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Fontainebleau Las Vegas Review: This $3 Billion Las Vegas Hotel Is the Tallest in the City

Since its inception in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been heralded as a masterpiece in American design and a cultural hallmark. After all, it was where Oddjob murdered Jill Masterson in the James Bond film Goldfinger and a preferred haunt of Frank Sinatra. It therefore seems only fitting that Paul Anka and Justin Timberlake headlined the…

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Next Las Vegas Strip property heading for big change: The Mirage

The transformation of the Tropicana has begun, and the public said farewell last week to one of the Strip's historic gaming establishments. The next property headed for big change: The Mirage. You have to imagine that there will be a greater outcry of support for The Mirage than the Tropicana because its history is fresher in people's minds. The…

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Las Vegas casino was imploded years ago, but no word if new resort will be built

When the New Frontier was imploded in 2007, the spectacle featured a fireworks show, cheering onlookers and a chanted countdown to the resort's destruction. Approaching 17 years later, the Strip property is still waiting for a new resort to take shape - and there's no telling when that might happen. Casino operator Wynn Resorts, which acquired the…

Land-based ・ 23 days

Gambling

One Mob-Era Casino Closes, Another Offers Old Vegas Prices

The Tropicana hotel-casino, a once-glamorous resort that first opened in 1957 on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to close permanently Tuesday. The Trop, as it is known locally, is one of the last Mob-linked properties on the Strip with original construction intact. Meanwhile, a small, longtime Las Vegas Strip casino, Slots-A-Fun, is returning not to…

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Tropicana's possible implosion stirs memories of Las Vegas' explosive casino history

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The countdown is underway until the Tropicana Hotel closes its doors. While the idea of imploding it is still being considered, News 3 looks back at some of the most notable casino "booms" in Las Vegas history. More than a dozen casinos have suffered an explosive end. Most recently, the Riviera was imploded in 2016. The vacant…

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Legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Dazzles, Plus New Las Vegas Hotel

Years ago, when I first strolled into Miami Beach's swanky Fontainebleau, I felt a heightened pizzazz, aswirl in the kind of stimulating panache and prestige that trumpets: Pay attention! For travel lovers of glam getaways-especially those renowned as celeb and A-lister favorites-Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a legendary draw. Today, it continues to…

Land-based ・ 21 March 2024

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Game Time: Cultivating the Modern Casino Experience

When the State of Nevada legalized gambling in 1931 as part of a legislative effort to spur economic recovery in the wake of the Great Depression, it was a watershed moment for American gaming. While it would take a few decades for the popular conception of the modern casino to truly take hold, the gaming boom would transform not just the civic…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

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I’m not a gambling addict, but I’ve been to Vegas 44 times. Here’s why

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Gambling Addiction ・ 25 February 2024

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As Las Vegas prospects improve, this casino giant's stock gets an upgrade

For years, Las Vegas has been a place of dreams of fun, innocent or otherwise. Increasingly, in fact, what happens in Vegas has become part of the national discussion. In addition to its casinos, Las Vegas sports the reigning NHL Stanley Cup champ Las Vegas Golden Knights. The Oakland Athletics are committed to move to Nevada. And the NFL Raiders…

Travel ・ 18 January 2024

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A&E 'Undercover: Caught on Tape' Investigates Las Vegas Casinos Bombing Plot

Hear firsthand from criminal investigators as they revisit some of their most dangerous cases on Undercover: Caught on Tape. The new true crime series from A&E follows undercover agents who've often risked their lives taking on different identities to gather evidence and help take down criminals. Each episode includes surveillance video and audio…

Incidents ・ 10 January 2024

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Gaming attorney Frank Schreck bullish on casino industry

The dean of Nevada's gaming attorneys said the casino industry couldn't be doing much better and sees nothing slowing it down in 2024 as the state is on pace for record gambling revenue in 2023. The latest economic reports have turned positive with impressive GDP growth, the Federal Reserve contemplating rate cuts as the rate of inflation…

