Brightline West, which broke ground last month, promises to travel at speeds of up to 200 mph along the I-15 median from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. It’s expected to open in 2028.
A rendering of a Brightline West train, which will advertise itself for free by zooming past I-15 motorists who seek a faster trip to Las Vegas next time. ...THEY BLUEY IT: Vegas Restaurant Disappoints Thousands with Pathetically Costumed Kids Character
May 11, 2024 is a day that will live in infamy for the more than 3,000 who schlepped to a Las Vegas event promoting the opportunity to “meet Bluey & friends.”
“Bluey” greets guests, some of whom drove for an hour and then waited in line an hour more. (Image: KVVU-TV/Las Vegas)Waiting for them at the fast-food restaurant Dirt Dog, at...
Penn Entertainment Now ‘Deep Value Turnaround’ Idea, Says BofA
Shares of Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) traded slightly higher early Monday, fighting off a downgrade by Bank of America, which was stoked by concerns that the operator’s ESPN Bet unit could take longer than expected to become profitable.
An image from an ESPN Bet tutorial. Bank of America downgraded Penn Entertainment today on concerns ESPN...El Cortez in Vegas Getting $20M Remodel
The oldest continuously operating casino in Las Vegas is getting a facelift.
El Cortez received a well-deserved place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. (Image: thevendry.com)El Cortez is renovating 10,000 square feet of its historic casino floor and adding another 5,000 square feet to it.
The $20 million refresh will result in a...
Las Vegas Spaceport Takes First Step Toward Launchpad
It’s still many years from a countdown, but an airport for recreational space travel in Las Vegas just cleared the first hurdle on its voyage toward reality. The Clark County Commission unanimously approved construction permits this week for the Las Vegas Spaceport to build a $30 million runway.
A rendering of the Las Vegas Spaceport, which...MGM Must Live Up To Agreements If Springfield Casino Is Sold
Nearly two months ago, reports surfaced that MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is mulling the sale of its regional casinos in Ohio and Springfield, Mass. Officials in the Massachusetts city said they intend to hold the gaming company to the terms of the host city agreement should a transaction materialize.
MGM Springfield. City officials said...Operators Want Open Washington, DC Sports Betting Market
It’s been less than a month since FanDuel took over as the lone mobile sportsbook operator in Washington, DC, but rivals are already clamoring for access to online sports betting in the US capitol.
Washington, DC Council member Kenyan McDuffie (I-At Large) at a 2021 campaign rally. Gaming companies support his bill to open the Washington, DC mobile...VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Next at Sphere ... Zac Brown? EDC Map Dropped
Zac Brown stunned Las Vegas observers by announcing that his Zac Brown Band will be the next to ascend to a vaunted residency at the Sphere. Not Harry Styles, as previously rumored. Not the Eagles. Not Beyonce.
Zac Brown and his country band may perform the next full Sphere residency after U2’s and Dead & Company’s. (Image: Rolling...Poker Player Doug Polk’s Plan for Largest Texas Cardroom Up in Smoke
The City of Farmers Branch, a Dallas suburb, has passed on the chance to host Texas’ largest poker room. On Tuesday, the city council voted 4-1 against an ordinance that would have legalized cardrooms, paving the way for the proposed venue.
Poker’s Doug Polk, above, wanted to bring a 47,000-square-foot cardroom to the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, ...Resorts World Las Vegas Alleged Murderer Pleads Not Guilty
A former professional wrestler and two-time Congressional candidate entered a not-guilty plea on Wednesday in connection with a Resorts World Las Vegas homicide case.
Daniel Rodimer, at right, when he worked as a wrestler. He’s now facing a murder charge in Las Vegas. (Image: WWE)Daniel Rodimer, 45, who now resides in Texas, announced the...
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