The Fontainebleau will finally open it’s Las Vegas resort this December, if all goes according to plan. And since this particular hotel and casino has been “under construction” since 2007, it had better be one helluva grand opening! It sits on the 24 acres previously occupied by El Rancho and the Algiers. Billions of dollars have been invested into this property, which has changed hands a few times over the years. Now, the 67-story Fontainebleau is preparing to welcome guests to their 3,600 rooms and 420 suites, as well as their 56,000 square-foot spa and salon, and the 14,000 square-foot…

The poor, neglected Rio Las Vegas. The resort has fallen from its glory days of hosting the World Series of Poker. It’s off the Strip and it’s been neglected. It’s been sold by Caesars, and even considered a joke of many vacationers and locals for years. But now, it’s getting some attention. There was some talk that the whole complex would be torn down with a new baseball stadium to be built in its place, but that project has since been moved. So, the current landlord of Rio Las Vegas, Eric Birnbaum, has decided that a comprehensive renovation may be…

The 2023 WSOP is being played at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Casino. The tourney has made history this summer, as their Main Event has broken their all-time record for the most entries! When the final registration was closed, WSOP officials say there were 10,043 entries, making this the biggest and richest tournament in the history of live poker! “This is an all-time summer for the WSOP,” said Ty Stewart, their Senior Vice President. “Week after week we saw record fields, so it’s only fitting that we break the biggest record of all. 10,000 players is historic for the…

Nevada has been on quite a run lately… at least when it comes to acquiring professional sports teams. Could a Las Vegas NBA team be next on their agenda? I mean, the deal for a baseball team isn’t even a done deal. And yet, here we are discussing it. Yes, after being awarded an NHL expansion team a few years ago, and taking every professional sports team the city of Oakland had to offer, all eyes turn to basketball. After all, there have already been rumors of a Las Vegas NBA expansion team… and that LeBron James could be a…

If you’re a recreational player, you probably don’t care too much about the changes that Las Vegas roulette games have undergone recently. That’s fair. You visit Sin City for the fun and the distractions… not to be worrying about the odds of winning money. However, some folks on a budget may want to reconsider that attitude. I mean, if you plan a vacation to Nevada and save up to do some gambling, why not get the most value for your hard earned cash? But here’s a news flash for you: the casinos don’t really care about changing the odds in…

Several weeks ago we discussed how expensive things are getting in Sin City. However, we did not talk about Las Vegas taxi cabs or popular ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft. But now, reports are surfacing that simply getting around town is starting to cost visitors a lot more as well. First, fares for a Las Vegas taxi are on the rise. The Review-Journal reported that the base fee for every ride will be increased by a as much as 50% in the coming months. That fare is currently set $3.50, but will be increased to $5.25 in the…