Resort-of-the-Month Club
Monthly subscription packages are ubiquitous in this day and age, so why not tailor a club featuring goodies from some of Las Vegas’ most iconic resorts? As always, Vegas...
What Not to Expect from Vegas
Las Vegas is evolving like never before, and so are its offerings. One can expect to find so many different things in Sin City that it begs the question,...
A New Vocabulary for A New Las Vegas
The Las Vegas of today is far different from its past iterations. As such, why don’t we think of some new terms and shorthand to add to the ever-evolving...
Las Vegas Resolves To…
January is peak resolution time, so why not think of some good promises for Las Vegas to keep? As always, local expert Ira David Sternberg (l.) has some ideas....
Las Vegas, Brought to You By…
Vegas is always on the lookout for new revenue streams, and as Ira David Sternberg (l.) posits, innumerable off-the-wall sponsorships may be worth some more consideration.
A Conventional Thought for Vegas
Now that Las Vegas is expanding past its traditional gaming-related boundaries, bookers and planners should start thinking of some new events to bring to Sin City. As always,...
When the Smoke Clears in Vegas
Las Vegas may soon be the last jurisdiction in the world that allows smoking in its casinos. But what happens if that goes away? Ira Sternberg (l.) has some...
Vegas MythBusters
Las Vegas has always had a flair for the dramatic, but just what is true and what isn’t? In this month’s column, Ira David Sternberg (l.) dissects some of...
Vegas Hits it Out of the Park!
The Oakland A’s decision to relocate to Las Vegas was interesting to say the least—however, now that it appears to be cemented, Sin City veteran Ira David Sternberg (l.)...
Follow Through? Six of One or is the Glass Half-Full?
Part of the success of Las Vegas is its never-ending pile of crazy ideas that would likely flame out anywhere else. But, that’s not to say that even some...
ChatLV
Nowadays, artificial intelligence is the phrase on everyone’s minds, especially with the proliferation of AI-based language models like ChatGPT. That gets one thinking, Las Vegas could surely benefit from...
Taxation, Las Vegas Style
Las Vegas is already charging resort fees, just another name for a tax. What if we charged a few other taxes that most visitors would not notice, asks Ira...
And The Winner Is… Vegas!
With the Oscars coming up on Sunday, Ira David Sternberg imagines what it would be like to nominate some of the town’s most iconic people, places and events that...
Is it ‘Be Kind To Vegas Week’ this February?
Forget Valentine’s Day! A week February is also known as “National Random Acts of Kindness Week” so let’s not forget Las Vegas!
The Gift That Keeps On… Getting Returned
Not every gift that casinos give to their whales is appreciated. Las Vegas expert Ira David Sternberg recounts gift-giving faux pas and how to make it right.
What Holds A Candle To This Celebration?
Celebrate Hanukkah in Vegas? Columnist Ira David Sternberg has some ideas how the city and its casinos can attract and honor the Jewish faith.
Out With The Old, In With The Questionable?
Las Vegas is changing, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. But it will always be Las Vegas and there will always be something for everyone, according to Ira David...
The Masks Are Back For Las Vegas
Why don’t more casinos us Halloween as an attraction each year? It is tailor-made for a casino event, allowing the guests to experience the true “what happens here stays...
Courtesy Of Las Vegas
It’s National Courtesy Month in September and although few ever connect Las Vegas with courtesy, our intrepid columnist Ira David Sternberg takes his shot!
If It Works For Caesars…Personal Branding For The Rest Of Las Vegas?
Give unto Caesar…. Yes, Caesars was a person. Why aren’t there more casino themed about an individual person. Ira David Sternberg has some suggestions.
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May 7-9, 2024: SBC Summit North America, Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
May 21-23, 2024: : CasinoBeats Summit 2024, InterContinental Malta, St. Julian’s, Malta. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
June 3-5, 2024: SiGMA Asia, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
June 4-6, 2024: G2E Asia 2024, The Venetian Macao, Macau, SAR. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit g2easia.com/.
June 18-20, 2024: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
July 16-19, 2024: iGB L!VE 2024, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit igblive.com.
July 17-20, 2024: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Conference, Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA. More than 100 lawmakers and regulators are expected to meet. For more information visit https://www.nclgs.org.
August 12-14, 2024: Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Tradeshow, Oklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Produced by OIGA. For more information visit oiga.org.
October 7-10: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by RX and the American Gaming Association. For more information visit Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
