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Downtown Grand hotel-casino searching for new GM

A downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino is searching for a new general manager following the departure of its latest leader. Andrew Economon left his role at the helm of the Downtown Grand in late February to deal with family matters, he and resort leadership confirmed this week. Economon joined the downtown resort, operated by Las Vegas-based Fifth…

Land-based ・ 10 days

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Abandoned off-the-Las Vegas Strip casino finds new life

Las Vegas hotel casino resort developers have snatched up almost every available piece of vacant land on the Las Vegas Strip for new projects, leading builders to redevelop existing properties for new facilities. The Tropicana Las Vegas, which began as a high-end hotel casino on the Vegas Strip when it opened in 1957, is slated to close April 2 and…

Land-based ・ 22 days

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Can you guess the Las Vegas casino from its carpet?

A Las Vegas casino can be sensory overload with its flashy slots, cheering patrons and mixed smells of perfumes and smoking patrons. But the sensory overload often doesn't stop there. Right under a visitor's feet is often a pathway of busy patterns, sometimes with colorful art that connects to the casino's theme. UNLV gaming historian David…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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Where Old Vegas is still alive today

The CNN Original Series "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" showcases the heart and history of one of America's most beloved and notorious cities in four immersive episodes. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Leave it to Las Vegas to upstage Travis and Taylor, Usher and the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sure, last month's game was…

Land-based ・ 03 March 2024

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Which hotels in Las Vegas don’t charge resort fees?

Frequent travelers to Las Vegas often vocalize their dislike for something at nearly every hotel on the Strip: resort fees. Direct booking and travel service sites don't include this additional fee - sometimes up to $50 - in the advertised room rate for resorts on and around the Strip, but almost all properties now have the additional…

Land-based ・ 15 February 2024

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Vital Vegas Podcast, Ep. 161: Fontainebleau Debut and 93 Casinos in One Day

After a short hiatus, the Vital Vegas Podcast is back and we're so sorry. About the show being back. Not the hiatus. That was actually great. Although, we did miss stuffing Las Vegas into your sound collection orifices. Anyway, in this episode, we walk you through the newest Las Vegas casino resort, the eye candy factory that is Fontainebleau Las…

Land-based ・ 17 January 2024

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Las Vegas to turn blue for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Iconic Las Vegas sights and marquees will light up blue on Tuesday to show support for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. According to a release, Strip resorts, downtown properties, and businesses around the valley will illuminate messages of appreciation on their marquees and buildings will light up in blue to express support of…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2024

8 News Now

Ring in 2024 at these events across Las Vegas valley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Are you ready to ring in the new year? Here is a list of New Year's Eve celebrations across the Las Vegas valley. To celebrate the new year and Downtown Grand's 10th anniversary, the hotel & casino is throwing a New Year's Eve bash on Sunday, Dec. 31. The bash will have DJs, a champagne toast, a chance to win $1000000 cash, and a…

Land-based ・ 28 December 2023

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Las Vegas officials to reveal New Year’s Eve fireworks show plans

It's not even Christmas and local event coordinators are planning for a big New Year's Eve on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. Beginning at midnight on New Year's Day, thousands of shimmering lights, gold accents and criss-crossing comets set to party music will make up the eight-minute fireworks show on the Strip as part of an event that…

New Year ・ 21 December 2023

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Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The valley is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. On Wednesday, Las Vegas officials will announce plans for "America's Party 2024". According to Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, fireworks will once again be provided by Grucci. City officials said more than 12000 electrical…

New Year ・ 21 December 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas room rates drop for the holidays

The holiday season is traditionally prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas. The deals have been fewer than normal the past two years, but things are getting back to normal. Last week, the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town, looking for the best leads on lodging in December. The rates below were available…

Land-based ・ 03 December 2023

Gambling Insider

Biggest Mistakes First-Timers Make in Las Vegas, From Frequent Traveler

I visit Las Vegas every year, sometimes for business and other times for vacation. From high-end restaurants to glitzy shows, there's a reason the city has millions of visitors each year. But navigating Sin City can be a bit like wading through a sea of slot machines for a first-timer. To ensure you maximize your trip, here's my advice on what not…

Sports ・ 14 November 2023

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Las Vegas: Boyd Gaming's Fremont Casino completes $50 million renovation

