Two Las Vegas broadcasters inducted into Nevada Hall of Fame
Mande Dellinger and Ryan Hunter from Beasley Media Group have joined the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, marking decades of work in Las Vegas radio and TV.
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Durango Casino & Resort has a distinct role in Southern Nevada as a southwest Las Vegas casino resort, part of Station Casinos. At Durango Casino & Resort, Durango Drive resort location and locals-oriented gaming destination extend the property beyond lodging alone. Durango Casino & Resort's wider resort role also reflects resort dining hall and restaurants and hotel and casino operations, which shape how guests and day visitors use the property. At Durango Casino & Resort, location and amenities matter as much as the rooms, separating the property from nearby lodging built around a different mix of services.
Steel truss lift signals major step in Durango Resort expansion
Crews installed a 180,000-pound steel truss at Station Casinos’ Durango resort before sunrise Friday, marking a key moment in the $385 million expansion in southwest Las Vegas.
New Restaurants and Bars Reshape Las Vegas Dining Scene
Las Vegas welcomes a wave of new restaurants and bars this fall, including Villa’s Tacos at Durango Resort, Maiz Mama on Tropicana, and Alex Prime at El Cortez. Openings span the Strip, Henderson, and Summerlin with more on the way
Crystina Nguyen brings Vietnamese comfort to Durango Social Club
Durango Social Club in Southwest Las Vegas has named Crystina Nguyen as executive chef and shifted to a permanent Vietnamese menu. The restaurant now operates Wednesday through Saturday evenings with rotating specials and signature dishes.
Labor Day Weekend Hotel Rates Surge as Las Vegas Expects 335,000 Visitors
Las Vegas resorts are bracing for a 4.4% jump in Labor Day weekend visitors, with average nightly hotel rates climbing to $269 and economic impact projected to top $700 million for Southern Nevada.
Las Vegas Coffee Scene Shifts as DIY Cafes Redefine Daytime Culture
Las Vegas is seeing a new wave of coffee concepts, from Griffin Cafe’s bar-turned-cafe in Fremont East to mobile and pop-up experiences, offering locals and visitors fresh ways to connect beyond nightlife.
Durango Casino Guest Wins $220,701 Slot Jackpot in Southwest Valley
A player at Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest Las Vegas Valley hit a $220,701.20 progressive jackpot on Phoenix Cash’s Queen Chiu slot machine on August 26, 2026, resetting the prize to $200,000 for future guests.
AEG Presents Las Vegas Launches Fee Free Tuesdays for Show Tickets
AEG Presents Las Vegas has introduced Fee Free Tuesdays, a weekly ticket promotion for select performances at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Resorts World Theatre, and Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Casino & Resort.
Las Vegas Casinos Expand Cashless Gaming With Smartphone Payments
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.
AEG Presents Launches ‘Fee Free Tuesdays’ for Las Vegas Locals
Starting September 1, Las Vegas residents can buy concert tickets in person every Tuesday at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas without service fees, with access to shows at three major venues and a chance to win Quick Passes
Idaho Visitor Wins $927K Slot Jackpot at The STRAT on Las Vegas Strip
A guest from Idaho Falls hit a $927,063 jackpot on a Dancing Drums Dragon slot at The STRAT, scoring the win in just six minutes with $3 spins early Friday morning on the north Strip.
Vesta Coffee Roasters Plans Fifth Las Vegas Location on Blue Diamond
Vesta Coffee Roasters is set to open its fifth Las Vegas cafe at 7120 Blue Diamond Road, Suite A-100, with construction underway and an opening targeted before the end of the year.
Labor Day Weekend 2026: Concerts, Pool Parties and Deals Across Las Vegas
Las Vegas will host a packed Labor Day Weekend from September 3–7, 2026, featuring major concerts, pool parties, nightlife, dining specials and hotel offers at top resorts and venues throughout the city.
PT’s Taverns Pays Out $305K Keno Jackpot in West Las Vegas Valley
A guest at PT’s Gold on South Fort Apache Road won $305,889.44 on the Giant Keno Progressive, the largest keno jackpot ever in Nevada’s restricted gaming taverns. The jackpot reset to $50,000 across 65 participating locations.
11 Reno Casino Resorts Receive Major Updates With More Than 250 New Photos
VegasChanges.com has refreshed its coverage of eleven Reno casino resorts, adding updated details and over 250 new photos. The update offers Las Vegas visitors a current look at Northern Nevada’s major gaming properties.