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Cosmo Vegas For Sale - Vegas News September 5 2021 | Cosmo On The Market, And Lady Gaga and Las Vegas Raiders Have Packages For You

September 5, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | Cosmo On The Market, And Lady Gaga and Las Vegas Raiders Have Packages For You

Only a small COVID-19 update for Las Vegas during this long holiday weekend. There are no major changes to COVID-19 protocols when you visit a casino. You still have to wear a mask inside of casinos unless you’re eating, drinking, or smoking. The larger scoop of the week is that Cosmo Vegas is for sale.

Vegas News April 4 2021 | Vegas Workers Vaccines - Capacity Limits May Expand Quicker At Some Casinos

April 4, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | Capacity Limits May Expand Quicker At Some Casinos

Throughout the week, you may have noticed that MGM Resorts, Caesars, the Cosmopolitan, Wynn Resorts, and Station Casinos individually announce they would be offering Vegas workers and their families Covid-19 vaccines.

Vegas News March 14 2021 | Vegas News | More Casino Openings, Vegas Higher Capacity Limits and Vegas Is Starting To Look Like Vegas Again

March 14, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | More Casino Openings, Higher Capacity Limits and Vegas Is Starting To Look Like Vegas Again

Before we start to celebrate and discuss Vegas higher capacity limits, you may have noticed that I’ve been taking advantage of monthly offers to enjoy a couple of complimentary nights at the Cosmopolitan. My visits have remained mostly the same. I’ve been spending most of the time inside the room.

Vegas News March 7 2021 | Venetian Sold, Resorts World Takes Shape, And Vegas Loves Sports

March 7, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | Venetian Sold, Resorts World Takes Shape, And Vegas Loves Sports

Let’s start the weekly Vegas News roundup with a short story about a big deal. This week Las Vegas Sands (LVS) sold all of its properties (aka “Venetian Sold”) in Sin City. The company is now just “Sands” since it has no more businesses in Las Vegas. The deal happened early in the week so I’m not going to get too deep.

Vegas News January 10 2021 | Changes and more changes? Rio, Venetian, and nightclubs

January 10, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | Changes and more changes? Rio, Venetian, and nightclubs

This week seems to be a week of Vegas changes and more changes, potentially. We will have to wait and see how several rumors “play out.” There are just a few days remaining in Nevada’s statewide “pause.” This week Governor Steve Sisolak will announce if the same 25% capacity “pause” restrictions will continue.

hotel review circa vegas | Circa Las Vegas Resort & Casino

January 10, 2021 Marc

Hotel Review | Circa Resort Single King – Las Vegas

The hotel at Circa Resort & Casino opened on December 28. We couldn’t wait to check it out but decided to give the staff a week to work out the kinks before spending the night. We are excited to share our hotel review and thoughts about Circa Vegas.

Vegas News December 6 2020 | Virgin Pushed Back Again, Plaza Redeveloping, And More

December 6, 2020 Marc

Vegas News | Virgin Pushed Back Again, Plaza Redeveloping, And More

This week is mostly “quick hits” format, with some really awesome news about Plaza Redeveloping. We weren’t surprised when Virgin Hotels Las Vegas pushed its opening date back to January.

Vegas News November 29 2020 | Vegas Black Friday, Hsieh, COVID And More

November 29, 2020 Marc

Vegas News | Black Friday, Hsieh, COVID And More

The big news stories in Las Vegas happened early and late in the week. We’ll start with a quick update from early in the week and move to the news that happened about 14 hours before I sat down to put this together. Plus, do not forget about Vegas Black Friday deals and offers!

Vegas News August 30 2020 | Vegas Is Still Rockin' Despite Layoffs and Closed Casinos

August 30, 2020 Marc

Vegas News | Vegas Is Still Rockin’ Despite Layoffs and Closed Casinos

Things aren’t the same for me and many people as we continue to try to get back to something resembling the normal from January and February. There’s not too much to update on COVID in Las Vegas this week so I thought sharing some personal effects might be interesting.

Vegas Casino Opening Announcement | Vegas News May 24 2020

May 24, 2020 Marc

Vegas News | More Plans And Vegas Casino Opening Announcement Coming

So, seriously, Las Vegas casinos are really close to opening and an “official” Vegas casino opening announcement. Friday evening, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced he will hold a press conference for Tuesday, May 26 with details about Phase 2 of reopening Nevada.