Las Vegas Advisor: New $500M hotel-casino project receives approval
It’s not just a dream after all. The $500 million Dream Las Vegas Hotel-Casino, announced back in February 2020, has been approved. Read more
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Las Vegas Advisor: New golf entertainment venue coming to Las Vegas
A major indoor “golf entertainment destination” has been announced in a partnership between The STRAT casino and Dallas-based Flite Golf and Entertainment. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: World Series of Poker scheduled for November
After last year’s tournament was conducted online because of the pandemic, the 52nd World Series of Poker has returned to its traditional live-play format at the Rio. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: MGM Resorts purchases Vegas’ Cosmopolitan casino-hotel
In the latest blockbuster development on the Strip, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was sold to MGM Resorts International. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Football parties are back in Las Vegas casinos and bars
More evidence of Las Vegas’ return to normalcy is evident in the resumption of football parties in casinos and bars. While the parties aren’t as robust as they were pre-pandemic, there are still some good gatherings throughout the city. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Work on new Durango Station moves forward in Las Vegas
Station Casinos is finally moving ahead with plans to build Durango Station, a 200-room hotel-casino on South Durango Drive on the southwest side of Las Vegas. Read more
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Las Vegas Advisor: Main Street Station reopens in downtown Las Vegas
Downtown’s Main Street Station reopened last week after being shuttered for nearly 18 months. It marks the final hotel-casino downtown to return from the shutdown. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Buffet at Luxor reopens in Las Vegas
The Luxor buffet reopened last week. It operates 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, for brunch only, The price is $26.99 Wednesday through Friday and $29.99 Saturday and Sunday. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Vegas entertainment venues see rise of COVID-19 restrictions
While proof of COVID-19 vaccination isn’t required to enter any casino in Las Vegas, you may need it if you want to see a show or engage in other entertainment options. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Minimal changes made on mask mandates in Las Vegas
An imposed mask mandate on casino employees was scheduled for review last week, but the deadline came and went with little change. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Main Street casino in Vegas announces reopening date
It took a while, but one of the last casinos to remain closed after last year’s shutdown has announced an opening date. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Miracle Mile Shops in Vegas now charges fees for parking
Add the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood to the list of garages now charging for parking in Las Vegas. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas reinstitutes full mask mandate
Nevada’s governor has issued a new mandate that masks must be worn in public places, whether you’re vaccinated or not. The rule applies indoors only, and includes all casinos, restaurants and bars in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas reinstates rules on masks for employees
In an emergency meeting last week, Clark County Commissioners imposed a mask mandate on employees who work indoors at Las Vegas businesses, regardless of whether or not they’ve been vaccinated. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Cirque du Soleil shows to return in Las Vegas
After originally planning to reopen at a pace of one show per month starting in July, Cirque du Soleil has accelerated its schedule. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Buffets continue to open in Las Vegas
Last month the buffet count was five; by the end of this month it will be eight. At least. The buffets at Wynn and Excalibur reopened last week and Bellagio’s reopens Friday. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Summer room rates in Vegas higher than in years past
Summertime in Las Vegas traditionally means low room rates and that can be said for the summer of 2021, but with a proviso: They’re not as low as in years past. Read more
Massive Resorts World opens on Las Vegas Strip
After multiple delays, the massive Resorts World Las Vegas opened to big crowds last week on the north end of the Strip at the site of the former Stardust and aborted Echelon Place project. Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Cannabis lounges are coming to Las Vegas
While the sale of recreational marijuana in Las Vegas has been legal for four years now, the problem has been finding a place to consume it, as its use in public is not allowed Read more
Las Vegas Advisor: Spectacular fireworks show in Vegas set for July Fourth
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will sponsor a huge Fourth of July fireworks show on the Strip. At 11 p.m., the coordinated fireworks spectacular will simultaneously launch from the rooftops of Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, Venetian, Resorts World and The STRAT. Read more
Vegas casinos return to full capacity
As of Tuesday, all Las Vegas casinos were allowed to return to 100% capacity. Distancing protocols and plexiglass dividers have been almost completely eliminated. Read more
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