Caesars Palace Las Vegas Renovation - Main Entrance Statue
September 23, 2022 Michael Friedman

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Renovation Ups The Ante

As travelers continue to emerge from hibernation, casinos are once again starting to pour money into properties and renovations. This year seems to be the year of Caesars Entertainment, which has just completed a new entrance at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, ahead of an upcoming rebranding from Bally’s to Horseshoe.

Sahara Las Vegas
February 15, 2020 Marc

SLS Becomes New SAHARA Las Vegas

I recently visited the renovated SAHARA Las Vegas for a breakfast meeting and happy hour. The breakfast meeting was the first time my friend and I visited the new Sahara post renovations. Our discussion over coffee about the new Sahara went something like this.

Vegas News 29 December 2019 | Happy (Almost) New Year
December 29, 2019 Marc

Vegas News | Happy (Almost) New Year

Congratulations! We made it through another year! This will probably be the shortest Vegas News of the year so I’ll deliver it once again in Quick Hits format.

Vegas News 24 November 2019 | Resorts World, Residencies and a $2.3 Million Pai Gow Winner
November 24, 2019 Marc

Vegas News | Resorts World, Residencies and a $2.3 Million Pai Gow Winner

Before I get to the “big” Vegas News about the Resorts World plan, I must say this has been a chaotic two-week stretch with friends visiting. So many people I know visit Las Vegas for work and/or pleasure. Being able to catch up with friends and acquaintances so frequently is part of what makes living in Las Vegas so great.

Vegas News 10 November 2019 | KAOS Out At Palms, Eldorado Almost In With Caesars, Getting Out Of Vegas Fees, +More
November 10, 2019 Marc

Vegas News | KAOS Out At Palms, Eldorado Almost In With Caesars, Getting Out Of Vegas Fees, +More

Quarterly casino earnings calls and reports often have information that we can use to look at the current and future state of the companies. The calls, specifically, don’t have major breaking news. This week Red Rock Resorts (AKA Station Casinos) dropped a news bomb that was news but not all that surprising. Let’s just get to it because this is probably the biggest story to hit Las Vegas during the week. Plus, we will be talking (again) about Vegas fees.

Vegas News 3 November 2019 | 3 November 2019
November 3, 2019 Marc

Vegas News | More Casinos On The Market

Quarterly earnings are the best and worst at the same time. They often have interesting information. The earnings calls are another level. They often have additional commentary that isn’t in the reports and press release. Let’s explore more in Vegas News.

Vegas News 20 October 2019 | 2 Casinos Sold - Another On The Block?
October 20, 2019 Marc

Vegas News | 2 Casinos Sold, Another On The Block?

What a week! The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) was a blur. That blur sparked many memories both inside and outside of the expo itself. I’ll share thoughts on G2E another day. Let’s direct attention to the Vegas News focusing on casinos sold!