Quick Hits From Las Vegas

I know I'll miss some things from my trip to Las Vegas last week so I'm compiling a list of quick hits so I don't forget some of the minor…

Thoughts on CityCenter

CityCenter are the huge hunks of steel in the middle of the Las Vegas strip and owned by MGM-Mirage that has been under construction for the past few years.  There…

Follow Aria’s Opening Next Week

Two of my favorite Las Vegas blogs, Rate Vegas and Vegas Tripping, have teamed up to provide coverage of the grand opening of Aria when it opens next week at…

CityCenter Opening Nears

The buzz surrounding CityCenter’s opening has been slowly growing for a couple of weeks.  You may know CityCenter as the mass of construction in the middle of the Las Vegas strip.  The property is being built by MGM-Mirage and will consist of multiple hotels, condos, casinos and retail space.  The project has had its up’s and downs, but the end of the long construction is nearing and the world will get to see for themselves soon.  I’m really looking forward to seeing how this all turns out.

To help feed the buzz, CityCenter started a youtube page and has been releasing teaser videos for the last week.  To keep up to speed on CityCenter check the youtube page regularly.  I’ll share information as I receive it.  Here are the first three videos of, and for, CityCenter.

THREE more videos after the jump

Air Curtains to Protect Dealers at Aria

Aria and CityCenter haven't opened yet, but the casino is taking measures to protects it's dealers against smokers.  Aria blackjack tables will be equipped with an "air curtain."  An air…