Vegas News | Cosmopolitan And Caesars Palace Moving Games Around, $5 Blackjack, And NFR Is Staying For 10 More Years

Lots of Vegas News for this one, but first let’s look at all the changes happening at Cosmopolitan. My Identity offers from The Cosmopolitan dried up last year since I stopped visiting so often. When I saw that Identity Gold would be downgraded and matched to MGM Rewards Platinum when the changeover happens I decided […]
Are Increasing Prices And Worse Gaming Changing Your Las Vegas Experience?

Visiting Las Vegas evolves for many of us. Some will keep the same routine while others experiment for a couple of reasons. Some want a new Las Vegas experience while budgets change (up or down) for others. Between visiting a lot and now living in Las Vegas my preferences seem to change every few years […]
Vegas News | The Eagles Confirm Sphere Shows, July 4 Fireworks Update And More Fontainebleau?

The Eagles are coming to Vegas, more on that in a bit. This might be a bit meta, but let’s start the Vegas News this week with a Vegas news roundup from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). You might notice some of the info in the last Vegas News or below. Enjoy […]
Vegas Hits And Misses

Las Vegas is always changing. Some ideas work and some don’t. That’s one of the reasons why visiting Las Vegas regularly is appealing to so many people. There’s always something new to see or do. At the same time, many visitors find the things they like and continue to enjoy them. Chain restaurants and bars […]
Vegas News | More Dead In Las Vegas, New Display At Bellagio And Fontainebleau Extends Tier Match

In Vegas News: MGM Resorts opened a new display in the Bellagio Botanical Gardens & Conservatory. Enjoy a few pics of “Higher Love” below. While you’re at it, bring me a “Higher Love”. Fontainebleau extended the tier match promotion into September. Get more details here. The Sphere added more Dead Forever shows. See a video […]
Rio Rewards Overview

Rio Las Vegas is now an independently operated casino owned by Dreamscape Corp. This is the first time the casino-hotel isn’t under the Caesars Rewards umbrella in more than two decades. The casino now operates its loyalty program aptly named Rio Rewards. The property is just west of the Vegas Strip on Flamingo Rd. next […]
Fontainebleau Rewards

Before we get into Fontainebleau Rewards, let’s get you familiar with the only property where those rewards can be used. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a 67-story, vertically integrated luxury resort on the north end of the Vegas Strip. After sitting dormant for over a decade, the big blue casino resort finally opened in Dec. 2023. […]
Sports in Las Vegas: Is it Changing How And When You Visit?

The LVCVA mentioned Sports in Las Vegas as a draw to the city. Sports vacations aren’t new. Before moving to Las Vegas I took more than a handful of vacations to watch sports in different cities. T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium have helped assist the growth of sports vacations in Las Vegas. Like it or […]
Vegas News | The Mirage Closing! The Cosmopolitan Moving! (Games) And Hot Noods!

Hard Rock / Mirage Guitar Stuff We’ll get to Hot Noods in a moment, but first…..the sale of The Mirage to Hard Rock started in 2021 and was closed in 2022. In May 2024, the company finally announced its timeline to close, renovate and reopen. Read the press release here. I love that Hard Rock […]
Will Any Upcoming Casino Changes Make You Visit?

What Changes Matter In A Casino To Get Your Business? Will a slew of upcoming casino changes matter to you? Will a slew of upcoming casino changes matter to you? One of the great things about visiting Las Vegas is that there’s an experience for just about every budget and mood. The things that mattered […]