Month: September 2022

Tropicana Rolls Out Sporty New Loyalty Program

It seems like only yesterday we were writing about the fact Tropicana is under new ownership. That's because yesterday we...

September 30 2022 — 2 min read — 8 comments

Cirque Visionary Franco Dragone Passes Away

The world has lost an entertainment visionary who left an indelible impression on Las Vegas. Franco Dragone died Sep. 30,...

September 30 2022 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Bally’s Corp. Officially Owns Tropicana

Bally's Corporation has completed its acquisition of Tropicana resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Congratulations? Oh, yeah, two sentences in...

September 29 2022 — 3 min read — 11 comments

El Cortez Reveals Remodeled Rooms and They’re Certainly Distinctive

We're going to say this up front: We love El Cortez. This downtown casino-hotel is an absolute gem. We love...

September 28 2022 — 4 min read — 10 comments

Amidst Adam Levine Revelations, Maroon 5 Announces Vegas Residency

Maroon 5's lead Singer Adam Levine has been in the news a lot lately, and not in a good way....

September 27 2022 — 2 min read — 2 comments

Galleria Bar Opens at Caesars Palace, $27 Cocktails Cause Kerfuffle

Caesars Palace has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its "lavish guest arrival experience," and—in a shocking turn of events—the experience...

September 27 2022 — 5 min read — 10 comments

Vital Vegas Podcast, Ep. 148: Bacon Nation, Omega Mart, Casino Demolitions and More

In a town full of enthralling, enlightening, entertaining things, the Vital Vegas Podcast isn't that! Now that we've sufficiently lowered...

September 26 2022 — 2 min read — 0 comments

MGM Resorts Sued for Nickel-and-Diming Gamblers at Slot Ticket Kiosks

A class action lawsuit has been filed against MGM Resorts, claiming gamblers are being "robbed" because the casino company doesn't...

September 23 2022 — 4 min read — 100 comments

Salt Bae Launches Nusr-Et’s First-Ever Happy Hour

We became an instant fan of Salt Bae's Nusr-Et Steakhouse when we sank our teeth into the restaurant's mind-blowing burger....

September 22 2022 — 2 min read — 2 comments

Pedestrian Viewing Deck for Downtown Arches Approved

Downtown's Gateway Arches are a wonderful photo op, if you're a thrillseeker. The arches are located on Las Vegas Blvd.,...

September 21 2022 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Aria Confirms Buffet Replacement: Proper Eats Food Hall

Some have bemoaned the permanent closure of Aria's buffet, but when has bemoaning ever gotten us anywhere? Vegas is about...

September 21 2022 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Las Vegas Aces Win W.N.B.A. Championship

Fair warning: We are not a sports person, so everything we know about this story is pretty much in the...

September 19 2022 — 2 min read — 4 comments

Binion’s and Four Queens Merge Players Clubs

It's been a minute, but two downtown casinos with the same ownership (TLC Casino Enterprises) are combining their players clubs,...

September 19 2022 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Lucky Dude Hits $1.25 Million Jackpot at Circa

A lucky sonofabitch hit a $1.25 million jackpot at Circa Las Vegas on Sep. 18, 2022. Sorry, "lucky fellow." Bloke?...

September 18 2022 — 2 min read — 12 comments