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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...
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,...
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...
VegasTripping Ep. 23 - Ledge
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 Aug 2016
Ep. 23 - Ledge
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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...
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...
Update: $30 To Park at Westgate
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Feb 2016
We heard rumblings yesterday, but now we've got pictorial evidence - Westgate Las Vegas is charging $30 to park in their lots and parking garages. HOLY SHIRT!
The @LVSportsbook Twitter account is saying that the...
Billboard: Guns N Roses To Play Las Vegas Arena In Spring 2016
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Dec 2015
The Guns N Roses reunion rumors are starting to reach boiling point, with multiple sources saying that the news could drop next week with the announcement of the lineup for the Coachella festival in Palm...
Introducing The SLS Las Vegas, A Tribute Portfolio Resort
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Nov 2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Stockbridge Real Estate (dba Las Vegas Resort Holdings LLC) announced earlier today that SLS Las Vegas will be rebranded as part of Tribute Portfolio, the newest Starwood hotel...
More Intrigue at Wynn
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Oct 2015
Wynn Resorts has trademarked the term "Intrigue" under the category "Restaurant, bar and cocktail lounge services."
They've also registered @intrigueLV on Twitter... zero tweets, zero followers, zero following.
I'll wager that Intrigue is the replacement for the...
The Wynn Strip Esplanade
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Oct 2015
Last week, Towbin Motorcars issued an official press release announcing their purchase of the Wynn Pense Ferrari Dealership, as well as the onboarding of Wynn Penske employees. Wynn PR confirmed the Ferrari dealership closure...
The VIMFP Marquee
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Oct 2015
It is no accident that we dedicated the first episode of the VT podcast to talking about neon signs and marquees. There is neon in our logo, our icons, our navigation, our brand and...
Coming Soon: No More Free Parking At MGM Resorts
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Oct 2015
Get out your pitchforks and fasten your seat belts folks, Las Vegas as you know it is about grind to a screeching halt.
Sources have told VegasTripping that MGM Resorts International is on the verge of...
Vegas Gang #124: Live from VIMFP with Derek Stevens
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Oct 2015
Live from The Showroom at The D Las Vegas during The Main Event at the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic, The Vegas Gang with special guest Derek Stevens!
Topics include Las Vegas Club, The D,...
Sam Sells SBE's SLS Stake
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Oct 2015
When SBE Entertainment honcho Sam Nazarian announced his company was buying the Sahara, touting plans to transform the aging landmark hotel into a destination that would generate upwards of $250/night room rates, The Vegas Gang...
The #VIMFP Hangover Casino Challenge Cup
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 Sep 2015
We're only 17 days away from the Vegas internet's biggest weekend of the year, the annual gathering of the tribes that we call the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic. We've got three full days...
The Steve Takes A Shirtless Stroll
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Sep 2015
The Steve got up early this morning, slipped into his finest tennis whites and took a stroll around the grounds at Wynn Las Vegas.
There is something empowering about walking your property lines checking the...
Wynn Puts Blackjack Tables In The Host Office
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Sep 2015
As part of their casino reorganization plan, Wynn Las Vegas has dropped a coupla blackjack tables in the promenade facing portion of the Casino Host's office.
This just looks weird, and I'll guess feels weird. I...
Meet The Cosmopolitan's New Casino Carpeting!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 8 Sep 2015
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is replacing their original (and great) casino carpeting.
Here's the new stuff:
Left: old, Right: new.
The previous carpet was pure class and made the casino feel like a casino. This stuff...
Photo: Las Vegas Club Goes Out WIth A Bang
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Aug 2015
Throngs of fans of the Las Vegas Club have filled the historic property's casino floor on its final night of operation. The outpouring of love is simply unbelievable!
Big thanks to @turtlelv for sharing his photo...
Second Time Is A Charm : Derek Buys Las Vegas Club
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Aug 2015
After years of rumors, Derek and Greg Stevens d/b/a Desert Rock Enterprises have succeeded in their second attempt to purchase the Las Vegas Club. Tim Hundy pegged the price at $40m, confirmed by the...
XTrain Rail Service From L.A. to Las Vegas Starting In Sept
Posted by Chuckmonster on 12 Aug 2015
The Xtrain, a long planned and longer rumored rail service aimed to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas has announced via a Facebook that they will begin releasing details about schedules and ticketing in September...
Vegas Eats: Perq at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Jul 2015
On the way back to my room after eating at Umami Burger, I got hungry again and stopped off at The Perq. The Perq is a little little lobby-adjacent coffee bar where they serve...
Vegas Eats: Umami Burger at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Jul 2015
Ninety minutes after scarfing down a pie at 800 Degrees, I did another loop around SLS - looking, seeking and stomach grumbling. I've already eaten at Northside Cafe and 800 Degrees today, everything else...
Vegas Eats: 800 Degrees at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 Jul 2015
Breakfast complete, I headed back to my room in the hopes of napping off a persistent migraine headache. I woke up 90 minutes later, a little confused and a little bit hungry. I...
New Feature Posted: SLS Las Vegas Story Superior King - The VT Review 2015
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Jul 2015
Just a note to folks tuned in to Facebook, Twitter, RSS feeds that we've posted a new feature article - my review of the Story Superior King at SLS Las Vegas.
Another very detailed review of...
SLS Las Vegas Is The Shit!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Jun 2015
Approximately five years ago, on November 3, 2010, I wrote a piece entitled Sahara, The Hell Hole is Greasy Disgusting Dirty. The post decried the Sahara's parking garage for being covered in filth. ...
Project Jackpot: The E Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Jun 2015
The M, The D, The MGM, The SLS, The FLRG... amidst this sea of casino consonants almost came The E Las Vegas.
