When will the Tropicana implosion happen? We have a pretty good idea now that the permits have been filed! But could a buyout of Bally Corp. put the new Vegas baseball stadium deal in jeopardy? The Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas has been picked bare and now an implosion permit application has been filed with Clark County as we count down the days till the walls come crashing down. Bally Corporation, who owns the building and the property it sits on, say that the building will be imploded soon in what they are calling a “single explosive event”… or maybe…

When will the Hard Rock Las Vegas open for business? When will the Mirage be imploded? And how can you cash in those left-over casino chips and slot vouchers ? We’ve got the answers to these questions along with information on the volcano, the atrium, and other Mirage memorabilia. Las Vegas said goodbye to the Mirage a few days ago, and casinos all along The Strip lit up their marquees with farewell messages, thanking them for their legacy and for ushering in the age of the mega resort. Hello friends, the Mirage is closed, the fences are up, the bulldozers…

Why are Las Vegas room rates predicted to rise more than average this year? And how can the average traveler save when visiting Sin City? We’ve got the reasons for the predicted price hikes this summer, and some suggestions for how to visit Vegas on a budget! Tropicana Las Vegas officially closed back in April, and this week the Mirage is shutting their doors as they transition to the Hard Rock. And believe it or not, both Caesars and MGM are set to profit from these resort closures. This week, Bally’s applied for an implosion permit from Clark County officials,…

There’s always something new headed for Las Vegas! This week we discuss a major Las Vegas expansions at the Bellagio that will stretch all the way to The Strip! Plus, there’s an addition planned for the Venetian! And renovation work at Caesars Palace effecting slots and poker! Something new is always under construction in Las Vegas. And this week we’re talking about a brand new hotel, right beside the Venetian. As well as a major Las Vegas expansions at Bellagio, right next to the strip. Now, they just wrapped up over $100 million Bellagio renovation this past January. They completely…

The Las Vegas Strip ain’t what it used to be on the south end, as crews prepare for a Tropicana implosion! All that’s left of the building is the gutted frame! We have a look around the property, discuss when the implosion will take place, and share July 4th fireworks locations and what’s happening over the weekend in Las Vegas! Check out the video to see what’s left of the Tropicana Las Vegas, and where the new Major League Baseball Stadium will be built: the future home of the Athletics, Sin City’s new MLB team. Crews are diligently working to…

The US sports betting industry is under fire after several major scandals involving professional athletes and gambling. Now the main stream media is calling for changes amid concerns of addiction risks and player protections. Enter the SAFE Bet Act, which could bring some big changes to the American sports betting industry, but could also save it. As I prepare to leave for my summer vacation both the NBA and NHL championship series are underway, and with them lots of US sports betting action. On that note, I would like to leave you with some good news before I take my…