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Introducing the Trippies Class of 2017
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Jan 2017
Ladies and gentlemen,
Introducing the Trippies Class of 2017. Congratulations to all the winners!
...
Sayonara Wynn Nightlife Social Media History
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Jan 2017
On January 1st the social media accounts of all of Wynn Las Vegas' nightlife venues deleted all of their previous posts. For xsample: XS Instagram, XS Facebook. I'd link to their Snapchat but other...
Sayonara Bellagio Table Game Canopies
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Jan 2017
We've recently received a tip that MGM Resorts International have begun removing the cloth canopies above the table games inside of Bellagio's casino.
Not only have the canopy drapes been removed, they've removed the drape supports...
Trippies 2017 Webcast Live This Saturday!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Jan 2017
Ladies and germs,
Just wanted to give y'all a heads up that we will be announcing the winners of the 2017 Trippies Best (and Worst) of Las Vegas readers poll awards live via webcast THIS Saturday,...
Some Thoughts About Alon
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Dec 2016
Alon management released a statement and the above rendering in response to the news that Crown Limited was withdrawing from further investment in the project.
The founders and developers of Alon Las Vegas will continue to...
Crown Pulls Out Of Alon
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Dec 2016
Crown Resorts, as part of a major restructuring, announced that they have decided not to move forward with the Alon project.
The Board has resolved not to proceed with the Alon project in Las Vegas at...
The Lucky Dragon Photo Safari
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Dec 2016
VT reader Waffle was at Lucky Dragon's soft-opening and was super nice enough to take us on a little photo safari of the brand new property. Very cool! Take it away Waffle! -Chuck
Ever...
The Trippies 2017 Final Nominees Are...
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Nov 2016
Howdy ladies and germs, just a quick note to tell y'all that the nominations have been tabulated and I'm super happy to present your nominees for the 2017 Trippies Awards.
You need to be a registered...
The Trippies 2017 Nomination Phase Is Now Open
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 Nov 2016
Each and every November for the last eleven years, VegasTripping has asked its readers (you) to tell us what their favorite and least favorite Vegas stuff is. Unlike every other Las Vegas poll, The...
The Crown Of Macau... And Eventually Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Nov 2016
Just wanted to give folks who are interested ālon watchers a heads up... I just posted my review of the Crown Towers at City of Dreams Macau on our sexy little sister site MacauTripping.com.
As some...
LA Times Talks Lucky Dragon
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Oct 2016
The L.A. Times' David Pierson has a profile of the forthcoming China-themed Lucky Dragon hotel and casino. Read it here.
Lucky Dragon, though tiny compared with those properties, addresses what they see as a...
MGM Resorts Increases Resort Fees YET AGAIN
Posted by Chuckmonster on 24 Oct 2016
The lovely, thoughtful and caring executives in charge of MGM Resorts International are yet again raising their resort fees. All rooms booked starting November 8th will have to pay the new fees.
The last resort...
Vegas Gang #133 : Live at #VIMFP With Norm! Clarke
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 Oct 2016
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the marquee moment of The Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic, The Vegas Gang Podcast with special guest Norm Clarke.
Stream, download, discuss, subscribe right here....
VegasTripping Ep. 27 - Match Game - Live From VIMFP
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Oct 2016
Ep. 27 - Match Game - Live from VIMFP
Live from the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic Main Event in The Showroom at The D Las Vegas.
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Peekaboo: The Steve Lays Big Pipe at Wynn Plaza
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Oct 2016
Construction on Wynn Plaza, a Strip-facing shopping esplanade which will connect the former Ferrari dealership with the forthcoming ālon resort at the stairway entrance at the front of Encore is underway.
When we last checked in,...
VegasTripping Ep. 26 - Celebrity
Posted by Chuckmonster on 1 Oct 2016
Just posted a brand new episode of the VegasTripping podcast... talking all about celebrity. Enjoy!
Ep. 26 - Celebrity
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Vegas Gang! at #VIMFP! With! Norm! Clarke!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Sep 2016
The Vegas Gang is truly excited to announce that our interview guest at the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic's Main Event will be the one and only Norm Clarke!!!
Of his 40+ years as a professional...
