The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one of the largest gaming companies in the world and put him in direct competition with MGM.

Nearly every issue influencing Nevada’s June 9 primary election and beyond can be traced back to housing. From diversifying the state’s economy to bolstering its teaching and healthcare workforces, everything starts with a safe and affordable place to live.

Mom-and-pop investors were behind nearly 66 percent of all homes bought by business entities in Clark County since 2015, and real estate experts say the Las Vegas Valley is the perfect climate for the business venture.

UNLV’s newest graduates crossed the stage this spring with degrees in hand and a wide range of stories behind them. UNLV awarded more than 3,700 degrees during its spring 2026 commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday.

Southern Nevada’s population growth has slowed considerably in the past few years and is nowhere near pre-pandemic levels of in-migration to the metro region and the state. Population growth projections continue to be downgraded each of the past few years according to UNLV’s annual study, showing a marked slowdown in both migration from other states, and more notably, international migration to the area.

Five years ago, Las Vegas’ housing market was red-hot. Homes sold rapidly, as buyers flooded properties with offers and routinely paid over the asking price. One agent said he held an open house that drew so many people that local security did crowd control. Soon enough, however, the market had slammed the brakes, as sales totals plunged and prices tumbled.

High gas prices, fuel prices and news of budget airline Spirit shutting down operations is hitting people across the country and here in our valley.

A month into the second quarter, a UNLV survey shows Southern Nevada business leaders entered the period with sharply diminished confidence, as the regional index fell nearly 32 points from the first quarter amid concerns about the national economy, ongoing geopolitical tensions and persistent hiring weakness.

The federal government’s restrictive control of a fair chunk of the remaining land left for development in the Las Vegas Valley is now weighing heavily on the region’s housing market, according to multiple sources.

Nevada led the nation in post-pandemic small business growth, according to new analysis from UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research. Business filings surged in 2020, when Las Vegas casinos shut down for 78 days and reached their highest level since 2006 in 2021.

You might feel a pinch in your wallet at the pump — but those rising fuel costs might also contribute to a higher grocery bill for Las Vegas consumers.

Sponsored by UNLV’s Lee Business School, the Nevada Business Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding individuals who have shaped Nevada’s economic landscape and enriched its communities. Organizers say each inductee embodies the essence of Nevada’s entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating innovation, resilience, unwavering dedication and an impact that resonates beyond their industries.