#Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

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Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…

Land-based ・ 27 days

The Nevada Independent

Food halls replacing buffets as casinos look to improve their bottom line

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

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Eilers & Krejcik Gaming unveils full list of 6th Annual Slot Award winners

Gaming market research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has announced the winners of its 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the land-based casino gaming industry, iGaming and social casino sector, all category winners were announced on February 29th at The…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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What States Is BetMGM Casino Legal In?

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Bonuses ・ 25 February 2024

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Jason Kelce Playing Craps At Las Vegas Casino Before Super Bowl

Jason Kelce's flying by on luck alone this weekend -- betting thousands at a craps table before Sunday's Super Bowl kickoff. TMZ has obtained photos of the big Philadelphia Eagles center shooting dice at a craps table in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas... with eyewitnesses telling us JK was playing at a high roller's table in the luxurious Vegas hot…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2024

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10 Best Hotels in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city that is known for its casinos, nightlife, and entertainment. It is also home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a weekend of gambling and partying, Las Vegas has the perfect hotel for you. Here are our picks for the best hotels in Las Vegas: 1.…

Travel ・ 30 January 2024

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Wayne Nix’s Las Vegas trips explained in court documents

Wayne Joseph Nix, the illegal bookmaker whose casino play at MGM Grand led former resort president Scott Sibella to plead guilty to federal charges in a California courtroom this week, is well connected. The former minor league baseball pitcher who lives in Newport Coast, California, took sports bets from major league players of several sports who…

Incidents ・ 30 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nix investigation, Sibella prosecution reveal another of Las Vegas’ dirty little secrets

He's getting whacked with unflattering headlines and has been bounced from the gaming industry that has made him wealthy, but I imagine ousted casino executive and diehard Vegas guy Scott Sibella is feeling a sense of relief these days. Barring some surprises, the worst of his troubles may be over. Officially, he faces up to five years in prison…

Incidents ・ 27 January 2024

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2 Las Vegas casinos to pay $7.45M after former exec's guilty plea in money laundering probe

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - MGM Grand and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will pay a combined $7.45 million after a former executive pleaded guilty to federal charges late Wednesday in Los Angeles. Scott Sibella, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of failure to file reports of suspicious transactions required to be made by casinos, according to a news release…

Incidents ・ 26 January 2024

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Resort fees rise at MGM properties in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International has increased the nightly resort fee it charges guests who check in to the company's Las Vegas properties. In a Wednesday email, an MGM representative said new resort fees that took effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. include: - $37 a night at Luxor and Excalibur. - $42 at New York-New York, NoMad Las Vegas, Park MGM and The…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2024

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MGM increases resort fees at its Las Vegas properties

MGM Resorts International has increased the nightly resort fee it charges guests who check in to the company's Las Vegas properties. In a Wednesday email, an MGM representative said new resort fees that took effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. include: - $37 a night at Luxor and Excalibur. - $42 at New York-New York, NoMad Las Vegas, Park MGM and The…

Land-based ・ 18 January 2024

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Las Vegas' Rio Casino set to open Canteen Food Hall on January 19th, unveils vendor lineup

The Canteen Food Hall, formerly the Carnival World Buffet, is scheduled to open its doors on January 19th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, continuing Las Vegas' trend of transforming former casino buffets into food hall destinations. The development is part of a $350 million investment announced by the new owner of the Rio. It comes as many…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

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Rio, off Las Vegas Strip, replaces its buffet with food hall

The Carnival will soon be the Canteen. Carnival World Buffet in the Rio will reopen in January as Canteen Food Hall, the property announced Monday, continuing the Las Vegas trend of former buffets being transformed into collections of restaurant concepts. Trevor Scherrer, president and CEO of the Rio, described the food hall as "a lively space…

Land-based ・ 08 November 2023

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Land-based ・ 17 October 2023

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Plans for new Strip casino at Fashion Show Mall remain unclear

Howard Hughes Corp.'s reputation in Las Vegas for developing master-planned community Summerlin bolsters its chances of getting a casino developed on the Strip, a UNLV history professor said. "They have a successful business track record," Michael Green, a history professor at UNLV, said in an interview. "The oddity is that they have no real…

