This is going to be a rapid-fire Quick Hits edition of Vegas News due to this stupid recurring virus that I can’t seem to get rid of. All that means is that I’ll be brief, so you might have to click through and read the full articles to get all the info.
I just came back from Barbeque Blvd. and saw this news. Big B’s (Barbeque Blvd.) is coming to the Plaza. On the topic, the BBQ World Cup is coming to Las Vegas in April. Much more info here.
On the other side of dining, the finest of fine dining in Chicago, Alinea, is coming to Bellagio in April and May.
There will be lots of food events at Wynn this fall. Check it out!
Check out the details for the 2026 WSOP here. Once again, it will be played at Paris and Horseshoe.
Caesars reported earnings. It was the worst performance of all the casino corporations.
The Augustus room renovations at Caesars Palace will be done by the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Someone might rescue Caesars from itself. This might be the 20th time Tilman Ferita has been rumored to be buying the company in the past 10 years. Read more here.
I used casino earnings and personal experience to explain why Vegas is what it is today. It could have been 10x as long, but people barely read beyond the headline in 2026. Read it here.
LPM at Cosmopolitan is closing. I’ve never been here and am surprised at how many people really enjoyed it.
GLPI may consider assisting Bally’s with money for the development around the Las Vegas A’s stadium. There’s been no movement in construction since the last Vegas news, so no new video today. You can read a snarky update on A’s financing here.
The rumor that started before the Sphere opened is finally confirmed. Metallica will start a residency in October.
Now that Metallica is confirmed for the Sphere, Tool could be the next metal band to play the venue.
If you like Metallica, there’s a good chance you like rasslin. Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown are coming to T-Mobile Arena around Wrestlemania.
The LVCVA has the Vegas casinos doing a World Cup hotel room sale.
Wynn was cyberhacked and is being sued.
Luxor is updating its pool. It was nicer than I expected.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix might be here until 2037. Maybe it will be 15 and done.
If you like gambling revenue data, read this.
Flavor Flav is the brains behind She Got Game, which will highlight women Olympians like the gold medal-winning hockey team. Read more here. The dudes who won the gold too partied in Miami and with the president. Nerds.
More comedy clubs are always a good thing. Laugh Factory is now open at Horseshoe.
Hurdy Gurdy Justin has an update on the Hyatt breakfast at Rio.
https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl/status/2026727173315526876
Palms is having a free March Madness viewing party at the pool.
The LVCVA has a much more detailed overview of the March Madness in Vegas happenings.
If you’re interested in checking out Fontainebleau in Miami, check your casino offers. I got one this week.
The bingo hall at Circus Circus is now open on weekends. There are also more coin-operated slots.
There’s a new gastropub and two new quick-serve places to eat at Gold Coast!
A booze festival is coming to Vegas in Sept. Get additional info here.
Plaza has a livestream from the non-smoking section of the casino. I’m curious if this is interesting to anyone. Check it out.
The Scorpions are doing another limited engagement at Planet Hollywood from Sept. to Oct.
The Academy of Country Music Awards is taking place at the MGM Grand. There are some sideshows at Topgolf and other venues.
Red Rock Casino is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Journey and a food fest.
Get an update on Ellis Island renovations here.
This boxing match is 20 years too late, but it will be at the Sphere, and that’s rad.
Speaking of boxing, this looks like a good fight at T-Mobile Arena in May.
One perk of being an executive for MGM Resorts might be dating Nicole Kidman.
We’re not at March Madness, but T-Mobile Arena is hosting eight college basketball teams for the Hall of Fame Series next season.
You can now fly direct to Australia from Las Vegas.
Outside of Vegas: Boyd sold Sam’s Town in Louisiana…to Bally’s.
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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.