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MGM Grand’s Leo the Lion Statue Gets a Buffing

MGM Grand’s Leo the Lion Statue Gets a Buffing

If you need a visual metaphor for Las Vegas as we spring back from a tough year, look no further...
Podcast: Raiders Tavern at M Resort, Pinball On The Strip, The 35 Cinema and More

Podcast: Raiders Tavern at M Resort, Pinball On The Strip, The 35 Cinema and More

There's simply too much Vegas for one humble blog, so we've got a podcast as well! In this installment, we're...
Resorts World Confirms Opening Date of June 24, 2021

Resorts World Confirms Opening Date of June 24, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas was first announced in March 2013, and we finally have an official opening date: June 24,...
Resorts World Confirms Tiesto Residency at Zouk Nightclub

Resorts World Confirms Tiesto Residency at Zouk Nightclub

Few things give us greater joy than scooping the world and ruining (sorry, amplifying) surprises. This time, Resorts World has...
Roughly Half of Las Vegas Strip Escalators Are Out of Service

Roughly Half of Las Vegas Strip Escalators Are Out of Service

In an informal audit of escalators on the Las Vegas Strip, about half are currently out of service. The reaction...
Las Vegas Fully Reopens June 1, Social Distancing Mandate Ends May 1

Las Vegas Fully Reopens June 1, Social Distancing Mandate Ends May 1

A last minute news conference by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak featured rainbows, frolicking unicorns and uncharacteristically upbeat news! The Governor...
Tropicana Sold to Bally’s Corp. for Deal Worth $308 Million

Tropicana Sold to Bally’s Corp. for Deal Worth $308 Million

The Tropicana Las Vegas resort has been sold to Bally's Corp., the company formerly known as Twin River, for a...
EDC Music Festival Moves Forward With May Dates, It’s Complicated

EDC Music Festival Moves Forward With May Dates, It’s Complicated

The EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival) music festival officially announced the event will move forward with its May 21-23, 2021 dates....
Despite Our Best Efforts, Karaoke is Back

Despite Our Best Efforts, Karaoke is Back

One of the few upsides of the pandemic was the disappearance of karaoke in Las Vegas, but now it's back,...
Plaza Podcast Sheds Light on Fremont Street History and Glorious Drama

Plaza Podcast Sheds Light on Fremont Street History and Glorious Drama

The latest installment of Plaza's "On the Corner of Main Street" podcast is full of all the things you love...
Rumor: Franco Dragone to Bring “Rise” Show to Resorts World

Rumor: Franco Dragone to Bring “Rise” Show to Resorts World

Our badass, yet modest, cavalcade of scoop of about Resorts World continues! Celine Dion, boom. (Not yet announced.) Katy Perry,...
CBS Orders “CSI: Vegas,” Marking Return of Fan Favorites Gil and Sara

CBS Orders “CSI: Vegas,” Marking Return of Fan Favorites Gil and Sara

The popular "CSI" TV series franchise is making a comeback, and Las Vegas will be the setting for its next...
Zedd Confirmed as Resorts World’s First Resident DJ

Zedd Confirmed as Resorts World’s First Resident DJ

Resorts World has confirmed what you've known for months because you follow us on Twitter, ahem, Zedd will be a...
Saltgrass Steakhouse Opens at Golden Nugget With Casual Vibe, Strong Value

Saltgrass Steakhouse Opens at Golden Nugget With Casual Vibe, Strong Value

Saltgrass Steakhouse took a minute to open (thanks a lot, pandemic), but delivers on its promise to be a casual...

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