Under 40: Jamie Thalgott, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Jamie Thalgott

With a deep understanding of Nevada’s political climate, highly regulated gaming industry, and the effects of each on complex land use and real estate transactions, Thalgott has become known for her legal acumen over her last 13 years of practice.