Richard N. Velotta is an Assistant Business Editor at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. With 25 years of experience covering business, the gaming industry, tourism, transportation, and aviation in Las Vegas, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his reporting, particularly in areas such as aviation, hospitality, and business economics. Velotta's work has been featured in numerous publications, including LNP | LancasterOnline, The Columbian, and The Detroit News.
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Richard N. Velotta's reporting primarily focuses on the gaming and travel & tourism industries in Las Vegas, Nevada. His coverage includes announcements, press releases, and expert commentary related to local events and developments.
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By: Richard N. Velotta
Station Casinos has partnered with Adostics to introduce TrustedTap, an innovative digital funding solution that allows guests to instantly fund their favorite slot machines using Apple Pay via a debit card directly at the game.
By: Richard N. Velotta
An industry analyst contends that baccarat play, the highly volatile table game favored by high-rollers, may have been affected in Nevada by players being distracted by the World Cup soccer tournament.
By: Richard N. Velotta
Nevada casinos finished the 2025-26 fiscal year 2.6 percent ahead of last year's gaming win totals despite a flat performance in June, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday.
By: Richard N. Velotta
Formula One leaders are considering options if the war in the Mideast doesn't end before races are scheduled in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in November and December.
By: Richard N. Velotta
The new flights joins other Hawaiian Island service to Kona (Hawaii), Honolulu (Oahu), Lihue (Kauai) and Kahului (Maui).
By: Richard N. Velotta
Southwest Airline's new nonstop service between Las Vegas and Hilo, Hawaii, begins next month, representatives of the Dallas airline said.
By: Richard N. Velotta
Unlike previous months, international passenger traffic was up slightly, but the domestic downturn, led by Spirit Airlines' May departure, resulted in a 10 percent decline.
By: Richard N. Velotta
Airlines may reduce passenger loads, add fuel stops or offer travel credits as triple-digit temperatures affect aircraft performance.
By: Richard N. Velotta
The company best known for developing and operating Rio and M Resort for years has formed the Marnell Howryla Architecture partnership serving casinos worldwide.
By: Richard N. Velotta
After working together for more than three decades on some of the world's most recognizable casino resorts, Tony Marnell and architect David Howryla are entering a new chapter.
