Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Harrah’s Las Vegas 50th Anniversary
It’s a milestone birthday for Harrah’s Las Vegas, and it’s worth singing about! Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond is doing just that, as the headliner recently surprised his audience with a special birthday song to commemorate the resort’s 50th anniversary. During Harrah’s month-long birthday bash, guests can experience great food and beverage specials, participate in social media sweepstakes, enjoy entertainment and spa offers and more throughout October. The iconic Las Vegas Strip property opened in 1973 as the Holiday Casino and later transformed into Harrah’s after casino pioneer William F. Harrah acquired the property in 1992. Since then, the Harrah’s brand…
Infamous Las Vegas Super Wheel Coming Down
The High Roller Las Vegas was not the first observation wheel planned for the city. The original Las Vegas Super Wheel was never actually built, and now all that remains of the planned Skyvue Wheel sits in a vacant lot across from Mandalay Bay on the south end of The Strip. Planned as the main attraction of the London Las Vegas project that never came to be. And now, these two lonely towers are all that remain, and they are finally coming down. The Skyvue Las Vegas Super Wheel, also known simply as Skyvue, is an unfinished observation wheel near…
Las Vegas Sidewalk Vendor Ban
Ever get a bit annoyed by all the sales people on the Strip? Well, a new Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban could help ease some of that. Clark County commissioners have approved a new ordinance which prohibits sidewalk sales people within 1,500 feet of resorts, large sports arenas, most convention centers, and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign! The Nevada Resort Association has also been concerned about this issue, and they’re watching the Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban with interest. The new regulation will help set up licensing fees, and designate specific zones where sidewalk vending will be permitted. “We…
Las Vegas Strike Looms Large
The team at This Week in Gambling will be headed to the Global Gaming Expo next week, even as the threat of a Las Vegas strike hands over the city. Last month both the culinary workers union and bartenders union authorized a strike after if necessary. These unions represent well of over 50,000 Las Vegas employees, and they’re seeking a new five-year contract with better wages, more benefits, and profit sharing at the major resorts. If their demands are not met, the unions could implement a Las Vegas strike anytime after October 6th. The Secretary-Treasurer for the culinary union, Ted…
Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience Free at Venetian
Fans of U2 who happen to be in Vegas should check out the Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience, at the Venetian! The 12,000 square feet of interactive attraction is the brainchild of the band, the Venetian, and their longtime creative director Gavin Friday. The Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience opened last week, the same day as the band’s residency began at the Las Vegas Sphere. The exhibit has been described as a “cutting-edge, multimedia interactive love letter to fans”. And the best part? It’s completely free! A statement released by the band said that the attraction was supposed to be…
First Look Inside the Las Vegas Sphere!
The Las Vegas Sphere has finally opened its doors! We have a look inside this amazing new 580,000 square foot, $2.3 billion project! With seating for over 17,000 people, the Sphere stands over 360 feet tall and 500 feet wide! This fully immersive experience also 23 VIP Suites! The Las Vegas Sphere also boasts Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, the world’s most advanced audio system, which provides crystal-clear, individualized sound to every seat in Sphere, a next generation entertainment medium opening in Las Vegas this fall. Sphere Studios, which develops groundbreaking technologies and content, partnered with HOLOPLOT, a global leader…
