Month: May 2020

Walk-Through of The D’s Empty Casino is Eerie, Surreal and Unforgettable

It's a once-in-a-lifetime situation. See, Las Vegas casinos don't close. Typically. Few imagined they ever would, but now Las Vegas...

May 16 2020 — 2 min read — 69 comments

Restaurants in Casinos Get Go-Ahead to Reopen

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given restaurants inside Las Vegas casinos the go-ahead to reopen, despite the fact casinos...

May 14 2020 — 1 min read — 9 comments

Some Las Vegas Casinos Could Be Smoke-Free Upon Reopening

It's been the subject of much debate since the Las Vegas shutdown began, but now we have our first solid...

May 14 2020 — 3 min read — 55 comments

Rampart Casino and JW Marriott Las Vegas Lay Off Majority of Staff

Rampart Casino and JW Marriott, a popular locals casino and hotel, have terminated the majority of their employees previously furloughed....

May 13 2020 — 1 min read — 12 comments

Hard Rock International Rights Purchase Opens Door to Las Vegas Resort Acquisition

Hard Rock International has purchased all rights to the Hard Rock brand in Las Vegas. Yes, the company had to...

May 13 2020 — 2 min read — 11 comments

Wynn Las Vegas Makes Moves Toward May 26 Reopening

It was big news Las Vegas restaurants could again do dine-in (as of May 9, 2020), but all eyes are...

May 11 2020 — 2 min read — 41 comments

Roy Horn, of Iconic Magic Duo Siegfried & Roy, Dies at 75

Magician Roy Horn, of the famed Siegfried & Roy, died May 8, 2020 in Las Vegas. The performer recently contracted...

May 08 2020 — 1 min read — 25 comments

Nevada Governor Announces First Phase Reopen of Las Vegas on May 9

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced Las Vegas will begin the process of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 9,...

May 07 2020 — 2 min read — 19 comments

Vegas Casinos Show Signs of Life, Launch Drive-Through Sportsbooks (Sorta)

It's not a lot, but it's a start. Golden Gate casino (under the Circa Sports brand), South Point casino and...

May 07 2020 — 3 min read — 13 comments

Bingo Out at Texas Station, Others May Follow

The COVID-19 shutdown is shaking Las Vegas to its foundation, and casinos are expected to look very different when they...

May 06 2020 — 1 min read — 15 comments

Zippy’s Pauses Plans for Las Vegas Outpost

Zippy's Restaurants recently announced it's temporarily shelving plans for a Las Vegas location due to the COVID-19 shutdown. The Las...

May 04 2020 — 2 min read — 9 comments