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Resorts World Las Vegas opens its doors next month, and this past week, the resort announced a partnership with Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. The two are hoping to make the new property one of the most crypto-friendly resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.

Los Angeles Daily News

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced plans to purchase the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, making it the first tribe to own and operate a casino in the city’s resort corridor.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Effective May 3, Wynn and Encore will operate their gaming areas at 100% capacity, Wynn Resorts announced on Monday.

Yogonet

The Wynn and Encore Las Vegas gaming areas are authorized to operate at 100% capacity as of Monday, May 3. The Nevada Gaming Control Board granted the increase, as 88% of the establishment's employees were vaccinated against COVID-19.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV announced Friday that Boyd Law School Dean Dan Hamilton will leave the school June 30 to focus on “pressing family matters.”

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV employees have been strained and overextended during the pandemic, but flexibility saved the day, according to a survey conducted earlier this year.

Las Vegas Sun

UNLV employees have been strained and overextended during the pandemic, but flexibility saved the day, according to a survey conducted earlier this year.

KJZZ 91.5

Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation April 15 that dramatically changes gaming — or gambling — in Arizona.

Associated Press

The Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, a Sin City namesake, is being sold to a new entrant among Las Vegas Boulevard resort owners.

Associated Press

The Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, a Sin City namesake, is being sold to a new entrant among Las Vegas Boulevard resort owners.

Nevada Independent

Last year, Gov. Steve Sisolak’s administration released a climate strategy that emphasized the need for a long-term transition away from using natural gas and the need to start planning now.

KSNV-TV: News 3

As vaccinations ramp up by the millions, people are itching for an escape.