Now That’s A Fire!
There was an explosion and fire behind Monte Carlo on Saturday night. People seemed to freak out since it was to an electric transformer knocking out power at CityCenter. It…
Jim Murren from MGM Resorts International on CNBC
I'm usually on top of my Vegas news, but news of MGM refurbishing rooms at Bellagio and MGM Grand must have slipped by me. Jim Murren, CEO of MGMRI, discussed…
John Unwin From Cosmopolitan on CNBC
John Unwin from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was on CNBC today and offered nothing new. In fact, the most interesting thing to me were the lack of people walking…
BREAKING: Sahara Closing in May
News just broke that the rumors were true - the Sahara is closing. Here are some of the specifics from the LA Times. Closure of the 59-year-old Sahara hotel-casino on…
John Unwin and Cosmopolitan on Nightline
Three things about this interview with John Unwin for Cosmopolitan after my disclaimer that I really like Cosmopolitan. I'm pretty sure the "curious class" numbers being thrown around are made…
Vegas Is So Cute When It Gets Defensive
The New York Times had a not-quite-news article about the poor economy in Las Vegas this weekend. Most that read ECG know that Las Vegas, like every other casino market…
Viva Las Business
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign in Las Vegas for Las Vegan's to help keep money in the city. This is something that many cities try…
Comp chasing…good idea or bad idea
I was looking around for some gambling news while watching halftime of the Eagles @ Cardinals game and came across this story in the Hartford (CT) Courant about a couple…