Designed by architectural firm Klai Juba, The E Las Vegas was the Elvis Presley...
News Brief's for May 29, 2015
Posted by Misnomer on 29 May 2015
Longbar Ups the Bloody Mary Ante
Longbar, Nevada's longest bar, located at The D Casino in Downtown Las Vegas, has established a reputation for upping the ante on its competition. Now the venerable watering hole believes...
Betty Whitehead Willis, Designer of Iconic Las Vegas Sign, Dies
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 Apr 2015
The Neon Museum has announced via their Facebook joint that Betty Whitehead Willis, designer of the iconic 'Welcome to Las Vegas Nevada" sign has passed away at the age 92.
Betty also designed the truly gorgeous...
Resorts World Las Vegas Construction Is Imminent
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Mar 2015
Resorts World Las Vegas filed for permits with the Clark County Zoning Commission to make "Temporary Aesthetic Improvements" to the property under Title 30 of Commission code.
Resorts World is planning on building two showroom/preview centers...
Forbes Releases 2015 Star Ratings For Las Vegas Hotels
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Feb 2015
Forbes has released their annual star ratings guide for hotels, restaurants and spas nationwide, including Las Vegas.
Most of Wynn and Encore's top tier dining offerings landed on the list, adding Botero and Andrea's. ...
When Step And Repeat Photos Go Bad: Episode 325
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Jan 2015
Anybody wanna stay at Wynn?...
UPDATE: Elan Resort and Casino Is The Name of The Pascal Packer Project
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Jan 2015
In April 2014, Pascal Ventures - Andrew Pascal's corporate nom de plume - filed a trademark protection application for the name ÉLAN RESORT & CASINO.
The application, which has last been updated on August 18th, 2014,...
New Feature Posted: The Red Rooms at Paris Las Vegas Review
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Dec 2014
Just a quick note to those tuned into the Twitter, RSS or Facebook feeds, that we've posted a new Feature article - a review of The Red Rooms at Paris Las Vegas.
These room redesigns are...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Please Welcome The New Director of Entertainment At SLS...
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Dec 2014
Ladies and gentlemen the SLS Hotel and Casino proudly presents the all-new Sam Nazarian show, Seven Deuce. Tonight, taped live from the all-new Gaming Control Board we present the premiere showing of Seven Deuce with...
New Feature Posted: MikeE Does The SLS Grand Opening
Posted by Chuckmonster on 27 Aug 2014
Hi folks,
Just a note to those tuned in to @vegastripping Twitter and/or RSS feeds that we've posted a brand spanking new feature article.
Join the dashing and debonair king of all Vegas luxury Mr. MikeE as...
When A Blogger Gets In Bed With PR
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Aug 2014
Ever wonder what happens when a blogger gets in bed with Vegas PR? This.
Geotagged inside the SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, this is SLS Las Vegas social media PR employee Maria Roncal (left)...
Caption Sam Nazarian
Posted by JohnH on 21 Aug 2014
Ready? GO!...
Vegas Eats Preview: Bazaar at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Aug 2014
SLS Las Vegas is opening in less than 10 days and wallpapering the world with PR that states that the restaurants they are importing from Los Angeles are like awesome. Fortunately for you, most of...
SLS Approved For Gaming License, Nazarian Firewalled
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Aug 2014
In a page directly from Martin Scorcese's adaptation of Nicholas Pileggi's Casino, SLS Las Vegas was granted an unrestricted gaming license by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The hearings, wonderfully live tweeted by LVRJ's Howard Stutz,...
Ship It: SLS To Get A FedEx
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Jul 2014
Yesterday we shared a video showing all of SLS' interior signage set to an annoying soundtrack. It has since been deleted from the Facebook... but not before VT staffer JohnH noticed something....
SLS is gonna...
Vegas Eats Preview: Cleo at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Jul 2014
SLS Las Vegas is opening in August and wallpapering the world with PR that states that the restaurants they are importing from Los Angeles are, like, awesome. Fortunately for you, most of the VT staff...
Vegas Eats Preview: Umami Burger at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 Jun 2014
SLS Las Vegas is opening in August and wallpapering the world with PR that states that they are importing from Los Angeles are like awesome. Fortunately for you, most of the VT staff lives in...
Casino Heist: SLS Rips Off Cosmopolitan's 'Seduction'
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 Jun 2014
By now, you've definitely seen Cosmopolitan's lobby pillar video show "Seduction" - wherein naked bodies writhe behind frosted glass.
Well, the smarty pants rip off artists at SLS Las Vegas have ripped of the idea as...
SLS Las Vegas Joins Hilton HHonors Program
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Jun 2014
SLS Las Vegas has joined Hilton Hotels' Hilton HHonors program under a newly launched sub brand called Curio (unrelated to the new gift shop at Cromwell that sells monkey shaped candelabras that are strikingly...
Vegas Eats Preview: The Griddle Cafe at SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 May 2014
SLS Las Vegas is opening on Labor Day Weekend with great fanfare, trumpeting to the universe how incredibly awesome the stable of eateries they are importing from Los Angeles will be. Like, totally awesome.
Fortunately...
New Feature Posted: Inside Rob Oseland, Hard Hat Touring The SLS Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 20 May 2014
Just a quick note to those tuned into the RSS and @vegastripping Twitter account that we've posted a very special feature article Inside Rob Oseland - Hard Hat Touring The SLS Las Vegas.
During VT10 weekend...
SLS Las Vegas: We Found The PR Document Stash
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 May 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to present to you the entire collection of SLS Las Vegas PR One Sheet documents. Sit back and be amazed at their offerings, presented in high resolution imagery...

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