The Fremont Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas has finished the final phase of its $50 million renovation. According to casino representatives cited by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Boyd Gaming -operated property on the Fremont Street Experience has introduced a new casino floor with a'more open floor plan' and higher ceilings, as well as a…

Sports ・ 23 October 2023

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Station Casinos To Unveil New Durango Casino In Las Vegas This November

Station Casinos is betting big in Las Vegas and the opening of the new Durango Casino Resort in November is expected to be just the beginning of some major expansion plans for the years to come. The new property continues the company's plans to grow considerably in southern Nevada and doubling its current size in the region by 2030. Durango offers…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

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Golden Nugget sees $529K Ultimate Texas Hold’em jackpot

A visitor from Texas will remember her visit to downtown Las Vegas for quite a while. Regina P. won $529472 after hitting the mega progressive jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold'em at Golden Nugget, according to a casino spokesperson. The winning hand was dealt just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Binion's It's quad-tastic…

Winnings ・ 14 September 2023

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How Many Casinos Are in Las Vegas 2022

How Many Casinos Are in Las Vegas 2022: Exploring the Gambling Capital of the World Las Vegas, often referred to as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, luxurious resorts, and, of course, its vast array of casinos. For decades, this desert oasis has been a magnet for gamblers from all over the globe,…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2023

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Circa Resort & Casino gets pink makeover for the Barbie movie

From now until July 23, 2023, the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has been transformed into a pink "Dream Hotel" to celebrate the release of the Barbie movie. The Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, releases in theaters on July 21, 2023, and the adult-only Circa Resort & Casino is celebrating in style. "Barbie…

Movies ・ 25 July 2023

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Photos: BARBIE Movie Takes Over Las Vegas Casinos

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

Casino City Times

Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas during the WSOP

During the prestigious World Series of Poker, which began last week and runs through late July, Las Vegas comes alive with anticipation and excitement. As an ardent player, you will be poised to immerse yourself in an unparalleled experience. It is entirely different than playing online or reading a U.S. casino blog to see what's happening…

Poker ・ 13 June 2023

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Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Here are 4 museums worth gambling on

LAS VEGAS - The bartender at Las Vegas' brand new Punk Rock Museum popped open a can of Pringles, tipped all of the chips out into a plastic basket and then filled the can with a rum and Coke. The $14 drink (it comes with the chips) is called the Fletcher, named for its creator, guitarist Fletcher Dragge from the skate-punk band Pennywise. Welcome…

Travel ・ 30 May 2023

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Vegas Vic sign in violation of city code

The man has been smoking a cigarette for 75 years straight but now cannot find a light. And the complaints have grown loud enough for the city to step in. The Vegas Vic sign, created by a New York agency in 1945 at the behest of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce to promote the city, has been dark for months at its 25 E. Fremont St. location under…

Land-based ・ 01 May 2023

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'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Take Over Las Vegas

The stars of the wildly popular AMC drama "Breaking Bad" , Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, couldn't think of a better place to spend their Friday evening, and where better to break bad than Sin City! The famous duo hit Circa Las Vegas for their close friend's wedding, but their celebration took place at none other than the resort's rooftop cocktail…

Industry ・ 07 April 2023

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‘No Color’ sign at Las Vegas casino sparks online reaction

Binion's casino downtown removed a sign warning members of motorcycle clubs about its "no color" policy after attracting unexpected attention on Twitter, a hotel spokesman said Friday. Tim Lager, Binion's general manager, said the hotel put up the sign last weekend, following a briefing from the Metropolitan Police Department about the potential…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

Thrillist

Visit Stadium Swim Circa Hotel in Las Vegas

It emerges like a pixelated oasis in the Nevada desert, one that could easily be a mirage. A towering 143-foot screen, showing any game your heart desires, and at its feet six-count'em, six!-heated rectangular pools. They're spaced in pairs, gently tiered upward, all the better to allow year-round swimsuit-clad revelers unobstructed views of the…

Sports ・ 09 February 2023

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A 3 Day Weekend in Las Vegas Itinerary You’ll Want to Steal

If you're considering spending a 3 day weekend in Las Vegas, then keep this itinerary at hand and bookmark it for quick reference while you explore this unique destination in Nevada. Sin City is a thrilling destination for a weekend escape, a romantic break, or an all-friends adventure. Featuring the right amount of entertainment, gambling, and…

