LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever,” James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. “I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is quite comfortable,” Agent 007 says. It was the Tropicana’s heyday. The lavish casino was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past … Read more
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously voted Thursday to add a Mississippi illusionist to the “black book” for Nevada casinos after learning 17 Nevada properties trespassed him. At the Dec. 21 meeting, Senior Deputy Attorney General Michael Somps brought an action to add Shaun Joseph Benward to the list of people who … Read more
Japan and Thailand are two of the most popular places to visit in Asia. But both are losing ground with Chinese nationals as safety concerns rise among younger travelers. Both countries were the top choices for Chinese holidaymakers earlier this year but fell in the third quarter — Thailand to No. 6 and Japan to … Read more
Las Vegas Sands’ recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is gaining steam, and Asia is a big reason why. The world’s largest casino company on Wednesday announced it pulled in $1.12 billion in third-quarter adjusted property EBITDA, a crucial measure of profitability in the gambling industry. That’s nearing pre-pandemic levels, off just 6% from the same … Read more