Diesel prices have surged to historic highs nationwide, with Las Vegas businesses and residents now facing higher costs for groceries, deliveries and transportation as the war with Iran disrupts global fuel supplies
Nicholas Forte of Tao Group Hospitality secured gold at the 2026 Pastry World Cup Americas Selection in New Orleans, earning Team USA a spot at the international finals in Lyon, France this January.
Two major restaurants will close at Red Rock Resort in Summerlin on October 29, affecting nearly 150 workers. The Oyster Bar will reopen under Station Casinos management the next day, with future plans for the vacated spaces still pending.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has opened a renovated high-limit slots lounge with 135 machines and jackpots up to $5 million, plus a $150,000 giveaway for players on September 12
Palms Casino Resort has launched a 7,300-square-foot smoke-free gaming area, raising $35,000 for Southern Nevada nonprofits during its opening week. The new space offers 224 slot machines and a dedicated bar near the sportsbook.
A new study ranks Las Vegas as the world’s leading casino destination, with the highest number of gambling venues and online interest, but also finds it is the most expensive city for casino visitors at $369 per day.
More Las Vegas casinos are rolling out cashless gaming, letting players fund slot machines directly from their phones. The shift brings new convenience but also raises questions about responsible gambling and regulatory safeguards.
The first Michelin Guide Southwest ceremony at Fontainebleau Las Vegas recognized four Strip restaurants with stars and three local venues with Bib Gourmand honors, spotlighting the city’s evolving dining scene.
Aliante hotel-casino in North Las Vegas has opened a redesigned Boyd Gaming sportsbook featuring a massive video wall and upgraded seating, just in time for the upcoming football season
Caesars Entertainment will introduce Caesars Olympus, a new top loyalty tier, in January 2026. The invitation-only status requires an estimated $1.5 million in spending and offers exclusive perks for high-value guests.
Boomer’s Sportsbook has secured approval to operate at Four Queens and Binion’s Gambling Hall, bringing its Nevada footprint to nearly 20 locations by year’s end as the company targets further statewide growth
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas faces a $7.2 million penalty after Nevada regulators found the property failed to prevent a convicted illegal bookmaker from gambling on-site between 2019 and 2021.
A Massachusetts-based buyer has been selected for Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, with court approval and gaming regulatory review pending. The transaction could close by September 30 if approved.
Japanese fine-dining group TENSHOU Collection will launch its first Las Vegas location at BLVD Las Vegas on the Strip this fall, bringing Michelin-starred omakase experiences to 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Pepper Lunch will return to Las Vegas with a new location at BLVD Las Vegas, opening in early 2027 at 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd. The Japanese DIY teppanyaki chain replaces its former Chinatown outpost.
Las Vegas saw an 8% drop in domestic air travel and a 13% decline internationally in fiscal 2026, with Spirit Airlines' closure and fewer Canadian visitors driving the downturn at Harry Reid International Airport.
The Hospitality Charitable Foundation will mark its 25th anniversary with the MENUS 2026 gala at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on October 2, honoring alumna Martha Morales and highlighting the impact of its scholarship program
Expedia and Booking.com have suspended suspicious listings for Palette and Collection O hotels in Las Vegas after reports surfaced that these properties do not exist at the advertised address near the Strip
Harry Reid International Airport saw an 8% decline in domestic flights and a 13% drop in international arrivals for fiscal 2026, with the closure of Spirit Airlines and a sharp fall in Canadian tourism driving the downturn.
