Lunar New Year Celebrations at The STRAT

The STRAT Las Vegas will host a Lunar New Year celebration honoring the “Year of the Snake,” beginning Wednesday, January 29th 2025. Guests who would like to attend will savor specialty items at CHI Asian Kitchen, be captivated by a traditional lion dance and find luck during an exciting slot tournament to celebrate the occasion. CHI Asian Kitchen, serving an array of authentic and reimagined Chinese and other Asian dishes, will debut specialty offerings for Lunar New Year. The SHÉ PÍ cocktail, crafted with Patron El Cielo Tequila, yuzu, ginger, honey and coconut clarification, will be priced at $17; while…

Barry Manilow gets Lifetime Vegas Residency

Westgate Las Vegas has extended performing legend Barry Manilow an unprecedented Lifetime Residency. Manilow has accepted this extraordinary honor, further cementing his enduring legacy at the iconic International Theater. Manilow reached a new milestone earlier this year when he surpassed Elvis Presley’s record of 636 performances at the venue. The announcement of a Barry Manilow Lifetime Residency comes as the singer is performing his highly regarded Holiday Shows this month, featuring timeless hits and festive favorites. Fans can also look forward to his return in 2025 for newly announced concert dates. “It’s been an incredible journey performing at the International…

New Vegas Baseball Stadium Financing Done

Despite speculation and rumors to the contrary, it appears that financing for the new Vegas baseball stadium is a done deal. Documents submitted to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority seem to confirm that the financing for the A’s ballpark on the former Tropicana site is fully secured, with the total costs rising from $1.5 billion to $1.75 billion. For those unfamiliar with the A’s potential move to Las Vegas, here’s a brief overview: The team is expected to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas, but they still need a venue. Up until now, details on financing for the new Vegas…

W Las Vegas Now Open at Mandalay Bay

MGM Resorts have officially opened the recently rebranded W Las Vegas, transitioning the iconic tower at Mandalay Bay from the Delano into part of the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Marriott Bonvoy members can now book stays, as well as earn and redeem points, at this latest vibrant destination. The introduction of W Las Vegas into the MGM Resorts portfolio marks another milestone in the company’s long-term strategic licensing agreement with Marriott, which was first announced in 2023. This collaboration unites two hospitality leaders, offering Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards members unprecedented access to both companies’ collections of resorts, along…

New Year’s Eve Party at Sphere Las Vegas

If you’re lurking about Sin City then you still have time to make to the New Year’s Eve Party at Sphere Las Vegas! They have programmed their exterior (the world’s largest LED screen) with a custom show to ring in 2025. This dazzling display will include a celebration of major cities around the world as different time zones approach midnight, culminating with Sphere serving as Las Vegas’ official countdown to 2025! Sphere Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Celebration will kick off at 5:00am on December 31st, when Sydney, Australia welcomes 2025. Throughout the day, the Exosphere will display dynamic imagery…

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Borgata’s Winter Poker Open Returns

The Borgata and BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open to the Central Conference Center from January 2-17, 2025, promising an action-packed series featuring 32 main events, 26 secondary events, and a staggering $5 Million guaranteed prize pool. And BetMGM Poker is the exclusive online registration and qualification partner. This year’s tournament features an exciting lineup, including five anchor events: the $600 Kick-Off with a $1 Million guarantee; the $1,250 Mirror Mystery Bounty, offering a $500,000 guarantee; the $400 Almighty Million with a $1 Million guarantee; the centerpiece $3,500 Borgata Winter Poker Open Championship, boasting…