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 […]
Lost Vegas: The Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace held a special place in the hearts of many visitors and locals alike. Although it has since been rebranded (twice) and remodeled, the legacy of the Imperial Palace remains a fascinating chapter in the history of Las Vegas. There was a time in Las Vegas where “dealertainers” were a new concept. Sure […]
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.
Vegas vs. the World: How Does Sin City Stack Up?
In this Las Vegas vs. the World article, we asked: how does Las Vegas truly compare to other major tourist destinations around the world and within the US? Let’s dive into the numbers and see where Vegas shines and where it could up its game. Vegas vs. the World: Vegas’ Competitive Advantages: Areas for Improvement: […]
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).
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 […]
Value Vegas is dead! Long live Value Vegas!
Marc Meltzer waxes nostalgic about a time when Value Vegas was more of a value.