503 stories by Larry Henry
Health Advocates Prep for August Smoking Ban in Shreveport Casinos
Advocates for smoke-free casinos and bars met in Shreveport this week to prepare the northwest Louisiana city for a smoking ban beginning Aug. 1 In June 2020, the Shreveport City Council passed an ordinance banning smoking in bars, casinos, and gaming facilities,...
Las Vegas Jobless Rate Second Highest in Nation During April
With the casino industry recovering from a COVID-19 slump, the Las Vegas Valley had the second highest unemployment rate in the nation in April, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the metropolitan area that includes Las Vegas, Henderson, and...
Sex Trafficking Suspect on Las Vegas Strip Threatens ‘Dominance’ Over Officer
A 25-year-old California man was arrested this week on suspicion of sex trafficking on the Las Vegas Strip. He threatened to choke an undercover officer, saying he wanted to “assert dominance” over her, according to a report. Clifton Ligons, 25, of Pittsburg,...
Sports Betting Nears Goal Line in Louisiana as Legislature Enters Final Week
With a week left in the Louisiana legislative session, bills to allow sports betting are making their way to the governor’s desk for approval. This means sport betting, including on smartphones, could be legal in the state by football season. The state...
Las Vegas Monorail Back on Track for Convention Center Event
The Las Vegas Monorail is operating again after being sidelined for more than a year during the coronavirus pandemic. The monorail’s restart is happening in time for the World of Concrete convention starting June 8. The 3.9-mile elevated track was built behind...
Station Casinos Fireworks, Miley Cyrus Highlight July 4 in Las Vegas
Independence Day celebrations are taking shape in Southern Nevada. Station Casinos is celebrating its 45th anniversary, and Miley Cyrus is set to appear at Resorts World Las Vegas. The Plaza Hotel and Casino also is planning to set off fireworks during the...
Mob Museum in Las Vegas Ranks High in National Newspaper Poll
The Mob Museum in Las Vegas ranked near the top in a recent USA Today Top 10 poll of the nation’s best history museums. The Gannett-owned national newspaper this week released its online survey naming reader choices for “Best History Museum” in...
Memorial Day Traffic Clogged as Las Vegas Visitors Return to Southern California
The Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas wrapped up with a traffic jam on the interstate to Southern California and scorching temperatures. Casinos in Las Vegas also opened at full capacity this week. On Memorial Day, crowds heading back to Southern California...
Las Vegas Casinos Hiring as Resorts Open June 1 at Full Capacity
With Nevada casinos opening at 100 percent capacity on Tuesday, Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas is holding its fourth job fair soon to fill openings. Other casinos in Las Vegas and across the country are hiring, too. Boyd Gaming’s job fair on...
Ex-Circus Circus Casino Worker Accused of Sexual Assault Dies Before Trial
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in 2019 while he was employed at the Las Vegas Strip resort has died awaiting a trial, according to a report. Arthur Joseph Martinez, 56, was arrested on...