Industry ・ 27 December 2023

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You Can't Leave Vegas Without Trying This Croissant

There are a lot of good things to eat in Las Vegas. Somehow I can never remember any of them. I've visited semi-regularly over the years-like a penny tumbling toward the bottom of a sofa, every American finds themself in Las Vegas a certain number of times in their life-and I know that I have managed to feed myself and even to write about doing so.…

Land-based ・ 09 November 2023

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Bellagio set to celebrate 25 years on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Ushering in what arguably changed the landscape of Las Vegas Strip properties forever, the Bellagio Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time on Oct. 15, 1998. With an original cost of $1.6 billion, the world-renowned property was the brainchild of Steve Wynn and was later purchased by MGM Resorts…

Land-based ・ 13 October 2023

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Parent of Las Vegas Strip casino to settle sexual harassment claim

This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 | 5:31 p.m. A parent company of a Las Vegas Strip casino and nine unnamed women are settling a lawsuit alleging the company failed to investigate allegations that female employees were sexually harassed by the company's…

Law ・ 08 September 2023

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Plans for guitar-shaped hotel on Las Vegas Strip take shape in new blueprints

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Developers and executives at Hard Rock International are getting closer to the start of construction on a massive, guitar-shaped hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip. Hard Rock International revealed plans for the hotel after acquiring operating rights for The Mirage Hotel & Casino last year. In planning documents obtained by…

Land-based ・ 11 August 2023

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Casino mogul Steve Wynn fined $10M to end fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission accepted a settlement Thursday to end the state's look at…

Law ・ 06 August 2023

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Las Vegas Casino Mogul Fined $10M to End Fight Over Claims of Workplace Sexual Misconduct

Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission accepted a settlement last week to end the state's look at allegations that led…

Law ・ 31 July 2023

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Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10M, cut gambling ties after Nevada sexual misconduct investigation

LAS VEGAS - Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission accepted a settlement Thursday to end the state's look at…

Law ・ 29 July 2023

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Las Vegas king Steve Wynn banned from Nevada's gambling industry

Casino magnate Steve Wynn was banned from the Nevada gambling industry, one that he had a sizable role in developing, in order to settle a 2019 sexual misconduct case with the state's authorities. Wynn was accused of making unwanted sexual advances towards multiple women under his unemployment. As part of the deal, he will also pay $10 million and…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2023

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Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10M to end fight over claims of sexual misconduct

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casino mogul Steve Wynn's long legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators over claims of workplace sexual misconduct is expected to end Thursday with a settlement calling for him to pay a $10 million fine and cut virtually all ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission was scheduled to meet in…

Law ・ 28 July 2023

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Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn will pay $10 million

Casino mogul Steve Wynn's long legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators over claims of workplace sexual misconduct is expected to end Thursday with a settlement calling for him to pay a $10 million fine and cut virtually all ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Commission was scheduled to meet in the state capital…

Law ・ 28 July 2023

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Nevada regulators set to collect $10 million from former casino tycoon Wynn

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Nevada gaming regulators revealed Wednesday that they plan to fine former Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn $10 million over past sexual misconduct allegations. The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued a complaint against Wynn in 2019, not long after a report surfaced about Wynn's years-long behavior towards women and alleged…

Industry ・ 20 July 2023

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Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10 million in Nevada gaming fines

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - In a court filing on Wednesday, casino owner Steve Wynn has agreed to pay $10 million to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in a settlement regarding sexual misconduct allegations. The original complaint was filed against Wynn by the NGCB in 2019, claiming "multiple women in employment positions that were subordinate to Mr.…

Law ・ 20 July 2023

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Bonuses ・ 20 July 2023

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Play Synergy announces acquisition of Aruze Gaming America's slot operations

