Tens of thousands of union members flooded the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday for the strike vote, overwhelmingly approving the last-resort measure by a 95% vote, Culinary officials said. The union, which represents about 53,000 workers ...
Democrats in Nevada’s congressional delegation say they support President Joe Biden’s bid to outlaw so-called “junk fees” that can translate into higher costs for American consumers.
Nevada gaming officials have accused the Sahara of violating state-mandated coronavirus social distancing guidelines. In a two-count complaint filed Monday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board cited ...
The Sahara is now taking group reservations for blackjack, roulette and baccarat tables up to 72 hours in advance. It also announced today that it is reopening ...
“Sahara is such a recognizable name. It’s a name that’s embedded in the city and in the lore of the city, but we’re not looking back so much as looking forward.”
Stockbridge Capital received final approval from Nevada gaming regulators today to acquire the remaining 10 percent of SLS Las Vegas. Stockbridge already owns ...
The history of Las Vegas is peppered with second acts. Third acts, fourth acts and even more acts, too. Resorts come and go, either being recycled through name changes or ...
The team at SLS Las Vegas, formerly the Sahara, are embracing the challenges of opening on the north end of the tourist trap that is Las Vegas Boulevard ...
After three years of renovations, SLS Las Vegas is ready to open its doors to the public. The owner of the old Sahara insists he is not concerned about the resort’s location on the north end of the Strip. Here's why ...
The announcement arrived today in the form of a banner across the forthcoming resort’s website, where SBE Entertainment CEO Sam Nazarian posted a blog item about the opening.
The $415 million, 1,600-room SLS Las Vegas, budding on the former grounds of the Sahara, has been considered a key factor in the recovery of the Strip’s struggling north end.
He’s the biggest nightclub owner in Los Angeles, the man whose Hyde Lounge and Shelter became prime hunting grounds for the paparazzi. He’s been photographed cozying up with Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari and Sofia Vergara.
There’s a new director of hotel sales at SLS Las Vegas, the boutique hotel under construction at the site of the former Sahara. SBE Entertainment hired Michael Toney, who previously worked as vice president of hotel sales at Station Casinos and the Hard Rock Hotel.
First, the sign came down. Then, the Moroccan-styled dome was dismantled. By the end of the week, it will be gone. The shuttered Sahara is slowly disappearing after almost 60 years in business, making way for a new Strip resort, the SLS Las Vegas. "SLS" stands for "style, luxury and service." Inside, the only remaining hint of the Sahara are ornate columns. The casino has been stripped to its concrete walls. The reception desk has been cleared. The Conga Room, buffet and coffee shops are gone.
