Las Vegas Monorail: Maps and Prices for 2026
You might think about Uber/Lyft and taxis when you think of getting around Sin City. But a sometimes forgotten option is the monorail, or as I should say: monorails. In total there are 3 monorails remaining (RIP Mirage Monorail). First, the major one. The Las Vegas Monorail offers an affordable solution to navigating the bustling […]
Las Vegas Casinos Spend How Much On Comps?
In Vegas News a couple of weeks ago, I shared some information from the 2025 Nevada Gaming Abstract report, which provides a look inside the accounting of every casino in the state. Income, expenses, and revenue are broken down by region, similar to the monthly reports. However, there’s much more information available in this report. […]
Vegas News | Fireworks, Caesars and MGM Update and Las Vegas GP Til 2037
Vegas News is published every other week, so it’s more of a roundup of what’s happening than actual breaking news. This is just a heads-up for those who stumble upon this and see “old news.” There has been such big news since the last column that Mr. TravelZork and Movestro actually recorded a podcast before […]
Using Non-Casino Rewards in Las Vegas
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how casino rewards are changing for a younger audience. As I mentioned, I don’t like the changes, but this doesn’t affect me too much since I live in Las Vegas and spread my money around to different operators. Writing that led me down a rabbit hole where I […]
Las Vegas Casino Rewards Are Changing, and I Have Thoughts
Las Vegas Casino Rewards Are Changing, and I Have Thoughts When I wrote about how few visitors to Las Vegas stay in complimentary rooms, I mentioned how the Las Vegas tourism board was no longer tracking Gen X visitors. These are people around 46 to 61 and born between 1965 and 1980. The LVCVA’s focus […]
Wynn Las Vegas: Tableau is Back After Refresh
Tableau at Wynn Las Vegas is back after its refresh… and I’m very happy to report this is still one of my favorite breakfast rooms anywhere at Wynn. The room feels cleaner, brighter, and a little more dialed-in. There’s more usable table space now, and the waiting/queue flow looks better too, which honestly was needed. […]
Using Bilt Cash for Cheap Dining in Las Vegas
Thanks to the Bilt Palladium credit card and Bilt Cash, I easily saved $25 on dinner in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is one of the best destinations for value, especially for hotel rooms and dining. In the past, I wrote about how to save money on food and hotels in Vegas, and now we have […]
From Las Vegas to the Living Room: Bringing the Kiwi High-Roller Experience Home
High-roller gambling used to be associated with the Las Vegas Strip, private tables, high betting limits, and personal hosts moving discreetly between guests. That image was tied to place. Now, many New Zealand players are finding comparable premium features through digital platforms, including Online pokies at Vegastars NZ. Instead of crossing oceans, they access high-limit […]
The Las Vegas Visitor Profile Reminds Us How Few People Stay In Complimentary Rooms
The annual Visitor Profile Study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is heaven for a data dork like me. It’s 50 pages of numbers to read that may or may not provide insight into who visits Las Vegas and how and where they spend time and money. Some things never change. Almost nobody […]
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Joins Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is now available through Amex Express Fine Hotels + Resorts, creating a strong redemption option for holders of personal or business Amex Platinum cards. In addition to receiving a $300 statement credit with a booking (once per card per January through June and July through December), booking through FHR grants […]