Play Synergy announced Monday it is set to acquire Aruze Gaming America's slot operations, which includes its land-based assets and online gaming offering, for an undisclosed amount. The news comes days after the slot machines and electronic table games developer said it was planning to shut down its Las Vegas headquarters next month, resulting in…

Industry ・ 18 July 2023

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Women brawl at luxurious Las Vegas hotel as they are tackled to the ground by security

A chaotic brawl involving at least four women at the luxurious Encore at Wynn Las Vegas venue was caught on camera near poker tables as a man tries to intervene Crazy at fight breaks out at luxury Vegas hotel during a poker tournament Women have been caught up in a chaotic brawl captured on camera near a set of poker tables at a luxury Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2023

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30 year mark since casino mogul, Steve Wynn's daughter was kidnapped

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - July marks 30 years since a high profile kidnapping case that rocked southern Nevada. The kidnapping of casino mogul, Steve Wynn's daughter. It was a crime that captured international attention. July 26, 1993, the daughter of one of the most powerful gaming executives on the Las Vegas Strip. Steve Wynn's daughter Kevyn Wynn was…

Incidents ・ 11 July 2023

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Top 3 Las Vegas Casinos Used As Filming Locations

The vibrant city of Las Vegas has not only dazzled visitors with its world-famous casinos and iconic landmarks but has also played a starring role in numerous films. From the glitz and glamour of Caesars Palace to the breathtaking fountains of The Bellagio, these casinos have served as magnificent backdrops for some memorable movie moments. Let's…

Land-based ・ 22 May 2023

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Wynn lawsuit focused on tip-sharing by slot machine attendant

A Clark County woman filed a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Ltd. saying the company violated labor laws by pooling tips paid to slot machine attendants and sharing the money with their supervisors. Attorneys for Sheila Little allege that management at Wynn Las Vegas violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by forcing her and her peers to share a portion…

Law ・ 27 April 2023

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Massachusetts Ready To Take The Online Lottery Plunge

gets all the attention, but there are other forms of online gambling, and Massachusetts could be the next state to legalize online lottery sales. Online lottery is a longtime ask from Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, but legislation allowing the nation's top-performing lottery to take products online has never made inroads. Visit…

Lottery ・ 18 April 2023

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Hard Rock gets approval for guitar-shaped Las Vegas Strip hotel

Clark County commissioners cleared the way for a guitar-shaped hotel tower to be developed at The Mirage, a project that would spell the end of Las Vegas' iconic volcano attraction. The County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved The Mirage operator Hard Rock International's plans for the 600-room, 660-foot-tall project along Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2023

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Las Vegas: Hard Rock's renovation plans for The Mirage to be voted on by county commissioners

This month, Clark County commissioners are set to vote on plans for a major redevelopment of The Mirage Hotel & Casino. The proposals include the replacement of the Strip's megaresort iconic volcano feature with a guitar-shaped hotel tower.The County Commission is scheduled to review the redevelopment plans on March 22. The property's new…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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Guitar-shaped hotel tower on Las Vegas Strip heads to Clark County Commission for vote

Clark County commissioners are slated this month to vote on a project that would change the landscape of the Strip: replacing The Mirage's iconic volcano attraction with a guitar-shaped hotel tower. The County Commission is scheduled on March 22 to consider Hard Rock International's proposed 600-room high-rise at the already-massive resort, county…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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With so many online casino offers, some of them are possibly scams or they do not give enough payouts to compensate for your time and money invested. So, what about WynnBet? Is WynnBET casino legit? The short answer is yes, WynnBet Casino is a legitimate online casino operated by Wynn Interactive, a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts. Wynn Resorts is a…

Trust and Safety ・ 28 February 2023

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New York Is Betting on Casinos to Help Its Economic Recovery. Can SF Cash In?

