Wait… what? Didn’t we just have a Las Vegas strike? Well, sort of. There was the threat of a strike just before the big Formula 1 race back in November, but a last minute deal was able to avert a possible logistical disaster. This time the threat of a strike is just before the Super Bowl, so we have a couple of weeks to work all this out. Don’t get us wrong: The possibility of a Vegas strike is quite real. In fact, the Union has already set a date of February 2nd for their 8,000 workers to walk out….

There’s a new Venetian Las Vegas loyalty program launching in March, called Venetian Rewards. It will feature both gaming and non-gaming expenditures, enhanced earning transparency for slots, tangible and valuable benefits, and unlock more ways to earn Rewards Points. Venetian Rewards is poised to replace the Grazie Rewards program. Existing Grazie Rewards members will be seamlessly transitioned to Venetian Rewards with their current earned tier and points honored. The program consists of Tier Points, allowing guests to swiftly progress through the tiers and Rewards Points, functioning as a form of currency. Tier Points are not only earned by playing on…

It seems there’s no end to strange things in Las Vegas. But a Fremont Street ban on certain individuals is pretty odd… even for Sin City. But believe it or not, Mayor Carolyn Goodman has already introduced an amendment to the city Municipal Code to do just that. Simply put, the mayor wants to ban people with criminal convictions from the downtown Las Vegas area. That includes Fremont Street and all the way to the Strat. The American Civil Liberties Union is now up in arms over the move, calling it a violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Concerns…

It seems nothing fun ever happens in Utah. There’s skiing and hiking, but not much else, so the idea of a Utah lottery almost seems like the plot for a “Footloose” sequel. But hold on a moment… there is actually a small movement to establish the lotto there… from an actual Legislator none the less! What a way to start the year! Yes, the state of Utah has outlawed or forbidden most everything fun and enjoyable. That’s why their only professional sports team is the Jazz (insert rim shot here). But in these tough economic times, it seems there is…

Believe it or not, the simple act of standing on one of Las Vegas pedestrian bridges is now illegal. A lot of silly things happen in Sin City, but if this law appears to be one of the more bizarre… and you can thank Formula 1. Yes, you can gamble just about anywhere, find almost every sort of food imaginable, and even enjoy legalized marijuana for recreational use. So what’s the big deal about standing on a damn bridge? Yes, in a city where just about every sort of vice is allowed or tolerated, the Clark County commissioners have criminalized…

The amazing Las Vegas Sphere opened in the summer of last year, and the very first act was the world renown rock band U2. They blew the roof (can we call it a roof?) off the Sphere every month since, but their time at the venue is coming to an end in early March. And the question is who will follow them? Well, there have been lots of rumors floating around, but several days ago the folks at the Las Vegas Sphere finally made an official announcement. And while the next band may be more mellow and not as famous,…