We’re in earnings season, so get ready for a bunch of info from the Las Vegas casino corporations. But first…
The Super Bowl is the biggest betting event of the year. I made too many prop bets and ended about even. The amount bet on the Big Game in Nevada was down. Read more here.
If you’re curious why people pay crazy prices to watch big events in Las Vegas, this is how the game ended at Stadium Swim.
MGM Resorts released fourth-quarter and full-year earnings. You can see the financials here.
The company remains focused on the luxury market. During the call, they added some context to why, mentioning that Luxor and Excalibur were only about 6% of profit last year.
Having said that, MGM plans to roll out some kind of South Strip “Value” promotion soon. They didn’t share details.
Aria room renovations won’t include updating the bathrooms like the MGM Grand. Work on the rooms won’t begin until the fourth quarter and will take all of 2027. I think I shared this date last year, but just in case.
I’ll have more on this next year, but only Aria SkySuites and MGM Signature made the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide. Read the press release here.
Tickets to see the Las Vegas A’s “could” start as low as $22. Read more here.
Here’s a video of the past seven days of construction. These pics might offer a better perspective.
Speaking of ticket prices…Las Vegas venues, from Allegiant Stadium to Wynn, made a lot of money last year with fewer shows than most around the world. The businesses can thank everyone for paying such high ticket prices. Read more here.
A new Mexican restaurant is opening at Fontainebleau in late March. Get the details here.
Wynn released fourth-quarter and full-year earnings. You can see the presentation here.
There wasn’t much news. Just confirmation that the Encore renovations will begin mid-May and continue into next year. Don’t be surprised if room rates spike with fewer available.
Not Las Vegas, but Wynn Al Marjan Island should be open in a little more than a year. Rooms should be available for reservations in the late third quarter or early fourth quarter.
Mr. TravelzZork’s favorite Wynn Tower Suites have made the Forbes Travel Guide for 20 straight years. Read more here.
Any thoughts on the price of the Wynn buffet? Twitter had plenty of opinions.
Boyz II Men is back at The Cosmopolitan in August. Get the details here.
Mary J Blige will have her first Las Vegas residency this May at Park MGM. See dates and get tickets here.
F1’s Grand Prix Plaza has reopened. Get details on what’s new here.
You may know that I do monthly calendars and news updates for music, sports, and comedy. Last month, Wynn added a slew of comedians throughout the year. Get the details here.
Red Rock Resorts (AKA Station Casinos) also reported earnings this week. Get the financials here.
The company dropped a slew of updates, including the rendering of the Durango expansion above.
The room renovations at Green Valley Ranch will be completed soon. The casino floor is getting a refresh, and there will be new entertainment options.
Sunset Station will be expanding and upgrading its movie theaters. The Bingo hall will move from the old buffet space, which will be used for a steakhouse and high-limit room.
They’re still developing plans for new casinos, but focusing on upgrading the existing properties. I expect we’ll hear news this summer.
Blue Ribbon Sushi is still open at Red Rock Casino. Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken was just sold. Read more here.
Caesars finally released some info about Omnia Dayclub at Caesars Palace. See below and read more here.
Plaza is getting a Five Guys Burger. As I mentioned in the last Vegas News, The Venetian is still the flagship location. I wonder if Movestro will get lost looking for this at the Plaza. Yes, I’m loling. Get the details here.
The “Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt” exhibit coming to the Bellagio art gallery sounds…read and see more here.
Josh Groban is returning to Caesars Palace for a limited engagement in October. Get the dates and info here.
Blake Shelton is also returning to Caesars Palace for more shows in May. Read more here.
Unrelated to Shelton’s shows, feedback about Ole Red’s Super Bowl party has been positive.
Caesars and William Hill are the first Las Vegas sportsbooks offering drink comps for bets placed on kiosks. It’s about time. People have been asking about this for years.
The pool at Palms opens on March 16. Locals get free cabanas. Read more here.
The new bingo hall at Circus Circus is open Thursday-Sunday. Party!
Caesars has a deal for $50 tickets to three shows. Read more here.
Boyd reported earnings this week. You can read about the financials here.
The only news was about Cadence Crossing opening. I don’t imagine any of you will visit Henderson for a new casino that only has machine games and no hotel.
Sylvester Stallone is creating a show about Las Vegas. Read more here.
You can see a preview of the new lobby at Flamingo below.
Missed this last edition. Derek Stevens has a promo for Canadians at his properties. Read more here.
Another Donut chain is expanding to Las Vegas. Read more here.
Consider this an ICYMI for the points people. You can see a new Marriott Bonvoy promo for 2,500 points here.
In the last Vegas News, I shared info about a Macallan event at Resorts World. You can see more info on a special edition Macallan here.
The Wynn YouTube page is one of the best casino accounts. The recent video about the design team designing the new design offices is just another look at the care and precision the company has for its brand. See that below and visit Wynn’s page here.
Marc grew up on the mean streets of the South Bronx. He's the rare combination of Yankees and Jets fan which explains his often contrarian point of view. He learned about gambling at a young age working down the street from a bookie who took action on anything from the mainstream sports to the last three digits of the purse for certain horse races. Yeah, that's a thing. Today Marc is a freelance writer and social media consultant which allows him to work anywhere there's a wifi signal. This allows him to work from the sportsbook at Red Rock Resort or the food court at The Venetian where you’ll find fast and free wifi. Writing about steak, booze, gambling and Las Vegas is a tough job but somebody has to do it.