Jobs, tourists and billions in licensing fees and taxes after a devastating pandemic are why New York City government officials are eager to open new casinos. With a metro population of 23 million, the Big Apple is the largest untapped market in the country for casino gambling, and developers are rushing for gaming licenses. Meanwhile, in Downtown…

Law ・ 22 February 2023

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Visit Stadium Swim Circa Hotel in Las Vegas

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Sports ・ 09 February 2023

Times Of Casino

New Guitar-Shaped Hotel Coming to Las Vegas

One of Las Vegas' main attractions are it's over the top and exuberant hotels. Not only in scale, but also in concept and historical reverence. Residencies, attractions, and large-scale events are synonymous with the hotels itself leading to widespread recognition. Customers will come from all over the world to visit a space which once hosted…

Land-based ・ 31 January 2023

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The world’s top 10 most expensive casinos for the high roller in 2023

Online casinos have enjoyed a dramatic surge in popularity over recent years, and with land-based establishments forced to close their doors for prolonged periods during the global pandemic, a growing number of gambling enthusiasts began logging on to get their fix of Blackjack, Baccarat and other popular games online. With many of the…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2023

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Hard Rock takes over operations of Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - As of 6 a.m. Monday morning, operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino officially passed into the hands of Hard Rock International. Regulatory approval was granted by the Nevada Gaming Commission on Friday. Plans for giant, guitar-shaped hotel at site of Mirage revealed by Hard Rock executives Hard Rock International paid $1.075…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2023

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Jackpot! Win Big With This $7.9M Entertainer's Paradise in Vegas

Las Vegas is no stranger to lavish homes. In the past year, casino mogul Steve Wynn unloaded a $17.5 million golf estate and ex- Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden sold his custom pad for $7 million. A new listing for a 21835-square-foot mansion, built in 1998, is finely tailored to the Vegas lifestyle. It boasts such extravagant novelties as a…

Winnings ・ 13 January 2023

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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

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Tribal owner of Hard Rock now running Mirage in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Dec. 19, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe,…

Land-based ・ 28 December 2022

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Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Lists Manhattan Penthouse for $90M

Is Steve Wynn cleaning house? The legendary casino and hotel developer has listed properties in Sun Valley, ID; Palm Beach, FL; and New York City, according to recent reports. The Big Apple property is a penthouse with a jaw-dropping price tag of $90 million. Wynn reportedly paid $70 million for the three-bedroom, 4.5-bath duplex condo apartment in…

Land-based ・ 27 December 2022

Tampa Bay Times

Florida-based Hard Rock now running Mirage on Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe,…

Land-based ・ 27 December 2022

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Tribal owner of Hard Rock now runs Mirage

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe,…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Tribal owner of Hard Rock now running Mirage on Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Florida-based Hard Rock International now running iconic Mirage resort in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe, said it plans to…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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Casino mogul lists 11-bedroom homes for sale in Idaho's most expensive listing

Steve Wynn is known for his high-end casinos in Las Vegas. Now the founder of the eponymous casino Wynn and sister property Encore is selling a pair of Sun Valley-area homes. He bought the home just off Highway 75 north of Downtown Ketchum in 2009 for $7.5 million and went about a large-scale remodel. In addition to the main seven-bedroom house,…

Travel ・ 20 December 2022

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Tribal owner of Hard Rock now running Mirage on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A new operator, Hard Rock International, started running the iconic Mirage resort on the Las Vegas Strip on Monday, following Nevada state gambling regulatory approval for a nearly $1.1 billion sale by former site owner MGM Resorts International, the companies said. Florida-based Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole…

Land-based ・ 20 December 2022

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Hard Rock takes over operations of Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KTNV) - Hard Rock International officially began operating The Mirage Hotel & Casino on Monday. Hard Rock International paid $1.075 billion in cash for operating assets of The Mirage and entered into a long-term lease agreement with VICI Properties Inc., which owns the real estate the casino sits on. The resort will operate as The…

Land-based ・ 20 December 2022

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Slot game developer Andrew Pascal embraces innovation

