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Las Vegas’ Atomic Museum announces $5,000 Giving Tuesday match

November 27, 2024 Community News

The Atomic Museum is participating in this year’s Giving Tuesday, with up to $5,000 of donations matched from now until Tuesday, Dec. 3. This year’s matching donation is thanks to the generous support of Covelop Collaborative Development.

What are the best places to go this Thanksgiving?

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With Turkey Day looming, it’s time to mash some potatoes and make some travel plans?

National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

Las Vegas’ Mob Museum acquires John Dillinger-related artifacts

September 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, in Las Vegas has acquired significant artifacts related to Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger.

The Mob Museum’s Underground Speakeasy And Distillery Medals At ADI 2024 International Spirits Competition

May 9, 2024 Official News Releases

The Underground speakeasy and distillery inside The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, proudly announces it received top honors at the esteemed American Distilling Institute’s (ADI) 2024 International Spirits Competition.

Athletics look to intervene in lawsuit over Las Vegas stadium funding bill

April 23, 2024 The Center Square

The Oakland Athletics have asked a Carson City court to intervene in a lawsuit brought earlier this year by the public action committee Strong Public Schools Nevada related to funding for a new Athletics stadium in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas hotel occupancy was down for grand prix, up slightly for Super Bowl

April 19, 2024 The Center Square

Las Vegas saw an increase in hotel room occupancy and rates during Super Bowl week and a hangover of decreased occupancy and rates in the days after.

Las Vegas’ Mob Museum welcomes four millionth visitor

April 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, welcomed its four millionth visitor on Wednesday, April 17, marking a significant milestone in its history.

Nevada rolls out plan to bring Oakland A’s to Vegas with up to $375M in taxpayer funds

May 24, 2023 The Center Square

Nevada officials announced an agreement to bring the Oakland A’s franchise to Las Vegas with a plan that includes hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.

Nevada gaming revenue down 25 percent for February

March 29, 2021 The Center Square

Gaming revenue in Nevada was down 25% last month, the state Gaming Control Board (GCB) announced on Friday.

Nevada prepares to reopen casinos next week

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

As 18,102 more Nevada residents filed new unemployment clainms for the week ending May 23, the state is preparing to reopen casinos and other businesses deemed nonessential during the COVID-19 pandemic.