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Wynn: The New Casino Button
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Feb 2012
In response to public outcry, the brain trust at Wynn Resorts has added a "Casino" button to their website. See.
Right now, all over the world, ten thousand information architects simultaneously committed suicide.
Pathetic....
Climax, Apogee or Climaxx?
Posted by MikeE on 28 Nov 2011
Exclusive! Well, sort of maybe...
While spending a coupla' nights at Encore Tower Suites, I found myself shooting the shit quite easily with employees around the Wynncore properties. My icebreaker? "So, how 'bout that new nightclub...
Lakeside Fires The Grill
Posted by JohnH on 21 Sep 2011
File this one with the "I Couldn't Make this Shit Up if I Tried" Department, everybody. According to EaterLA, David Walzog's almost-a-year-old Lakeside Grill has officially shortened its name to the arguably more parsimonious...
Mmmmmmmmariachi!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 Sep 2011
The Mariachi have invaded Las Vegas:
...at Wynn Las Vegas (courtesy of VT reader JakeZ)
...at Caesars Palace (courtesy of @caesarspalace)
...at Cosmopolitan (crazy upside down video by @John Unwin)
Vive Le France!...
Death To Dueling Pianos
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Sep 2011
Umpteen months ago, Encore added dueling pianos to Eastside lounge, filling up a semi relaxing bar area with the octavian sounds of Billy Joel's "My Life" every hour on the hour.
Could Wynn make this form...
It's Official: Blush at Wynn Closing
Posted by Chuckmonster on 7 Sep 2011
The rumor that Blush nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas was closing - which we first heard from VT reader Geoff's post on The Board earlier this afternoon has panned out as absolutely true.
The official Blush...
Ch-ch-changes to the Wynn Muzak
Posted by JohnH on 31 Aug 2011
It's a strange fascination, but it first hit me in May. While waiting to check-in at Encore for what turned out to be a balls-to-the-wall fantastic iteration of #PaoloPalooza, I heard a song come...
Chef Alex Stratta Leaving Wynn
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Aug 2011
Long time VT friend and one of our favorite local food writers, Brock Radke, has the news - via the Weekly - that Michelin starred chef Alessandro 'Alex' Stratta has left the Wynn organization.
Chef Stratta's...
Is @WynnLasVegas #dead?
Posted by Chuckmonster on 16 May 2011
So, it has been a coupla months since the head of Wynn Las Vegas' social media program - along with most of the rest of the Marketing & PR department - was jettisoned. It...
The Steve Wynn Show: The Royal Wedding Video
Posted by Chuckmonster on 2 May 2011
Oh Jesus....
Southwest Unleashes Wynn, Caesars, Everything Vegas Deals
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Apr 2011
Southwest has unleashed yet another slew of great package deal discounts to Las Vegas this week. Included in the offerings are a $75 savings on all Wynn/Encore packages, a one night free plus $75...
Wynn Executives: Where Are They Now?
Posted by MikeE on 2 Apr 2011
Perhaps the first domino in the exodus of Wynn Resorts executives and the young face constantly walking around Wynncore, Andrew Pascal resigned from his position as President of the resort in early December of last...
Wynn Wipes The Shit Off Their Fan
Posted by JohnH on 28 Mar 2011
Update: Beyond any reasonable doubt, things got odd after I published the account of my recent stay at Wynn Las Vegas. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night, my personal cell phone was dialed by...
The Wynn Exodus Continues ^JB
Posted by Chuckmonster on 27 Mar 2011
The changing of the guard continues at Wynn Las Vegas as Jade Bailey-Assam person responsible for creating, managing and maintaining Wynn's interactive marketing programs for the last four years (Twitter, Facebook etc.) has resigned.
Jade has...
The New Rope Rodeo at Wynn
Posted by JohnH on 24 Mar 2011
LAS VEGAS, Mar. 23, 2011 -- For Immediate Release -- Fresh off of their spectacular and varied successes with Encore Beach Club, Surrender Nightclub, and Blush Boutique Nightclub, hotel visionary Steve Wynn and nightclub impresario...
Wynn Gets First Community Slot Machine
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Mar 2011
Sources are telling us that Wynn Las Vegas has moved a gigantic American Idol community slot machine onto the casino floor. To my knowledge, this is the first time that Wynn has employed one...
Winn Las Vegas Sportsbook Posts Odds On Next Notable Resignation
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Mar 2011
Winn Las Vegas bookmaker Johnny Avello* has posted odds to the big board for who the next notable resignation will be from within the walls of the international chocolate curve. Note: Odds are for...
