Vegas News | Almost Fertitta Time, What’s Up With Bally’s and Ping Pang Pong Gets Props
The big Vegas News from the past couple of weeks is probably Caesars Rewards introducing a new highest tier, Olympus. Hurdy Gurdy Justin broke it down last week. Caesars had my go-to properties when I lived on the East Coast because they took care of me in Atlantic City. I had a great host at […]
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 | Adios Cromwell and Blue Ribbon, Hello Vanderpump and Metallica!
We’re back on track for Vegas News in 2026! Casinos will begin reporting fourth-quarter and full-year earnings in a couple of weeks. As usual, Boyd will be the first to report on Feb. 5. Why does this matter to you? Because this is usually when we hear big announcements and new developments. The financial info […]
Vegas News | New MGM Rewards, New Restaurants, And A Boring Airport Update
12/12 While casino operators took time to celebrate the holidays, so did Vegas News. While there wasn’t much news, things definitely slipped past me, as well as many popular news outlets. Since it’s a light news week, I’ll share some quick hits from my recent visits to the Strip at the end. Well, it’s a […]
Vegas News | Caesars Palace and Flamingo Upgrades, Cosmo Flips To Pickleball And 3 Boring Updates
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. If it wasn’t already, it’s officially the holiday season and the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s start this edition of Vegas News with my favorite Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens display of the year. I’m always amazed that this is inside a casino. Read about it here […]
MGM Grand Might Be The Best Las Vegas Bachelor Party Casino Resort
A Las Vegas bachelor party is like no other, simply because Las Vegas is a great place for a bachelor party. Everything you could want to send a groom into marriage is available here. Inside the city, there are some casino-hotels that offer most bachelor party activities such as lodging, fine dining, entertainment, clubs, spa […]
Vegas News | New Players Club At Tropicana And Sahara And Maybe MGM Should Keep Cosmo Marriott Deal
The autumn display at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is up. While beautiful, this is probably my least favorite every year. Tropicana has a new rewards program. This is not currently connected with Bally’s casinos around the country.
Vegas News | Casino Earnings Continue, Caesars Palace Casino Shines And New Retail On The Vegas Strip
We’re going to start Vegas News with a look at casino earnings again. The season is over, so we can get back to regular news about what’s happening in and around Las Vegas next week. Also, some sparkling news about Caesars Palace Las Vegas and why Caesars Palace Casino shines!
Vegas News | Plaza Updates, Vegas Vickie NFTs And Free Sigma Derby Shirts!
Vegas NFT ?? Circa has a Vegas Vickie NFT collection. The Plaza is making some changes to the historic downtown Las Vegas casino. The biggest modification to the property will take place before anyone walks into the casino.
Vegas News | Circus Circus Renovating Now, Hard Rock Debut May Be Delayed Until 2025
Last week I mentioned that I’ve been hearing more grumblings that the transformation of The Mirage to the Hard Rock might take longer than expected. Well, the same source of last week’s information has some specifics from a stock analyst that pretty much confirms this. Not really related, but you might have noticed our headline: Circus Circus Renovating Now? Yes, it looks like they will be renovating Circus Circus.