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 […]
Vegas News | Bally’s Has A Plan For Vegas, $5 Booze At New York-New York and What’s Up With MGM?
No idea how the TravelZork podcast fellas found this to be a slow news period for Las Vegas and casinos, but that’s why I’m here, as Movestro said. Let’s get to it, starting with MGM Resorts news around the country. Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York updated its outdoor space and has $5 booze […]
Vegas News | Brothel Tours, Bellagio Changes, Free Booze At Golden Gate, And More!
Five times a year, I lead Vegas News with details about the newest display at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden. As usual, the fall display is my least favorite. It’s beautiful as always, but not my preference. Christmas is my favorite if you’re curious. See pics below and read about it here. The process […]
Vegas News | Summer Deals, Fireworks, And Downtown Butts
The first order of business is the July Fourth weekend. One night celebrating 🇺🇸Three epic fireworks shows 🎇July 4, 2025 – live viewing from our pools🧨 @GVRcasino 🧨 @redrockcasino 🧨@durangoresortlv https://t.co/rI6IFgdKJm pic.twitter.com/nEYtJwF9u6 — Station Casinos (@stationcasinos) June 2, 2025 Seven casinos are shooting July Fourth fireworks this year: You can watch for free or pay […]
Vegas News | Durango Has Poolside Blackjack, MGM Has A New Credit Card, And There’s A New Poker Room Coming To Planet Hollywood
This will be a somewhat brief edition of Vegas News, with the short week for the long holiday weekend, I learned about at 8 a.m. on Friday. Before I get started, I want to remind everyone that you’ll need a Real ID to fly to Las Vegas soon. I finally gathered my info and need […]
Vegas News | The Mirage Closing! The Cosmopolitan Moving! (Games) And Hot Noods!
Hard Rock / Mirage Guitar Stuff We’ll get to Hot Noods in a moment, but first…..the sale of The Mirage to Hard Rock started in 2021 and was closed in 2022. In May 2024, the company finally announced its timeline to close, renovate and reopen. Read the press release here. I love that Hard Rock […]
Vegas News | Rio Plans Develop, Fontainebleau Will Have Poolside Gaming And A Naked Man At Harrah’s
We’re changing Vegas News a little. Instead of posting weekly, we’re going to share the Vegas News every other week. This will make the news rundowns more concise with less fluff and easier to navigate. This will also give us a chance to dive deeper into specific newsy topics.
Vegas News | More F1 Tickets, New Casino Plans And CHICKEN GUY Is Coming To Caesars Palace
Yep, another Las Vegas Grand Prix Update. There’s a large international following for F1, and the sport fascinates me. The intrigue is as much off the track as it is race related. The business angle is particularly interesting – especially as it relates to Las Vegas.
Overview Vegas Strip | Las Vegas Resort Fees + Las Vegas Parking Fees
Booking a hotel room in Las Vegas isn’t as simple as it used to be. Actually, just visiting the Vegas Strip isn’t as simple as it used to be either. The addition of resorts fees to advertised hotel room prices in Las Vegas over the years mean that your hotel room price isn’t what you’re being told it will be. But wait, there’s more! There is another fee if you plan on using a car in Las Vegas. Many casino operators on the Vegas Strip are now charging an hourly and daily parking fee for self-parking and valet. These parking fees are applicable to anyone with a car visiting or staying at the property.
Vegas News | MGM Getting Dynamic, Ruffin Might Buy Caesars and A Lot More
This is been a whirlwind Vegas News week. There was at least one different casino operator reporting quarterly earnings every day + MGM Getting Dynamic, Ruffin Might Buy Caesars and A Lot More…..