Rumor: MGM Resorts in Preliminary Talks to Buy M Resort
By Scott Roeben, on December 30 2022
Wynn Las Vegas Opens Satiating Caffe Al Teatro
Wynn Las Vegas has opened its “reimagined” cafe, now dubbed Caffe Al Teatro. Possibly with an accent mark over one of the vowels. Caffe Al Teatro is, of course, Italian for “cafe located a vegan biscuit sandwich’s throw from the theater.”
“Legends in Concert” to Close at Tropicana
A longtime Strip fixture is ending its run at Tropicana. “Legends in Concert” closes at Trop on Dec. 30, 2022. “Legends in Concert” has been at Trop for four years, and is expected to open at another venue soon. “Legends in Concert” is
“Extravaganza” to Close at Horseshoe Las Vegas
“Extravaganza” is set to close at Horseshoe (formerly Bally’s) on Jan. 7, 2023. The show opened Nov. 23, 2020, in the midst of a challenging set of circumstances. And by “set of circumstances,” of course, we mean “shitshow.” Specifically, a pandemic. You
Storied Strip Club Crazy Horse Too Being Demolished
By Scott Roeben, on December 26 2022
“Bat Out of Hell” to Close at Paris
“Bat Out of Hell” is being put out of its misery at Paris Las Vegas. The show is set to close on Jan. 1, 2023 after just a couple of months of heavily-papered performances. The Meat Loaf-infused production opened Oct. 7, 2022. A
Bally’s Is Officially Horseshoe Las Vegas, Mostly
During your most recent Las Vegas visit, there was a Bally’s. Now, not so much. Bally’s is now officially Horseshoe Las Vegas. The official transition from Bally’s to Horseshoe was Dec. 15, 2022. Horseshoes have long been considered lucky. Fun fact: Early horseshoes
Podcast, Ep. 150: Slot Maven Brian Christopher, Changes at Mirage, Bally’s and More
Ah, podcasts. More than listening to the radio, less than reading a book, and in the case of the Vital Vegas Podcast, it’s an I.V. drip of FOMO, WTF and TMI, stat. This is an especially in-depth (and by that we
Exclusive Look Inside Fremont Casino’s New Food Hall, Sportsbook, Casino Space
By Scott Roeben, on December 16 2022
Durango Casino Making Quick Construction Progress
By Scott Roeben, on December 15 2022
“Best of Las Vegas” Awards Announced for 2022, WTF Abounds
Each year, the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” awards provide some of the best entertainment in Las Vegas. Casinos, restaurants, shows and myriad other businesses vie for gold, silver and bronze awards in what is consistently an unpredictable, confounding,
Banger Brewing to Close on Fremont Street
By Scott Roeben, on December 12 2022
World Series of Poker Dates Set for 2023
By Scott Roeben, on December 12 2022
“Game of Thrones” Dragon Attraction Coming to Las Vegas
A new dragon attraction inspired by the HBO series “Game of Thrones” is coming to Las Vegas. Details are sparse, but a teaser video featured a dramatically toasted “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign. Everyone doing anything of a cinematic nature in Las
Sneak Peek at Fremont Casino’s Expansion, Dates You Need to Know
Fremont casino is about to unveil its $50 million casino expansion and we’ve got a first look inside. We’ve also got some key dates for when you can check out the casino expansion and shiny new food court for yourself. Technically, it
Park on Fremont Restaurant Closes for Renovation
By Scott Roeben, on December 09 2022
Celine Shares Medical Diagnosis, Las Vegas Residency a Longshot
Las Vegas icon Celine Dion (yes, she’s ours) shared some unfortunate news about her health leading some to wonder if she’ll ever be able to return to the stage, at Resorts World or beyond. Dion says she has Stiff Person Syndrome
Hard Rock International Shares New Mirage Plans
By Scott Roeben, on December 07 2022
Burger Brasserie Closes at Bally’s to Make Way for Guy Fieri Concept
The former home of a $777 burger has closed on the Las Vegas Strip. Burger Brasserie has shuttered at Bally’s, which will become Horseshoe by the end of this year. Which reminds us, how in the holy hell is it December already? Fun
Las Vegas Named America’s Most Sinful City for Deeply Stupid Reasons
We love slow news days because they give us the opportunity to cover topics we might otherwise not. Cover. Please keep up. Renowned research institution WalletHub has awarded Las Vegas the title of “Most Sinful City in America 2022.” There are lots