Meet Marilyn Winn
Posted by JohnH on 3 Mar 2011
In case you hadn't heard, VT Super Friend, Vegas Gang mate, and all around gaming-minded genius, Dr. Dave Schwartz today posted his much-anticipated interview with new the Wynn Las Vegas grand pooh-bah, Marilyn Winn Spiegel....
The New Wynn $8 Chips
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Feb 2011
Wynn Las Vegas is now stocking the brand new for 2011, Year of The Rabbit $8 baccarat chips. Like previous years, they are a limited edition run of 5000 chips and are the ONLY...
As Jokes Turn Into Reality, Morale Takes A Tumble at Wynn
Posted by MikeE on 19 Feb 2011
Job security. Good, genuine customer service is rooted in job security and Steve Wynn has made absolutely no secret in declaring that his properties are the most secure places on the strip. But is this...
WOW - Southwest Unleashes Wynn and Encore Packages
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Feb 2011
Southwest Airlines just this very minute have unleashed a brand new Wynn / Encore package deals. If you live in a locale which is serviced by Southwest Airlines, their package deals have historically penciled...
VegasGang #58 : Interview With Wynn Resorts Architect DeRuyter Butler
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Feb 2011
Beware of Vegas Gangsters bearing hugs.
On the latest episode of VegasGang, we are joined by the man responsible for turning Steve Wynn's visions into architectural perfection... Mr. DeRuyter Butler.
Mr. Butler is responsible for all of...
Wynn Las Vegas Updates Website!
Posted by MikeE on 28 Jan 2011
Some nights when I'm alone, I'll make myself a few cocktails, relax on the computer, and play my favorite tunes. About halfway into my first drink when a good buzz starts setting in, I begin...
The Official Unofficial Vegas Odds on The Oscars
Posted by Chuckmonster on 25 Jan 2011
The Wynn | Encore collective sports book and head oddsgoon Johnny 'Pastrami' Avello have released their odds to win the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. Apparently, we must state the obvious: these betting lines are...
The Big Game At Wynn & Encore
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jan 2011
We have learned that Wynn Las Vegas and Encore will be hosting two Big Game parties for invited guests only. One party will take place in the Lafite Ballroom, and the second inside of...
VegasEats: Alex At Wynn Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Jan 2011
With the sad news coming across the wire that Alex at Wynn Las Vegas is closing, I thought that in the interest of expediency to post my unfinished Alex dining review AS IS - basically...
Alex at Wynn Closing January 15th
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Jan 2011
The rumors running rampant on the Twittersphere, that Alex - the Michelin star winning French restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas - will be closing has been confirmed to us as true by Wynn VP of...
Wynn Las Vegas Posts Oscars Odds
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Jan 2011
Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook honcho Johnny Avello has posted odds on this years' Academy Awards, with "The Social Network" taking home the Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director. My pick - "True...
Cosmopolitan's Design: Go West
Posted by MikeE on 27 Dec 2010
Design has always been a hot topic of discussion, especially since the opening of Wynn Las Vegas in 2005 and the questionable choices they made - restaurants far from the casino and the world's biggest...
Wynn Hires Boy Band
Posted by MikeE on 20 Dec 2010
On an unseasonably warm Monday night, JohnH, Blackjacker1979, and I were having drinks on the patio of Parasol Down. I glanced over to where the curving escalators terminate at the foyer only to find the...
Wynn Las Vegas Salon Suite Video Walkthrough
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Dec 2010
As promised, I have finally posted one of our often imitated never duplicated trademarked hotel room video walkthrough to the YouTube. Enjoy!
...
New Feature Posted: The New Salon Suites at Wynn Las Vegas - The VT Review
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Dec 2010
Just a note to those tuned into our RSS and Twitter feeds that we just posted a brand new feature article to the site, the very first review/photos of the newly redesigned Salon Suite at...
Boasting About Billions
Posted by MikeE on 12 Dec 2010
Remember when Bellagio opened? The presses ran wild with the figures: suites some several thousand in square feet, hundreds upon hundreds of jets in a fountain shooting who knows how high in an 8-ish acre...
Okada Renovations: Todd-Angry
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Dec 2010
We just received a strongly worded email from one of Todd-Avery Lenahan's representatives, imploring us not to share - and by extension discuss or be fans of - his tremendous work at Wynn Las Vegas....