Andrew Pascal is no stranger to gaming - on multiple platforms. As founder and chief executive of PlayStudios, a developer of social and mobile casino games, it took years of experience in Las Vegas integrated resorts and forays in slot machine innovation for Pascal to ultimately form the company in 2011. Pascal's career follows the Las Vegas…

Industry ・ 20 December 2022

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Tilman Fertitta takes Las Vegas

In a city long known for bigger-than-life figures such as mobster Bugsy Siegel, reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes and casino mogul Steve Wynn, Tilman Fertitta is the newest big player on the Las Vegas Strip. The billionaire Texas businessman and owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos and other…

Industry ・ 14 December 2022

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Is the Las Vegas art scene’s streak of bad luck finally over?

The arid metropolis affectionately known as Sin City has made vacillating strides to rectify its reputation as a cultural desert over the years. The latest venture to land there is the nationally roving Artist / City exhibition series, conceived by the New York-based dealer Stefania Bortolami, presenting art in off-beat environments around the US.…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2022

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Hard Rock Reveals Transformation Plans for Mirage Casino

Hard Rock has revealed its plans to transform the Mirage casino in Las Vegas in the coming years. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Hard Rock International has revealed its plans to transform the Mirage casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The casino company presented the plans to the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday. It is planning to invest…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

iGaming Business

Macau misses casino concession jackpot

Macau's decision to keep its same six casino operators, rejecting Genting Malaysia's bid, comes as no surprise. Equally unsurprising, this concession re-tendering process is another squandered opportunity for the world's once and future leading casino hub. Macau has made stunning progress since the first concession awards in 2002. Breaking a losing…

Industry ・ 06 December 2022

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The rise of Sin City: How Vegas became a luxurious high-roller’s paradise

The gambling metropolis of Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations in the world for high-rollers, and a playground for the rich and famous. Home to a plethora of extravagant luxury hotels, high-end casinos and a vibrant entertainment scene, it has often featured in Hollywood blockbusters thanks to its iconic haunts and endless supply of…

Finance ・ 30 November 2022

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The Mirage opens Nov. 22, 1989, on the Las Vegas Strip

The Mirage will switch ownership from MGM Resorts International to Hard Rock International at the end of the year, and eventually the casino will undergo and brand change, but its volcanic legacy is one Las Vegas won't soon forget. (And, by the way, the volcano is not expected to close under new management, according to MGM Resorts.) When The…

Land-based ・ 25 November 2022

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Texan Tilman Fertitta Building Las Vegas Casino

Workers have begun clearing a site on the resort-lined Las Vegas Strip where Houston's Tilman Fertitta has been OK'd to build a 43-story hotel-casino. A tattoo parlor and decades-old motel are among other buildings being demolished at a 6-acre site on the Strip near Harmon Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. After the site is…

Land-based ・ 13 November 2022

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A video history of Las Vegas implosions

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- During the 1990s and well into the 2000s, Las Vegas gained a worldwide reputation for imploding older hotels and casinos to make way for newer and bigger resorts. In true Las Vegas tradition, the building implosions were an event - an epic show with each one appearing to out-implode the previous. Between 1993 to 2016, 13 major…

New Year ・ 03 November 2022

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Top 5 Richest Casino Owners In The US

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Top and Best ・ 21 October 2022

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Video history of Las Vegas implosion

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - During the 1990s and well into the 2000s, Las Vegas gained a worldwide reputation for imploding older hotels and casinos with style to make way for newer and bigger resorts. In true Las Vegas tradition, the building implosions were an event - an epic show with each one appearing to out-implode the previous. Between 1993 to 2016,…

New Year ・ 21 October 2022

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History of Las Vegas implosions

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- During the 1990s and well into the 2000s, Las Vegas gained a worldwide reputation for imploding older hotels and casinos to make way for newer and bigger resorts. In true Las Vegas tradition, the building implosions were an event - an epic show with each one appearing to out-implode the previous. Between 1993 to 2016, 13 major…

New Year ・ 11 October 2022

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Casino on track for spring opening

DANVILLE - With October here, the clock is ticking to get the Golden Nugget Danville Casino building closed in by Thanksgiving for construction to continue in the winter months. On or around April 1 is the target opening date. "There is nothing that we see right now that will prevent us from being open in April of 2023," General Manager Juris…

Travel ・ 04 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

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Gervonta Davis Net Worth: Can This Money Buy a Casino?

