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#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...
#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...
One Month 'Til VZZZT
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 Mar 2016
Hi gang. I'm here with a reminder that VZZZT is only a month away. For those who don't know, VZZZT will be a one event get together where VegasTripping joins up with our...
The New Resort Room Bathrooms At The D
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 Nov 2015
A few months ago, Jinx73 started a discussion on The Board about The D upgrading bathrooms in their standard rooms. As anyone who has stayed at The D during its transition away from the Fitzgeralds...
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...
VegasTripping: Ep. 14 - Freestyle (Live from The Undercard at #VIMFP)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Oct 2015
Ep. 14 - Freestyle (Live from The Undercard at #VIMFP)
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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,...
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 777th Running of The VIMFPTUCKY DERBY: Registration Coming Soon
Posted by Chuckmonster on 4 Sep 2015
We're only 41 days from VIMFP. By now you've arranged for transportation to the event, reserved your hotel at one of our host properties - The D or The Golden Gate - and started...
Manneken Pis LV at The D
Posted by Chuckmonster on 1 Sep 2015
Moments ago, Derek and Greg Stevens unveiled Mannekin Pis LV a super sized 500 lb. bronze recreation of the famed Belgian sculptural icon that has been installed at The D. The statue is located...
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...
VIMFP: The Afterparty - Live! With Multi-Platinum Artist...
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Aug 2015
The Vegas Internet Mafia in conjunction with The D Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is proud to announce that the featured entertainment for this year's Vegas...
The D Hot Legs Contest
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Jul 2015
The D held a "Miss D Hot Legs" contest last night - y'know the legs and red shoes on hotel tower's building wrap, the armored car and the adverts. An array of contestants came down...
100 Days Until #VIMFP
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Jul 2015
We are 100 days out from our annual gathering of the tribes - the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic. This years event will take place Friday through Sunday October 16, 17 & 18 2015....
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...
VIMFP: The Golden Gate and The D Promo Codes!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 24 Apr 2015
VIMFPIANS!
Our fabulous hosts at The D and The Golden Gate have sent us some delicious hotel discount promo codes for booking VIMFP weekend. These codes will get you a 20% discount on the prevailing...
THE VIMFP Headliner is...
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Sep 2014
Ladies and gentleants,
Vegas Mate for iOS - the best and only Vegas app you'll ever need, VegasTripping.com - the one and only Sinners Guide to Las Vegas in conjunction with The D Las Vegas...
See This Amazing Vegas Video Shot By A Drone
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jun 2014
Check out this incredible video shot from a drone flying over the center strip Las Vegas, being controlled from a terrace suite at Cosmopolitan.
Peekaboo: the staff of the drones:
Amazing!
Thanks Mac78130 for the tweet tip!...
The D and Golden Gate To Accept Bitcoin
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 Jan 2014
After a few days of teasing, The D and Golden Gate announced today that it will begin accepting the virtual currency bitcoin for payment at both hotel front desks and American Coney, Joe Vicari's Andiamo...
This Is Where The Bodies Are Buried In The Desert
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Nov 2013
In a page out of Breaking Bad and/or Casino, a lone motorcyclist tearing it up in the desert north of Victorville stumbled across two grave sites containing human remains that authorities state "have been there...
New Feature Posted: The D Suite at The D
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Nov 2013
Just a quick note to those tuned in to the RSS and Twitter feeds that we've posted a new feature article to VT, Misnomer's review of The D Suites at The D. Yes folks,...
Video: Our Lady Peace At #VIMFP
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Oct 2013
Our Lady Peace has released a short video document of their show the night of VIMFP on Fremont Street.
There is a damn good chance some of you who were there might be able to see...
VegasEats: VIMFPTUCKY Fried Chicken and Waffles at The D Grill
Posted by Chuckmonster on 25 Oct 2013
As stated in the VegasEats review of the Fivehundog, we pitched to our hosts at the D the idea of having a secret menu item at two of their restaurants, American Coney and the D...
VegasEats: The Fivehundog at American Coney Island at The D
Posted by Chuckmonster on 24 Oct 2013
As part of VIMFP, we pitched to our hosts at the D the idea of having a secret menu item at two of their restaurants, American Coney Island and the D Grill. The idea...
Vegas Gang #100 : LIVE from VIMFP with Downtown Grand's Zach Conine
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Oct 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, this is The Main Event - The Vegas Gang live at the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic from The Showroom at The D.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Seth Schorr, CEO of...
The D's Expansion Plan
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Oct 2013
Last week The D's owner Derek Stevens purchased the now vacant Clark County Courthouse. The seven story building, constructed in the early 1960's and vacated in 2005, sits catty corner across from The D...
