Month: July 2022

Gamblers Getting Wider Says Slot Chair Maker

According to a company that makes chairs for slot machines, players are expanding. The chair manufacturer says slot machine seats...

July 19 2022 — 3 min read — 4 comments

Podcast Ep. 145: Strip Panic, Loud Restaurants, Hidden Magic and More

We're as surprised and disappointed as you are. It's time for another installment of the Vital Vegas Podcast. In this...

July 18 2022 — 2 min read — 0 comments

OpenTable Names Top 10 Vegas Restaurants

The popular restaurant reservation platform, OpenTable, has reviewed 400,000 diner reviews and named the top 10 restaurants in Las Vegas....

July 18 2022 — 2 min read — 9 comments

Three Las Vegas Casinos To Be Demolished

Three underperforming Las Vegas casinos, beloved by locals, will be demolished: Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson. The three...

July 15 2022 — 4 min read — 22 comments

Tao Group to Open Stanton Social Prime at Caesars Palace

Caesars Entertainment and Tao Group Hospitality will collaborate on a new restaurant at Caesars Palace, Stanton Social Prime. Heading up...

July 14 2022 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Don’t Hold Your Breath for Atari Hotel Las Vegas

Hopes for an announced Atari Hotel in Las Vegas were high at one time, but red flags abound. Adding to...

July 14 2022 — 2 min read — 4 comments

First Word: Fremont Casino to Get Steak ‘n Shake, Huey Magoo’s, Roli Roti

Downtown's Fremont casino is in the middle of a casino expansion, and part of the $55 million project includes a...

July 13 2022 — 2 min read — 5 comments

World Series of Poker Update: Main Event Prize Pool and More

Any questions about the health of the World Series of Poker has apparently been laid to rest. "Lain," if you're...

July 12 2022 — 2 min read — 1 comment

Dream Hotel Breaks Ground, Shares Fresh Renderings

Dream Hotel had its official groundbreaking on July 8, 2022. Dream Hotel has flown under the radar a bit, but...

July 11 2022 — 4 min read — 4 comments

Stalled St. Regis Tower at Venetian Gets Wrap Refresh

The abandoned St. Regis tower at Venetian has gotten a refresh of its wrap, which is both good news and...

July 11 2022 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Fremont Street Experience Bumps Up Security on Weekends

Following a couple of shootings on Fremont Street Experience, the tourist destination is taking steps to quell concerns about safety....

July 08 2022 — 4 min read — 11 comments

Interior Design Tests Could Telegraph Rio Refresh

We've been keeping an eye on top secret renovation tests going on at Rio, and we've got photos you'll only...

July 07 2022 — 2 min read — 7 comments

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Quietly Continues Progress

The years-long journey toward completion of Fontainebleau is in the homestretch at last. Construction crews at Fontainebleau are steadily making...

July 07 2022 — 2 min read — 8 comments

Closed Bally’s Sportsbook To Be Replaced by Arcade

We now know what's moving into the closed Bally's sportsbook: Arcade. Not "an arcade." Arcade. That's the name of the...

July 06 2022 — 3 min read — 8 comments