Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hopefully, this edition of Vegas News will give you some entertainment while dealing with Black Friday sales, Small Business Saturday, or whatever you’re up to.
Holiday weeks are typically a little slow on news but that’s ok, we have two weeks of news for ya! On top of that, we have a little bit of information on the most polarizing topic in Las Vegas this year.
Unlike last year’s sewer cover debacle, the Las Vegas Grand Prix F1 race went off without a hitch. Those in attendance or watching on TV seemed to have enjoyed the race. The only complaints seemed to be from people on xTwitter who aren’t into the races. That isn’t much of a surprise.
The race itself started fun but got a little boring as George Russle pulled away for an easy win. The Vegas goodness was in full effect. While the masses were focused on the Sphere emoji following cars around I was enjoying the scenery of the Vegas Strip.
Who will win Vegas #F1? 👀 #LasVegasGP pic.twitter.com/eLL78txabB
— Sphere (@SphereVegas) November 24, 2024
A pic of Free Parking at Treasure Island was my most popular thread. The xTwitter peeps liked seeing Casino Royale on the screen as much as I did.
Before the race, I stopped at Fontainebleau to see the Aston Martins on display. I’m not a car guy but I thought this was neat. Here’s a reel of the cars I saw.
Let’s get to the news…starting at Fontainebleau! We’ll get to the actual race news later. I just wanted to share some thoughts off the jump.
Admission to the Oasis Ice Rink at Fontainebleau is $30 but free to enter for up to five people with a Fontainebleau Rewards card. See info about the rink here and reserve space here.
I used my Silver level of Fontainebleau Rewards to grab my daily complimentary cup of cold brew. I upgraded from a small to a large for $1 in comp dollars. This is the kind of perk I like since my spending is spread out among different programs.
Making the smallest large coffee not look like a thimble 😂☕️ pic.twitter.com/QEkoHOPxVE
— Marc (@MeltzVegas) November 19, 2024
BetMGM Rewards are now streamlined and in a single wallet. It seems like this should have been available from day one but that’s a different story. Read about the update here.
Rio is now officially part of the “Destination by Hyatt” brand. Read more here.
Speaking of Rio, this headline made me turn my head: “Rio Las Vegas Finds A New Way To Be Awful: Breaks Hyatt Rules Again.” Read about it here.
Chipendales is bouncing from Rio to The Linq. Read more here.
My favorite Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden display is up and it’s as beautiful as ever. No polar bears again but I’ll get over it. Read about it here and see a few pics below.
You can get the lowdown on all MGM Resorts holiday plans here.
The LVCVA put together a quick hitter for the holidays in Las Vegas. Check it out here.
The Caesars Palace food court has a new name and three new food stalls. Read more here.
The Paris cronut place is opening on Dec. 6. Read more here.
You can read the Las Vegas Grand Prix wrap-up from F1 here.
I didn’t see much talk about the free Ferarri Challenge races during race week. This will return next year. Read about it here.
F1 Academy will join the Las Vegas Grand Prix week next year. Read about it here.
Last week, F1 announced Grand Prix Plaza will open early next year. You’ll be able to drive go-karts and race simulators and buy stuff. Read more here.
Looks like attendance for the free Neon City Festival was big. I look forward to seeing how this impacted gaming revenue and visitation numbers for November to see what kind of impact the festival had on downtown Las Vegas businesses. Read more here.
The NBA Cup semi-finals and final will be played at T-Mobile Arena in December. Read more here.
The most interesting event outside of the games is this NBA Tees and Threes golf tournament that you can watch or participate in. Read more here.
There’s free bus service from a bunch of Las Vegas casinos to and from NFR events at Thomas & Mack. Get the details here.
It was 2011 at the Westgate where they had an Elvis Flash Mob. Read about it here.
The Killers are doing three more shows at Caesars Palace in January. Read more here.
Sammy Hagar will have a residency at Park MGM next year. The lineup sounds solid if you’re into classic rock and guitar noodling. Read more here.
The Eagles added four shows to their Sphere residency next April. Read more here.
Cowboy Bebop Live is coming to House of Blues at Mandalay Bay next year. The music for the show was fun. Read more here.
ComplexCon is returning to Las Vegas next year. Get the info here.
Punk Rock Bowling announced its 2025 lineup. Check it out here.
This golf event with Rory, Scottie, Bryson, and Brooks at Shadow Creek seems fun. Read more here.
China Mama is opening on Dec. 6 at Palace Station. Read more here.
Want to buy a stadium and convention center in Las Vegas? Read more here.
While you’re shopping, you can buy a Las Vegas strip club. You can see the listing here.