Gambling is an integral part of American and Canadian culture; almost all American and Canadian towns and cities have at least one casino. Casinos offer various games like slots, table games, and keno. Everything about a casino appeals to people. A gambling trip can be thrilling or even life-changing for some people. However, most people don't…

NFL ・ 13 September 2022

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Circus Circus: Recalling the Strip’s wildest casino with monkeys, topless women

You're no doubt familiar with Circus Circus. Amusement park. Inexplicably good steakhouse. Giant neon clown out front. It's been a family favorite for the past 48 years. The thing is, though, Circus Circus will have been open for 54 years next month, and those first five-plus years are the stuff of legend. Shocking, head-scratching,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 September 2022

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Billionaire Casino Mogul Steve Wynn’s Las Vegas Estate Hits The Market For $24.5 Million

Steve Wynn, the billionaire co-founder and former CEO of Wynn Resorts, officially listed his Las Vegas home in Country Club Hills for $24.5 million. The Wynn Estate is located in Country Club Hills, a prestigious, guard-gated community, just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, which Wynn himself played a pivotal role in expanding and reviving. The…

Travel ・ 31 August 2022

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Risky Gamble or Sure Bet? Emmanuel Perrotin Opens a Storefront in a Las Vegas Casino

Look out Shania Twain, Emmanuel Perrotin has arrived in Las Vegas. The eponymous gallerist has opened a storefront in the Bellagio Resort Casino that he hopes will deepen appreciation for contemporary art in the infamous Sin City. In a statement, Perrotin gallery said it hopes its new outpost in Las Vegas will produce "unique experiences," as well…

Land-based ・ 24 August 2022

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Best US and UK casino shares

Fancy buying into the cash and the glamour of the casino sector? Many of the major casino chains and resorts in the US - and some in the UK - are listed companies. As well as casinos, many of them, including US companies like MGM, and Caesar's Entertainment, own and run substantial hotels and resorts, where the casinos are situated. Like most of…

Covid ・ 21 August 2022

Times Of Casino

The 10 Richest People in the Casino Industry

Casinos are getting bigger, with more slots and tables games, spectacular shows, Michelin quality dining, and five-star hotels. In a chaotic world, where life can sometimes seem a little dark, casinos are man-made paeans to excess, indulgence, and fun. Gambling politics aside, casinos are built for both pleasure and profit. When it is done well,…

Industry ・ 10 August 2022

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Wynn Las Vegas to Launch Dining Experience at $10,000 Per Person

Wynn Las Vegas is gearing up to launch a new dining experience that will cost guests $10000 each. The action will have a limited time and consists of three dinners. Up to 20 guests will be able to attend each dinner, and each night will be centered around one of three Harlan wineries: Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory. Attendees will be able to…

Travel ・ 10 August 2022

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Nevada’s casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…

Industry ・ 06 August 2022

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Hedging their bets: Casino industry donates to both gubernatorial candidates

The gaming industry is playing both sides in the Nevada governor's race, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to both incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger, Joe Lombardo, state campaign finance reports show. Between his campaign and his largest political action committee, Sisolak is taking the most from casinos…

Industry ・ 05 August 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas slot game developer embraces innovation

Andrew Pascal is no stranger to gaming - on multiple platforms. As founder and chief executive of PlayStudios, a developer of social and mobile casino games, it took years of experience in Las Vegas integrated resorts and forays in slot machine innovation for Pascal to ultimately form the company in 2011. Pascal's career follows the Las Vegas…

