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January 24, 2023 Marc

Vegas News | New Casino Revenue Report, Catching A Predator And A Cannabis-Friendly Hotel

New Casino Revenue Report – The 2022 Nevada Gaming Abstract was released last week. This report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board includes all income and expenses for Las Vegas casinos from the last fiscal year. The report covers July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

January 19, 2023 Marc

Vegas News | New Comp Drink Policy At Cosmo, Bellagio Is Ready For Lunar New Year and Adele Reminds Us About Cheap Show Tickets

I enjoyed a couple of comp nights at the Cosmopolitan. This is my monthly work/play casino trip and my first for 2023. New Comp Drink Policy At Cosmo…

Vegas Masks Optional - Vegas News May 16 2021 | Vegas News | Caesars Dumps Lots Of Shows And Party With The Raiders

May 16, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | Vegas Masks Optional, Caesars Dumps Lots Of Shows And Party With The Raiders

Boy, the Covid-related news escalated quickly. Last week, a few Las Vegas casinos were approved to increase capacity to 100% and remove plexiglass. Early this week Caesars, MGM Resorts, and more joined the “100% Club”. That was just the beginning. On Thursday, the CDC updated its mask guidelines. Nevada followed suit allowing businesses to change their policy. Next, Nevada Gaming Control announced that it’s allowing casinos to update their policy.

Vegas News January 17 2021 | Siegfried and Sheldon Pass Away, Virgin Is Still Delayed And The Cosmopolitan Is Still Fun

January 17, 2021 Marc

Vegas News | Siegfried and Sheldon Pass Away, Virgin Is Still Delayed And The Cosmopolitan Is Still Fun

There aren’t too many news stories this week, so I’ll kick this off with a personal story (hint: Cosmopolitan Vegas). Last week I spent a night at Circa to check out the hotel rooms and Legacy Club. I really enjoyed the day and night at the property. I love spending time in shiny new casinos, so that was a pleasure.

Vegas News November 1 2020 | Casino Earnings Remind Us Of The Changes Happening

November 1, 2020 Marc

Vegas News | Casino Earnings Remind Us Of The Changes Happening

The big news in Las Vegas was obviously the opening of Circa. But, casino earnings and their impact are a constant reminder of Vegas in 2020.

Vegas News 2 June 2019 | Virgin Rooms, Circa Sports, and MGM is New Vegas

June 2, 2019 Marc

Vegas News | Virgin Rooms, Circa Sports, and MGM is New Vegas

We’re going to flip this week’s Vegas News around. The big insidery news from MGM Resorts will be at the end of the post. (Hint: New Vegas)

April 28, 2019 Marc

Looking All Around Las Vegas For The Finest Vegas News

The Finest Vegas News | Sometimes we have an action-packed week of news. I like slower news weeks. The lack of “must cover” news allows me to look at some of the Las Vegas news and rumors that you may not have seen all week long.

October 28, 2018 Marc

Vegas News | More Caesars Rumors and More Paid Parking

This week Caesars Entertainment hired Goldman Sachs to help them deal with activist investors. In the same article, the NY Post says that MGM Resorts International might be interested in buying Caesars Entertainment “if it can do so in a friendly deal.” + all the Las Vegas scoop!

October 7, 2018 Marc

Vegas News | Fremont Expanding, Park MGM Singing and Vegas LOL-ing

Boyd Gaming has been doing great business in Las Vegas over the past couple of years. The locals casinos and downtown casinos have been attracting locals and tourists alike. Their earnings call and report for the second quarter was further proof of that.

September 9, 2018 Marc

Vegas News | Lego Las Vegas, Virgin, Sports Betting and More

The biggest news involving Las Vegas this week comes from another country (at least that’s what wikipedia says). The brand new LEGO Architecture Las Vegas is available to purchase on Amazon.