In Vegas News a couple of weeks ago, I shared that MGM Resorts had plans for some kind of “value” promotion. Well, here it is.
MGM dropped a $330 all-in deal for Luxor and Excalibur. The key to this price is that it “starts at” $330. Prices could be higher. Regardless of your opinion about the properties, this is a solid deal. Read the details here.
I did a breakdown of the cost of the items in this deal. It looks like a deal at $330, but that might not be the case if the package deal is $700. See the breakdown here.
I also mentioned that these two properties only account for 6% of MGM’s profit. Vegas isn’t dead, and this will barely move the needle for MGM. This is just a way to pacify people complaining online. I speculate that the company will make as much money from one average couple at Aria, Bellagio, or Cosmopolitan as it will from 10 of these packages. Anyway, this is a solid deal since there are no blackouts.
Bellagio has a new display for Spring, and it’s beautiful as always. This is one of my favorites of the year. See below and read more here.
Unrelated to the $330 deal, there’s a new Marriott and MGM Rewards promotion. Read more here.
Wait a few weeks if you’re looking at deals elsewhere like Mr. TravelZork…
Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant and Leisure Management Access Forum, Bill Hornbuckle said the LVCVA will be launching a big promotion in April. I’m guessing it will be similar to the Fabulous 5-Day Sale last year.
There was a lot of major news this week in Las Vegas. Caesars shared the first images of the Vandepump Hotel rooms. They’re the opposite of The Cromwell, and I love both. Rates without Caesars Rewards are down to $130 in June. I’ve seen plenty of people getting these rooms comp’d. Read more here.
HI GUYS! IT'S ME, LISA VANDERPUMP! pic.twitter.com/fzWf6Nxrh5
— Marc (@MeltzVegas) March 24, 2026
Las Vegas is another step closer to getting an NBA team. Read more here.
White Castle at Casino Royale is closing. People who love diarrhea are upset. Read more here.
It looks like the Super Bowl will be returning to Las Vegas. This has been rumored since the game was last played in Las Vegas a couple of years ago. Read more here.
Circa is a privately held company and doesn’t have to report earnings like publicly owned casino operators, such as Caesars, MGM, etc. I can’t remember where I grabbed this info, but it looks like business is solid at Circa while The D and Golden Gate are feeling the pinch. See the info here.
Omnia dayclub at Caesars Palace is opening on May 14. I’m so curious if the music in the club bothers passersby on the Vegas Strip.
On the same topic, Mandalay Bay is rebranding its dayclub to be more like Stadium Swim. Read about it here.
Billy Idol’s next residency will be at Fontainebleau. It is the fourth casino for him to have a limited engagement. Read more here.
The Sphere extended the Backstreet Boys residency again. See the dates here.
People who like the Backstreet Boys might like the 90’s house party at the Fremont Street Experience in April. Read more here.
This seems related to BSB. Evidently, Justin Timberlake is working on a deal for a Park MGM residency for the 500th time since the casino rebranded from Monte Carlo and added a theater. Read more here.
Bally’s reported earnings and had little to share about Las Vegas. See the blurb here.
Bally’s won’t find out if they’ll get permits to build until next month. Read more here.
Here’s the past seven days of construction of the baseball stadium that would become home to the Las Vegas A’s.
Zoox is expanding in Las Vegas. Get the details here.
Circa is getting a robot convenience store. Say what? Read about it here.
WSOP will be on ESPN. It might be on TV or just the app. Who knows? The press release doesn’t have a schedule. Read more here.
MGM signed a deal with Powerslap, and the next four events will take place at the Cosmopolitan. Read more here.
The poker room at Resorts World is closing at the end of the month. Read more here.
I’m not convinced Resorts World isn’t making an early April Fool’s joke. See video below.
Ride the Ranch at Resorts World Las Vegas 🤠
— Resorts World Las Vegas (@ResortsWorldLV) March 25, 2026
Now in The District: the largest bottle of @HVRanch you’ve ever seen!
Find out if you're Team Garlic 🧄 or Team Jalapeño 🌶️ then catch a ride now through Thursday and see how long you can stay on. #RideTheRanch pic.twitter.com/r4Y4cvoPd8
There is so much wrestling happening in Las Vegas during Wrestlemania week. Check out the massive list of events here.
I’m on a bunch of random travel mailing lists and just received this “Best frequent flier programs list with Alaska being tops followed by United and Delta. Do you agree? See the list and reasons why here.
Wynn Nightlife put together a video to celebrate the history of XS. See and read more here.
There’s a free show with Marshmallow in downtown Las Vegas on April 2. You must RSVP here for admission.
The Luke Combs concert at Allegiant Stadium had the largest attendance ever for the venue. Expect it to be broken by Bruno Mars or Morgan Wallen soon. As you know, Margaritaville at Flamingo will become a Luke Combs venue.
If you’re looking for something different to do in Las Vegas, the LVCVA has put together a list of daytrips. Read about them here.
Caesars Palace added another six shows for Rod Stewart. Get the dates here.
Not that any of you will visit, but Cadence Crossing in Henderson is now open. Read more here.
The Plaza is hosting a demolition derby again. Read more here.
There will be a 2.5-hour-long EDC parade in May. Read more here.
The Palms buffet will have theme nights for holidays and different types of cuisine. If you’re into buffets, read more here.
Stop the presses! Visitation to Las Vegas went up in February. They said it would never happen. I haven’t gone through this and the gaming data for the month yet, but at first glance, there’s something happening downtown that could be related to the Circa Hospitality quote above. You can see the report here.
Last but not least, Maverick Helicopter has a Hard Rock Guitar Tower update.
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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.