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 […]
Vegas News | MGM + Marriott Details, Caesars Drops Rewards For Some, And Circus Circus Elevators Look Fun!

Much of this edition of Vegas News will come from casino corporation earnings reports and calls. These calls focus on a business’s financial health for investors. They’re also a good source of news from the past few months and some things the company might be planning. Financials do nothing for the average person so I […]
Hotel Review | Palms Casino Resort – Vegas – Ivory Suite

The Ivory Suite at Palms is the second-largest traditional suite that the property offers. This suite checks in at 1,000 square feet between two large rooms separated by a door.
Sangria Hour: Jaleo At The Cosmopolitan

At one point during the pandemic, The Cosmopolitan had the best offers. I started frequenting this Vegas Strip property more often than the nearby casinos. The Cosmopolitan has been my favorite Vegas Strip casino since opening in 2010. In that time I’ve probably eaten at 90% of the restaurants that have existed at the property. […]
Let’s Talk About Smoking In Las Vegas Casinos

Marc Meltzer looks at the “numbers” in a recent survey about smoking in Las Vegas casinos. Marketers love numbers.
Lost Vegas Icons: Looking Back To Go Forward

Reflecting on the changing landscape of Las Vegas casinos, saying goodbye to lost Vegas icons: Mirage & Hard Rock (the first one).
Now Streaming: “Las Vegas” TV Show

Marc Meltzer shares musings on the “Las Vegas” TV Show: “It’s never been accurate and that’s part of the charm to me.”
Rekindling The Flame At An Old Favorite Casino

Marc Meltzer walks back into his old favorite casino and finds that his flame for the property has been re-ignited.