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SLS Las Vegas is struggling to find a winning formula in its challenging location. Recent reports say the hotel-casino, formerly the Sahara, lost $35 million in the first quarter of 2015. Or, in the parlance of casino finance, “a metric ass-ton.”<\/p>\n

SLS Las Vegas netted a mere $3 million per month from its casino during the first quarter of 2015. Awkward.<\/p>\n

But, honestly, whether a new casino is making or losing money has zero effect on whether or not we have a good time there. SLS Las Vegas<\/a> is one of our favorite places to play and dine on The Strip-ish. Let the bean-counters count beans, we’re there to eat, drink, gamble and possibly drink again.<\/p>\n

\"SLS
Does this puffy, one-eyed astronaut seem concerned about finances? Of course not.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are lots of interesting things happening at SLS Las Vegas, good and bad, so let’s dive in. We’ll do the rumor first, because we know how you are.<\/p>\n

1. Life Nightclub is Closing<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to SLS staffers, Life Nightclub is closing after the July 4 weekend. The rumor we first reported June 23, 2015 (thanks to a very helpful security guard and some folks at the hotel’s loyalty club desk) has been confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Not great news for the hotel, but truly great news for ear drums.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now that Life Nightclub is shutting down, SLS Las Vegas will shift its nightlife focus to Foxtail.<\/p>\n

Life Nightclub was an ambitious effort, comparable to other large nightclubs on The Strip, and it simply wasn’t sustainable. Life is expected to open for one-off and special events.<\/p>\n

If the north end of The Strip comes back to life, so to speak, we suspect Life will re-open and take another stab at the potentially lucrative oontz business.<\/p>\n

2. Foxtail Has Summer Concerts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of Foxtail, the venue has a series of concerts in store. A highlight is Sir Mix-a-Lot on July 18, 2015. Tickets are $20. Go here for the full schedule.<\/p>\n

\"SLS
Foxtail’s a little bit inside and a little bit outside. Like feelings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Shuttle Service is Coming<\/strong><\/p>\n

SLS Las Vegas is starting a free shuttle service for hotel guests and Legend tier loyalty club members that will run from the airport to Miracle Mile Shops and SLS, and back again. The shuttle service will run 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The new service begins in a week or two.<\/p>\n

\"SLS
We’re thinking the shuttles will drop off at the valet entrance. Actually finding out would’ve involved “research” or “inquiring” and who has time for that?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Loyalty Club Revamp<\/strong><\/p>\n

The SLS Las Vegas player loyalty club, The Code, has been revamped as SLS gets serious about its casino. The loyalty program has changed over to the tried-and-true tier system, with players getting more perks the more they play.<\/p>\n

The tiers are Select, Premium, Elite and Legend. Apparently, it’s not rough to get Premium status because that’s the card we got and we’re no whale. Find out more about The Code from our friends at Vegas Chatter<\/a>, the second best blog in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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We love players club tiers because it gives us the opportunity to feel better than other people.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. There’s a New V.P. of Hotel Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not the most glamorous news, but it’s clear SLS Las Vegas is eyeballing its bottom line and making a serious play to get more hotel occupancy. The new V.P. of Hotel Sales is Mike Pramshafer, who we hear nothing but good things about. He formerly worked for Westin Lake Las Vegas, the Stratosphere and Tropicana, among others. Here’s his LinkedIn thingy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"SLS
What, we have to have a relevant photo for every news item?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Sayers Club Has a Party Pit<\/strong><\/p>\n

“When all else fails, throw a pretty girl at it,” is the motto of Las Vegas, and SLS has taken that adage to heart by adding a Sayers Club-themed party pit to its casino floor. Nothing too fancy, but there are tables with Sayers-inspired felt and a platform for go-go dancers. The party pit operates Friday and Saturday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

\"Sayers
The party pit wasn’t open during our visit, or there would’ve been substantially more booty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Sayers Club is Getting Comedy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Didn’t see that one coming. Robin Leach<\/a> is reporting Bonkerz Comedy Club, formerly at every other Las Vegas hotel (including The Plaza, Palace Station and Rampart Casino in Summerlin), will be setting up shop inside Sayers Club starting July 2, 2015. Odd, but SLS seems serious about providing additional reasons to visit.<\/p>\n

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Yes, the Bonkerz Comedy Club. Fingers crossed they don’t change the name to Sayerz Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. The Fred Segal Jewels Shop Has Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n

The hidden sex shop at SLS was a little too hidden, and closed a couple of months ago. (The space served as a pop-up store during Electric Daisy Carnival.) Now, the Fred Segal jewelry shop is following suit. This shop was adjacent to the hotel’s registration desk and will soon be converted into a concierge lounge.<\/p>\n

\"SLS
Don’t have a freak-out, shopaholics. There are around six other Segal shops at SLS Las Vegas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Center Bar Lounge is Sticking Around<\/strong><\/p>\n

The casino’s Center Bar grew an appendage in honor of the Rock in Rio USA music festival. The temporary lounge now appears to be permanent, with comfy couches and chairs. It’s an interesting addition to the casino floor, but we’ll have to see if it lasts given the casino’s relatively small footprint. In casinoland, every square foot is evaluated for profitability.<\/p>\n

\"SLS
A perfect spot to watch the giant 3-D duck. Wait for it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Center Bar Has Giant 3-D Duck<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re big fans of the video screen over the Center Bar at SLS Las Vegas. The hotel has rolled out a number of 3-D video segments, including a very popular 3-D human face<\/a> and pair of legs<\/a>. Most recently, a new 3-D duck has dropped in on guests. Check it out.<\/p>\n

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