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US – New team in place to help SLS Las Vegas fulfil its potential
SLS Las Vegas recently welcomed new additions to its senior leadership team. Derek Amundson takes the helm of casino operations as vice president and Anthony Olheiser joins as vice president of food and beverage. “Derek and Anthony’s expertise and leadership will prove invaluable as we move this property forward,” said Paul Hobson, senior vice president…
US – SLS Las Vegas begins $100m upgrades
SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is set to begin more than $100m in resort renovations that will enhance the casino floor, upgrade hotel rooms and renovate existing pool and entertainment venues. Planning for the re-imagined guest experience began in April of this year when Alex Meruelo, founder of the Meruelo Group and owner of…
US – Alex Meruelo appoints Paul Hobson as SLS Las Vegas Vice President
Alex Meruelo, the new owner of SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, has named Paul Hobson as the property’s new senior vice president and general manager. “Paul Hobson brings extensive experience in gaming and hospitality and valued insight into the ever-evolving North Las Vegas Strip to SLS Las Vegas,” said Alex Meruelo, principal of the…
US – Meruelo Group becomes the new owner of SLS
The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the ownership transfer of SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to The Meruelo Group, positioning the company’s acquisition of the 1,616-room, three-tower resort-casino, including the W Las Vegas, from Stockbridge Capital Group. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of March, at which point The Meruelo…
Bahamas – SLS Baha Mar opens in Bahamas
The 299-room SLS Baha Mar hotel is now open within Baha Mar, the $4.2bn beachfront resort destination in Nassau with an elite collection of global luxury brands set along 3,000 feet of sparkling white sand beach and crystal clear waters. Keeping in the SLS Hotel brand tradition, a Ringing of the Bell Event took place…
US – SLS bought by Reno casino owner
Stockbridge Capital Partners has agreed to sell the SLS Las Vegas to Meruelo Group, owners of the Grand Sierra in Reno, for an undisclosed amount. The resort operates a 50,000 sq ft floor casino with 600 slot machines and 60 table games alongside 1,327 rooms. Its location on the Strip’s northern end saw it struggle…
US – Duo from Aliante Casino to lead SLS Las Vegas
The SLS Las Vegas on the Strip is turning to two top executives from the Aliante casino in North Las Vegas, operated by Boyd Gaming, to help turn things around at the property. Stockbridge Capital Partners, the San Francisco investment group that owns SLS Las Vegas has named Terry Downey as President and COO, replacing…
US – Naruscope’s Esports & Casino conference hosts Startup Launchpad contest
Manatt Digital is sponsoring the Esports Startup Launchpad contest as part of Naruscope’s Esports & Casino Resorts conference at the SLS Las Vegas Casino and Resort on October 25 and 26. Entries must be submitted no later than October 4, 2016. Designed to explore what creative minds are developing in the emerging esports industry, the…
US – SLS brings new life to the north end of The Strip
SLS Las Vegas, the culmination of a years-long, US$415m renovation of the legendary Sahara, has now opened its doors welcoming the public back to the North end of the iconic Las Vegas Strip. A fully-integrated, entertainment-driven resort and casino with more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites, SLS Las Vegas features a curated collection of…