#VIMFP: The Main Event - Saturday Night
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 Sep 2016
Ladies and gents,
We're super excited to announce that The Main Event at the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic - three plus hours of live interviews, podcasting, casino nerdery capped by the outrageous VegasTripping Match Game...
Confirmed: Alon Isn't Dead
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Aug 2016
Every two weeks, someone from the Internet's peanut gallery sends me a thinly researched story that contains some kind of variation on the theme that "Alon is dead." This week, one such story churned through...
#VIMFP: NERDcore Beach Club (and swapmeet)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Aug 2016
We're extremely proud to announce a brand new event coming to Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic in October, something we call NERDcore Beach Club (and swapmeet).
Hopefully the name explains all you need to know. ...
E. Parry Thomas, Icon
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Aug 2016
E. Parry Thomas passed today at the age of 95.
Mr. Thomas was one of the true icons of Las Vegas history, financing and facilitating the hopes and dreams of generations of casino developers. He...
ālon: Coming Soonish
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Aug 2016
ālon, the forthcoming resort from Andrew Pascal (CEO of ālon leisure, CEO of Playstudios - the folks who make My Vegas Facebook thing - and former Wynn COO, current nephew of Elaine Wynn), James Packer...
Rip Van Resorts World Wakes Up
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Aug 2016
Good news guys... Resorts World Las Vegas has FINALLY finished paving their parking garage - 69.71 weeks later since the last time they posted any updates on the Twitter.
At this rate, the property should be...
#VIMFP: World Series of Satin Casino Jackets
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Aug 2016
We're super excited to announce that The World Series of Satin Casino Jackets will return to the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic #VIMFP once again this year.
Inspired by an old VT feature article honoring the...
New Feature Posted: Wynn Palace Cotai - Palace Rooms First Look
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Aug 2016
Just a note to folks tuned into RSS, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds that a new feature review has been posted a phototour of the brand new Palace Rooms at Wynn Palace, which just started...
#VIMFP: The Afterparty Headliner is...
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Aug 2016
Ladies and gentlemonsters,
VegasTripping and VegasMate for iOS in conjunction with The D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is proud to announce that the headlining act for the 2016 Vegas Internet Mafia Family...
See The Venetian's New Retro Commercial
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Aug 2016
The Venetian Las Vegas has released a brand new ad campaign wraps Mad Men era style and Cosmopolitan quirk in a squeaky clean Wes Anderson inspired 60 second commercial entitled "Come As You Are." ...
Editorial: Ebbs And Flows
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Aug 2016
Eleven-time Trippies winner, walking #VIMFP event and self-professed "thinking man's Cookie Monster" BigHoss is here to share words of wisdom. Take it away Hoss:
Dear Las Vegas,
Saying something like this is never easy, so I'll just...
VegasTripping Ep. 23 - Ledge
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 Aug 2016
Ep. 23 - Ledge
We're back!
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What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Jul 2016
I just wanted to take a minute to share with y'all the long-form diary of the recent trip to Macau that I shared with Hunter and JohnH. I started typing this story out on my...
New Feature Posted: Planet Hollywood Ultrahip : The VT Review 2016
Posted by Chuckmonster on 27 Jul 2016
Just a note to folks tuned into RSS, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds that a new feature review has been posted - my review of the brand new Ultrahip Rooms at Planet Hollywood.
Check it out...
MGM Resorts Increases Resort Fees Again
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Jul 2016
The kind and generous folks at MGM Resorts International have once again upped their resort fees for their middle tier properties MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage and Delano.
The resort fees for these properties will...
#VIMFP: Bingo! Plus Vegas Fanboy to Present!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Jul 2016
VegasMate for iOS and VegasTripping.com in conjunction with The D Las Vegas are proud to present #VIMFP - The Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic on October 14-16, 2016 at The D Las Vegas and...
Wynn Commences Construction On Wynn Plaza Project
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 Jul 2016
Construction on Wynn Plaza, a Strip-facing shopping esplanade which will connect the former Ferrari dealership with the forthcoming ālon resort at the stairway entrance at the front of Encore has begun.
The front lines of the...
