Vegas News | Casino Earnings, F1, And A New Cigar Bar

MGM Resorts released earnings last week. I listen to the (casino earnings) calls because they usually offer some context to the financials in the reports.
Walking In Mandalay Bay And Down Memory Lane

Ahhh…the memories. — Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
It doesn’t take much for me to remember amazing moments in Las Vegas.
Sportsbook Tom kicked up a variety of memories with this video of walking into the Mandalay Bay sportsbook.
Vegas News | Fontainebleau And Durango Opening Soon, More U2, And Free F1 Attractions

I couldn’t make it to Zorkfest this year, but by all accounts, it sounds like the conference was a success. If you’re a super early planner, you can plan for Zorkfest 2024 to take place from Nov. 1- Nov. 3.
Since we skipped Vegas News last week, there’s a ton of information to get to from the past few weeks. Let’s get right to it.
Are You Cancelling Or Rescheduling Trips To Las Vegas?

Here’s a dramatic statement that may or may not be true. The current disruptions are a sign of things to come in Las Vegas. Are You Cancelling Or Rescheduling Trips To Las Vegas?
Fontainebleau Opening Dec. 13, Let’s Take A Look

This week Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced the massive blue casino resort on the north end of the Vegas Strip will finally open on December 13th. This has been a long time coming. Construction on Fontainebleau started in 2007.
Vegas News | Caesars & MGM Hacked, First Look Inside The Sphere And Trees Removed In Front Of Bellagio

You may have heard that Caesars and MGM Resorts were both hacked. Caesars has divulged a lot of information in its 8-K filing to the Security and Exchange Committee.
What Do You Want In A Las Vegas Hotel Room?

Last week we shared previews of new Las Vegas hotel rooms at Fontainebleau, MGM Grand, and Rio. Soon we’ll see the rooms that will be available when Station Casinos’ Durango Resort opens in November.
Vegas News | Peter Luger Sets Opening Date At Caesars Palace, New Sportsbook At The Venetian And Preview New Rooms At Rio, MGM Grand And Fontainebleau

This is an extended Labor Day Weekend edition of Vegas News. Getting ready for lots of info from the past couple of weeks. It’s a good thing many of you have a long weekend.
Are You Stoked About The Cosmopolitan Becoming An MGM Rewards Property Next Year?

The response to The Cosmopolitan becoming an MGM Rewards property has been mixed. Surprisingly the split is about even between positive and negative. As you’ll see in a few seconds, I fall under the latter category.
Vegas News | Cosmopolitan To MGM Rewards Next Feb., $10 Million Slot Win And Lots Of Show Announcements

The big news was from MGM was released a day before earnings. The Cosmopolitan will become an MGM Rewards property on Feb. 1, 2024.