Travel ・ 09 February 2023

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Golden Gate casino celebrates 117 years of Las Vegas history

Las Vegas may have a reputation for tearing down its vintage buildings, but there's one piece of history still standing: Golden Gate. The historic property at the corner of Fremont and Main streets is celebrating its 117th anniversary Friday, and as the city's first hotel it boasts a front row seat to some of the area's most identifiable…

History ・ 31 January 2023

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VGK Fan Fest Presented by the D Las Vegas Returns to Fremont January 8

VEGAS (January 4, 2023) - The Vegas Golden Knights announced today, January 4, that the team will host its annual Fan Fest on Sunday, January 8 at the Fremont Street Experience on the Main Street Stage presented by The D Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. This will be the first time the Golden Knights have hosted this special event since 2020. Fans of all…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

Vegas Inc

Official: Driver in Las Vegas crash that killed 2 was above DUI limit

In this photo provided by Ty O'Neil, Las Vegas city marshals and security officers direct pedestrians at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, after authorities say a man from Minnesota and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV at a busy pedestrian street crossing. Las Vegas police say…

Incidents ・ 04 January 2023

AP News

2 killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos; driver held

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall, authorities in Las Vegas said Friday. William Clayton Baxter Jr, 44, and Kristie Eileen Baxter, 51, from Hobbs, New Mexico, died Wednesday of multiple…

Incidents ・ 04 January 2023

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2 from Hobbs killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos; driver held

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall, authorities in Las Vegas said Friday. William Clayton Baxter Jr, 44, and Kristie Eileen Baxter, 51, from Hobbs, New Mexico, died Wednesday of multiple…

Incidents ・ 31 December 2022

CBS News

New Mexico man, woman killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos

Editor's Update: The Associated Press reported Thursday one of the victims was from Minnesota, but updated its reporting Friday that the victim's home state was actually New Mexico. LAS VEGAS - A man and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street…

Incidents ・ 31 December 2022

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Hobbs woman one of two pedestrians killed near Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A man from Minnesota and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall, Las Vegas police said Thursday. The driver, Mykael Terrell, 28, of Las Vegas, left the scene of the 7:40 p.m. Wednesday crash before she…

Incidents ・ 30 December 2022

CBS News

Minnesota man, New Mexico woman killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS - A man from Minnesota and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall, authorities in Las Vegas said Thursday. The driver, Mykael Lanice-Lynn Terrell, 28, of Las Vegas, left the scene of the 7:40 p.m. Wednesday…

Incidents ・ 30 December 2022

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Minnesota man killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS - A man from Minnesota and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall, authorities in Las Vegas said Thursday. The driver, Mykael Lanice-Lynn Terrell, 28, of Las Vegas, left the scene of the 7:40 p.m. Wednesday…

Incidents ・ 30 December 2022

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Minnesota Man Killed by SUV near downtown Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man from Minnesota and a woman from New Mexico were struck and killed by an SUV while crossing a busy street against a "don't walk" signal at the downtown Fremont Street Experience casino mall, authorities in Las Vegas said Thursday. The driver, Mykael Lanice-Lynn Terrell, 28, of Las Vegas, left the scene of the 7:40 p.m.…

Incidents ・ 30 December 2022

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Las Vegas' New Year's Eve Road Closures

Let's get ready to party! Officials expect over 400000 visitors to converge on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown's Fremont Street Experience to ring in 2023, and you can expect road closures in advance of the giant parties. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department will have extra personnel on duty to handle road closures and to make sure visitors can…

Land-based ・ 29 December 2022

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Las Vegas at Christmas

Las Vegas is known for its bright lights and over-the-top décor. During the holiday season, Vegas truly ups the ante when it comes to transforming into a festive winter wonderland! Here's what's happening on the Ninth Island this holiday season. Starting with The Strip, the Bellagio Conservatory has switched from their fall theme to their Christmas…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2022

Courthouse News Service

Downtown Vegas adds splashy resort to revitalized mix

LAS VEGAS (CN) - Downtown Las Vegas sees 24 million visitors annually. One might think the area could rest on its laurels and be fat and happy. But that thinking wouldn't take into account Derek Stevens, whose vision and drive has resulted in the first, built-from-the-ground-up casino development downtown in 30 years. Circa Resort & Casino, the…

