Where should we start Vegas News today? Between MGM Resorts, Wynn Las Vegas, and Wrestlemania, the possibilities are endless. After a brief walk around my building, I think we’ll start with something you should all be familiar with, but it’s a place this news column with info from the past two weeks should begin just in case you missed it.
MGM Rewards has some new benefits. You can see the specifics in the press release here.
Press releases are useful for getting specific information, but Hurdy Gurdy Justin has useful insight on the MGM Rewards changes here.
Expect the company to touch on this when it reports earnings in a few weeks. You can find details on the call here if you’d like to hear about the company straight from the source. As usual, I’ll have any useful Las Vegas info here if they have anything to share.
Speaking of casino corporation earnings season, it kicks off with Boyd Gaming reporting on April 24. Expect a little more information about its next Las Vegas casino in Henderson.
Wynn Resorts is encouraging its shareholders to vote no on releasing a report on whether or not it should “disclose a report on the potential cost savings through the adoption of a smoke-free policy for the Company’s properties.” Even though he’s not a shareholder, Mr. TravelZork would likely side with the corporation and vote to keep anything that might lead to the removal of smoking at Wynn. Read more here.
Wynn Las Vegas is celebrating its 20th year in business. The company gave its day-one employees a sweet bonus while celebrating the occasion. Congrats! Read more here.
While Mr. TravelZork may be the foremost Wynn Fanboy(™), I’ve been reminded about how much this property has meant to me after spending the past few days writing about it. However…I have way more of an attachment to a different property created by Mr. Wynn.
The Cosmopolitan is opening a new burger joint named Naughty Patty’s in the retail space across from the food hall on the second floor. Read more here.
Rose Rabbit Lie is making a minor return to the Cosmopolitan. Read more here.
Plaza will be shooting off fireworks every Friday again. Read more here.
Hot on the heels of a new rewards program, Virgin announces it’s planning on bringing back the Hard Rock center bar concept. Read more here.
KISS is storming Las Vegas at Virgin. Read more here.
I saw this adorable Raiders Nation smart car parked outside of the Sammy’s Woodfired in my hood.
I’m happy to say the balsamic chicken salad at Sammy’s is as good as it was when I wrote about it in 2019!
Sphere is adding two shows, including Wizard of Oz. Read more here.
Tilman Feritta is stepping away from his company that operates Golden Nugget to work for the government. Read about it here.
Rolling Stone might buy Downtown Grand. Get the details here.
There’s a lot happening when WrestleMania is in Las Vegas later this month. Get most of the information here.
Living Color is playing a free show on Fremont Street, and you can get a pic with a championship belt as part of Wrestlemania week. Read more here.
Breaking news: The new Wynn villas are beautiful. See and read more here.
Do you remember the commercial with Steve Wynn standing on the roof of the original hotel tower when the property opened 20 years ago?
Ahh, the memories!
I was playing video poker at the food hall bar at Durango this week and was reminded that this is one of the few bars that comps boozy slushy drinks while gambling.
If approved, Station Casinos will be operating the sportsbook at Treasure Island. See the statement here.
Station is also expanding to Mesquite to operate the sportsbooks at the Casablanca and Virgin River casinos. You can see a similar statement here.
The rewards program of the two Mesquite casinos is tier-matching if you’re interested in exploring the area.
Red Rock Resorts (Station Casinos) will report earnings on May 1. I think we’ll hear some information about the next casino under construction. If you want to listen to the call, get the info here.
If you love EDM and dig the EDC vibe, you might be interested in seeing Unity at Sphere. Get details here.
Punk Rock Bowling announced the lineup for this year’s big show in downtown Las Vegas. See below and get more info on the entire weekend here.
Las Vegas hosted the Super Bowl last February, and that boosted everything from hotel room rates to gaming revenue. As you’d imagine, everything was down this February without the Big Game in Las Vegas. Read more here.
Caesars says that Garth Brooks sold 99% of the tickets for his Caesars Palace residency. Read the press release here.
After years of rumors, the Caesars Palace dome might come down. Read more here.
Caesars reports earnings on April 29. Expect to hear more about both of these. Get details on how to listen to the call here.
Aces and Ales is one of the best beer bars in Las Vegas but it’s sorta in the middle of nowhere. The owners just opened Evolve with the same menu and happy hour near Durango Casino. I went this week and it can get loud but the price and beer is right. Get more info here.
The Wheel of Fortune video poker game we told you about last year is finally in casinos. It debuted at Downtown Grand, but it’s already available elsewhere. Read more here.
I was hoping the WOF part of the game would be interactive, but it isn’t. I’m curious to see and hear thoughts on the game.
The monthly news roundup by the LVCVA has some news we share here but also some that I skip over because it’s single even driven. Check it out here.
The pro volleyball championship is coming to the Entertainment Capital known as Hendertucky. Read more here.
OYO will have a male review later this year. Read more here.
Star Wars burlesque at Rio sounds weird enough that I might have to check it out. See below.
