“Salute Our Troops” seventh annual weekend hosted by Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands, started today at The Palazzo Las Vegas. Wounded veterans were welcomed today as part of The Venetian and The Palazzo’s weekend with the Armed Forces Foundation.
Ceremonial Dragon Dance kicked off the Chinese New Year Celebrations today at The Venetian and The Palazzo where Dr. Miriam and Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman of the board for Las Vegas Sands Corp., painted the eyes of the majestic dragon, bringing it to life.
Dragon Dance During Chinese New Year At The Venetian and The Palazzo
128 Foot & 8,000 Lb Fire Breathing Dragon At The Palazzo
Chinese officials stopped casino license approval in The Enclave of Macau. For the first quarter of this year Macau has $3.8 billion in gaming revenue compared to $1.2 billion from gamblers in Las Vegas, Nevada real estate. Last year Macau took $10.3 billion from gamblers.
Interesting Macau would do such a move based on their current revenue compared to Las Vegas gaming revenue.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. plans new 1.2 million square feet convention center by 2010. The Sands Expo and Convention complex is poised for a complete replacement for an estimated total of $680 million. Since Las Vegas real estate is a leading destination for convention planners and some of the largest conventions in the country including consumer electronics, footwear and home furnishings, the 18 year old location needs the expanded and superior facilities to host the increased conventions, 45 of the top 200 America’s top trade shows in Las Vegas, NV.