Sports ・ 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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NOW OPEN: LAS VEGAS' FIRST 24/7 BACON CONCEPT, BACON NATION, DEBUTS AT THE D LAS VEGAS

New Concept from Downtown Hospitality Group Serves Bacon Flights, Reverse BLTs, Boozy Milkshakes and More on the D's Reimagined Second Floor Casino LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Downtown Las Vegas is ready to bring home the bacon. Bacon Nation - Las Vegas' first 24/7 bacon-inspired restaurant concept - is officially open at the D Las…

Sports ・ 30 October 2022

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Is the Las Vegas Strip Safe? A Casino Icon Has the Answer

Sin City has been home to some high-profile violent crime, but that's not the whole story. Las Vegas needs to give off an anything-can-happen vibe while also being inherently safe. The city has a dark edge, but it also needs tourists to feel like they can gamble, party, imbibe (and maybe inhale) without being in any real danger. People come to Las…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2022

The Street

The Las Vegas Strip Deals With a Huge Problem

Las Vegas needs to give off an anything-can-happen vibe while also being inherently safe. The city has a dark edge, but it also needs tourists to feel like they can gamble, party, imbibe (and maybe inhale) without being in any real danger. People come to Las Vegas to live a little larger than they do in their real lives, but living on the edge…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2022

Extra TV

Win It! Tickets to David Blaine’s Residency in Las Vegas

It is going to be a big Halloween weekend in Las Vegas, with some of the hottest artists taking the stage. Magic fans definitely won't want to miss David Blaine's new residency "In Spades" at Resorts World Theater. In the Halloween spirit, "Extra" is also giving two tickets to Blaine's show to one lucky friend. The winner will receive two tickets…

Travel ・ 22 October 2022

The Street

Move Over Las Vegas Strip, Fremont St. Adding a Bold New Casino

While the Las Vegas Strip has been known for the glitz and glamour of casino operators, including Wynn Resorts (WYNN), Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and MGM Resorts International (MGM), downtown Vegas has a grittier reputation. Even after the 1995 launch of the Fremont Street Experience -- a massive light and sound show that takes over the whole…

Land-based ・ 22 October 2022

The Travel

10 Of The Cheapest Hotels Found On The Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip is the destination to be a part of the glitz and glam. Sin City has no shortage of Casino Hotels and Insta-worthy pools, especially smack-dabbed on the Strip. However, a trip to Las Vegas is not always a budget-friendly venture! With a city full of theater shows, all-you-can-eat buffets, casinos, and shopping boutiques, it's…

Strategy Guide ・ 22 October 2022

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The 8 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas That Aren't Gambling

Arguably, nowhere else in the world is as synonymous with gambling as Las Vegas. The city has sprung up from the desert as an oasis where travelers from around the world can come to try their hand at luck in world-class casinos that epitomize glitz and glamor. But while it may be fun to get into games, there's much more to the hedonistic paradise…

Religion ・ 22 October 2022

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Safety, security remain top priorities, Las Vegas resort executives say at conference

Circa casino owner Derek Stevens, left, and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings participate in a panel discussion with gaming executives at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in the Venetian Expo Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 | 2 a.m. Despite some high-profile crimes, including a mass stabbing last week, "it's hard to find a safer location…

Travel ・ 12 October 2022

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My 8 Favorite Experiences On Fremont Street In Las Vegas

After Nevada legalized gambling in 1931, the first casinos in Las Vegas proliferated along Fremont Street in the city's downtown region. Then came the end of World War II, and new mega-hotels with glitzy casinos and top-flight entertainment cropped up along Las Vegas Boulevard a few miles away. The Strip, as that corridor is commonly known, soon…

Land-based ・ 22 September 2022

The Travel

Budget Travelers: Check Out These 10 Affordable Hotels In Las Vegas

Las Vegas is all glitz and glam, with its reputation linked to its world-class casinos. Because of this, it's common for people to assume that Las Vegas is a pricey destination. However, this myth is a bust! As it turns out, traveling to the world-famous city of Las Vegas doesn't have to be an expensive affair! With some planning, enjoying a Vegas…

