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Rio Rebound Hits Snag: 30 Manager-Level Staffers Laid Off

Rio Rebound Hits Snag: 30 Manager-Level Staffers Laid Off

The comeback story of the off-Strip Rio has been building momentum in recent months, but has not been without challenges....
Confirmed: The Sphere Will Spend $80 Million for “Wizard of Oz” Experience

Confirmed: The Sphere Will Spend $80 Million for “Wizard of Oz” Experience

Back in June, we shared a sourced rumor the Sphere (its friends just call it "Sphere") is working on a...
“BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon” to Close at Horseshoe Per Internal Memo

“BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon” to Close at Horseshoe Per Internal Memo

The co-founder of Battlebots, the beloved robot combat franchise, has pulled the plug on the "Battlebots Destruct-A-Thon" show (a live...
Bazaar Mar From Jose Andres Gets Opening Date at Shops at Crystals

Bazaar Mar From Jose Andres Gets Opening Date at Shops at Crystals

A highly-anticipated restaurant from acclaimed chef Jose Andres, Bazaar Mar, opens August 7, 2024. Bazaar Mar, located at the Shops...
Fancy New Poker Room Opens at Palazzo

Fancy New Poker Room Opens at Palazzo

Venetian has opened a shiny new poker room, which is technically at Palazzo. Yes, it can be confusing, and don't...
Caesars Entertainment Sells World Series of Poker Brand

Caesars Entertainment Sells World Series of Poker Brand

Caesars Entertainment has announced it will sell its World Series of Poker brand to NSUS Group Inc., whomever that might...
Afters Ice Cream Shutters at Virgin Las Vegas

Afters Ice Cream Shutters at Virgin Las Vegas

The Afters Ice Cream shop at Virgin Las Vegas has closed. Why are we doing a story about this? Because...
Awkward: Many Americans Mistake Las Vegas Landmarks for the Real Thing

Awkward: Many Americans Mistake Las Vegas Landmarks for the Real Thing

Our friends here at Casino.org asked 5,000 people to try and distinguish between famous landmarks and their replicas in Las...
Confirmed: Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio to Operate from Picasso During Renovation

Confirmed: Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio to Operate from Picasso During Renovation

Lots of Las Vegas visitors were saddened to hear Picasso is closing at Bellagio. Picasso closes on August 16, 2024,...
Drone Show Hack: The Best Way to View The Strip’s Newest Free Attraction

Drone Show Hack: The Best Way to View The Strip’s Newest Free Attraction

Mirage volcano, done. TI pirate show, long gone. "Show in the Sky" at Rio, distant memory. On the bright side,...
Texas Bartender Wins $2.2 Million on Wheel of Fortune at Palms

Texas Bartender Wins $2.2 Million on Wheel of Fortune at Palms

It's the Vegas dream in a nutshell: Palms guest from Texas wins $2.2 million on Wheel of Fortune with a...
The Best and Worst Pizza on the Las Vegas Strip Right Now

The Best and Worst Pizza on the Las Vegas Strip Right Now

This is our 3,000th Vital Vegas blog post. We were going to write a story about our incredible accomplishment, then...
Miracle Mile Shops Shares Concepts for Upcoming Food Court

Miracle Mile Shops Shares Concepts for Upcoming Food Court

We've been sharing copious updates about the ongoing construction of Miracle Mile Shops' new food court on the Twitters, and...
Impossible Drone Video Highlights Fremont East Venues

Impossible Drone Video Highlights Fremont East Venues

A jaw-dropping new drone video takes viewers on a dizzying ride above and inside downtown's Fremont East entertainment district. The...

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