MGM Resorts International Closes Purchase Of Infinity World’s 50% Interest In CityCenter And Completes Sale-Leaseback Transaction Of CityCenter Real Estate Assets With Blackstone
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (“MGM Resorts” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MGM) today announced the closing of the previously announced purchase of Infinity World Development Corp’s (“Infinity World”) 50 percent interest in CityCenter Holdings, LLC
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Operations Sold to MGM Resorts
Rumors of a Cosmopolitan sale have finally come to fruition. The popular Strip resort has been purchased by MGM Resorts, although it’s complicated. MGM Resorts is buying the business operations of Cosmopolitan from owner Blackstone for $1.625 billion. Cosmo is not your grandpa’s
Spiegelworld Debuts Superfrico At The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas
Spiegelworld, the audacious entertainment trailblazer behind the hit Las Vegas shows OPIUM, Absinthe and Atomic Saloon Show, today premieres its first-ever fully-integrated dining and cocktail concept, Superfrico, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. In tandem with the celebrated reopening of
Vegas’ Barry’s Downtown Prime Shortlisted for Two Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
LAS VEGAS – Barry’s Downtown Prime, the luxe and secluded steakhouse at Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, has been shortlisted for best in both the Luxury and Hotel categories for the highly respected 2021 Restaurant & Bar
MGM Resorts International Announces Transaction to Acquire the Operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (the “Company” or “MGM Resorts”) (NYSE: MGM) today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Blackstone to acquire the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Asshat Topples Manneken Pis Statue at The D
A Life is Beautiful music festival reveler toppled and seriously damaged a beloved statue at The D casino in downtown Las Vegas, Manneken Pis. A group of people surrounded the statue, located near the valet entrance to The D casino, presumably
Royal Resort Closes and Nobody Notices
An off-Strip hotel, Royal Resort, appears to have closed with little fanfare. Sorry, zero fanfare. In fact, pretty much nobody even noticed the hotel closed. An entire hotel. Weird. Royal Resort’s demise has been met with what’s referred to in the hospitality industry
First Word: Kestrel Planned for Area 15
Our crush on Area 15—the quirky, “experiential” mall two minutes west of the Las Vegas Strip—is officially maturing into full-fledged love with word of yet another restaurant coming to the popular destination. Kestrel, described as a “cyberpunk dim sum bar,” is
Nobu Restaurant Slated for Paris Las Vegas
On the heels of a restaurant shake-up at Paris and neighboring Bally’s, chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa will bring a new offering to Paris Las Vegas. Nobu opened at Caesars Palace in 2013, and there’s also a Nobu at Virgin Las Vegas. The
Cynthia Kiser Murphey Joins the San Manuel Team as General Manager for The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV (September 22, 2021) The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (“SMGHA”) today announced that Cynthia Kiser Murphey has joined the San Manuel team as General Manager for The Palms Casino Resort (The “Palms”) in Las Vegas. SMGHA
The Raiders Home Game Parties at Café Americano Caesars Palace
Cafe Americano & Coors Light team up to throw The Raiders Home Game Parties at the restaurant outdoor patio known as Terraza with Beer Specials from September thru January. The offerings include $40 Buckets of 6 bottles & $25 for
Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas, To Perform At Flamingo Las Vegas Beginning October 23
Las Vegas (Sept. 22, 2021) – Flamingo Las Vegas proudly announces the legendary Wayne Newton will begin a limited engagement of “Wayne: Up Close and Personal” in the Wayne Newton Theater inside Bugsy’s Cabaret. Having achieved “headliner” status for the
Foreigner Headlining Las Vegas Residency Coming To The Venetian March 25 – April 9, 2022
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 20, 2021) – FOREIGNER will once again be taking over the Las Vegas Strip in 2022 with their exclusive headlining residency show at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas beginning Friday, March 25, 2022. The
Caesars Rewards Member Wins $420,409 on Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at Harrah’s Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (September 20, 2021) – A Caesars Rewards member capped off the weekend on a high-note with a Mega Progressive Jackpot win of $420,409 at the recently enhanced Harrah’s Las Vegas on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 19. The guest
Porn Convention Pulls Out of Virgin
The AVN Awards (sort of the Oscars for porn) and AVN Adult Entertainment Expo have announced these events will be exclusively virtual in 2022. That means the AVN (Adult Video News) Awards and AVN Adult Entertainment Expo won’t be taking place
Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 132: The One Where We Sports
It may sound crazy, but this episode of our podcast contains actual sports competition attendance! That’s right, we went to the Raiders season opener at Allegiant Stadium and returned with the inside scoop to enthrall you and your tympanic membrane. We couldn’t
Glorious Olive Garden Opens on Las Vegas Strip, Haters Invited to Suck It
A new Olive Garden has opened on the Las Vegas Strip and it’s glorious. Detractors enjoy poking fun at this popular restaurant chain, but there’s a reason it’s described as a “popular restaurant chain,” so the haters can suck it. It’s Vegas,
Disneyland Paris Pays Tribute to Disney Heroes in Chic Disney Bounding Photoshoot
As part of the global Ultimate Princess Celebration, last month’s inaugural World Princess Week illuminated courage and kindness through a weeklong extravaganza filled with events, experiences, products and more. To join the fun, Disneyland Paris collaborated with influencers from across
Beloved Mt. Charleson Lodge Destroyed by Fire
A longtime Vegas-adjacent landmark, Mt. Charleston Lodge, was destroyed by fire in the early morning of Sep. 17, 2021. The Mt. Charleston Lodge is owned by the Ellis family who also own Ellis Island Casino. The family purchased the lodge in
Steak ‘n Shake is Done at Oyo Casino, Per Staff
Employees are informing guests of Oyo casino that its Steak ‘n Shake restaurant has closed permanently. The restaurant never reopened following the shutdown of March 2020, due to the pandemic. It sounds like the Steak ‘n Shake at Oyo is fried. The permanent closure