Industry ・ 10 October 2023

iGaming Business

Howard Hughes Holdings eyes new Las Vegas Strip casino

The plans represent the first venture by HHH into the casino market. Its current portfolio primarily comprises retail, office and residential properties across a number of US states. As part of the project, HHH has formed Seaport Entertainment. The new division will oversee its entertainment-related assets in New York and Las Vegas. These include…

Land-based ・ 09 October 2023

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New casino proposed for Fashion Show mall on Las Vegas Strip

A new entertainment division of Howard Hughes Holdings could develop a new casino on the Las Vegas Strip - one that would rise above Fashion Show mall. The spinoff division for the Houston-based company, Seaport Entertainment, will take over entertainment operations of the company, which includes an 80 percent interest in the air rights above…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2023

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Casino giant MGM expects $100 mln hit from hack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts International said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It expects to also incur less…

Incidents ・ 07 October 2023

Reuters

Casino giant MGM expects $100 million hit from hack that led to data breach

Oct 5 (Reuters) - MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) said on Thursday a cyberattack last month that disrupted its operations would cause a $100 million hit to its third-quarter results, as it works to restore its systems. One of the world's largest gambling firms, MGM shut down its systems after detecting the attack to contain damage, it said. It…

Incidents ・ 06 October 2023

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Howard Hughes Spinning Off Seaport, Vegas Assets, Tapping Casino Vet As CEO

Houston-based Howard Hughes Corp. is spinning off its assets in New York and Las Vegas into a new company, and it has tapped a Vegas veteran to lead the new business. The Las Vegas Strip Howard Hughes named Anton Nikodemus the CEO of Seaport Entertainment, the newly formed subsidiary that includes the firm's South Street Seaport holdings in Lower…

Industry ・ 06 October 2023

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MGM Resorts cyberattack: casinos pay out winnings by hand

Amid carousels of large format slot machines with rolling video reels, attendants were on hand to pay out cash winnings to players at several MGM Resorts International casinos Saturday, nearly a week into a cyberattack that crippled operations at the company's properties nationwide. Most machines were running at the MGM Grand and Bellagio on a…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

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Las Vegas casinos face ‘social engineering’ threat amid hacks

The apparent cyberattack that hobbled MGM Resorts International this past week is the latest in a string of high-profile security breaches to befall Las Vegas casinos in recent months. As MGM deals with what it has called a "cyber issue," the gaming and hospitality giant apparently hasn't been the only one to be targeted by potentially devastating…

Incidents ・ 18 September 2023

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What Casino Pays Out the Most in Las Vegas

What Casino Pays Out the Most in Las Vegas? Las Vegas, known as the entertainment capital of the world, is famous for its lavish casinos that attract millions of visitors each year. With so many options to choose from, it's natural to wonder which casino pays out the most in this gambling mecca. While there is no definitive answer to this question,…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

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The 11 Best Las Vegas Hotels

Las Vegas is an exuberant mix of glittering lights, non-stop entertainment, and gaming pleasures. You can plan a romantic getaway or an over-the-top luxury stay; Las Vegas is overflowing with opportunities to fill your days and nights with opulent experiences. Vegas is also a fun place for families to enjoy fun experiences and exciting adventures.…

Land-based ・ 07 August 2023

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Will Join MGM Rewards

WHY IT RATES: Members will transition from resort's Identity program and enjoy full access to earn and redeem with MGM Rewards across all MGM Resorts' U.S. properties. -Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor MGM Resorts announced today The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transition from its Identity loyalty program to the company's…

Land-based ・ 05 August 2023

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MGM to integrate The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas into its rewards program in 2024

MGM Resorts has announced plans to add The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to its MGM Rewards program. The integration is set to take place on February 1, 2024, bringing a new array of offerings to gaming and non-gaming customers in Las Vegas. Steve Zanella, Chief Commercial Officer for MGM Resorts, expressed enthusiasm about the forthcoming integration,…

Land-based ・ 03 August 2023

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Integration Update: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Will Become Part of MGM Rewards Starting February 1, 2024

MGM Hotels and Resorts have informed members of the MGM Rewards program that The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will finally be integrated into the MGM portfolio, including the rewards program, from February 1, 2024. MGM purchased the Cosmopolitan in 2022 as part of a property reshuffle that saw the Mirage being sold to Hard Rock, yet so far, the…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2023