Religion ・ 15 September 2022

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All The Best Things To Do In Las Vegas That Are Completely Free

When it comes to Las Vegas, most people are familiar with the infamous slogan - "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Located in the state of Nevada, US, the city boasts a reputation of partying, glitz and glamour of casinos, along with experiences that could break your bank account. However, there is much more to the so-called Sin City than…

New Year ・ 31 August 2022

Augustman

These Are The Best Things To Do In Las Vegas For Free

Located in the state of Nevada, US, the city boasts a reputation of a night filled with partying, glitz and glamour of casinos and experiences that could break your bank account. However, there is much more to the so-called Sin City than just roulettes and hangovers. Vegas offers several fun-filled activities to choose from. Whether you are…

New Year ・ 30 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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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the weekend, a National Weather Service official said Friday. "We're getting right into…

Land-based ・ 12 August 2022

The Travel

See Las Vegas In A Unique Way On These Thrilling Tours

Whether you come to Las Vegas for a party to remember or simply want to experience the abundance of gambling and glamour, be sure to consider all the many adventures just waiting to be had not only on the Las Vegas Strip but in the surrounding landscape. There are many unique Vegas-area tours from Viator that offer travelers one-of-a-kind…

Travel ・ 12 August 2022

NBC News

Monsoonal rains flood streets and casinos in Las Vegas

Cleanup efforts continued Saturday after monsoonal rain in Las Vegas caused water to cascade from casino ceilings and flooded street intersections across the city this week. Videos posted online showed water pouring from ceilings at Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood resorts on the Las Vegas Strip two days ago. Water also swamped the carpet at the…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2022

Fox 61

Monsoon rains flood Las Vegas, several casinos

Intense summer thunderstorms drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday, flooding casino floors and sending water cascading through ceilings. LAS VEGAS - Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2022

Star Advertiser

Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS >> Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the weekend, a National Weather Service official said today. "We're getting…

Land-based ・ 30 July 2022

PokerTube

El Cortez Evacuated Amid Las Vegas Arson Fears

Las Vegas' oldest existing casino, the El Cortez, was evacuated at the weekend amid fears of a fire, the smoke-filled venue close to a number of buildings linked to recent suspected arson attacks... El Cortez, an adult-only venue a block from the hugely-popular Fremont Street Experience and Las Vegas Boulevard, was in full swing on Saturday evening…

Poker ・ 28 July 2022

Review Journal

Boyd Gaming revenue slightly up from year-over-year

Boyd Gaming Corp. leadership expressed confidence in the company's operations even in the face of economic uncertainty during an earnings call this week. Officials with the Las Vegas-based operator of three downtown Las Vegas properties as well as other hotel-casinos, said during Tuesday's earnings call that 2022's second quarter was a solid…

Finance ・ 27 July 2022

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Plaza Las Vegas to open downtown's first smoke-free, "social media friendly" gaming space with slot influencer area

The Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas on Tuesday unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that it says "will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade", including downtown's first smoke-free and "social media friendly" gaming area featuring an agreement with YouTube slot influencer Brian Christopher. The announcement event…

Land-based ・ 07 July 2022

The Street

Downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street Getting Surprise New Casino

While the Las Vegas Strip has been known for the glitz and glamour of casino operators, including Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Wynn Resorts Limited Report, Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report, downtown Vegas has a grittier reputation. Even after…

Land-based ・ 06 July 2022

Casino City Times

This Week in Gambling: Closing the Las Vegas Strip to cars?

This week's gambling news comes from Sin City, where there is talk of closing the Las Vegas Strip to cars, trucks, taxis, and buses, at least a few times each week. And believe it or not, they've already tried it and tourists loved it. Plus we speak to poker pro Mark Seif about amateurs playing at the WSOP for the experience, and maybe more. It…

Land-based ・ 30 June 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

Breaking Travel News

Plaza Hotel & Casino unveils four projects to transform its iconic Main Street façade

The Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, has unveiled the 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 Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel &…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2022

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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

Daily Excelsior

12 Hotels Deals in Vegas That are OFF THE STRIP

Las Vegas, it's the place of dreams! With the bright lights and the gambling, the shows and the shopping. It's more than a city, it's an experience, but let's be honest for a second, it can get rather expensive as well. Hotels off-strip offer an affordable alternative to staying close to the action, they have a lot to offer, and their Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 21 June 2022

