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New owner of historic Las Vegas hotel expects near $860M investment to sway perception

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The poker tables were full, the celebrities were plentiful and the pools were electric: The Rio Hotel & Casino once shined as bright as its neon lights illuminating west of the Las Vegas Strip. But, that neon has since lost its vibrancy; a vastly different perception than its beaming success from 1990 through the 2000s. Its…

Land-based ・ 22 March 2024

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8 magicians who dazzle the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - As the "entertainment capital of the world," Las Vegas can be quite magical. Up and down the Strip, thrilling magic shows are performed nightly, captivating thousands of locals and visitors alike. In no particular order, here are eight of the greatest Las Vegas magicians. Copperfield, who some critics have called "the greatest…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Rio casino renovation underway in Las Vegas

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Now that the sale from Caesars Entertainment to Dreamscape Companies is complete, the renovation of the Rio is underway. You're reading a premium story. Read the full story with our Print & Digital Subscription. Read this story for free: Watch an ad or complete a survey Log…

Travel ・ 05 November 2023

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Rio owners to update casino floor, building exterior in renovations

New owners took over the Rio earlier this month and they're quickly moving to make their mark on the off-Strip resort. Dreamscape Companies took over operations on Oct. 2 and are working on several projects as part of a previously announced "multi-year redevelopment" of the resort that opened in 1990. The renovations include a full refresh of the…

Land-based ・ 16 October 2023

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More Than Casinos: Las Vegas is the Ultimate Family Friendly Destination

Las Vegas is a city renowned for its casinos, energetic nightlife and adult-oriented entertainment. However, beyond the glitz and glamour, Sin City offers a surprising array of family friendly attractions and activities that make it an ideal destination for all ages. There are a plethora of theme parks, mesmerizing shows and engaging museums. There…

History ・ 21 September 2023

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Atlantic City TidalWave Music Festival: Best Casinos & Hotels

This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. The Atlantic City TidalWave Music Festival is around the corner, from August 11 to 13, on Atlantic City Beach. With tens of thousands of fans expected each day, finding the right place to stay is essential. If you're planning to attend and looking to combine the thrill of live music with…

Land-based ・ 12 August 2023

FOX News

Visiting Las Vegas? 10 things you should do on the Vegas strip

Las Vegas is filled with top-tier hotels, unique and delicious cuisine and too many casinos to visit in one trip. It is a popular spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, and also the place to go for a speedy marriage, but it is also filled with sites to see and an abundance of entertaining shows. Whether you are visiting with…

Top and Best ・ 30 April 2023

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Why Las Vegas Is Still The Entertainment Capital Of The US

The'entertainment capital of the US' is a title that has been used to describe several American cities, including New York and Los Angeles. However, there is one city in the United States that stands head and shoulders above the others and that city is Las Vegas. There are many reasons why Las Vegas is still the undisputed entertainment capital of…

Land-based ・ 12 April 2023

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Leader Makes a Risky Bet

Sin City has been changing and that means that some things which once dominated the Strip no longer resonate with visitors. Las Vegas once hosted mostly kitschy retro performers. Even in the days when Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack prowled the Las Vegas Strip, they were considered adult acts, not really modern or hip in the young people sense of…

Land-based ・ 21 March 2023

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Las Vegas Strip Welcomes Back Two Major Headliners

On the Las Vegas Strip, some headliners find a home at a resort casino and stay there for an astonishingly long time. Comedic magicians Penn & Teller have been in residence at Caesars Entertainment's (COZIF) Rio since 2001. That makes them the Las Vegas act that kept the same home the longest, but they're not the only performers with a long history…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

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Forget Covid, the Las Vegas Strip Faces a Growing Health Crisis

On March 17, 2020, a mandate to close all non-essential businesses in Nevada was handed down by Gov. Steve Sisolak. The coronavirus scare had become a reality and the magnitude of the moment was only beginning to settle in. It was the first time in more than 50 years that all the state's casinos were shut down. It hadn't happened since the 1963…

Covid ・ 19 November 2022

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How March Madness invaded Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Nobody has ever pictured the great Tara VanDerveer as a creature of the Las Vegas Strip. Nobody has ever wondered whether the eternal Stanford women's basketball coach ever sneaked down here from Palo Alto and materialized beside a slot machine in a veil and sunglasses, the ice melted in her faded cocktail. It's about as not her as not…

Hockey ・ 27 October 2022

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An Iconic Las Vegas Casino is Reopening Off the Strip

Las Vegas has been built around iconic names and brands. You have your Las Vegas Strip leaders Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and MGM Resorts International (MGM), which each own multiple storied casino properties. But Vegas' icons include people (Wayne Newton, Penn & Teller, and, of course, Carrot Top to name a few) as well as shows - everything from…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2022

