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).
Exploring the Biggest Hotels in Las Vegas By Room Totals

Not so much about height and square footage. Movestro talks about the biggest hotels in Las Vegas by room totals.
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.
High-Speed Rail From Vegas To Los Angeles Isn’t to Los Angeles

The high-speed rail will slash 4 1/2 hours on the road to two hours on trainS that’s with an S. Here’s why.
Hey Vegas Tourists, Would You Visit Durango?

When Durango Resort and Casino (a local’s casino) opened last year, I wondered: would you (as a tourist) leave the strip or downtown tourist corridor to check it out? This is a burning question in my mind after visiting the beautiful new casino down the street from me. When Fontainebleau opened, it got most of […]
Vegas News | Weekly Fireworks At Plaza This Summer, What Happened To The Sphere And Cheap Margs On The Vegas Strip

Now a look at Vegas News for the week ending 4/19/2024. YIKES! What happened to The Sphere?! They destroyed the Sphere for the new Civil War movie. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/q8m1mEJzUV — Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) April 18, 2024 Read about the movie ads here. If you love fireworks, head to the Plaza every Friday this […]
Las Vegas Parking Fees List: The 2024 Edition

In the history of Las Vegas, free parking was long seen as a standard amenity and there would be no need for a Las Vegas parking fees list at all. Ah, but those were the days of yore we remember through glitter-covered glasses. This all began to change around 2016, when MGM Resorts International made […]