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Tourist shot after gambling in a Las Vegas Casino on Fremont Street

Fremont Experience shooting. How safe is travel to Las Vegas. Downtown Fremont is different from Las Vegas Strip I saw someone got shot on Youtube Live at Fremont Street was posted by Jose on his Twitter account. The Freemont is in the old downtown areas of Las Vegas, which is different from the strip where all the newer casinos are located. The…

Travel ・ 19 June 2022

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Project to add smoke-free casino area downtown

One of Las Vegas' iconic facades is getting a makeover. Downtown's Plaza Hotel & Casino is adding a circular bar beneath its portico dome and a new casino annex. The Carousel Bar will be a 2500-square-foot outdoor venue that will look directly onto the Fremont Street Experience. The bar will connect to the new casino area that will be the downtown…

Travel ・ 19 June 2022

Gambling

Smoke-Free Gaming Area Coming To Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is getting its first smoke-free gaming space. Plaza hotel-casino CEO of Jonathan Jossel announced this week that four renovation projects, including the smoke-free "social media-friendly" gaming area, are being launched at the resort on Main Street. Construction is slated to begin this month and is expected to be completed by the…

Travel ・ 16 June 2022

The Street

Elon Musk's Las Vegas Strip Dream Gets Much Bigger

Elon Musk's plans often sound like ideas that sit somewhere between genius and supervillain. The billionaire Tesla (TSLA) - Get Tesla Inc. Report CEO thinks incredibly big and that makes some of his ideas seem improbable at best. This man wants to build a city on Mars while revolutionizing transportation and energy on Earth. Tesla has, of course,…

Land-based ・ 16 June 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to transform its Main Street facade

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino has announced details for four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street facade. The goal is to transition the Plaza into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the…

Land-based ・ 15 June 2022

Eater Vegas

Carousel Bar new project for Plaza Las Vegas

Carousel Bar to open in porte cochere space at Plaza The hundreds of twinkly light bulbs that sparkle over the porte cochere at the Plaza Hotel and Casino will soon mark the backdrop of a carousel-themed outdoor bar. The fanciful new Carousel Bar is one of four projects that the Plaza is undertaking to transform the front of the building facing…

Travel ・ 14 June 2022

The Street

Support Grows to Save a Las Vegas Strip Icon Set for Demolition

Las Vegas icons come and go. Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack -- once synonymous with the Las Vegas Strip -- have become relics of the past, fondly remembered by many but most certainly not the type of entertainment Sin City offers today. Perhaps DJs like Tiesto Zedd, and Calvin Harris who entertain huge crowds as resident DJs on the Strip now will…

Land-based ・ 24 May 2022

Travel Weekly

A Las Vegas landmark is about to go dormant: Travel Weekly

Hard Rock International announced last year it is buying the property from MGM Resorts International, and the iconic volcano will not have a role in the resort's eventual rebranding. Neither Hard Rock nor MGM officials would confirm when the volcano will be dismantled, and the timing of its last eruption is uncertain. A guitar-shaped room tower is…

Travel ・ 10 May 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casino Shows Off an Iconic Image

Las Vegas has more than its fair share of iconic images. The city has countless spots where visitors feel the need to take a selfie or just immortalize the moment with a picture. Pretty much every major Las Vegas Strip casino has an iconic exterior while also hosting photo ops that range from kitschy (take your picture with a million dollars) to…

Land-based ・ 08 May 2022

Yogonet

Boyd to expand Fremont Las Vegas casino floor, upgrade dining offerings following record Q1 results

Boyd Gaming's Fremont Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas is expanding its casino floor and replacing its former buffet with a new dining hall concept. Executives for the company made the announcement during a call with investors held on Tuesday, in which the company also reported record first-quarter revenues. The new dining hall is set to…

Land-based ・ 02 May 2022

Yogonet

Aristocrat is world’s first slot manufacturer with custom invitation to play on Fremont Street Experience's screen

Aristocrat Gaming has entered a first-of-its kind partnership with the Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, as it has become the world's first slot manufacturer to create an invitation to play at the eight hotel-casinos on the world's largest single video screen - the 136000-square…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2022