Ten Days Til #VIMFP
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Oct 2013
Time to start picking out your goofy VIMFPTUCKY hats, double checking travel itineraries, brushing up on your Deuces Wild strategy and sending your satin jackets to the dry cleaner.
In less than TEN days time, people...
The 777th Running of The VIMFPTUCKY DERBY: Registration Is Officially Closed
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Aug 2013
(VIMFPTUCKY, NV) The VIMFPTUCKY RACING COMMISSION today announced that registration for the historic 777th Running of The VIMFPTUCKY Derby has closed.
All thirty slots as well as five standby entries have been filled with the greatest...
Vegas Gang #93 : Derek Talks Resort Fees
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Aug 2013
Earlier today, Derek Stevens, CEO of the D and Golden Gate, joined the Vegas Gang to discuss their announcement earlier this week that they would be implementing resort fees at both properties.
No announcements, no topics,...
Pencil: The Golden Gate and The D Add Resort Fees
Posted by Chuckmonster on 8 Aug 2013
Yesterday morning, Derek Stevens, CEO of the D Las Vegas notified us preemptively that The D and Golden Gate would be instituting a $20 per night resort fee at The D and Golden Gate. ...
The D's Rock and Roll Birthday Weekend
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jul 2013
The D announced today that they will be hosting a weekend of fist pumping rock n roll concerts to celebrate their 1st birthday from Thursday September 26-Saturday September 28.
Billed as "2nd Annual Grand Opening Celebration"...
Registration Open For The 777th Running of the VIMFPTUCKY Derby
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Jul 2013
In case you aren't following us on Facebook or Twitter, registration for The 777th Running of the VIMFPTUCKY Derby is in full swing.
As of last check (12:21am) 19 of the 30 available slots have been...
THEpoll: Who Wore It Best?
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Jun 2013
Who Wore It Best?
Derek Stevens has taken wardrobe cues from the great Ace Rothstein recently with this stunning salmon sport coat, straight from the opening scene of Casino. He's coupled Rothstein's jacket with an...
Another VIMFP Announcement Coming Tomorrow!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Jun 2013
Ladies and gentlemen,
We're very excited to announce that The D will be making a huge announcement about the Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic TOMORROW - Tuesday June 10, 2013.
The D's CEO Derek J. Stevens...
Vegas Gang #90: Quad, D, Cults, Linq and Nazarian
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 May 2013
New Vegas Gang Episode #90 has been posted and features discussion about The Quad, The D, cults of personality in the casino industry and some highlights from the RD&E including Dr. Dave's panel with Linq...
The D: The Dice
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 May 2013
Speaking of dice, I spent a little time at The D recently - thoughts of which I'm gathering into a larger post - and wanted to share something I found in the gift shop (no,...
VIMFP: The D Promo Code
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Apr 2013
A quick announcement to those making plans to come to Vegas Internet Mafia Family Picnic, The D has generously provided us with a special discount code for VIMFP attendees which will give you a 20%...
The D Announces Ted Nugent Residency
Posted by Chuckmonster on 1 Apr 2013
As part of their commitment to bring every cultural icon of measurable size from Detroit to Las Vegas, The D has announced a temporary residency of the one and only Motor City Madman - Ted...
The D Touts Trippies
Posted by Chuckmonster on 25 Jan 2013
The D, winner of a slew of Readers and Editors picks in the Trippies 2013 have taken out a full page advertisement in some of the local papers touting the awards, and thanking YOU the...
Talk #VIMFP-y To Me
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Oct 2012
Last night, The D kicked off a week long celebration of the completion of its transition from the skanky Fitzgeralds to the Detroit themed "D". To further mark the grand opening of The D...
The Replacement Cheerleaders
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Sep 2012
The D is offering refunds to sports bettors holding a Packers win ticket, bunked by the greedy NFL owners and their decision to lock out their refs in a labor dispute. What do...
Peekaboo: The New Rooms at The D
Posted by Chuckmonster on 21 May 2012
VT reader Minton toured the new rooms at The D over the weekend as part of the "YelpLV" club. He was smart enough to send us some loverly video of the rooms which...
The Longbar at the D
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Mar 2012
VT reader @mitzula sent us a video of the new(ish) bar at The D - "Longbar." The D is the new name of the old Fitz(geralds.)
I dunno about you, but it looks like...
Did The D Do Due Diligence?
Posted by Misnomer on 23 Mar 2012
As you may have heard, the Downtown Las Vegas casino formerly known as Fitzgeralds has become The D. Various reports indicate that the "D" in The D stands alternately for "Derek" or "Detroit" -...
The New Drink Tax At Bellagio
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Oct 2010
In a move to cut costs and/or boost the bottom line, a number of Bellagio's bars have upped the price of drinks... no, not by actually changing the prices, but by tacking on sales tax...
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