Las Vegas casinos are stepping up efforts to draw crowds for the NFL season, as sports betting grows in the U.S. Local sportsbooks face increasing pressure to offer more than just betting odds, as the popularity of online betting is now available in many states.

Tourism experts are convinced visitation to Las Vegas will take a turn for the better in the fall and into 2026 despite the cold local reception its initial “Fabulous Las Vegas” television ad received.

The first fusion restaurants born in the ’70s sometimes served up more confusion than anything else. Remember Watergate Salad, that ghoulishly green conglomeration with ingredients like instant pistachio pudding, pineapple and a lingering sense of shame? But my, how things have changed.

After years of selling indulgence and excess, Las Vegas is pivoting to value. The city’s tourism agency just launched a campaign focusing on its broad appeal and affordability, while casinos throughout the valley are rolling out deals and incentives designed to bring back the bargains that once defined Las Vegas.

A UNLV study on Las Vegas casino eateries found that back-of-house instability leads to longer wait times and food inconsistencies, frustrating patrons and reducing tips—further fueling employee dissatisfaction.

According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, it's estimated that 320,000 people will be coming to Las Vegas. That's a decrease from the 326,000 who visited in 2024, but the LVCVA still anticipates a $12 million increase in spending this holiday weekend compared to last year.

While a study at University of Nevada Las Vegas found that loyalty clubs raise gross gaming revenue by 3 percent, Patel said Casino Eye-D could double that through increased participation. In addition, replacing physical loyalty cards with facial recognition eliminates costly card-sharing fraud, she said.

School is in session, and going back to school may look different for older adults looking to get their degree for the first time.

Mississippi has the lowest portion of passport holders in the United States, a new study has found. The study by the travel company Rustic Pathways, which ranked U.S. states by the percentage of residents who hold a valid passport, revealed that residents in the south and Midwest are the least likely to have the documents needed to cross U.S. borders.

Immigration policies and evolving tariff proposals have taken a toll on the city’s economy and job prospects, affecting tourism, housing and the cost of living. Those factors, alongside rising costs for tourists and locals, along with a high unemployment rate, suggest people are spending their money elsewhere. And residents are feeling the squeeze.

Immigration policies and evolving tariff proposals have taken a toll on the city’s economy and job prospects, affecting tourism, housing and the cost of living. Those factors, alongside rising costs for tourists and locals, along with a high unemployment rate, suggest people are spending their money elsewhere. And residents are feeling the squeeze.

Despite what you may have seen on the internet lately, Las Vegas is not dead. The casinos are not empty. The streets aren't bare. If I'm being honest here, I wouldn't have minded a little less crowding during my little mid-August gals' jaunt to Sin City in an ill-fated attempt to see Kelly Clarkson, who canceled her residency there this month. But the vibe in Vegas is different. It's a slow summer, and it shows.