Following last year’s high level of discontent over traffic-flow and business-access disruptions related to preparation for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, several new protocols have been put in place to ease the impact. Read more
After a bit of a lull in new-casino news, Boyd Gaming has announced that it will build a $100 million resort on the site it owns on Boulder Highway in Henderson that the Jokers Wild casino now occupies. Read more
Jonathan Tamayo, a 38-year-old professional poker player from Texas, emerged from the record-breaking starting field of 10,112 players to become the new World Series of Poker Main Event champion and take down a first prize of $10 million. Read more
The Mirage, the casino that ushered in the megaresort era and flipped the switch on the “new Las Vegas,” closed Wednesday after a 34-year run. Read more
The Main Event of the 55th World Series of Poker is in progress, drawing 10,112 players who put up $10,000 for the entry fee or won their way in through qualifying tournaments. Read more
Summertime in Las Vegas traditionally means low room rates, and that applies to the summer of 2024. Read more
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One of Las Vegas’ earliest traffic innovations has seen its last day. Read more
The world’s largest F1 Arcade will open next year at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, and the 21,000-square-foot attraction will become the flagship location. Read more
Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Venetian, a major $1.5 billion renovation of Venetian/Palazzo will soon begin. Read more
Following the recent $30 million capital investment to redo the hotel rooms and casino restrooms, downtown’s El Cortez, one of the oldest casinos in Las Vegas, has announced another $20 million upgrade. Read more
Add another Las Vegas casino to the pay-for-parking list. Read more
After numerous proclamations that the Mirage would remain operating during the long transition to Hard Rock, it was announced last week that the entire casino will close on July 17. Read more
After three years of hiring out the management of its casino, Virgin Las Vegas is taking full control of the entire resort. Read more
A just-launched Las Vegas-based real estate company called LVXP has announced plans to build an “experiential mixed-use development” on the 27-acre former site of the Wet’n’Wild water park. Read more
With the Vegas party machine revving up for summer, the action at the pools takes center stage. Read more
After years of languishing without an identity, Slots A Fun on the north end of the Strip has rebranded with a retro theme. Read more
Cirque du Soleil has announced that its long-running show, The Beatles LOVE, will close on July 7. Read more
It’s been a while since the last big casino demolition on the Strip, but another may be in the works. Read more
Everyone wants to see a show as part of a complete Las Vegas vacation, but the cost of doing so is rising. Read more
After an uninterrupted 66-year run, the Tropicana will close on Tuesday. Read more
The Super Bowl is Las Vegas’ biggest sporting event, but March Madness isn’t far behind. Read more
