Several of Las Vegas’ famous pool-party spaces are back in business beginning in March and running through the summer.
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After taking a nosedive in early 2020, casino operators’ share prices are close — if not already beyond — pre-pandemic levels.
“Vegas could become the esports capital of North America,” said Milo Ocampo, the founder of Las Vegas-based 8-Bit Esports.
Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and Mirage are set to operate 24-7 starting March 3, thanks to increased interest in travel to Las Vegas, according to a Wednesday news release.
The real estate wing of Kansas conglomerate Koch Industries teamed with Florida developer Jeffrey Soffer to acquire the unfinished Drew Las Vegas property on the north Strip, according to a news release Thursday.
As Michelob Ultra Arena, branded bars and lounges will be featured around the former Mandalay Bay Events Center.
The Strip-adjacent hotel-casino property will likely remain closed until its tourist customer base returns, Frank Fertitta III, CEO of Station Casinos, said during an earnings call Tuesday.
The Las Vegas Strip property will be updating the 2,568 rooms in its main tower, with the first remodeled rooms available for guests in April.
A woman is accused of breaking into a Circa control room while naked late Monday and turning off power to the hotel, casino, fire alarms and elevators.