Software ・ 24 July 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas bets big on DeSantis

Las Vegas millionaires are betting big on Ron DeSantis. The Florida governor's largest political action committee has taken in millions from the city's most influential donors, including a whopping $10 million from Budget Suites owner and aerospace entrepreneur Robert Bigelow. Bigelow's July 7 contribution is the largest ever received by the PAC,…

UFC / MMA ・ 16 July 2022

Travel Weekly

Staying at the Circa Resort Las Vegas: Travel Weekly

Circa and El Cortez, another downtown hotel-casino that is implementing the policy this year, are the only adults-only Las Vegas resorts. In a recent interview in the Las Vegas Review Journal, Circa owner Derek Stevens said that the policy is "one of the things I may have underestimated, but it's been a huge, huge success at Circa." It's only one…

Travel ・ 12 July 2022

Review Journal

Two downtown Las Vegas resorts happy with under-21 ban

Two downtown Las Vegas resort properties forbid people under 21 from entering. But don't expect the policies imposed by Circa and the El Cortez to gain any traction in other Las Vegas properties. Derek Stevens, Circa's owner, in June 2020 tweeted about his place's under-21 ban effective on opening day in October 2020. El Cortez this year made its…

Travel ・ 03 July 2022

Review Journal

Steve Wynn sells Las Vegas mansion to Simon Dolan for $17.5M

A British businessman who made headlines for challenging the U.K. government in court over the country's pandemic lockdowns has bought billionaire Steve Wynn's Las Vegas mansion. Simon Dolan confirmed to the Review-Journal on Wednesday that he purchased the former casino developer's 15000-square-foot Summerlin estate for $17.5 million. Wynn, who…

Travel ・ 03 June 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

PHOTOS: Steve Wynn sells Las Vegas mansion for $17.5M

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Casino mogul Steve Wynn has sold his sprawling Las Vegas mansion for $17.5 million. According to Corcoran Global Living, who represented the seller in the transaction, the $17.5 million selling price marks the highest sale in Las Vegas thus far in 2022. Located at 1717 Enclave Court, the 15000-square-foot estate is triple…

Land-based ・ 02 June 2022

Venues Now

The Hard Work Of Developing The Hard Rock

BACK ON THE STRIP: A rendering of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino planned for the Las Vegas Strip, which will convert the Mirage Hotel and Casino. (Courtesy Hard Rock International) It's no exaggeration to say that Hard Rock International has Disney-esque aspirations, not just when it comes to customer service, but also its place in the live…

Land-based ・ 21 May 2022

Asia Times

Policy changes make Macau’s casinos a risky bet

Casino operators in Macau, once the world's largest gambling center, are facing serious challenges due to Beijing's decisions to tighten travel rules and clamp down on junkets. Macau's Court of Final Appeal on Monday ruled that operators and junkets organizers were jointly liable for client deposits in nine cases filed by VIP gamblers, who demanded…

Covid ・ 18 May 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

US sues casino mogul Steve Wynn over relationship with China

Religion ・ 18 May 2022

Seeking Alpha

Monarch Casino Stock: Run Room Supports Strong Buy Guidance (NASDAQ:MCRI)

Finance ・ 16 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

Deseret News

The Sin City saints who tried to clean up Las Vegas

Driving from Utah to Las Vegas is a singular experience. The dusty scrubland gives way to a gaudy metropolis - a cityscape of misdeeds rising from a desert wasteland. But it's here on I-15 that I get the first glimpse of Sin City's most clean-cut performer. Reflected in my glasses is a single proper noun: " DONNY." After ending a resoundingly…

Religion ・ 13 April 2022

Las Vegas Sun

Famed Las Vegas restaurateur Piero Broglia dies

Piero Broglia's old-world Italian specialties have been a staple in Las Vegas since the 1960s. He fed the likes of singer Frank Sinatra, casino mogul Steve Wynn and UNLV basketball coaching legend Jerry Tarkanian. He also fed everyday folks, with many locals celebrating anniversaries and special occasions with his classics - the lasagna bolognese,…

