Checking Out The Two Largest Off-Strip Rewards Programs
You may have noticed that I’ve been tackling off-Strip casino upgrades for the past few weeks. There are a few reasons I shared the Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming property renovations, and plans for more in the near future. While some of you reading this are new to Las Vegas, there are plenty who have […]
What Would Make You Walk Away From a Rewards Program?
I went to Starbucks for the first time in months over the weekend. It’s not my favorite coffee, but I used to go regularly because it’s down the street, in most casinos, and there were plenty of offers while rewards were easy to earn. When the company changed its rewards program earlier this year, it […]
Vegas News | More Bellagio Villas, A Possible Caesars Arena, What’s Up With The A’s and Bally’s, and Master Kim’s Wagyu House is Delicious!
Caesars reported earnings this week. There was no call because the company might go private. Yadda yadda. See the money info here. Caesars did make the news when landlord VICI said it was working with Caesars on possibly building an NBA arena behind Horseshoe. They’ve both been looking for ways to monetize this land for […]
Boyd’s Big Upgrades Continue Major Off-Strip Improvements
We usually focus on the Vegas Strip area because that’s where most people stay and play. It typically makes the most sense to give you information and news about the part of Las Vegas you’re spending most of the time in. Today, we’re going off-strip for a change of pace. It’s on my mind a […]
Vegas News | Celebrating America 250, Diving Deeper Into Bally’s Plans and Station Casinos Turns 50!
I understand why businesses don’t like to make news heading into a long holiday weekend, but I don’t like it. This was barely a thing when I was younger, and it’s seemingly grown every year as the news cycle gets shorter. If a company shares anything it wants people to be aware of 48 hours […]
Vegas News | Summer Fireworks, Casino Earnings Roundup And A Baaaaaaaaaad Angel!
There will be fireworks every Saturday from June 6 through July 25. Most will be on the Strip with one night in downtown Las Vegas. There will also be July 4 fireworks at nine Strip casinos. Expect to hear more off-strip fireworks for Independence Day. Get the details here. Las Vegas has a new commercial […]
Vegas News | Poolside gambling is open, Caesars is taking over the Westgate sportsbook and Sphere is using facial recognition
Caesars is planning on taking over the sportsbook operations of the Westgate SuperBook before football season. I’m sure I have a lot of thoughts about this, but it’s too soon. Read more here. The awful MGM buffet is finally closing on May 31. No word on what’s replacing it yet. Read more here. I would […]
Vegas News | Vanderpump Debuts New Rooms, Deal at Luxor and Excalibur and Early April Fool’s At Resorts World?
In Vegas News a couple of weeks ago, I shared that MGM Resorts had plans for some kind of “value” promotion. Well, here it is. MGM dropped a $330 all-in deal for Luxor and Excalibur. The key to this price is that it “starts at” $330. Prices could be higher. Regardless of your opinion about […]
Vegas News: Metallica Finally Confirmed For Sphere, Food + Booze Events Galore, Who’s Buying Caesars?
This is going to be a rapid-fire Quick Hits edition of Vegas News due to this stupid recurring virus that I can’t seem to get rid of. All that means is that I’ll be brief, so you might have to click through and read the full articles to get all the info. I just came […]
Vegas News | Aria and Cosmopolitan Renovations, Durango Expansion and Remembering Lion’s Share Slots
If you’ve been reading Vegas News regularly, you know that I listen to earnings calls to A) find out official news about what’s being planned for casinos and B) try to understand the mindset of a casino corporation. Casino earnings season started last week, but the most telling quote came earlier this week when MGM’s […]