As the U.S. marks one year of the pandemic, along with tracking COVID-19 cases, health professionals have been closely eyeing another statistic: a rise in reported eating disorders. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, hotline calls related to eating disorders have gone up 70 to 80 percent in the last … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders on the Rise as COVID-19 Pandemic Enters Second Year
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BetMGM and Topgolf Announce Integrated Sports Betting and Entertainment Partnership
Companies to Engage New Audiences Through Cross-Promotional Opportunities BetMGM and Topgolf Entertainment Group announced today a new partnership centered around an integrated sports betting and entertainment experience. The two companies will collaborate on marketing and promotional offers through the BetMGM platform at select Topgolf venues and within WGT by … [Read more...] about BetMGM and Topgolf Announce Integrated Sports Betting and Entertainment Partnership
AREA15 to Host Donate & Skate Blood Drive on Sunday, Feb. 21
In partnership with Vegas Young Professionals, AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built experiential entertainment district offering live events, invites guests to support Vitalant by participating in their “Donate & Skate” blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21. Vitalant’s blood mobile will be stationed at AREA15’s west parking lot. With blood banks … [Read more...] about AREA15 to Host Donate & Skate Blood Drive on Sunday, Feb. 21
Code Ninjas Announces Spring Break Camps at Summerlin and Centennial Hills Locations
Spring Break Camps Available for Kids Ages 7-14 Code Ninjas announces today the launch of their Spring Break Camps at both the Summerlin and Centennial Hills locations. Created for kids ages 7-14, Spring Break Camps welcome kids to explore their love of technology through a game-based, martial arts inspired curriculum. “Our kids have missed out on so much this year, and … [Read more...] about Code Ninjas Announces Spring Break Camps at Summerlin and Centennial Hills Locations
Boyd Gaming And Aristocrat Technologies Announce BoydPay Digital Wallet
Boyd Gaming Corporation and Aristocrat Technologies today announced the launch of "BoydPay," Boyd Gaming's new digital wallet product. Through BoydPay, Boyd Gaming customers will have the ability to create a cashless digital wallet that can be conveniently linked to third-party funding sources driven by Sightline Payments. BoydPay is now live at Blue Chip Casino Resort Spa … [Read more...] about Boyd Gaming And Aristocrat Technologies Announce BoydPay Digital Wallet
RTC Receives Nearly $61M in COVID-19 Relief Fund
Funding part of federal support dedicated to the transit industry The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) received nearly $61 million in federal aid from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 on its public transportation system. Funded by state … [Read more...] about RTC Receives Nearly $61M in COVID-19 Relief Fund
Buckle Up for Scenic Off-Road Excursions with Vegas Off-Road Tours Powered by RZR
Zero1 Off-Road, LLC acquires Vegas Off-Road Tours, LLC and transfers the existing RZR off-road experience to “Vegas Off-Road Tours” Zero1 Off-Road, LLC the company that created Off-Road Experiences in Las Vegas with an assortment of vehicles and venues ranging from multi-day desert excursions to short course excitement at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has acquired longtime … [Read more...] about Buckle Up for Scenic Off-Road Excursions with Vegas Off-Road Tours Powered by RZR
Las Vegas Community Leaders form Coalition to Make Homes Possible
Real estate disruptor Homie unites public, private sector leaders, and football player Nelson Agholor to help close Black homeownership gap in Southern Nevada According to U.S. Census data, a significant homeownership gap exists between Black and white households nationally and especially in Southern Nevada. To help close the Black homeownership gap in the Las Vegas Valley … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Community Leaders form Coalition to Make Homes Possible
Code Ninjas Summerlin Announces February Events for Las Vegas Kids
Code Ninjas Summerlin announces coding classes and themed camps for kids ages 6 to 14. Free sessions with Code Ninja Senseis and themed camps welcome kids to explore their love of technology. “We wanted to give Las Vegas parents and kids curious about technology an opportunity to explore new programs and learn about our game-based, martial arts inspired curriculum,” … [Read more...] about Code Ninjas Summerlin Announces February Events for Las Vegas Kids
Photo Gallery: Five Iron Golf Opens at AREA15
Five Iron Golf is an urban indoor golf experience blending golf and entertainment with a community-focused mission to make the game for everyone. Featuring industry-leading golf technology and equipment, teaching professionals, a full bar, and event space, you can reserve a simulator by the half hour, compete in tournaments and leagues, host events, and book private or … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Five Iron Golf Opens at AREA15