The Sphere at Venetian made good on its promise to wow the world with its Independence Day debut. It’s tough to upstage live fireworks, but the Sphere managed to do just that. The Sphere didn’t just do a perfunctory July 4

Two Las Vegas comedy-magic icons have extended their extraordinary run at Rio Las Vegas. Penn and Teller’s run has been extended through the end of 2026. There were questions about whether the duo would stay at Rio following the exit of Caesars

By Scott Roeben, on July 03 2023

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On June 26, 2023, it was reported Circa had been robbed of $1.2 million. Not old-school, strong-arm robbed, something much stranger. A casino employee, it was reported, delivered the cash to the crooks, voluntarily. The reason: The con artist impersonated the

The sister restaurant of Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World, dubbed Crossroads Burgers, has closed. The casual restaurant featured plant-based cuisine, as does Crossroads Kitchen. While Crossroads Kitchen, considered fine dining, remains in operation, the more casual option is pushing up daisies. Because

By Scott Roeben, on June 23 2023

Tao Group is going through some changes, but it seems the company is still committed to bringing the deliciousness to Las Vegas. Luchini plans to open at MGM Grand this fall. The restaurant will serve pizza-by-the-slice at an adjacent counter. Luchini will

By Scott Roeben, on June 21 2023

Fleur restaurant at Mandalay Bay is set to close on June 30, 2023. The Strip resort announced the planned closure, without specifying what venue will open in its place. Fleur was originally Fleur de Lys (French for “flowers cannot be trusted”), then

Downtown Grand has heard the ongoing kvetching about nickel-and-diming at Las Vegas casinos and is doing some counter-programming aimed at value-seekers. Bonus: They just unveiled a new roulette side bet, and it’s oddly enjoyable. The Birthday Bet. Fun fact: Nobody doesn’t

By Scott Roeben, on June 15 2023

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Lily Bar & Lounge at Bellagio will close permanently on July 9, 2023, according to MGM Resorts. Lily is a mostly forgettable lounge that’s been in operation since 2012. In a brief statement, the company said, “The venue will transition into

By Scott Roeben, on June 12 2023

By Scott Roeben, on June 07 2023

It had a solid run, but Planet Hollywood restaurant closed at Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on May 24, 2023, this time for good. The movie-themed restaurant originally opened in Las Vegas in 1994. That was 29 years ago, or 40

By Scott Roeben, on June 05 2023