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Gear Up for the National Finals Rodeo 2025
If you’re headed to the National Finals Rodeo in Sin City this December, then listen up: After all the riding, roping, and wrangling there’s still plenty to see, do, and enjoy. So, if you’re attending, we got you covered with how to do Las Vegas country style! Nearly 200,000 people will be attending the NFR in Las Vegas December 4th through the 13th for a 10-day competition in everything from steer wrestling to barrel racing! And This Week in Gambling, we’re sharing the country concerts, comedy shows, and special events that will bring it all together! What better way to…
Vegas Prices Start to Fall: Discounts and Deals!
Las Vegas Prices have been out of control, causing many to stay away. Now, after months of falling tourism, costs are starting to move, and resorts are offering specials to bring back business! After Covid, everyone wanted to travel again… and they had all that relief check money burning a hole in their pocket! But now that ride is over, and after nine consecutive months of plummeting tourism, Vegas has finally gotten the message. Prices are beginning to see moderate declines, and specials are running on hotel rooms, food, shopping, even the mono rail. So, let’s get right into things…
Creative Ways to Save on Las Vegas Travel
Travelers hoping to save on Las Vegas travel can find major price differences depending on when they visit. Hotel rates, airfares, and even restaurant prices in the city shift widely based on season, day of the week, and major events. Spring and fall remain the busiest times in Sin City, with mild temperatures and a steady lineup of conventions and festivals that fill hotels. Demand peaks from March through May and again from September through November, pushing prices to their highest levels. Visitors during these months will enjoy pleasant weather but should expect limited room availability and premium costs across…
Las Vegas Hotel Rates Slowly Coming Down
Las Vegas hotel rates on the Strip have shown a steady decline through 2025, despite marketing efforts by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to counter the city’s growing reputation for high prices. According to a recent report from Truist Securities, the ongoing promotional campaigns have had only a modest effect on reversing weakening demand. The firm’s latest survey found that average daily rates across the Las Vegas Strip fell about 5 percent year-over-year. The decline was more pronounced for major resort operators, with room prices down 7 percent at MGM Resorts International properties and 17 percent at…
Las Vegas Halloween! Haunts! Escape Rooms! Parties!
If you’re headed to Nevada for a Las Vegas Halloween celebration, we have information on the best ways to scare you senseless! We’re covering spooky shows, escape rooms, haunted houses, and the best parties! And if you can’t make it to Sin City, we’re looking at new new slot machines and online games themed for Halloween! When it comes to Halloween, Vegas is tough to beat. There’s so much to do that it can be hard to keep up with everything. But hey, that’s why we’re here! To help you find exactly what you’re looking for! So, let’s get right…
MGM CEO Positive on Las Vegas Tourism
The chief executive of MGM Resorts addressed skepticism over the future of Las Vegas tourism this week, pushing back against criticism and offering a more optimistic view of the city’s prospects. Their CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, spoke before Nevada gaming regulators as part of MGM’s licensing review, calling negative narratives about Las Vegas tourism “silly.” He argued that long-term trends point to steady gains, and that recent soft spots are part of a normal cycle. According to Hornbuckle, Las Vegas gaming revenue has grown on average 4.5 to 5 percent per year over the past 30 years. He said that claims…
Upcoming South Point Blackjack Tournament
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas will host the South Point blackjack tournament on October 12th as part of the festivities leading up to the South Point 400 NASCAR weekend. Officially titled the Brendan Gaughan Celebrity Blackjack Tournament, the event will feature teams of three competing at the blackjack tables alongside notable NASCAR drivers and personalities. The celebrity lineup is expected to include former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick, Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, Chris Buescher, Daniel Hemric and others. Participants will start the evening with a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres before the competition begins….
Terry Fator Las Vegas Residency Ends Abruptly
The Terry Fator Las Vegas residency is over. Bam! Just like that. The ventriloquist and singer who rose to national fame after winning the second season of “America’s Got Talent,” has announced the end of his long-running residency in Las Vegas. The performer wrapped up his current show, “Terry Fator: One Man, a Hundred Voices, a Thousand Laughs!” at The STRAT Hotel this week, marking the close of a 16-year run on the Strip. The original Terry Fator Las Vegas residency began in 2009 at The Mirage, where his mix of comedy, singing impressions, and puppetry quickly turned him into…





















