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MGM In Talks To Rebrand Luxor As Hilton
February 15, 2012 – 8:00 pm | Comments Off
MGM In Talks To Rebrand Luxor As Hilton

Here’s an interesting piece from the tips and innuendo file …. someone familiar with the subject but not allowed to publicly discuss it spoke to VT on condition of anonymity that MGM…

Heart attack occurs at Heart Attack Grill
February 15, 2012 – 8:00 pm | Comments Off
Heart attack occurs at Heart Attack Grill

What began as a fun advertising gimmick has turned true: last Saturday, a patron suffered a heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill , the new restaurant on Fremont St. that opened in October.   The restaurant instantly became famous …

How to convert Westin player points to Starwood points (and then to airline miles)
February 15, 2012 – 8:00 pm | Comments Off
How to convert Westin player points to Starwood points (and then to airline miles)

The Westin Casuarina is the only Starwood property in Las Vegas, and you earn Starpoints whenever you spend money there.   But did you know that if you …

The One Where Bad Reviews, Long Waits Don’t Matter, Anymore
February 15, 2012 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
The One Where Bad Reviews, Long Waits Don’t Matter, Anymore

We’re sorry, but we may have unintentionally jinxed Burger Joint at the Flamingo . On Monday, we dished about how The Cure at Burger Joint fixed our hangover, despite …

A New Way To Play Video Poker
February 15, 2012 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
A New Way To Play Video Poker

Casino gambling for us started with the Big Six wheel and extended to other table games like blackjack and craps . It wasn’t until a couple years ago that we started playing video poker . We didn’t…

Wynn: Okada Boarded Up
February 15, 2012 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
Wynn: Okada Boarded Up

Wynn fetishist/super tipster/roving photographer Mr. JakeZ tells us that Wynn has completely boarded up Okada. Strangely, no mention of the name of the restaurant that is currently …

Vacancy Begins With A V
February 15, 2012 – 4:00 pm | Comments Off
Vacancy Begins With A V

Vdara has rolled out a new advertising slogan… “{something clever} begins with a V.” Hrm. Vacant vacation time share begins with a V. Very bad idea begins with a V. Vague purpose begins …

Can It Really Be? Super 8 is Looking Super Nice
February 15, 2012 – 12:00 pm | Comments Off
Can It Really Be? Super 8 is Looking Super Nice

One of the things we love most about Vegas is that due to an abundance of hotel rooms throughout the city, you can always find a room that fits your budget. Always. But what if your budget …

Beauties And Beats, For Free. Did We Mention SI Beauties?
February 15, 2012 – 12:00 pm | Comments Off
Beauties And Beats, For Free. Did We Mention SI Beauties?

So, how long did it take you to scroll down to actual words? Like the arrival of Spring cherry blossoms, or the swallows of Capistrano, this year’s Sports …

OSCAR’S – Impolitic Eating
February 15, 2012 – 10:00 am | Comments Off
OSCAR’S – Impolitic Eating

[Show as slideshow] Ahh…the arrogance that only our former mayor seems to be able to get away with. His schtick has worn well with the clown-loving, back-slappers who’ve kept him in office over the the …

Las Vegas Receives Most Trashiest U.S. City Award
February 15, 2012 – 8:00 am | Comments Off
Las Vegas Receives Most Trashiest U.S. City Award

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Mirage Ups Resort Fee To $25!
February 15, 2012 – 4:00 am | Comments Off
Mirage Ups Resort Fee To $25!

The Mirage has done you the favor of increasing their daily resort fee to $25 per night, a negative savings of $2.50 per day in your pocket. TWENTY FIVE BUCKS A NIGHT! The resort fee…