Casino City Times

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is joining MGM Rewards loyalty program

Gaming News 2 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- MGM Resorts announced today The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transition from its Identity loyalty program to the company's award-winning MGM Rewards loyalty program beginning 1 February 2024, unlocking the ability for members to earn and redeem points across the company's 20 premier U.S.…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2023

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Nevada gaming win declines in June 2023, but still tops $1B

Nevada casinos continued its struggle to keep up with the torrid pace of historic gaming win, but still won more than $1 billion from players in Clark County alone in June, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Friday. The board said Clark County gaming win was off 3.5 percent to $1.07 billion for the month, while state win declined 2.4 percent…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2023

MeetingsNet

3 New Developments in Las Vegas’ Meetings & Events Scene

Renovation news from Rio Hotel & Casino and M Resort & Casino, plus a new partnership between Marriott and MGM Resorts. Four years after Caesars Entertainment sold the 2500-room Rio Hotel & Casino to the Dreamscape Companies, the plan to reimagine the property with a more luxurious style and environment is finally coming to pass. At the end of this…

Land-based ・ 21 July 2023

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Marriott, MGM Form Online Gambling Marketing Deal

Marriott International has entered into a loyalty marketing agreement with BetMGM, MGM Resorts International's online gambling and sports betting joint venture. Marriott Bonvoy will become BetMGM's exclusive hospitality loyalty program partner in the U.S. and Canada. Under this agreement, Marriott and BetMGM will collaborate to provide Marriott…

Land-based ・ 19 July 2023

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What to do in downtown Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Expressway intersects with Las Vegas just a few blocks north of Fremont Street, providing millions of visitors easy access to the downtown core each year. Although Las Vegas is a major gambling destination and the city is famous for its live shows, guests may be surprised by its range of entertainment options. Las Vegas casinos might…

Land-based ・ 12 July 2023

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Strip craps game cheating scheme leads to 4 arrests

Four men apprehended by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents in a craps game cheating scheme in which they were alleged to have fraudulently obtained $226948 from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will have their first court appearance next month. A hearing scheduled Thursday for Antcharaporn Kamonlert, Hau Ngo, Max Rappoport and Oscar Rodriguez was…

Incidents ・ 12 June 2023

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New selfie, video policy being tried at local MGM resort properties

It's well established that casino companies have been looking for ways to entice younger players into their gambling halls. They've tried offering new games, establishing special zones within the casino with music and a vibe that appeals to the younger crowd and serving food and drinks that connect more with Gen X'ers, millennials and Gen Z'ers…

Land-based ・ 11 June 2023

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China rebound, Las Vegas Strip hotels boost MGM results, stock

Shares of MGM Resorts International MGM rose after hours on Monday after the casino resort operator reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by gains in hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and a bigger rebound in China. MGM reported first-quarter net income of $479.9 million, or $1.24 a share, contrasting with a loss of…

Land-based ・ 02 May 2023

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Forbes: Red Rock Casino named best overall hotel in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - What are the valley's top hotels? According to Forbes, the best overall hotel is Red Rock Casino. Forbes said they made their selections based on things like luxury, family-friendliness, amenities, pet-friendliness, and what age groups would enjoy them the most.

Travel ・ 30 April 2023

Eater Vegas

The Durango Casino in Las Vegas Will Debut a Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Poolside Lounge

The new Durango Casino and Resort is opening in southwest Las Vegas later this year and it will debut with three new restaurants and lounges. The local resort from Station Casinos will open at the 215 and Durango Drive sometime in late 2023 and it will introduce a new Mexican restaurant, bar, and poolside lounge to the southwest valley. Mijo Modern…

Travel ・ 14 March 2023

iGaming Business

MGM Resorts continues winning streak in Las Vegas

In a trading update for the period ending 31 December 2022, the gaming group said it generated consolidated net revenues of $3.6bn (€3.35bn/£2.98bn), an increase of 18% compared to the prior year quarter. This featured net revenues of $2.3bn from its Las Vegas Strip properties, which was up 27%. The increase was in part due to the addition of…

