👻 Help wanted: hotel ghost hunter

⛏️ Lithium: The New Mining Boom in Nevada

Nevada built its early economy on the gold and silver rush — while leaving behind a few ghost towns in the process. Today, our state is at the center of a new mining industry based on rare minerals needed for phones, electric vehicles, and other forms of modern technology. But should the federal government own a piece of it? City Cast Las Vegas looks at the Trump administration’s recent moves to stake a claim in two Nevada operations, blurring a fine line between support and — dare we say it? 🫣 — socialism. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🎥 A Reboot for Nevada’s Movie Studio Bill?

Trade unions have formed a new coalition to back Nevada tax credits for a proposed movie studio involving Warner Bros. and Sony in Summerlin. A bill to do just that failed in the legislature a few months ago, but there’s new hope as Gov. Lombardo plans to call lawmakers back to Carson City for a special session. [KLAS]

🤖 Gaming Industry Embraces Automation (Sometimes)

Las Vegas casinos are using artificial intelligence to automate hotel check-ins, replace employees (from live table dealers to concierge services), and even make cocktails. How about detecting fraud and money laundering? 🤔 Not so much. The profits aren’t there to be worth it. [Nevada Current]

👻 Now Hiring: Casino Ghostbuster

Applications are now open to be a ghost hunter at the 84-year-old El Cortez casino. The gig only lasts a weekend, but the lucky winner gets a prize worth five grand. [Casino.org]