MGM Resorts is now requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for
all salaried employees and new hires throughout the United States. Letter from
@MGMResortsIntl
CEO Bill Hornbuckle to all employees
@TheNVIndy
A little personal news to share; my daughter is now an attorney, sworn into the
@nevadabar
by her mother, the senior judge. Our hearts are full today ❤️❤️❤️
@briiistutz
@UNLVLaw
‘Anyone who is telling you that there is an economic benefit to a stadium deal is [lying]’
Sports economists pan public funding for A’s ballpark deal as ‘standard stadium grift’
@TheNVIndy
@s_golonka
Legislation from the Congressional Gaming Caucus has been introduced that would increase the reporting threshold on slot machine winnings from $1,200 to $5,000. The gaming industry has long sought this change and the bipartisan bill is backed by
@AmericanGaming
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More
@TheNVIndy
news! We are thrilled to announce the hiring of
@howardstutz
to cover gaming. Howard is the most experienced and most respected gaming reporter in the country, and we can't wait for him to write deeply reported, contextual pieces about NV's No. 1 industry.
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Hey Oakland A’s fans. After touring the Howard Terminal site, I’m back at the Coliseum for the
@Athletics
and the
@Rangers
I’ll be out in the stands again tonight. Look forward to visiting everyone!
Greetings Oakland A’s fans.
I am headed your way and will be at the games tonight & Tuesday at the Coliseum.
I’m gathering information for some stories about the potential move to Las Vegas. Looking forward to visiting with the fan base.
@BrodieNBCS
@CaseyPrattABC7
40 years ago today, I moved to Las Vegas to become a sports writer at
@LasVegasSun
From the Sun,
@reviewjournal
and
@TheNVIndy
- and jobs in between - I’ve seen many changes to So. Nevada and the media
Thanks to everyone who has been along for the ride.
Ex-Interior secretary Zinke lied to investigators about conversations he had with federal officials, lawmakers and lobbyists concerning a petition by two Indian tribes to operate a casino in New England, watchdog finds
@washingtonpost
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@meganmesserly
Hey
@RichardGrenell
- Megan is one of the best political journalists in Nevada. No one has ever questioned her ethics - from any party. You are nothing but a two-bit clueless, unethical hack. Please stay the hell out of our state.
The architect whose firm designed the 33,000-seat ballpark described its non-retractable roof as a “spherical armadillo.”
Note: Armadillos are not native to Nevada
A new Las Vegas stadium for the Oakland Athletics could look like something akin to Australia’s Sydney Opera House based on four renderings released by the team on Tuesday.
@howardstutz
reports:
OPINION: Sacramento-bound A’s are not inspiring much confidence
“A few conciliatory games in Southern Nevada aren’t going to be enough to build a meaningful relationship with skeptical Las Vegas residents.”
Via
@schausmichael
@TheNVIndy
MGM RESORTS will shut down its Las Vegas properties:
MGM Resorts International today announced its decision to temporarily suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties until further notice, effective as of Tuesday, March 17th.
@CDCNewswire
It's official: World of Concrete will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 8-10. It marks the city's first large scale trade show in more than a year
@LVCVA
Story coming to
@CDCNewswire
OPINION: Mayor Goodman was right: A’s in Las Vegas doesn’t make any sense
"From the beginning, details have been loose at best, and simply nonexistent at worst."
Via: Columnist
@schausmichael
@TheNVIndy
Tremendous respect and admiration for the reporters, photographers and editors of the
@reviewjournal
- all colleagues of
@JGermanRJ
- for covering the murder of a respected friend and fellow journalist. Great work under the most trying of circumstances. ❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏
Nevada lawmakers balk at A’s $395M price tag; deal dependent on county funding
“Sources said the delay can be partially attributed to the A’s flip-flopping on multiple stadium sites.”
@TheNVIndy
me w/
@tabitha_mueller
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle tells employees the company will comply with the new mask mandate, but says 'This is another disheartening step backward when we should be focused on continuing our recovery.' Unvaccinated workers will have to pay to be tested
@TheNVIndy
Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation and
@GovSisolak
give Transportation Secretary
@PeteButtigieg
a look at the planned redevelopment of the Tropicana/I-15 interchange
@TheNVIndy
Thanks to KTUV and Tom Vicar for having me on to discuss the A’s proposed move to Las Vegas.
Notice I said “proposed” and not “pending.” Much needs to happen before this is a done deal.
Oakland mayor implores 15 MLB owners to reject Athletics move
"Oakland has procured $428M in public funding for off-site infrastructure, in addition to approximately $500 million in on-site infrastructure the city and county will contribute"
Via
@espn
Breaking News: Nevada Gaming regulators seek to ban Steve Wynn from casino industry over sexual misconduct allegations, say he ‘is not a person of good character’
@TheNVIndy
@RileySnyder
@MichelleRindels
Commentary: A’s get their wish: a Las Vegas Strip address. And the crowd goes mild
'Where is the crowd noise? Where’s the energy? Where’s the real fan interest in this?'
Via
@jlnevadasmith
@TheNVIndy
Breaking: Wynn Resorts files a lawsuit in Clark Country District court again 20 unknown individuals over the fight that broke out inside Encore's lobby over Labor Day weekend that was filmed and shared on social media
Story coming to
@CDCNewswire
A huge thank-you to whoever found my wallet in
@NYNYVegas
parking garage and gave it to
@TMobileArena
guest services. It was returned to me. Thanks to everyone. 🙏🙏🙏 Guest services at The Fortress is the best!
#VegasBorn
Teacher-led PAC files petition to block public funding for A’s stadium in Vegas
More than 102,000 signatures will be needed to qualify a referendum for Nevada’s November 2024 ballot.
