Newmont says it found mismanagement at Nevada Gold Mines and has sent Barrick a notice of default. The step could complicate Barrick’s plans to spin off North American assets.

Truckee Gaming has overhauled the former Poker Palace and plans to reopen it in mid‑April as Club Fortune Casino North, with poker returning and a scaled‑back staff.

Patrick Dumont will become Las Vegas Sands’ chairman and CEO on March 1 while remaining the Mavericks’ governor. The move ties Sands’ corporate leadership more closely to Dallas ownership interests.

Nevada recorded 6,891 new business filings in January 2026 — a 13% year‑over‑year gain that put the state among the national leaders. Officials say momentum looks promising but local results vary.

Nevada’s Super Bowl handle fell nearly 12% to $133.8M, the smallest in a decade as sportsbooks’ profits cooled amid a quieter Vegas weekend and rising prediction‑market activity.

State figures show Nevada’s legal cannabis sales fell about 8.6% in FY25, trimming transfers to the State Education Fund amid a sizable illicit market. Regulators and industry leaders say enforcement and outreach are needed.

Cliff Atkinson will take over as CEO of the Fremont Street Experience on Feb. 17, bringing decades of Vegas hospitality experience to downtown's canopy.

Mariana’s is taking about 40,000 square feet at the former Renaissance III plaza on East Flamingo as Aspen Real Estate renovates and rebrands the center.

Las Vegas visitors dropped to 38.5 million in 2025, down by 7.5% from 2024, while conventions remained stable.

Planet Hollywood will close its 23-table poker room at month‑end, shrinking live poker options on the Las Vegas Strip. Staff are being transferred to nearby Caesars properties.

MGM Resorts now powers its Las Vegas Strip properties' daytime needs entirely with solar energy, aligning with its goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

After a 2.6% dip in 2025 weddings, Las Vegas venues are retooling — chapels and restaurants are adding photo-ready spaces and all-in-one packages to attract younger couples.

Commissioner Kirkpatrick invites local groups to join the upcoming Kids Safety Fair at Torrey Pines Resource Center on March 12, 2026, emphasizing interactive child safety education.