Harrah’s Hopes To Hire 500 At Vegas Job

The world’s largest gaming company is hoping to put 500 people to work at its Las Vegas casinos.

Harrah’s Entertainment will host a job fair Wednesday at the Amazon Ballroom inside the Rio Hotel and Casino.

A spokesperson said the company needs to fill 125 full-time positions and 375 temporary, on-call and part-time positions.

Word that so many people are needed so quickly is a relief for Las Vegas and could inspire hope in a city with a 13.9 percent unemployment rate.

Wednesday’s job fair, which is also sponsored by the United Way and Goodwill of Southern Nevada, will also include employment-related services, free income tax preparation and health screenings.