Food And Beverage Magazine

The Plaza Hotel & Casino announces opening of The Sand Dollar Lounge Downtown

The Plaza Hotel & Casino is excited to announce that live music and craft cocktail venue The Sand Dollar Lounge will be rocking the casino floor beginning early May 2022. The iconic local Las Vegas bar will offer free nightly entertainment from local bands and national headliners accompanied by original handcrafted cocktails, pizza, and pool.…

Land-based ・ 26 April 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Face a New Downtown Rival (With a Plan)

Las Vegas may seem like a city of endless parties, but it's actually driven by business. Sure, lots of people visit Sin City just for fun, but an awful lot of Vegas tourism comes from trade shows, business meetings, and other work gatherings. Those business reasons give people an excuse to go to Las Vegas, and they're huge drivers for Caesars…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2022

Las Vegas Magazine

1, 2, 3: Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

Circa Resort & Casino was the shining star that Las Vegas needed during 2020. The future looked bright with the opening of the new hotel-casino, the first built from the ground up in downtown since 1980. In its second year, Circa continues to wow guests with its multitude of offerings-from the multistory casino and sportsbook, behemoth pool complex…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2022

Yogonet

Circa becomes first Las Vegas casino to debut an NFT to the blockchain

Circa Resort & Casino is set to become the first Las Vegas resort to debut an NFT to the blockchain with a utility NFT art collection. The flagship kicking cowgirl neon sign, Vegas Vickie, was painted by renowned artist Jason "Borbay" Borbet. The details surrounding the NFT tiers, real-life utility functions and mint date will be announced in the…

Land-based ・ 22 March 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Thousands return to Las Vegas to celebrate St. Paddy’s, March Madness

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - With St. Patrick's Day festivities and the NCAA Tournament kicking off Thursday, March 17, thousands of tourists are back enjoying Las Vegas. March 17, 2020 Governor Sisolak ordered a statewide shutdown of non-essential businesses. Casinos closed their door due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, pre-pandemic crowds…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 18 March 2022

Times Of Casino

Circa Becomes the First Las Vegas Casino to Debut an NFT to the Blockchain

Circa Resort and Casino, built around four decades ago, has become the first casino in Las Vegas to debut Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) to the crypto blockchain. It opened during the COVID-19 pandemic in October 2020 and first time as an adults-only casino resort. The NFT art collection at Circa includes a flagship cowgirl sign in neon, Vegas Vickie,…

Land-based ・ 08 March 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Icon Set for Demolition; Another May Stay

Las Vegas has an endless series of iconic attractions. the Las Vegas sign, the Fountains of Bellagio, the Grand Canal at Venetian, the Fremont Street Experience Downtown, the Fountains at Caesars Palace that Evel Knievel failed to jump in 1967, the High Roller Ferris Wheel at the Linq, the Skypod at the Stratosphere, the Eiffel Tower at Paris, the…

Land-based ・ 03 February 2022

KTNV Las Vegas

Know before you go: Las Vegas New Year's Eve celebrations

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - New Year's Eve is only days away and Las Vegas has one of the biggest celebrations in the country lined up. It is also one of the busiest nights for law enforcement with about 1200 officers on The Strip and another 200 downtown. Regarding COVID-19, the same rules are in effect: masks inside, optional outside. Freeway ramps near…

New Year ・ 22 January 2022

Yogonet

Las Vegas casinos fully open now without mandated restrictions

Several visitors gathered downtown at the Fremont Street Experience for live music to celebrate the full re-opening at midnight Tuesday. A recorded message by Las Vegas Mayor was shown and Fremont Experience officials were in attendance. Casinos began taking down plexiglass dividers at slot machines and other gambling stations. Las Vegas fully…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2022

TNT Magazine

Everyone's A Winner In Las Vegas

I'm sitting at a roulette table in the famous Golden Nugget Casino. There are four tall towers of chips rising off the table like sky scrapers. A small crowd has gathered to watch the result. The croupier spins the wheel and then rolls the ball around the track. All I need is black. The anticipation is unbearable. The ball loses momentum and falls…

Religion ・ 12 January 2022

Looper

Where Is CSI: Vegas Filmed?

