503 stories by Larry Henry
Gulf Coast Casinos Close as Hurricane Ida Targets Louisiana
Casinos in Gulf Coast states began closing this weekend, as powerful Hurricane Ida barreled toward the Louisiana shoreline. The hurricane is expected to slam into Louisiana on Sunday, 16 years to the day that Hurricane Katrina blasted the state. In Louisiana, all...
Millions Visit Las Vegas in July, But Tourism Less Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
The number of people visiting Las Vegas continues to climb higher, but the totals are lower than pre-pandemic levels. This year in July, the Las Vegas Valley attracted 3.3 million visitors, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. That total...
With New Storm Brewing, Louisiana Governor Tours Previous Hurricane Damage
Warning of another storm on its way, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) toured Lake Charles on Thursday, reviewing recovery efforts one year after Hurricane Laura battered the city. The deadly hurricane last August damaged homes and businesses, including casinos. Edwards said...
Smoke Shrouds Lake Tahoe Casinos as Major Fire Looms
Tourists are taking shelter in casinos and other enclosed spaces as a massive fire inches toward Lake Tahoe, an alpine gambling destination straddling the California-Nevada border. California officials called it the No. 1 firefighting priority in the nation. By midweek, the blistering Caldor Fire was within...
Unruly Las Vegas Passengers Prompt Airport Crackdown
McCarran International Airport near the Las Vegas Strip is beefing up efforts to stop passengers from taking alcohol onto airplanes. This comes as Las Vegas-related flights lead the nation in new unruly incidents. Airport spokesman Chris Jones said McCarran officials are working...
Louisiana July Gaming Win Exceeds Total During Early COVID-19 Stages
Louisiana’s casinos won 25 percent more this July than one year earlier, which was during the coronavirus pandemic's first summer surge. This year in July, the state’s casinos won $222 million, compared to $177.6 million in July 2020, according to the New...
Tropical Storm Henri Forces New England Casino Closures
Casinos in the northeast closed on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Henri was expected to strafe Long Island before slamming into Southern New England. At Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., the Great Cedar and Rainmaker casinos were closed Sunday because of the...
Las Vegas Strip Police Presence Includes Kiosk at Resorts World
Las Vegas police are increasing their permanent presence on the Strip by adding a kiosk at the site of the newly opened Resorts World Las Vegas. Members of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will be housed in the building, called a...
Las Vegas Airport Travel Climbs Higher, International Flights Down
The number of passengers using McCarran International Airport near the Las Vegas Strip topped 4 million in July. This figure is near pre-pandemic levels, but the number of international travelers remains well below 2019 totals. In July this year, 4.15 million arriving...
Louisiana Gaming Board OKs Plan to Expedite Sports Betting
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Thursday approved emergency rules to speed up the start of sports betting in the state. Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns said sport betting could start during football season this year, according to the Daily Advertiser newspaper...
