Vegas News | Tropicana About To Go Boom, Chia Pet Slots And A Macallan Tasting At Aria
I was about to file this but news about a Macallan tasting at Aria got in the way. This news is so fresh that there’s no information beyond the press release I just shared here. The bridge connecting Paris Las Vegas and the new Versailles Tower (formerly Bally’s/Horseshoe Jubilee Tower) is finally open. Bienvenue à […]
2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Schedule, Map, Entertainment
The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to take over the Strip from November 21-23. While the race will be exciting for Formula 1 fans, there’s no denying it brings a mix of thrills and headaches to those living or visiting Vegas. The 6.2-kilometer (3.8-mile) track snakes through the Strip, past landmarks like The […]
Vegas News | Venetian Tier Match, Big Show Announcements, Lots Happening In Downtown Las Vegas
The Venetian will start to do a Tier Match promotion in October. There are no details on the match but you can read some words here. The Venetian tier match promotion is different from the rewards offer match the casino offers. You can read more about that here. The Fall display in the Bellagio Conservatory […]
How to NOT Pay Resort Fees in Las Vegas
Resort fees in Las Vegas can be an annoying surprise, often adding $30–$50 per night to your hotel bill. Fortunately, there are ways to not pay resort fees if you know the right strategies. Here are some proven tips to help you save money by dodging resort fees during your next trip to Vegas. 1. […]
Vegas News | Swingers Opening, Resorts World Complaints, And Poolside Craps At Fontainebleau
The BetMGM App now allows players to use the same app and funds anywhere the app is legal in the US. Until this week, this was available everywhere except Nevada. This is a great feature but all players must sign up for new accounts in person at an MGM sportsbook due to Nevada gaming regulations. […]
Vegas News | New Slots, MGM’s Big 3 And Rod Stewart Gets A Haircut!
It’s your bi-monthly edition of Vegas News! We’re going to change things up in my weekly column for the next couple of months. The news will still be delivered every other week. In the weeks I don’t share what’s happening in Las Vegas, we’re going to explore what you’ll experience at ZorkFest in November. There […]
7 Ways The Mirage Transformed The Las Vegas Strip
Ladies and Gentlemen, As we gather here to bid farewell to The Mirage Las Vegas, we celebrate a landmark that has left an indelible mark on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond. On this final day of The Mirage Las Vegas, July 17, 2024, we reflect on the legacy of a resort that transformed the […]
The History of The Mirage Las Vegas
How could we not have an article about the History of The Mirage Las Vegas? Well, I’m gonna fix that, especially with its closing fast approaching. Nestled in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage Las Vegas stood as a beacon of luxury and innovation, marking a significant chapter in the city’s illustrious […]
Vegas News | The Mirage Closing Next Week, Trop Readies The Boom And Great Happy Hour At Palms
I visited The Mirage for the last time this week, before the Mirage Closing next week. I’ve had so many great memories at The Mirage but those ended before Hard Rock International purchased the casino from MGM Resorts. The property has felt dark and dingy for the past few years. The Mirage needs some TLC […]
Coke vs. Pepsi: The Battle for the Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas, a city known for adult beverages (I should just say alcohol, right?) as well as the bars and nightclubs you can enjoy them in, also finds itself in the midst of a cola conflict. The question of whether a resort serves Coca-Cola or Pepsi may seem trivial, but for certain visitors, it can […]