@TheNVIndy
From me and
@rociohzz
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle on the
@Athletics
Las Vegas Stadium:
"We're waiting to see where it lands. I have to believe in the next 30 to 60 days we should find out more. I've been shown three versions of it now in terms of where it'll actually sit on the site."
@TheNVIndy
Thank-you everyone for your messages on my joining
@TheNVIndy
I'm honored to be part of a tremendous team of journalists. Thanks to
@RalstonReports
&
@elizthompsn
for bringing me aboard and the Indy team for their thoughtful messages. A special thanks to my daughter for her note
Looks like the Nevada State Education Association isn't a fan of the $380M in public money the
#NvLeg
approved for the
@Athletics
proposed stadium on the Strip.
In baseball news, it looks like there's a new filing for a PAC: "Schools Over Stadiums."
The filing said that the purpose of the PAC is to "prioritize public education over corporate tax giveaways."
The address on the PAC filing is the same as the NSEA
Via
@scottostler
"Big leaguers won’t be eager to play in a high-altitude city with no nightlife. Salt Lake City is Denver without weed or Coors."
John Fisher’s hunt for a temporary A’s home is a comedy fit for reality TV via
@sfchronicle
Concerning
@MLB
removing a relocation fee the
@Athletics
would pay for moving to Las Vegas - consultant Jeremy Aguero told the
#NVLeg
Commissioner Manfred said it could only be waived with a "public-private partnership" - i.e., approving the $380M in public financing.
@TheNVIndy
Commentary: A’s continue to lead the major leagues in at least one category: bad publicity
‘Even recent interviews with what can be politely described as friendly media in the Bay Area and Las Vegas were poorly staged’
Via
@jlnevadasmith
@TheNVIndy
“Latinos have historically not viewed political questions through a religious lens, which makes our next finding ... more understandable”
81% of Nevada Latino voters think abortion should be legal, personal beliefs aside
@TheNVIndy
@MichelleRindels
Followers: You won’t hear much from me on this channel over the next couple of weeks while I take a break from gaming and the A’s.
A little relaxation is planned.
See you all soon
A’s release poll showing only ‘limited opposition’ to proposed Vegas ballpark:
74% supported the plan after being told of various benefits.
The survey did not ask if they supported the use of public financing for a stadium.
@TheNVIndy
Some
@TheNVIndy
news: We are thrilled to add
@howardstutz
to our stable of writers to do regular, longform pieces about gaming in Nevada. Howard knows more about the industry than any journo in the state. Welcome aboard, Howard!
MLB commissioner concerned by potential A’s stadium ballot question
Removal of public financing ‘would be a significant development’ should teachers union initiative prevail.
@TheNVIndy
Breaking News: Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Gaming Control guidelines and procedures for reopening Nevada's casinos - both large and small
@CDCNewswire
Statement from the
@LVCVA
Las Vegas has been selected as a host site for the 2028 NCAA Men’s Final Four, marking the first time it will host the collegiate basketball championship.
Games will be played at
@AllegiantStadm
@TheNVIndy
Commentary: A’s swing and miss again with its ballpark presentation, but this game’s not over - and Democrats could be feeling the heat
via
@jlnevadasmith
@TheNVIndy
Adding this to the award shelf. I’m grateful because it’s my first for
@TheNVIndy
Thanks to this amazing amazing team of journalists I get to work with every day.
#nevadajournalism
Buckle up:
According to
@s_golonka
Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager said new amendments are being added to the A's stadium bill,
#SB1
.
If the Assembly approves the bill with changes, the Senate, which passed SB1 yesterday, would have to concur on the amendments
@TheNVIndy
Las Vegas Strip visitation fell 55.2% to just over 19 million visitors in 2020, down from 42.5 million in 2019. Vegas last saw 19 million annual visitors was 1990 - 20.9 million following 18.1 million in 1989.
#LasVegas
#Covid19
#tourism
@CDCNewswire
Today is
@howardstutz
's first day as a full-time
@TheNVIndy
employee, and I can't express enough how thrilled the team is to have the most experienced and insightful gaming reporter in the state join us. Big day for us, the new chapter begins.
Welcome, Howard!
After five years, A’s rejected a $12B waterfront ballpark site in Oakland for 9 acres on the Strip
Kaval ‘saddened’ deal didn’t work out but city leaders blame team for various missteps
@TheNVIndy
Investors suggest debt-saddled Bally’s sell its ownership in closed Tropicana
Investment firm managers said the casino company can’t fund new development and property rent amid billions in long-term debt and a project shortfall.
@TheNVIndy
'Unlike the Raiders, the team lacks the muscle and money bags of the late casino titan Sheldon Adelson and the vocal buy-in of other important players on the Strip'
@jlnevadasmith
weighs in on the A's stadium debacle
@TheNVIndy
Dear Internet (and lazy Twitter people who don't look at profiles):
For the billionth time, I am not
@Starbucks
CEO Howard Schultz (this guy seriously needs his own handle). Please stop tagging me in your angry posts. Thank-you
FYI -
@iam__yam
MLB keeping wary eye on potential Nevada vote on A's stadium funding
"If there was an adverse development with respect to that referendum, that would be a significant development."
@latimes
@BillShaikin
Who in the city's PR department thought it was a great idea to have
@mayoroflasvegas
do this media tour over the past two days. She is embarrassing our city.
Dear Las
@Vegas
. It would appear that your
@mayoroflasvegas
Carolyn Goodman is dangerously misguided. I am not easily shocked anymore, but the interview she is doing with
@andersoncooper
@cnn
right now is bonkers.