The Mirage’s expiration date officially has come into view. The resort is closing to be remade as Hard Rock Las Vegas.
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Wu-Tang Clan at Voltaire at The Venetian was the most in-demand private concert during this year’s annual CES convention.
Virgin Hotel’s president has bolstered live entertainment for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Bakkt Theater ends the Zappos Theater era — and soon — at Planet Hollywood. The venue’s renaming goes into effect really quick-like, on Friday night, in time for Miranda Lambert’ s return.
The Mirage co-founder Elaine Wynn recalls the volcano, indoor atrium, giant exotic fish tank and high-limit baccarat as groundbreaking amenities.
Las Vegas is packing some pow and wow into the July 4th holiday. A classic Las Vegas Strip fireworks spectacular is planned on that date, with pyro erupting off seven resort rooftops.
One of the spectators Sunday was the lord of Allegiant Stadium, Raiders owner Mark Davis.
As Michelob Ultra Arena, branded bars and lounges will be featured around the former Mandalay Bay Events Center.
MGM Resorts International notified a large majority of its entertainment and sports division employees Monday that they will be laid off effective Aug. 31.