Wynn Las Vegas: Tableau is Back After Refresh
Tableau at Wynn Las Vegas is back after its refresh… and I’m very happy to report this is still one of my favorite breakfast rooms anywhere at Wynn. The room feels cleaner, brighter, and a little more dialed-in. There’s more usable table space now, and the waiting/queue flow looks better too, which honestly was needed. […]
Vegas News | Fertitta Negotiating To Buy Caesars, Nobody Stays In Comp Rooms, and Did Circus Circus Really Install Kitty Claw Machines?
Let’s kick this off with what could be huge Vegas News. Tilman Fertitta is the last man standing to buy Caesars. A deal isn’t done, and it will take time to close, given regulatory approvals across all jurisdictions where the company operates casinos. Get the scoop here. Fun fact: the last time Fertitta tried to […]
When Compliance Fails Quietly: Why Bowyer Happened at Resorts World — and Likely Wouldn’t Have at Wynn
Last week’s Nevada Gaming Control Board hearing around Resorts World Las Vegas was one of those moments that quietly says a lot about how casino compliance actually works — and how it fails. The facts are now public. Resorts World agreed to a $10.5 million fine tied to its handling of an illegal bookmaker, Matthew […]
Wynn Earnings Shows Continued Strength In Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts recently reported fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2024. While the company was looking forward to the future, it also acknowledged another record year in Las Vegas. Since Mr. TravelZork is a Wynn Fanboy ™ we’ll mostly focus on how Wynn Las Vegas performed after a quick look at the big picture […]
Las Vegas Pools and Prices to Know
With temperatures already reaching the high 90’s and early 100’s this week. It is time for this long overdue article about Las Vegas pools and prices you should know for your next bikini-clad or speedo-clad dip into Las Vegas pools. Let’s dive in (see what I did there?) and make a splash (ok, I’m done). […]
Vegas News | Taxi Price Increase, July 4 Fireworks And The Golden Knights Win The Stanley Cup!
Welcome to a very special birthday edition of Vegas News! This one will be a doozy since it covers most of June and previews a little bit of July.
Vegas News | Fontainebleau Room Preview, Plaza Carousel Bar Opens And Spice Girls Tribute Is Coming To Excalibur
I like to change the format of Vegas News every now and again. This week will be all Quick Hits-style with a bunch of embedded tweets with pictures for visual interest. Also, pay close attention to the Fontainebleau Room Preview, which is making this new casino resort seem “more real.”
Vegas News | Cosmo Dumps Britney Slots, A New Casino Might Replace Tropicana And Live In A Four Seasons Residence
I’m fresh off my monthly overnight visit at The Cosmopolitan… Four Seasons is opening private residencies in Henderson + all the news and ‘scoop!
Vegas News | A Show Pauses, A Casino May Be Sold And The Casino With A Disco Restroom Gets Tiki Bar
Earnings season is almost here. This reporting period is when casino corporations report first-quarter earnings. The companies will also share some plans moving forward. Though, wouldn’t you rather dream of a new Tiki Bar in Las Vegas?
Vegas News | Vegas Strip Paving In May, New Vegas Visitor Data And The Most Popular Dog In Las Vegas
Let’s kick off this week’s edition of Vegas News with some information about the average visitor to Las Vegas in 2022 (Vegas Visitor Data). The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) annual Visitor Profile is a small sample snapshot of visitors to Las Vegas.