Brett Abarbanel never realized just how important gambling would become in her life. She always knew she was going to someday become a professor of gambling — she just didn’t know how that was going to happen.

Specifically, they plan to mutually develop visiting student and faculty programs, conduct joint research projects, and actively share information on educational and research fields of mutual interest. In addition, they will operate special short-term academic programs, educational and cultural programs, executive training, and jointly hosted workshops. Furthermore, Paradise intends to provide internship opportunities to UNLV Hospitality students to offer practical field experience. Paradise also plans to dispatch key personnel to UNLV to conduct on-site training programs, aiming to elevate the standard of hospitality and strengthen the competitiveness of its integrated resort.

Tourists coming to Las Vegas solely to drive fast cars such as Lamborghinis and Ferraris signals an emerging industry buoyed by Speed Vegas’ record expansion since a new ownership group took over Exotics Racing and merged the company in 2021.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

All-inclusive vacations are usually associated with beach resorts, but now, Las Vegas casino operators are rolling out bundled packages, combining rooms, meals and drinks into a single upfront price. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment — two of the biggest players on the Strip — have both introduced bundled deals in recent weeks that are likely to appeal to more budget-conscious travelers.

The Hospitality Charitable Foundation will host its 11th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Canyon Gate Country Club. The tournament brings together hospitality professionals and community members to support students pursuing hospitality degrees at UNLV. This year’s event marks 25 years of the foundation providing scholarships, mentorship and career development opportunities.