Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Bottled Blonde Las Vegas Headed for the Strip
There’s another big construction project near the Horseshoe! This time it’s Bottled Blonde Las Vegas, a $50 million venue that will take up 25,000 square feet and stand four stories! Evening Entertainment Group is the Arizona company investing in the project, which will overlook Las Vegas Boulevard from the Grand Bazaar Shops. The Bottled Blonde brand was originally established back in 2014 in Scottsdale. Since that time, they have expanded to several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Miami. As a testament to its success, the news release proudly declares that it holds the title of the highest-grossing bar…
Wynn Las Vegas Voted Best Resort, Again
The Wynn Las Vegas was once again voted the best resort in the city by Travel + Leisure. Their 2023 World’s Best Awards list top hotels and travel destinations around the world as based on the opinions of their readers. This marks the fourth year in a row that they have won this prestigious honor. Part of the success for Wynn Las Vegas can be attributed to its commitment to offering new and exciting experiences for its guests. This year, Wynn unveiled the extraordinary “only-in-Las Vegas” show called Awakening, which captivated audiences with its breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerialists, and high-energy…
The Fontainebleau December Grand Opening
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…
Rio Las Vegas Set for Major Renovations
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…
2023 WSOP Breaks All-Time Record
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…
Is a Las Vegas NBA Team Next?
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…