Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Las Vegas Monorail to Help with F1 Transportation
The Las Vegas Monorail offers fans a quick and convenient F1 transportation option for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking place Thursday, 16 November to Saturday, 18 November. The all-electric system features seven stations along Las Vegas Boulevard, with three providing direct access to race zones. Those include Harrah’s/LINQ Station, Flamingo Station, and Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas Station. To better accommodate the influx of race enthusiasts, the Monorail has adjusted its hours and will operate continuously from Tuesday, November 14 at 7 a.m. to Monday, 20 November at 3 a.m. Monorail trains will arrive at each station every 5-12 minutes….
Treasure Island Celebrates 30 Years on Vegas Strip
Treasure Island just celebrated its 30th year in operation last month. Their grand opening was in October of 1993. In commemoration, the property will have multiple promotions, discounts and offerings, beginning Wednesday, 1 November through Tuesday, 14 November. At Treasure Island restaurants, including Gilley’s; Las Vegas Yacht Club, A Seafood Restaurant; and Pizzeria Francesco’s, seafood selections like Yacht Club’s Fish and Chips; and pizza and wings at the pizzeria. Additionally, guests will be able to sign up for a new players card where they can earn 100 points to redeem $30 in free slot play. “The Treasure Island property has…
Las Vegas Grand Prix Entertainment Lineup
Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, along with presenting partner the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, have announced that EGOT winner John Legend and Grammy Award-winning DJ, Tiësto, have officially joined the lineup for the opening ceremony of the inaugural race in 2023. The event officially begins Wednesday, November 15. The two join previously announced iconic entertainers from the world of music, including Andra Day, Bishop Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, and will.i.am, plus appearances by Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil and all 20 F1 drivers participating in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The opening…
Vegas Strike Averted as Agreements Reached
Yesterday we reported that Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement with the Union to avoid a Vegas strike. Today we can share that Wynn and MGM Resorts have also come to an agreement with workers to avoid a work stoppage. Union representatives reported earlier today that a “tentative agreement” had been reached with the two remaining resorts that will get employees new new five-year contracts, narrowly missing today’s 5am deadline. The 11th hour deal to avoid a Las Vegas strike comes just days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to begin, with the 100,000 tourists expected to come…
Caesars Surrenders as Strike Date Approaches
Just one day before workers across Las Vegas are set to walk off the job, Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement with the Union. The deal was struck after a “historic” 20 hours negotiation session between the two sides, although details have not been made public. This does not mean that a Las Vegas strike has been averted, as there has been no announcement of an agreement reached between Union representatives and the other two operators involved. Talks with MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts continue, but the deadline for the work stoppage is now less than 24 hours away. Union…
Las Vegas Casinos Prepare for Work Stoppage
As over 30,000 workers across Clark County prepare for a strike, the Las Vegas casinos which will be impacted by the stoppage are preparing for the worst. In an ominous sign of things to come, management at these resorts is making plans to keep their properties running in a “worst case” scenario. Employees at MGM, Caesars, and Wynn properties are seeking a new, five-year contract before their November 10th deadline. Now, contingency plans are being implemented across the 18 Las Vegas casinos effected. This includes hiring new employees. On the other side, the Union representing the workers is also making…