Category: Las Vegas

The $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan debuts in Las Vegas and puts on the show of the year By Ryan Slattery       A lot of people were curious to see what $3.9 billion buys nowadays. The curiosity hit a feverish pitch once The Cosmopolitan began running its strange, attention-grabbing commercials under the tagline, “Just the […]

Thrill-seekers looking for a new experience may be able to find it in the desert. The SkyJump, in Las Vegas, recently entered the Guinness World Record book for the highest controlled free fall ride in the world; dropping passengers more than 800 feet from the top of the Stratosphere hotel at 40 mph. In fact, […]

With the opening of Aria, MGM Mirage hits an $8.5 billion high note By Glenn and Melissa Fine “The entirety of CityCenter, each individual component taken as a whole, comes together as one colossal, complex and completely engaging work of art.” Grand openings are not that unusual in Las Vegas. Despite the poor economy, despite […]

Station takes Red Rock to innovative new heights by Rob Wiser   On April 18, Station Casinos, the juggernaut of the Las Vegas locals gaming market, opened its 15th property in Southern Nevada. Officially titled Red Rock Casino Resort Spa—but commonly referred to as Red Rock Station—this $925-million property represents the company’s greatest achievement to […]

by Scott A. Aruti   The mesmerizing Western sun rises above the picture-perfect desert landscape, ushering in yet another beautiful Southern Nevada morning. Amongst the ever-growing suburban communities in the Las Vegas valley, the idyllic neighborhood of Silverado Ranch rests comfortably on the outer edge of the famed Las Vegas Strip’s southernmost stretch—gorgeous, sun-kissed days […]

From foot-long hot dogs to cheap drinks the Westward Ho leaves a legacy behind by Scott Aruti It was a glorious time. Dealers knew your name. Service was personal. You may have even rubbed elbows with a celebrity in the casino lounge. And while some may find this difficult to believe, the megaresort as it […]

Luxor, Las Vegas’ Egyptian-themed masterpiece, embarks on a new era By Rob Wiser The year was 1993 and it proved to be monumental for Nevada and Las Vegas. Money won by the state’s casinos topped the $6 billion mark. A trio of magnificent megaresorts opened: MGM Grand, the largest resort hotel in the world with […]