Month: July 2020

Free Coin Exchanges Are a Thing Again at Las Vegas Casinos

For a long time, casino customers took their spare change (often pounds of it in a variety of containers) to...

July 18 2020 — 2 min read — 9 comments

Skyvue Site Finally Sold in Bankruptcy Auction

It appears the former Skyvue site across from Mandalay Bay has finally sold as part of a bankruptcy auction. The...

July 17 2020 — 2 min read — 9 comments

Exclusive: Circa’s “MoDot” Mystery Solved

We've been chronicling the construction of downtown's newest casino-resort, Circa Las Vegas, since day one. Before day one, actually. Here's...

July 16 2020 — 3 min read — 23 comments

Confirmed: MGM Resorts Hack Much Bigger Than Reported

Our sources don't always get it right, but an industry insider hit this one out of the park: An MGM...

July 15 2020 — 2 min read — 5 comments

Shocker: Tropicana Announces Reopening Date

While most Las Vegas casinos have reopened since the shutdown, a notable straggler has finally announced a reopening date. Tropicana...

July 15 2020 — 1 min read — 11 comments

Las Vegas Reportedly Has Most Restaurants Per Capita, Sorta

The data's dubious, but there's no denying the number is a notable coincidence: Las Vegas reportedly has the highest density...

July 13 2020 — 2 min read — 5 comments

Las Vegas Bars to Close Again Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Governor Steve Sisolak has announced bars, pubs, taverns, distilleries, breweries, and wineries in Las Vegas that don't serve food must...

July 10 2020 — 2 min read — 20 comments

Bally’s Las Vegas Sets Reopening Date

Bally's Las Vegas has announced it will reopen July 23, 2020. It's the fifth Caesars Entertainment casino to reopen since...

July 09 2020 — 1 min read — 11 comments

Dick’s Last Resort Coming to Neonopolis

Longtime Excalibur fixture Dick's Last Resort is bringing its quirky restaurant to downtown's Neonopolis mall. According to Eater Vegas, Dick's...

July 09 2020 — 1 min read — 9 comments

Casino Royale Loses Table Games, Gains Photo Op

It's a time-honored tradition to hit Casino Royale for craps, but guests will have to set aside that tradition for...

July 07 2020 — 2 min read — 14 comments

Vital Vegas Podcast, Ep. 112: Bizarro Vegas and Derek Stevens Tells All About Circa

Don your flashiest Vegas-themed earbuds, it's another rambly installment of the Vital Vegas Podcast. In this episode, we badger casino...

July 06 2020 — 1 min read — 7 comments

Resorts World Gets It Up, Signwise

Resorts World Las Vegas has hoisted its sign into place. Here's a first look, assuming you haven't seen it somewhere...

July 04 2020 — 1 min read — 13 comments

Some Las Vegas Casinos Could Temporarily Close (Again) Due to COVID-19 Concerns

The buzz is undeniable. We hear some Las Vegas casinos could close temporarily due to COVID-19 concerns. A reliable source...

July 03 2020 — 2 min read — 67 comments

Ahern Hotel Quietly Opens Top-Notch Italian Steakhouse

It's a strange time to open a Las Vegas restaurant, but Ahern Hotel has done just that. Chef Marc's Italian...

July 02 2020 — 3 min read — 11 comments