UPDATED: Peekaboo: Okada At Wynn Renovations
Posted by JohnH on 6 Dec 2010
So far this week, we've brought you photos of the renovations of Wynn's new baccarat salon, new private gaming salons, and the now-open ...
TeamVT Eats: La Cave At Wynn Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 4 Dec 2010
VT superfriend and captain of the Team VT for the Vegas Marathon, Mr. CanadianCrapShooter, just got back from dinner on the opening night of La Cave at Wynn Las Vegas and filed this short report...
La Cave Dinner Menu and Wine List
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Dec 2010
Ladies and germs, for the first time anywhere (maybe) here is La Cave's dinner menu and wine list.
The wine list has been posted by VT reader WebCodeMonkey here is it in its TwitPic'd glory :...
Wynn La Cave Peekaboo
Posted by JohnH on 3 Dec 2010
It opens tomorrow, but we here at VT are so excited about Wynn Las Vegas' new hipster hangout wine and food hideaway, La Cave, that we have been itching to see the place since the...
Revealed: The New Private Gaming Salons at Wynn Las Vegas
Posted by JohnH on 30 Nov 2010
A few days ago, my fellow VT contributor MikeE revealed the first photos of Wynn Las Vegas' renovated baccarat salon, and in that piece, made reference to the room's private salons that are, and I...
The New Baccarat Salon At Wynn Las Vegas
Posted by MikeE on 27 Nov 2010
It was arguably one of the most elegant rooms in the city, but nevertheless, it wasn't enough for Stevezie. Just in time for December's million-dollar baccarat tournament, the new high limit salon at Wynn has...
Wynn Launches HTML Version Of Their Website!
Posted by Chuckmonster on 23 Nov 2010
The Wynn Las Vegas has finally launched a Flash free, HTML version of their website! Here's a screen shot:
Oh wait. Thats the same old flash shit and I'm STILL stuck at 51%. ...
Wynn Introduces The Extra Bed Fee
Posted by JohnH on 19 Nov 2010
While checking the various rates at Wynn and Encore during the days preceding Cosmopolitan's opening in twenty-six days, I both was and was not surprised to see that Wynn has finally introduced the tiered, "If...
The Battle of The 2010 Forbes Travel Guide Las Vegas Stars
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Nov 2010
Yesterday, the folks at Wynn Resorts proudly trumpeted the news that Wynn & Encore has picked up another batch of Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil Travel Guide) stars for Wynn Tower Suites, Encore Tower Suites,...
After The Marathon, Why Not Drink to XS?
Posted by MikeE on 16 Nov 2010
It was an unseasonably chilly September evening in Anaheim, California. VT super friend CanadianCrapsShooter along with his lovely wife and I were several drinks in people-watching the scene at Downtown Disney. No, it's not nearly...
Wynn's Parlor Suite Deluxe Is Coming
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Nov 2010
I've just received yet another telepathic transmission straight from Steve Wynn's brain, between Dr. Dave and Steve Wynn, I had no idea mind/thought control could be such fun. Mr. Wynn's message, after being deciphered...
I've Got Friends In Higher Tax Brackets
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Nov 2010
Wynn Las Vegas has announced a fresh round of Garth Brooks gigs and at the same time raised ticket prices by about a hundred bucks to $225 + service charge.
I've heard a ton of reports...
Shocker: Andrew Pascal Resigns From Wynn (Updated)
Posted by Chuckmonster on 8 Nov 2010
Here's a shocker from the boardroom, Wynn Las Vegas president Andrew Pascal has resigned from the company effective December 1st, 2010.
Andrew - Elaine Wynn's nephew - is/was/had been groomed to be the heir apparent of...
Steve Wynn Talks About His Balls
Posted by Chuckmonster on 5 Nov 2010
Omg. The social pages say Steve's got the biggest balls of all!
Thanks @goon29!
...
Photo: Wynn Slot Machine Fail
Posted by Chuckmonster on 4 Nov 2010
Whomever is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the slot machines at Wynn Las Vegas, needs to take a look at this Double Triple Wild Cherry quarter machine they've got by over by the...
Lakeside Grill : The Encorization of Wynn Las Vegas Continues
Posted by MikeE on 3 Nov 2010
I hit the booze by 11am the day of Podcast-a-Palooza and kept a constant stream throughout the day. Having said that, being surrounded by nine of my brilliant colleagues, I can't remember who so succinctly...
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