Huge Bellagio Redesign Underway

There is a Bellagio redesign underway for their luxurious Spa Tower and Suites. The $110 million transformation of the rooms are designed to bring contemporary accommodations, inspired by the beauty and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Como. The Spa Tower work, which encompasses over 800 guest rooms and 100 suites, is slated for completion in October, with the first collection of rooms available for guest stays beginning in July. Designed by New York City-based interior design atelier Champalimaud Design in partnership with MGM Resorts International Design Group, the Bellagio redesign of the Spa Tower suites will feature sophisticated design elements, custom…

Las Vegas Baseball Throws a Changeup

Well that escalated quickly! Just weeks after announcing Las Vegas baseball was a done deal, and that a new stadium would be built off the Strip near Interstate 15, things have turned once again. And it all pivots around public funding. Don’t worry, the A’s still plan to move to Sin City. However, in order to meet the fast approaching deadline of June 5th (which is the end of the Nevada Legislative session), some things needed to be moved around… like the location of that new stadium. Originally, the location of the new Las Vegas baseball stadium was west of…

Ready for the WSOP London this Summer?

If you like poker and international travel, perhaps the WSOP London in July is a good fit for you! Back after a decade away, the tournament will hold events there from July 27th to August 13th at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel. And this event is hosted and presented by GGPoker. WSOP London will be the first stop of the new 2023/2024 circuit season. The schedule includes four highlight poker events, with the £3,000 + £300 Main Event taking center stage. The series will also feature a £500 + £60 Colossus, a £1,000 + £100 Mystery Million, and a…

Renovation Plans for Paris Las Vegas

Caesars Entertainment has announced an overhaul for their Paris Las Vegas property. This comes on the heels of a lengthy (and yet to be finished) change for their Horseshoe casino, as it transitioned from Bally’s. Specifically, the Jubilee Tower at Horseshoe Las Vegas will be renovated and become  part of the Paris Las Vegas as the Versailles Tower. This make-over will run the company around $100 million. The changes will bring an over 750 redesigned luxury guestrooms to the existing Paris resort, along with a pedestrian bridge connected to the Versailles Tower. The new rooms will be some of the…

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Opens in December

The long awaited (and long overdue) Fontainebleau Las Vegas has announced that they will open their doors this December. The development company running the project did not give a specific date, but did confirm what they are calling a “global debut” before the end of the year… but after the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix in mid November. The 67-story, $3.7 billion luxury resort will boast over 3,600 rooms, with world-class restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It was also feature a spa, wellness services, pool experiences, and 550,000 square feet of convention space. After the original project fell through, the…

Another Billion Dollar Month for Vegas

In a world where records are meant to be broken, the next billion dollar month is in the books for Las Vegas. The numbers for March are in, and while the total revenue did slip just a bit, the total was still north of the billion mark. $1.31 billion, to be precise. And that was good enough to extend the streak to 25 months in a row. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reports that the total win for the state fell just over 3% when compared to March of 2022. The decline is primarily driven by the Las Vegas Strip,…