Land-based ・ 09 February 2023

Eater Vegas

Another Food Hall Opens in Las Vegas

Yet another casino is getting in on Las Vegas' food hall boom. In fall of 2023, the new Durango Casino will open along with a 25000-square-foot culinary venue, the Eat Your Heart Out food hall. The new food hall will introduce 11 food venues from Las Vegas and beyond inside a modern and greenery-filled space at the off-Strip Station Casinos brand…

Travel ・ 09 February 2023

World Casino News

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Revenue is Higher Than Ever

Nevada has significantly increased its revenue during 2022 compared to 2021. The main reason lies in the fact that there were during the last year, but one weekend more adds to the value. This has been the most successful year ever for the state - the revenue was $14.8 billion. To compare, in 2021, the revenue was $13.4 billion by November. Strip…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2023

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Nevada, Strip gaming wins for 2022 shatter records

A perfect storm of positives boosted the state's gaming revenue last year, including one more weekend day in 2022 than 2021 and a robust calendar of sports and entertainment events. Nevada's casinos set an all-time record with $14.8 billion in gaming win for 2022, though it already surpassed 2021's record performance of $13.4 billion by November,…

Law ・ 01 February 2023

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Las Vegas: VICI closes $1.3B acquisition of remaining MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay stake

Real estate investment trust VICI Properties has completed its buyout of MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay's real estate. The acquisition further cements the casino landlord's ownership of huge resorts along Las Vegas Boulevard. VICI, which already owned a 50.1% percent stake in the properties, announced Monday that it closed its purchase of the remaining…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2023

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hosts 12th annual Hoops & Hops watch party

Sports ・ 11 January 2023

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Las Vegas Has Updates for 2023: All you Need to Know

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Land-based ・ 09 January 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas bankrolled by big casino landlords

Over the past few years, two firms have shelled out billions of dollars for casino real estate along the Strip. Now they are plowing a fortune into a long-planned resort with a tumultuous history: the Fontainebleau. Last month, developers of Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced they secured a $2.2 billion construction loan to finish the towering…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

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Back In Business: Las Vegas Casinos Reopen

After a 78-day absence, Las Vegas casinos have reopened their doors to sizable crowds of visitors longing to put a dollar in a slot machine or have a drink at the bar. At 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Downtown Las Vegas casinos and properties throughout the region that cater to local residents were the first to reopen. Less than half of the Strip's…

Land-based ・ 04 January 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas executive team gets 5 industry professionals

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has added five gaming industry leaders, including three with recent experience at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, to its executive team. Colleen Birch has been named chief operating officer; Stephen Singer is the company's new chief financial officer; Daniel Espino has been chosen to be its chief people officer; Marc Guarino…

Industry ・ 31 December 2022

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Las Vegas’ top 10 real estate deals of 2022

Las Vegas' wheeler-dealer real estate market didn't disappoint in 2022. Here are the top 10 deals of the year, ranked by yours truly. Some blockbusters that closed in 2022, including the $5.65 billion sale of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, are not listed because they were announced in 2021 and were in that year's top 10. 1. Tilman Fertitta Houston…

Top and Best ・ 31 December 2022

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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…

Industry ・ 26 December 2022

Eater Vegas

Proper Eats Food Hall Opens on the Strip, Replacing a Casino Buffet

The Proper Eats Food Hall is now open in the space where the Buffet at Aria used to be located. The new food hall inside the Aria Resort and Casino is home to nine new eateries that offer everything from breakfast sandwiches and smoked salmon to Korean fried chicken and Steve Aoki's pizza. Proper Eats is the fourth food hall on the Strip, joining…

Travel ・ 20 December 2022

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Tilman Fertitta gets approval for new hotel-casino on Las Vegas Strip

Clark County commissioners gave billionaire Tilman Fertitta the green light on Wednesday to develop a towering hotel-casino on the Strip. The commission approved Fertitta's plans for a 43-story, 2420-room project in the tourist-choked casino corridor. The upscale resort, at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, would…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz American Gaming Association CEO Bill…

Industry ・ 07 December 2022

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Nevermind the gambling, Las Vegas is a foodie paradise

While it's impossible to experience all Sin City has to offer on the culinary scene, it's definitely fun trying. Las Vegas, The Entertainment Capital of the World, is now more than ever deserving of a new moniker - World Culinary Destination. While many visitors still come for the shows, concerts and sporting events, foodies are flocking to the…

