In The News: Office of Executive Vice President and Provost

Associated Press

Talk about bad luck.

Two weeks ago, Virginia lawmakers approved legislation to allow developers to build five large casino resorts around the state in what supporters have long hoped will be a dramatic economic boost to struggling areas. Virginia is one of the few states in the country where casinos are currently banned.

Las Vegas Review Journal

In yet another roller-coaster day in the coronavirus crisis, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin revealed Tuesday that the White House is “looking at sending checks” to “hard-working Americans” to keep the economy afloat.

Washington Post

Outside Maryland’s MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted much of everyday life and sent the U.S. economy hurtling toward a recession.

Associated Press

Some gamblers who suddenly can’t go to a casino to play slot machines, cards or roulette are migrating to internet casinos as the coronavirus shuts down most things involving large gatherings.

Las Vegas Sun

Multiple UNLV programs — 22 in all — ranked in the top 100 in their fields in an annual report from U.S. News & World Report.

KNPR News

UNLV just registered more than 31,000 students and recorded a first-year retention rate of about 80 percent.

Fox News

In the course of 24 hours, Las Vegas went from being one of the top places for sports betting in the world to having no sports to bet on.

Las Vegas Sun

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

Associated Press

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

U.S. News & World Report

A New York woman attending a conference at a Las Vegas Strip casino became sick last weekend with the new coronavirus, health authorities said Wednesday, stoking concerns that a widening outbreak could cripple business in a gambling mecca that attracts more than 40 million visitors a year.

El Tiempo

From the new Allegiant Stadium near the Strip to the 35-story property called Circa in the center, the valley horizon has begun to change as several construction projects are completed.

Las Vegas Review Journal

From the new Allegiant Stadium near the Strip to the 35-floor Circa property downtown, skylines across the valley are beginning to shift as various construction projects near completion.