The Street

Caesars, Palms Try Something Very Different Off the Las Vegas Strip

Pretty much every major performer of every music genre spends some time in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Strip hosts residencies featuring many of the biggest stars of today including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Adele, Bruno Mars, Luke Bryan, Usher, Miranda Lambert, Pitbull, and John Legend. In addition to those current stars, the city also serves the…

Land-based ・ 06 September 2022

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'Banachek’s Mind Games Live' at Rocky Gap Casino

Just when you thought you've seen it all, prepare to have your mind blown. World-famous mentalist Banachek will bring his talents to Rocky Gap Casino Resort at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 for "Banachek's Mind Games Live" live onstage. Called "the greatest mentalism act in the world" by Penn & Teller, Banacheck is an international sensation who has performed on…

Travel ・ 23 August 2022

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Best Shows in Las Vegas

Who doesn't love a good show, particularly when you're already in the mood for recreation? Sure, a movie's nice, but when you're in an entertainment capital-be it Hollywood, NYC, or Vegas, you set your sights a bit higher than catching up on the Marvel Universe's next mistake or screening the newest Disney animated film to make sure it's safe for…

Tournaments ・ 11 August 2022

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The Stupid Way I Lost $170 In 5 Minutes in Vegas Without Gambling

When you take a trip to Las Vegas like Michele and I did during my vacation last week, you expect to lose some money. I ended up losing $170 in a matter of minutes while at breakfast without even gambling a cent in the casino. That's not all I lost though. I went with $300 that I planned to gamble with, mostly by playing Black Jack on one of the…

NFL ・ 09 August 2022

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Las Vegas Weekly's Best of Vegas winners

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- Las Vegas Weekly's Best of Vegas event wrapped Thursday evening at 9 p.m. from Area15. Over 100 local businesses were awarded the'Best of Vegas' moniker, from bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and more.

Sports ・ 18 June 2022

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Joel Fischman dies at 70; Casino exec brought Penn & Teller to Las Vegas

The man who brought one of the most famous headlining acts ever to Las Vegas has died. Joel Fischman, who originally booked Penn & Teller at Bally's in 1993, died Thursday morning of cancer in Las Vegas. He was 70. Fischman also helped broker the magic duo's deal at the Rio in 2001, and was a consulting producer of Penn & Teller's production show…

UFC / MMA ・ 11 March 2022

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Las Vegas Advisor: Some Las Vegas shows taking a break for the holidays

During December, many Las Vegas shows go "dark" to allow cast members to take holiday vacations. Last year they were all dark, but this year the shows are back. If you're visiting between now and New Year's and have your heart set on seeing one show in particular, make sure to check that there will be performances during your dates. The dark days…

New Year ・ 12 December 2021

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Beat The Holiday Blues At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

The proof's in the numbers: Atlantic City has bounced back in a big way. According to this report, the city's nine casinos raked in $237.5 million of gambling revenue last month. But what makes the figure even more promising is it's not just a sizable increase from October 2020 - it's nearly 48% higher than what was generated in October…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2021

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Carrot Top's 16th anniversary at Luxor in Las Vegas

Luxor ・ 23 November 2021

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New attractions, restaurants and recent openings in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been a go-to destination for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and holiday gatherings. As you plan for leisure travel combining celebrations among friends and family, Las Vegas remains a winning bet with its broad assortment of eateries, attractions and resorts. For those who haven't yet visited since domestic travel…

Travel ・ 07 November 2021

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Casino union marches for return to jobs on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Thousands of hotel, casino and restaurant workers marched Friday on the Las Vegas Strip to highlight their call for employers to rehire more people who were furloughed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the reopening of casinos and hotels, Culinary Union officials said about one-third of its members - or about…

Jobs ・ 05 October 2021

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What It's Actually Like Living in Las Vegas

You'll notice the red rocks that dot the landscape and the beautiful blue sky that energizes you every day as soon as you arrive in Las Vegas. You might not be happy to go outside in the middle of summer, but you can blame it on the dry heat, and you'll have air conditioning everywhere you go. Living in Las Vegas will alter your lifestyle,…

Land-based ・ 05 October 2021

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Rio in Las Vegas to reopen in December

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Caesars Entertainment announced the reopening date of the Rio Hotel & Casino Thursday. Rio will reopen its doors Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Rio is Caesars Entertainment's final resort in the US and Canada to reopen following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel portion of Rio will only be open Thursday through Monday, but the…

Sports ・ 19 June 2021

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Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back

Tourists ride escalators to Planet Hollywood and the Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, April 17, 2021. Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 7:35 p.m. To Mike Anger in Midland, Michigan, a $100 round-trip airline flight and $260 for five nights at a Las Vegas hotel made it too easy to say yes. "How could I turn that down?" the 39-year-old…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021