Land-based ・ 03 December 2022

Casino City Times

Las Vegas welcomes holiday decorations

Gaming News 21 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- There's no place like Las Vegas for the holidays, as festive decorations and jolly events usher in the celebratory season. Locally cherished and brand-new winter wonderland displays pop up throughout the destination, making Vegas an ideal spot to take in the sights and sounds of the holidays.AREA15 is…

Christmas ・ 23 November 2022

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Mohegan Sun bringing another ‘immersive’ restaurant to casino

Mohegan - In the latest addition to its dining options, Mohegan Sun announced Thursday it plans to open Beauty & Essex, another restaurant from Tao Group Hospitality, the global entertainment brand that introduced the Asian-themed Tao to the casino in 2021. The new restaurant will open next fall in space now occupied by a food court in the Casino…

Travel ・ 18 November 2022

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Food Hall Is Planned to Open in Downtown Las Vegas

On the heels of food halls planned on the Strip and in the southwest valley, a new food hall is slated to open in downtown Las Vegas. The Fremont Hotel and Casino will debut its new food hall in December, according to a post. The food hall is part of Boyd Gaming's $50 million expansion. The 13150-square-foot food hall will become home to a Steak'n…

Travel ・ 17 November 2022

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Blackstone’s Link Logistics developing North Las Vegas warehouse complexes

New York financial giant Blackstone is a major landlord in Las Vegas, with megaresorts on the Strip and other buildings in its portfolio. Now, an industrial real estate firm it owns is developing its first Southern Nevada warehouse projects. Link Logistics, which owns around 9 million square feet of industrial space in the region, recently…

Travel ・ 17 November 2022

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Las Vegas frequent visitor hits video keno jackpots worth $140,000 twice

Jarred Johnson has made visits to Las Vegas before. He will make some again. But he might never experience what happened to him approximately one month apart. Playing Four Card Keno at $20 per spin ($5 for each hand), Johnson hit a 7-spot for $140000, playing the same machine and same numbers at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. On each keno quadrant,…

Payment Methods ・ 17 November 2022

Casino City Times

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo hits Las Vegas

Gaming News 15 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 14, 2022)A world-class lineup of country entertainment will roll through Las Vegas complementing the cowboy competition taking place at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December. From Academy of Country Music Award winners and longtime…

Christmas ・ 15 November 2022

Travel Market Report

An Inside Look at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts' iconic destinations line the Las Vegas Strip from Mandalay Bay to Bellagio - including the newest member of the MGM Resorts family, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Beyond the hotels, each of the resorts in Las Vegas has its own unique experiences, from exceptional shows for the entire family by Cirque du Soleil to top-name artist…

Travel ・ 14 November 2022

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Which of These Casino Stocks Is a Hotter Buy?

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Finance ・ 06 October 2022

Travelweek

Las Vegas' rebound in the Canadian market comes with new attractions and jackpot deals

VANCOUVER - Travel agents attending the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's'Vegas is Back' event last night were not only wined and dined at the luxury D/6 Bar & Lounge at Parq Vancouver, they also heard how Las Vegas is reshaping itself with new attractions and jackpot deals to get clients into airline seats. Air Canada Vacations is…

Winnings ・ 20 September 2022

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Las Vegas Casino Gives $27M In Worker Bonuses After $1.6B Sale

The U.S. economy appears to be on the decline, but a Las Vegas casino still awarded employee bonuses as part of a soon-to-be-completed $1.6 billion sale. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Wednesday gave more than 5000 of its workers each a $5000 cash bonus, for a total bonus payment of about $27 million. The current owner of the casino is Blackstone…

Land-based ・ 07 September 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas Labor Day weekend visitiation projections appear strong

Expect a lot of people to be in Las Vegas this Labor Day weekend. The traditional end-of-summer holiday usually is a big last fling for people whose children are settling into school schedules. And while none of the major tourism organizations released estimated visitation numbers, all indications point to a busy weekend with dozens of hotels sold…

Land-based ・ 04 September 2022

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New retail project on Las Vegas Strip closer to completion

With its massive LED screen flipped on and an upscale steakhouse in the works, the Strip's newest retail hub is pushing toward completion. Construction of the first phase of 63, as the four-story complex being built at CityCenter is now known, is slated to finish in October. Tenants then will start to move in and build out their space, developer…

