Author: Marc

Las Vegas Writer, Marketer, Consultant. I love Vegas and everything about it. When in Vegas do 3 things: eat, drink & gamble.

Enjoying The Holiday Season In Las Vegas

Enjoying The Holiday Season In Las Vegas – Front Desk Tip

Enjoying the holiday season in Las Vegas is different, and better, than any other city with casinos. Not only is there a great variety of holiday environments inside the casinos but there’s an entire city enjoying the festivities. Most people will stay in the resort corridor or downtown Las Vegas and that’s fine.

Big Shift In Vegas Sportsbook Operations As William Hill Buys CG Technology

Big Shift In Vegas Sportsbook Operations As William Hill Buys CG Technology

William Hill recently announced that they purchased the sportsbook assets of CG Technology. This deal is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approval in Nevada and the Bahamas, where CG Technology consults the Atlantis on Paradise Island.

Vegas News | Resorts World, Residencies and a $2.3 Million Pai Gow Winner

Vegas News | Resorts World, Residencies and a $2.3 Million Pai Gow Winner – TravelZork

Before I get to the “big” Vegas News about the Resorts World plan, I must say this has been a chaotic two-week stretch with friends visiting. So many people I know visit Las Vegas for work and/or pleasure. Being able to catch up with friends and acquaintances so frequently is part of what makes living in Las Vegas so great.

Las Vegas Locals Can Earn Free Parking and More Through Caesars Rewards Limited-Time Offer This Holiday Season

Caesars Rewards
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 22, 2019) – In celebration of the holiday season, Las Vegas locals who are new and existing Caesars Rewards Gold Tier members can receive a free upgrade to Platinum Tier through the end of the year. This complimentary upgrade will include free parking at all Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts, discounted rooms, the ability to transfer Reward Credits and other benefits that are exclusive to the Platinum Tier members. Guests can upgrade between Nov. 22 and Dec. 31, and the upgrade will be valid from Dec. 1, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020.

Participating Caesars Rewards members will also receive a 2X Reward Credit Multiplier from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31, which will be added to accounts on or after Jan. 6, 2020.
To receive this upgrade, new and existing Caesars Rewards members can visit any Las Vegas Caesars Rewards Center desk and present their valid Nevada driver’s license.
With the Caesars Rewards loyalty program, members can receive complimentary hotel stays, including international stays at Caesars’ newest luxury resorts in Dubai. Members also have access to special events such as private New Year’s Eve parties throughout the U.S., golf outings with celebrities, famed sporting events and much more through Caesars Rewards partners.

Additionally, both gaming and hospitality Caesars Rewards members receive credits through slot and table play, hotel stays, dining, entertainment purchases, shopping, spa treatments, golf and much more that can be redeemed for even more of their favorite experiences and amenities at more than 45 Caesars resorts and casinos around the world. To learn more, visit caesars.com/myrewards.

Record Pai Gow Poker Progressive Jackpot of $2.3 Million Hit at Paris Las Vegas

Pai Gow Jackpot
Pai Gow Jackpot

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 22, 2019) — A lucky Paris Las Vegas guest has much to be thankful for this holiday season as they hit the Face Up Pai Gow Poker Progressive Jackpot at its highest amount to date, $2,330,133.44 with a 7-card straight flush in diamonds on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 21.

The progressive links 48 Pai Gow Progressive tables across Caesars’ 13 properties statewide including the Las Vegas resorts of: Caesars Palace, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Flamingo Las Vegas, The Cromwell and The LINQ Hotel & Casino. Beyond Las Vegas, find these progressive, linked table games at Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Laughlin Casino & Hotel, and Harrah’s Reno. With the largest network of linked tables, this allows for jackpots to grow quickly, reach high dollar amounts and frequent payouts.

Caesars Entertainment has created more than 850 millionaires since 1987; with those player winnings fast approaching the $2 billion mark, the company has announced Millionaire Maker powered by Caesars Rewards, a celebration of these guests’ winnings and a promotion aimed at making even more millionaires.

Life Is Beautiful Announces 2020 Festival Dates

Life Is Beautiful Las Vegas

Las Vegas – Today, Life Is Beautiful announces its highly anticipated return to Downtown Las Vegas – Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20 – for the 2020 edition of Las Vegas’ premier music, arts, culinary and comedy festival. For the eighth year in a row, Life Is Beautiful will take over 18 city blocks of the urban streets of Downtown Las Vegas for three nights of unparalleled talent, world-renowned culinary offerings, experiential artists and more.

“It’s a good day when you get to announce the return of Life Is Beautiful,” said CEO of Life Is Beautiful, Justin Weniger. “Each year, we look forward to aiding the positive transformation of our community and infusing art and culture into the vibrant walls of Downtown Las Vegas. We are very excited to be back again for the 2020 edition of the festival and already have some great things in store.”

Ahead of Life Is Beautiful 2020, festivalgoers will have the chance to win two VIP festival tickets when they RSVP, here. In addition, those who RSVP will be the first to receive Life Is Beautiful on-sale updates, lineup details and exclusive festival information.

In 2019, over 170,000 festival attendees were treated to a weekend full of experiences driven by community transformation and individual empowerment; including, world class artists, celebrated chefs, interactive art installations, comedy and more. Artists such as Toto, Chance The Rapper, Billie Eilish, Rae Sremmurd, Vampire Weekend and more put on performances of a lifetime across four vibrant stages, with an unforgettable closing performance at the Downtown Stage by world-renowned artist Post Malone. Fans danced along to Malone’s latest album hits such as “Hollywood’s Bleeding” and “Saint-Tropez” and longtime fan favorites, “Candy Paint,” “Rockstar,” “Congratulations” and more.

Roy Choi Introduces Happy HAPPY hour at Best Friend in Las Vegas

Roy Choi
Roy Choi (photo credit travis jensen)

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 21, 2019) – Culinary innovator Roy Choi is bringing the love to Las Vegas with the launch of Happy HAPPY Hour at his ode to Los Angeles, Best Friend inside Park MGM.

The “Double the Stuff, Half the Price” menu is available exclusively in the bodega at Best Friend. For $10, guests can enjoy some of Choi’s favorite bites like Dumpling Sliders, Korean Wings, a Fried Bologna Sandwich and an L.A. Street Dog. Additionally, drink specials during Happy HAPPY Hour include 20-ounce well drinks for $10, two tallboys for $14, and 20-ounce boozy slushies for $10.

Happy HAPPY Hour is available Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the bodega only.

The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. seven days a week and reservations are encouraged via OpenTable. For more information, visit Park MGM online.

Casinos change hands and what that means for M Life Rewards

Casinos change hands and what that means for M Life Rewards

It’s not every day that casinos in Las Vegas change hands. MGM Resorts International recently announced two deals. On the same day in October, MGM Resorts announced the sale of Bellagio and Circus Circus . One of the casinos will see a new operator while the other remains part of the MGM Resorts family.