New Feature Posted: Circus Circus Executive Suite #1410
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 Jun 2016
Just a note to folks tuned in to the Twitter, Facebook, RSS or Instagram feeds that we've posted a new feature article.
VT reader Waffle managed to get inside Circus Circus Executive Suite #1410... Vegas history...
New Feature Posted: Caesars Palace Julius Tower : The VT Review
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Jun 2016
Just a note to folks tuned into RSS, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds that a new feature review has been posted - my review of the brand new Julius Tower at Caesars Palace.
Check it out...
Monte Carlo To Be Renamed Park MGM
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Jun 2016
MGM Resorts International just announced that they are going to partner with Sydell Group to transform Monte Carlo into a new resort called Park MGM.
MGM/Sydell Group team plans to "redefine Vegas Hospitality" and "elevate city's...
88 Days To Macau: Episode 7 - Security
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 May 2016
88 Days To Macau: Episode 7 - Security
Three weeks until departure. In this episode we talk password security, SIM cards at Macau International Airport, U.S. presidential politics, TSA, Homeland Security, Global Crossing, gadgets, packing,...
Cosmopolitan Unveils Updated Lanai Suites
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 May 2016
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, steadily on the march with a new sports book, new dining options, new high limit areas and a new Starbucks, has released photos of freshly renovated Lanai Suites.
Gone is the...
Vegas Gang #130: Beat The Clock
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 May 2016
On the latest episode of the Vegas Gang, we play Beat the Clock... putting a ten minute timer on each of the three topics, individually wrapped by me, Hunter and Dave. If the topic...
Peekaboo: The New Wynn Poker Room (Updated)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 May 2016
Yesterday, construction walls surrounding the future Wynn Poker Room came down so workers could patch the marble tiles connecting the thoroughfare to the new barriers and host stand. Thankfully for us poker/design/Wynn nerds, long...
More MGM Parking Rules!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 May 2016
We've uncovered a few more fine print details regarding MGM's paid parking program.
The Dates
This is when paid parking will be turned on at various properties:
June 6 - Aria (and Vdara), Bellagio, Monte Carlo, New York-New...
MGM Paid Parking: The Rules And The Prices
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 May 2016
As VT noted yesterday, the institution that is free parking on the Las Vegas Strip is imminently (and permanently) being dismantled by MGM Resorts International.
There has been a lot of conjecture about who pays...
Red Rock Resorts Buys Palms for $312.5M
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 May 2016
Red Rock Resorts (fresh off an IPO that changed their name from Stations Casinos) confirmed rumors today that they have purchased The Plams for $312M bucks. Here's the form 8K they filed immediately after...
Boyd Gaming Sticks A Knife In The Strip
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 May 2016
This is interesting. Boyd Gaming, owners of Fremont, Orleans, Gold Coast, Sam's Town, The Cal, Main Street Station and Suncoast, have unfurled an advertising campaign that calls out price gouging properties on The Strip, offering...
MGM Paid Parking: Tourists Pay, Employees and M Life Noir Free
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 May 2016
Paid parking is imminent. Sources told us previously that the deadline for implementing paid parking at MGM properties was May 31, 2016. Based on the quick work MGM is making to install lighting, pay...
New Feature Posted: Inside Wynn Paradise Park
Posted by Chuckmonster on 8 Apr 2016
Just a quick note to folks tuned into RSS, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds that I just posted a new feature article some thoughts/analysis about the brand new Wynn Paradise Park concept floated by Steve...
88 Days To Macau: Episode 4 - Quandary
Posted by Chuckmonster on 8 Apr 2016
88 Days To Macau: Episode 4 - Quandary
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Updated: Wynn Unveils Paradise Park (With Model)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Apr 2016
Today's Wynn investor presentation wasn't about defending earnings or lancing Elaine Wynn's legal complaint but instead a boffo unveiling of every project Wynn Resorts has on their plate.
Wynn Paradise Park hotel will feature 1000 Encore-style...
The Steve Releases Wynn Plaza Renderings
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Apr 2016
Steve Wynn unveiled tons of details about the forthcoming Wynn Plaza shopping esplanade that will add additional dining and retail space to the front of Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Plaza will connect the former...
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