Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer

Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer

Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer

Several local and regional startups were showcased recently at UNLV Innovation Day, where Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, director of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience in the Department of Brain Health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, was excited about the growth of the life sciences ecosystem.

While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.

While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.

Glenn Nowak, professor of architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says Las Vegas is the pioneer of integrated resorts — mega buildings that blend concepts of casinos, restaurants, stores, and other amenities.

The 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking set for this month has added new keynote and panel presentations spanning sports betting, artificial intelligence, regulatory oversight and risk in the entertainment industry.