Las Vegas Advisor: Major renovation set for Venetian Resort

• By Anthony Curtis
• June 16, 2024

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Venetian, a major $1.5 billion renovation of Venetian/Palazzo will soon begin. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Classic downtown casino to undergo big expansion

• By Anthony Curtis
• June 9, 2024

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

Las Vegas Advisor: Another Vegas casino to charge for parking

• By Anthony Curtis
• June 2, 2024

Add another Las Vegas casino to the pay-for-parking list. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: In an unexpected move, Mirage to close in July

• By Anthony Curtis
• May 26, 2024

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

Las Vegas Advisor: Virgin to take over managing its casino

• By Anthony Curtis
• May 19, 2024

After three years of hiring out the management of its casino, Virgin Las Vegas is taking full control of the entire resort. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: New ‘NBA-ready arena’ proposed along the Strip

• By Anthony Curtis
• May 12, 2024

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

Las Vegas Advisor: Pool season can mean inclusivity — for a fee

• By Anthony Curtis
• May 5, 2024

With the Vegas party machine revving up for summer, the action at the pools takes center stage. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Strip casino goes retro with coin, token slots

• By Anthony Curtis
• April 28, 2024

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

Las Vegas Advisor: Mirage’s transition to Hard Rock begins

• By Anthony Curtis
• April 21, 2024

Cirque du Soleil has announced that its long-running show, The Beatles LOVE, will close on July 7. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Tropicana faces razing possibly in October

• By Anthony Curtis
• April 14, 2024

It’s been a while since the last big casino demolition on the Strip, but another may be in the works. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Show price hikes boost cost of Vegas getaway

• By Anthony Curtis
• April 7, 2024

Everyone wants to see a show as part of a complete Las Vegas vacation, but the cost of doing so is rising. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Tropicana, a constant on the Strip, to close

• By Anthony Curtis
• March 31, 2024

After an uninterrupted 66-year run, the Tropicana will close on Tuesday. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: March Madness buzz dominates Las Vegas

• By Anthony Curtis
• March 24, 2024

The Super Bowl is Las Vegas’ biggest sporting event, but March Madness isn’t far behind. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Mirage volcano active but faces destruction

• By Anthony Curtis
• March 17, 2024

After a lengthy hiatus that some believed would be permanent, the Mirage volcano is again erupting on the hour from 8 to 11 p.m. nightly. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Plans finally unveiled for new $1.5B stadium

• By Anthony Curtis
• March 10, 2024

After an unexplained three-month delay, the renderings of the stadium planned for the Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas have been released. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: First cannabis lounge opens in Las Vegas

• By Anthony Curtis
• March 3, 2024

Nearly three years after they were legalized in Nevada, the first cannabis consumption lounge has been licensed by the state’s Cannabis Compliance Board. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: The Strip by far the lead in U.S. gambling market

• By Anthony Curtis
• Feb. 25, 2024

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Las Vegas Strip was the top U.S. gambling market in 2023, with the casinos there winning $8.83 billion, a 7.2% increase over 2022. Read more

Las Vegas Advisor: Nevada sports books set betting record

• By Anthony Curtis
• Feb. 18, 2024

Nevada sports books took in $185.6 million in Super Bowl wagers, surpassing the record $179.8 million set in 2022. Read more