Last week we found out that the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was in foreclosure and that the property would be put up for public auction. This week we come
Tag: Economy
Tropicana Renovations Show LittleTropicana Renovations Show Little
Tropicana renovations have been fun to watch and are probably fun to be a part of. However, in the short term they’re having very little financial effect as people are
Vegas Is So Cute When It Gets DefensiveVegas Is So Cute When It Gets Defensive
The New York Times had a not-quite-news article about the poor economy in Las Vegas this weekend. Most that read ECG know that Las Vegas, like every other casino market
Economic Effect of Football Betting at Las Vegas CasinosEconomic Effect of Football Betting at Las Vegas Casinos
Sports betting definitely has an effect on an peoples pockets, but Las Vegas’ legal sports betting is have a a nice effect of their economy. At face value it’s a
Veer Towers Open at CityCenterVeer Towers Open at CityCenter
The Veer Towers at CityCenter opened this week. The towers are the kind of cool, crooked looking condo buildings at CityCenter. About 100 of the 600 units have been sold
NBA Team Coming To Las Vegas?NBA Team Coming To Las Vegas?
There have been rumors about an NBA team moving to Las Vegas for at least five years. Those rumors are fueled again with talks of a deal being in place
Riviera Files For Chapter 11; Starwood Takes OverRiviera Files For Chapter 11; Starwood Takes Over
To no surprise the Riviera (hotel and owners) filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization yesterday. …because this is a Chapter 11 filing backed by the key creditors, it’s likely the
Nongaming Revenue Las Vegas vs. Atlantic CityNongaming Revenue Las Vegas vs. Atlantic City
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Las Vegas earns more than Atlantic City on things other than gambling. However, it’s a little shocking – not surprising – to see how
Ads on Slot MachinesAds on Slot Machines
The time has come for advertisers to find another way into your head. It was only a matter of time before idle slot and video poker machines at your favorite
Fontainebleau Construction May Be ResumingFontainebleau Construction May Be Resuming
The Las Vegas Sun is reporting that $1.2 billion in construction permits for Fontainbleau were pulled earlier this month. The permits listed a variety of projects, including casino, hotel and