Vegas News | Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Still On Track

Vegas News 18 August 2019 | Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Still On Track

his was a very rare week in Las Vegas with little drama and little news. Since there isn’t much major news, we’ll touch on one big topic, a less big topic but still interesting, and then expand Quick Hits as needed.

Vegas News | Casino Earnings, Cat Cafe and Lots Of Beer!

Vegas News 11 August 2019 | Casino Earnings, Cat Cafe and Lots Of Beer!

This week in Vegas news was dominated by casino operators reporting earnings. Sometimes these calls offer insight into future plans for the businesses. Other times these casino earnings calls offer financial information that helps explain the Vegas experience. This earnings period has a combination of both without any major breaking news.

Vegas News | Tropicana, M life Changes, Rumors and More

Vegas News 4 August 2019 Tropicana, M life Changes, Rumors and More

I’m always in awe of Las Vegas. There’s so much happening. There’s also a lot that’s almost happening. This week we’ll touch on both ends of the spectrum without even mentioning the possibility of All Net Arena being built or the Virgin train.

Embrace ALL Gamblers | Why Vegas Casino Loyalty is Broken

Casino Loyalty is Broken

If someone gambles at a casino property, they are a customer. It is just that simple. If someone takes the time to join a Vegas Casino loyalty program and allows their casino play to be tracked they are interested in that property and their casino loyalty program.

Steve Wynn | The King Has Fallen, But The Kingdom Will Thrive

Steve Wynn and Sinatra

Steve Wynn took all the lessons learned with the Golden Nuggets, both in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and turned them into the Mirage, the resort that became the model for themed resorts for years to come. That success has driven us through the wild success of Bellagio, Wynn and Encore, Wynn Macau and Cotai, and the wildly inventive ideas coming to this day with Wynn Paradise Park, Wynn West, and Wynn Boston Harbor.

Las Vegas | First Look At The Golden Gate Casino Expansion

Las Vegas | First Look At The Golden Gate Casino Expansion

Just over a year ago, Derek Stevens owner of the Golden Gate Casino purchased a few properties on Fremont Street. Included in the purchase were the casinos formerly known as Mermaids and La Bayou. La Bayou was on the south side of Fremont Street and also closed. This casino is now a part of the Golden Gate casino. La Bayou casino and an alley in between the Golden Gate are now a part of a large expansion of the casino floor at the Golden Gate.