Las Vegas News

Celine -The Ultimate Supersta

Ten years ago my children and I went on a Vegas trip together. The highlight of that trip for us was our plans to go see Celine Dion perform at the Colosseum. Being Canadians, we are all huge fans of Celine, and we were very excited to see her live. We made it all the way to the Colosseum steps before we were stopped by the theater staff and informed that she was ill and there would be no performance. Read More

Hard Rock’s Oyster Bar Serves Plump Half-Shells All Year

Conventional wisdom once warned against eating oysters in months without an “R” in their names. But used-to-bes don’t count anymore, as the song says, and the bivalves served on the half-shell at the Oyster Bar at the Hard Rock Hotel in June proved it. Read More

Here Are A Few Definitions For Some Commonly Used Gambling Terms

As this week is especially slow for casino promotion news (we’ve already told you about all the April promotions, and it is too early to write about May), we will explain the various terms that appear in this column every week. Read More

360 VIDEO: Luxurious Las Vegas Accomodations

This is the first in a series that will highlight some of the most luxurious accommodations in Las Vegas. We’ll also be featuring The Mirage, Caesars Palace, The Palms, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and more. Read More 

Trying To Find Free Parking In Vegas? The Forum Shops Aren’t An Option Anymore

The list of free parking options along the Las Vegas Strip just grew shorter. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace has become the latest business to start charging for valet service. Read More

Las Vegas Approves United Soccer League Team For Cashman Field In 2018

Brett Lashbrook had the support of city officials and wasn’t seeking public money, but he still went to the podium Wednesday unsure if the Las Vegas City Council would allow him to bring soccer to downtown. “Cautiously optimistic,” was a phrase Lashbrook used often this week. Read More

Maverick Helicopter Tour: Well Worth The Price

I had always been a bit hesitant about trying out Maverick’s night time Strip tour. I wasn’t sure the $100+ price point was worth a mere 15-minute ride. Well, I was being dumb. Read More

Top Farmers Markets In Las Vegas

Here are the top five farmers markets in Las Vegas according to Yelp. If you’re in Downtown Las Vegas and looking for some fresh eats, then the Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is the place to be. The old bus depot turns into a farmers market every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can buy anything from fresh vegetables to a fully-cooked meal. Read More

Big Floyd Mayweather Money Starts To Show For Megafight With Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor has dominated Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Las Vegas sports books in terms of ticket count, garnering more than 90 percent of the wagers on their Aug. 26 megafight. Read More

Airlines Serving Las Vegas Closing In On Record Seat Capacity

McCarran International Airport is closing in on providing the highest seat capacity in its history, which would surpass record numbers that occurred just prior to the Great Recession. Read More