Vegas has said goodbye Tropicana for the last time with a stunning display that lit up the Las Vegas skyline with a spectacular drone and fireworks show, followed by the dramatic 22-second implosion of its iconic towers at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9. This landmark event ushers in a new chapter for Las Vegas, paving the way for a state-of-the-art ballpark for the Athletics and a world-class entertainment resort in collaboration with Bally’s Corporation, a name synonymous with Vegas hospitality and gaming. As the last remaining casino from its era on the Strip, the Tropicana’s implosion involved its two…

Last year, the F1 Las Vegas race was considered a financial success for some, and a complete disaster for others. While many resorts made a bundle of cash, smaller local businesses suffered from road closures. Additionally, traffic was an absolute nightmare and casino employees were inconvenienced for months trying to navigate the maze of construction barricades. Fast forward to this year, and changes are being made. The first significant change involves reducing road work time from nine months last year to just three months this year. This reduction is largely due to the fact that only minimal maintenance was needed…

Sin City has many secrets, but many visitors completely miss Las Vegas’ secret airline on display right in front of them! These government aircraft hide in plain sight, flying in and out of Vegas several times every day. However, you can’t book a ticket or even visit the terminal. So what is “Janet Airlines”? Who flies on their planes? And where are they going? I am standing in front of the Janet terminal, which is just about half a mile from the Vegas Strip, across from Mandalay Bay. If you don’t know what the Janet terminal is, I highly recommend…

It seems Sin City cannot get enough when it comes to professional sports. Now there are rumors of a Las Vegas NBA arena set to be built near the Rio. If true, that would be a step toward getting an NBA franchise, either by relocation or (more likely) league expansion in the near future. But can we trust these rumors? I mean, it’s not like they haven’t been circulating for years. Sources at some reliable blogs are sharing that the Oak View Group is moving forward with plans for this Las Vegas NBA. Previously, they had announced a huge, multibillion…

Sin City was once celebrated for its affordability, but in recent times Las Vegas prices have transformed into one of the most expensive cities to visit in America. Rising costs for lodging, dining, and entertainment are increasingly impacting tourists. Historically a budget-friendly destination, Vegas has shifted its focus from economical stays to luxury experiences. As competition from other gambling hubs grew, Sin City responded by introducing high-end hotels, upscale dining, and exclusive entertainment options to attract visitors. Coupled with the pandemic, these changes have led to skyrocketing prices. A recent study by Forbes Advisor highlights this trend: over the past…

We’ve been following the renovations at the Rio Las Vegas for quite a while. And now, the property has announced that the initial phase of the upgrades has been completed. This is an ongoing project which began back in 2023, and may take another year or two for completion. In fact, we visited the resort back in May of this year to have a look around, and you can find that video below.   In this first phase, significant upgrades were made. This included the introduction of eight new dining options, a complete overhaul of the 220,000 square feet of…