Land-based ・ 02 September 2022

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CeeLo Green stars in new Las Vegas show ‘Boombox’ at Westgate Las Vegas

At this point in his prestigious career, CeeLo Green compares himself to the late host of "The Twilight Zone," and remembers hanging upside-down while playing the piano at the MGM Grand Garden. Both bear explanation as Green preps for the "Boombox" '90s revival at Westgate Las Vegas' International Theater. Taken in order: "The best way for me to…

NFL ・ 31 August 2022

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Get Tickets to Billy Idol's Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Shows in November

Want to see Billy Idol live in concert? SiriusXM is presenting a limited run of the rock icon's can't-miss shows at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Billy's shows at the Cosmo follow his successful, sold-out residency at the resort in 2021. The punk pioneer delivered his first show of 2022 on August 12 in Phoenix, AZ. During that…

Land-based ・ 24 August 2022

Gwinnett Daily Post

MGM Doubles Down on Las Vegas Strip Casino Bet

Buying the Cosmopolitan resort casino was only one piece of making it part of the company's Las Vegas portfolio. Nothing happens quickly on the Las Vegas Strip. That makes sense when you're talking about a very crowded 4.2-mile stretch that's home to numerous megaresorts all battling for the same customers. Building a new project in a city where…

Land-based ・ 22 August 2022

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MGM Makes a Big Casino Move on the Las Vegas Strip

Nothing happens quickly on the Las Vegas Strip. That makes sense when you're talking about a very crowded 4.2-mile stretch that's home to numerous megaresorts all battling for the same customers. Building a new project in a city where the labor market has gotten very tight, the cost of construction materials has gone up, and working conditions are…

Land-based ・ 22 August 2022

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Maceoo Menswear Opens New Retail Store in Las Vegas

Maceoo men's store in Las Vegas NEW STORE KICKS OFF SLATE OF MORE OPENINGS WORLDWIDE In the same scientific way we approach our menswear collections, we are carefully studying each site to ensure that they represent the best of the Maceoo lifestyle in their part of the world." - Mehdi Raad LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, August 22, 2022…

Land-based ・ 22 August 2022

Casino City Times

Labor Day Weekend festivities in Las Vegas

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas is making Labor Day Weekend a memorable one, with sensational concerts, world-class nightlife, and thrilling pool parties packing the event calendar from Friday, 2 September to Monday, 5 September. On the Stage The Entertainment Capital of the World routinely attracts the world's top music…

Trust and Safety ・ 22 August 2022

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Ex-FBI agent sentenced in Las Vegas for gambling away government cash

Both the prosecution and defense asked for probation, but ex-FBI agent Scott F. Carpenter was given 3 months in custody on Wednesday for gambling away government cash earmarked for an undercover operation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Schiess said Carpenter self-reported the misuse of the money and immediately took steps to pay it back. Carpenter…

Land-based ・ 18 August 2022

The Street

MGM Shares Plans for Its New Las Vegas Strip Property

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Land-based ・ 11 August 2022

Gambling News

Bragg Adds an Accomplished Attorney as Board Member

Bragg Gaming Group, a global gaming technology and content group behind several notable B2B iGaming companies, has introduced changes to its team. Christina Romero, one of the group's directors recently resigned from the company. As a result, Bragg will add the experienced Mark Clayton as a replacement. Romero resigned with immediate effect to…

Law ・ 27 July 2022

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is real estate’s "most profitable single asset sale ever" for Blackstone

The transaction that saw Blackstone sell The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for $5.65 billion was the " most profitable single asset sale ever " for the company's real estate business, Blackstone said in an earnings report Thursday. The high-priced transaction included a $1.625 billion lease-back deal for MGM Resorts International to acquire its…

Land-based ・ 26 July 2022

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Paid for pigging out: Get flown to Las Vegas to review buffets

LAS VEGAS (WXIN) - Are you someone who absolutely goes to town at the buffet table? Gets stuffed at the smorgasbord? You can get paid to do what you do best at some of Las Vegas' most decadent and option-filled buffets. Time2play will pay someone $500 to eat their way through four casino buffets (The Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan of…

