Wynn Las Vegas has done a masterful job of keeping the name of its new show a secret, until now. We’re just a smidge masterfuler. The show name, which has now been exclusively confirmed, is “Awakenings.” We can confidently predict when the Wynn

Wynn Las Vegas has done a masterful job of keeping the name of its new show a secret, until now. We’re just a smidge masterfuler. The show name, which has now been exclusively confirmed, is “Awakening.” We can confidently predict when the Wynn

By Scott Roeben, on September 06 2022

The annual ritual known as the “Best of Las Vegas” awards are under way once again. This crowd-sourced contest/survey is hosted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and has long been the subject of heated debate and a fair amount of derision. We

By Scott Roeben, on September 02 2022

Station Casinos says it will close its small, off-Strip casino, Wild Wild West Gambling Hall and Hotel. The name makes it sound fancier than it really is. Station plans to demolish Wild Wild West, and will redevelop the site, specifics unknown. Wild Wild

By Scott Roeben, on September 01 2022

Listening to a podcast is one of the best ways to stay connected to Las Vegas between visits. It’s either that or reviewing photos from your last trip, and nobody wants to open that can of worms. It’s episode 147! This,

It’s always weird when something that’s already closed closes for good. It happened with “Le Reve” at Wynn. It happened with a bunch of Las Vegas buffets. It happened with Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson. Now, it’s happened with Guy Fieri’s El

Stripsteak, from Chef Michael Mina, is temporarily closing for a remodel at Mandalay Bay. That’s pretty much the whole story, so get ready for some padding! “Strip” could refer to the Las Vegas Strip or a cut of beef. We prefer to

Cirque du Soleil is so interwoven into the fabric of Las Vegas, it’s easy to take shows like “Mystere” for granted. Occasionally, though, there’s reason to pop a cork and salute these incredible shows and their performers. Today’s reason: “Mystere” recently

By Scott Roeben, on August 23 2022

PBR Rock Bar, a country-themed fixture on the Las Vegas Strip announced it will close after a 12-year run at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. PRB Rock Bar’s last day of operation will be September 30, 2022. Yes, there’s drama! It’s

By Scott Roeben, on August 22 2022

We mostly write about tourist things. Usually, about things on The Strip or downtown. Occasionally, we find something so great, we have to share, even if it doesn’t meet those qualifications. Harlo Steakhouse & Bar, in Downtown Summerlin, is that. Harlo is

By Scott Roeben, on August 18 2022

Due to the lack of steakhouses on the Las Vegas Strip, another is in the works for 2023. Kidding! There are plenty, but Vegas seems to have an infinite capacity for fresh meat. Ocean Prime will open at a cost of

Palms has announced its Halloween 2022 plans, and they include hosting the former Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball. The wildly popular Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball will now be called the Sin City Halloween Ball. The famously outrageous party will be held

By Scott Roeben, on August 16 2022

A week ago, we shared a rendering of new rooms coming to New York-New York. Now, the resort has provided additional details about its $63 million room remodel. Here’s another look at one of the rooms in the works at New York-New