After the two-episode season finale of "CSI" in 2015, Jorja Fox told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "I absolutely thought that it was the end of the book, that we'd done all the chapters. I was, like, 'OK, this is it.' And I was really, really happy where Sara and Grissom were left." So when the show's producers reached out to Fox to see if she was…

Covid ・ 11 January 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas to celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks show on Strip, events

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- While Las Vegas might not have rung in 2021 with its usual massive fireworks show due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city will welcome 2022 with fireworks on the Strip. Officials announced Thursday that they will announce full details for "America's Party 2022" on Dec. 16. According to a news release, this year's fireworks show…

New Year ・ 07 January 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas starts to party as 2021 ends

Check in with us all night as our team covers New Year's Eve in Las Vegas from the Strip to Fremont Street. 7 p.m. Law enforcement on the Strip Law enforcement finished clearing the Strip while revelers were braving a frigid, breezy evening with drizzling rain. At least one couple was told by a Las Vegas police officer that they would not be…

New Year ・ 01 January 2022

Market Watch

Omi-what? Las Vegas New Year's Eve fireworks show will go on, with 300,000 expected

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas isn't canceling or scaling back plans for big New Year's gatherings amid concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, regional public safety and elected leaders said Wednesday. More than 300000 visitors are expected in town for events including a New Year's Eve fireworks show on the Las Vegas Strip that…

New Year ・ 30 December 2021

Review Journal

New Year’s Eve celebrations to ring in 2022 in Las Vegas

It's time to make your plans for ringing in the new year. Check out these events and places where you can spend New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. There will be fireworks along with live music, dancing and dining while you raise a glass to 2022. Fireworks The fireworks are back on the Las Vegas Strip. Eight hotel-casinos will participate in this year's…

New Year ・ 23 December 2021

Vegas Inc

LVCVA, Vegas Chamber honor Hospitality Heroes

Alonzo Langstaff and Earl Manson, of Westgate Las Vegas Resort, are presented with the "Hospitality Hero Legacy Award" during the 2021 Hospitality Heroes end-of-year reception at UNLV's Hospitality Hall, Thursday Dec. 16, 2021. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 | 1:07 p.m. More than 30 hospitality workers were recognized at a reception Thursday as part of the…

Travel ・ 18 December 2021

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas hotels offering low holiday room rates

The holiday season is normally prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas. However, due to unprecedented demand created by months of pandemic-fueled abstinence from fun, the pickings are slimmer than normal this year. Still, that doesn't mean there aren't deals to be had. Last week the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2021

KTNV Las Vegas

Mint 400 parade to roar down Las Vegas Strip today

Posted at 1:34 PM, Dec 01, 2021 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Mint 400 parade returns to the Las Vegas Strip today. The event starts at 3 p.m. and will move from the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino to Fremont Street Experience The parade kicks off a two-day festival on Fremont Street and two days of off-road racing in the Las Vegas area. LIVE STREAM FROM THE…

Land-based ・ 02 December 2021

Vegas Inc

Las Vegas health, tourism officials monitoring new coronavirus variant

Tourists are shown at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas Saturday, April 17, 2021. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 | 12:31 p.m. Las Vegas health and tourism officials are tracking developments with the omicron variant of the deadly coronavirus, including its potential impact on travel to Las Vegas. But the unknowns outweigh the knowns for…

Travel ・ 30 November 2021

Paste Magazine

The Circa Resort & Casino Lets You Party in Style on Las Vegas's Fremont Street

There's more than one Las Vegas. Beyond the differences between the Strip, Fremont Street, the rest of Downtown Vegas, and the city's residential and outlying areas, Vegas is a city that tries to be all things to all people. You have the large family-friendly resorts that include activities for all ages. You have classy, upscale hotels that focus…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2021

Fox 5 Vegas

Plaza in downtown Las Vegas to celebrate return of NFR with fireworks Wednesday

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas announced it is celebrating the return of National Finals Rodeo (NFR) with a fireworks show on Wednesday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m. The resort said the fireworks display will be staged from multiple locations on the Plaza's roofs and towers, and can be visible for miles. A portion of…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2021

Casino City Times

Las Vegas announces entertainment lineup for December

Gaming News 26 November 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Every December, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World invites cowboys and cowgirls to saddle up for an incredible lineup of events and entertainment during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.From classic country crooners to country crossover stars, there's a boot-scootin' show for every fan in…

Sports ・ 26 November 2021