Religion ・ 05 July 2022

CBS 4 Indy

Get paid to pig out at Las Vegas buffets

LAS VEGAS - Are you someone who absolutely goes to town at the buffet table? Gets stuffed at the smorgasbord? You can get paid to do what you do best at some of Las Vegas' most decadent and option-filled buffets. Time2play will pay someone $500 to eat their way through four casino buffets (The Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan of Las…

Religion ・ 05 July 2022

The News Market

Las Vegas News Briefs

Plaza Hotel & Casino Unveils Four Projects to Transform its Iconic Main Street Façade and Dome The Plaza Hotel & Casino recently unveiled details of four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining. The four…

Travel ・ 01 July 2022

Casino City Times

Las Vegas to be filled with Fourth of July events

Gaming News 29 June 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Entertainment Capital of the World celebrates everything red, white and blue throughout the Independence Day weekend. Visitors can honor the Fourth of July holiday with entertainment, fireworks, poolside parties and more throughout the celebratory weekend. Fireworks and Patriotic Displays Celebrating…

Trust and Safety ・ 29 June 2022

Review Journal

Blackstone, a major Las Vegas casino landlord, acquires Australia’s Crown Resorts

The landlord of several megaresorts on the Strip has completed its buyout of billionaire James Packer's Crown Resorts Ltd., an Australian casino operator with its own history in Las Vegas. Blackstone announced Friday that it closed its acquisition of Crown, saying this marked its largest transaction to date in the Asia-Pacific region.…

Travel ・ 24 June 2022

Brisbane Times

Crown Barangaroo’s casino licence is critical to its survival in Sydney

But the world was a very different place in 2012, when Packer unveiled his grand plans with NSW premier Barry O'Farrell, and talkback radio king Alan Jones, providing the backing chorus. The casino mogul was still educating his fellow Crown investors, various state governments, and Australians at large, about the new phenomenon of Chinese tourists…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 June 2022

Breaking Travel News

Las Vegas offers a summer season jam-packed with electrifying entertainment

World-class entertainers across music and comedy turn up the heat throughout the destination all season long. While the excitement certainly doesn't end after Labor Day, here is a sampling of this summer's most sensational and sizzling entertainment. Must-See Residencies with Superstar Talent There's always a show to see when you're in Vegas-and…

Travel ・ 22 June 2022

The Street

MGM Closes Las Vegas Strip Deal, Sells Another Casino

Finding the exact right mix of properties on the iconic Las Vegas Strip has been an ongoing challenge for both MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report and rival Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report. Both companies need the right balance of value, mid-tier, and upper level properties…

Land-based ・ 10 June 2022

Review Journal

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas exec Patrick Nichols named CEO of The Venetian

An executive at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is returning to The Venetian to become president and CEO, replacing longtime leader George Markantonis. Patrick Nichols, who began working at The Venetian and has been a Las Vegas hospitality executive his entire career, was named the property's top executive Thursday by New York-based investment firm…

Industry ・ 10 June 2022

The Street

Good News for Las Vegas Strip Casinos May Be Bad News for You

Inflation and gas prices will be a major consideration in most people's decision whether to travel this summer and for the Independence Day holiday. A survey released on May 25 showed that 90% of people responding said gas prices and inflation would be a consideration on their decision to travel over the next three months, according to the American…

Land-based ・ 09 June 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Pride Month events in the Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Pride Month in Las Vegas officially kicks off Wednesday with a myriad of events around the Las Vegas Valley. June 1 - Aviators Pride Night - 7 p.m.: Join The Center to kick off National PRIDE month at the Las Vegas Ballpark with the Aviators. Pride branded merchandise and a portion of ticket sales benefit The Center. For…

Bingo ・ 02 June 2022

BNN Bloomberg

Banks Flex Up Pricing on $3 Billion Cosmopolitan Vegas CMBS Deal

Travel ・ 28 May 2022

The Street

Doomed Las Vegas Strip Icon May Have a New Path to Survival

When MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report sold the Mirage to Hard Rock International for $1 billion, it was clear that huge changes would be coming to the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort. The new owner said that it planned to build its signature guitar hotel on the property. To do that, the company had to find the…

Land-based ・ 27 May 2022

European Gaming

Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news, new partnerships and new appointments. Read on and get updated. Galaxy Gaming has launched Triton Casino Systems, a brand-new table game progressive operating system. Triton…