Craps ・ 01 April 2022

Film Ink

Las Vegas worst losing streak

Terrance Watanabe started running Oriental Trading - one of the first American wholesale trading companies - at the age of 15. The business was founded by his father and survived the hardships of WWII. But it was Terrance's talent in management and his marketing innovations that led the company to true prosperity: the operations have grown by 3…

Blackjack ・ 02 March 2022

Veg News

The Las Vegas Strip Gets Its First Vegan Fine-Dining Restaurant

In late spring 2022, Los Angeles-based eatery Crossroads Kitchen will open a new location in Resorts World Las Vegas as the first vegan fine-dining restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip. Helmed by founding chef Tal Ronnen and executive chef Paul Zlatos, the restaurant will feature classic dishes made popular at its flagship location, including Stuffed…

Land-based ・ 18 February 2022

Sports Illustrated

Las Vegas Raiders “Considering” hiring Wynn Resorts Matt Maddox

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently weighing the options on hiring the next team's president and they may mull Matt Maddox The Las Vegas Raiders are considering hiring Wynn Resorts chief executive Matt Maddox as the next team's president, according to the New York Post. N.Y. Post, the Raiders are weighing the idea of hiring Maddox after his…

Travel ・ 06 January 2022

Las Vegas Weekly

Impossibly, it’s time to say goodbye to Las Vegas Strip mainstay the Mirage

Last month's announcement that Hard Rock Entertainment and MGM Resorts International have reached a deal that will transform the Mirage into a new Hard Rock Las Vegas hotel and casino may have flown below the radar a bit. The Super Bowl is coming to Las Vegas in 2024, which was announced at approximately the same time, and another COVID surge…

Land-based ・ 06 January 2022

The Motley Fool

Why MGM Resorts Is Selling a Las Vegas Icon

The Mirage is arguably the most influential resort and casino in the history of Las Vegas. When Steve Wynn built the resort, people thought he was crazy given the property's sheer size and its need to generate $1 million per day in revenue just to stay afloat. But it became an icon and a template for building a mega-resort in Las Vegas. Last…

Travel ・ 22 December 2021

Times Of Casino

A Short History of Las Vegas

Few cities capture the imagination like Las Vegas. If a city was a celebrity, it would be a mix of Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and Gary Busey: beautiful, larger than life, and slightly insane. Las Vegas is a black hole of earthly delights, abandon, and pleasure; a gravitational singularity of sin. After all: what happens in Vegas, stays in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 December 2021

Capital

MGM agrees to sell Mirage Casino to Hard Rock for $1bn

MGM Resorts International (MGM) agreed this week to sell operations of its Mirage Casino to Seminole Gaming subsidiary Hard Rock International for $1.075bn (£810.5m), marking the latest shuffling of ownership along the resurging Las Vegas Strip. No real estate will change hands in the deal and the $1.075bn will go in cash to MGM, which purchased…

Travel ・ 16 December 2021

WKOW

MGM is selling Mirage casino: 'We have enough of Las Vegas'

MGM Resorts is putting the Mirage resort and casino in Las Vegas up for sale, ending a 21-year ownership of one of the strip's most famous properties. The company made the announcement in its earnings call late Wednesday, explaining to analysts that it doesn't want to invest more money into the 32-year-old property best known for its exploding…

Travel ・ 14 December 2021

Card Player

MGM Resorts Sells Las Vegas Strip Casino To Seminole Tribe For $1.08 Billion

MGM Resorts announced that it is selling one of the original mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip to the company owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida for just shy of $1.1 billion. According to a report from USA Today, the Las Vegas-based gaming giant announced that it is selling the Mirage to Hard Rock International for $1.08 billion. Once the…

Travel ・ 14 December 2021