The Return of Formula One Las Vegas

It may not be popular with the locals, but Formula One Las Vegas is set for a return in 2024. The Bellagio Fountain Club will be back when the Las Vegas Grand Prix rolls into town this fall, promising race fans and tourists one of the best views of the event. Experience true race weekend luxury by securing your spot in the Bellagio Fountain Club. Situated at the heart of the iconic Las Vegas Strip, this exclusive venue promises an unparalleled VIP journey. Guests will revel in breathtaking views of both the track and the renowned Bellagio Fountains, alongside prime…

Vegas Casinos Face Federal Investigations

Several Las Vegas casinos are looking at investigations from Federal agencies this week. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment are dealing with separate issues in Nevada, and some in New Jersey. The Federal Trade Commission is looking at MGM’s handling of last year’s cyber attacks, and the company has sued the agency. Plus, the Department of Justice is looking at the possibility that Caesars colluded with other hotel operators to fix prices! Hello friends, Jay Todd here standing just outside of the MGM Grand. That was Ground Zero for last year’s cyber attacks that targeted several of their properties, along with…

Caesars Accused of Hotel Price Fixing

The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division have submitted a hotel price fixing statement to the District of New Jersey. It was filed in the ongoing case of Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment, as announced earlier this month. This case revolves around the utilization of pricing algorithms by casino hotels, a practice that is increasingly drawing regulatory attention. In their statement, the agencies address hotel price fixing, and clarify that hotels cannot collaborate on setting room prices or employ algorithms to carry out actions that would be considered illegal if performed by individuals. The spotlight has been on…

Ellis Island Casino Renovations

Everyone else is doing it, so now there are plans for Ellis Island Casino renovations. The off-Strip property is making plans to expand their gaming floor and install a brand new sports book area. The resort will increase the property by more than 6,400 square feet, as indicated in the planning documents submitted to Clark County. Those planning documents indicate that Ellis Island Casino has eliminated the 2,800-square-foot microbrewery to facilitate this expansion. The forthcoming structure will be positioned much closer to the sidewalk, and it will incorporate rooftop access upon completion. Officials anticipate the project’s conclusion within eight to…

Las Vegas Monorail to Close Down?

Social media reports are notoriously unreliable… except for our posts, of course. And one recent post about the Las Vegas Monorail caught a lot of peoples attention, claiming that the service was to be shut down as early as 2028. So is there any truth to the rumor? According to Reuters, these rumors originated from a post on April 6th by Twitter user Las Vegas Issues. Screenshots of this post were subsequently circulated on various social media platforms, fueling further speculation. This would be especially strange if true, as the new Las Vegas baseball stadium had tentative plans to utilize…

The New Rio Light Show Amazes Las Vegas

The new Rio light show is brand new and thrilling tourists and residents of Las Vegas! The renovations at the resort continue, with the installation of more than three miles of LED lights that are programmed to perform amazing displays! The spectacular new Rio light show is lighting up the night sky of Las Vegas with stunning visuals, enveloping the entire property’s facade. A partnership between legendary lighting designers Chris Kuroda and Andrew Giffin, the expansive installation features over three miles of programmable LEDs to create an ever-evolving light show that can be seen from all over the Las Vegas…