Sports ・ 24 May 2022

Newswires

Las Vegas Artist Jerry Misko Creating Art Series Celebrating SCCG Management's 30 Years of History

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, May 19, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / -- Stephen Crystal, Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, announced another milestone in the firm's celebration of 2022 as its 30th anniversary of leadership and innovation for the casino industry. SCCG Management has commissioned legendary Las Vegas Artist, Jerry Misko, to produce a series of…

Land-based ・ 19 May 2022

World Casino News

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is under new management

American casino operator MGM Resorts International has announced that it is now running the prestigious The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas property following the completion of an around $1.62 billion deal with The Blackstone Group Incorporated. The Las Vegas-headquartered firm used an official Tuesday press release to detail that the arrangement forms…

Industry ・ 18 May 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

MGM Resorts officially takes over Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday the closing of its transaction with Blackstone to acquire the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for nearly $1.7 billion in cash. The move adds another strip casino to the MGM Resorts' portfolio. MGM Resorts entered into a 30-year lease agreement, with three 10-year…

Travel ・ 18 May 2022

Review Journal

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas now an official MGM Resorts property

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas officially became an MGM Resorts International property Tuesday after the company closed its $1.625 billion deal with the Blackstone Group. The closing has been anticipated for months and picked up steam after three regulatory bodies - the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Nevada Gaming Commission and the Federal Trade…

Travel ・ 18 May 2022

News Nation Now

Las Vegas casino workers surprised with bonuses

LAS VEGAS (NewsNation) - 5400 employees at a Las Vegas casino hit the jackpot in a big way. On Wednesday night, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas employees were taken by surprise during an employee appreciation and awards buffet when the resort CEO and president Bill McBeath announced that all 5400 people who work there would be receiving a $5000…

Land-based ・ 13 May 2022

WPTA 21 ABC

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas surprises every employee with $5,000 bonus

LAS VEGAS (Gray News) - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas surprised all its 5400 employees with a $5000 bonus at an employee appreciation and awards buffet Wednesday. Company representatives for the luxury resort casino and hotel said the bonuses total more than $27 million. Resort President and CEO Bill McBeath made the announcement on stage, followed…

Covid ・ 12 May 2022

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Cosmopolitan Shocks Its Employees With $5,000 Bonus

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas rewarded its 5400 employees with a surprise $5000 bonus Wednesday. "We know that none of that would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the resort's amazing employees, and we are thrilled to recognize those contributions," said Tyler Henritze, head of strategic investments for private equity firm…

Jobs ・ 12 May 2022

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Caesars spinoff VICI closes on big Vegas Strip property deal

FILE - A plane takes off from Harry Reid International Airport near casinos along the Las Vegas Strip, on Sept. 29, 2021, in Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment spinoff VICI Properties said April 29, 2022, that it completed its $17.2 billion buyout of MGM Growth Properties, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The deal was first announced last…

Travel ・ 12 May 2022

The Nevada Independent

With Cosmopolitan sale nearing, Blackstone still has money on Vegas

Blackstone Group's time as a Strip casino operator is drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean the New York-based investment conglomerate is done with Las Vegas. Through its Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), the company will continue to own the land and buildings associated with four Strip properties operated by MGM Resorts…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 May 2022

Review Journal

Cosmopolitan giving $5K bonuses to each employee

With its multibillion-dollar sale in the works, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas gave employees a welcome surprise Wednesday: a $5000 bonus each. Bill McBeath, president and CEO of the hotel-casino, made the announcement in The Chelsea theater, a 40000-square-foot venue at the Cosmo that was packed with workers for the event. The crowds erupted with…

Jobs ・ 11 May 2022

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rsquo; myVEGAS BINGO WINS ‘BEST NEW SOCIAL CASINO GAME' AT 4th ANNUAL EKG SLOT AWARDS

Las Vegas-based mobile gaming leader celebrates second EKG Slot Awards win and first for 2021's myVEGAS Bingo LAS VEGAS - PLAYSTUDIOS' first free-to-play bingo game, myVEGAS Bingo, has been honored with the "Best New Social Casino Game" award at the 4th Annual EKG Slot Awards. The ceremony, held at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, celebrates…

Games ・ 31 March 2022