The Nevada Department of Transportation board has approved a $35 million package to replace escalators along the Las Vegas Strip, according to an AP article.
Many of the Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges have frequently broken escalators. The problem has become so prevalent that it's a popular complaint among Vegas tourists.
The $35 million deal will replace 16 escalators, along with sprucing up the pedestrian bridges with structural and visual improvements. The old escalators were built in the early 90's and the manufacturer is no longer supporting them - so parts for repairs had to be custom made.
It's obviously great news that the escalators are being replaced, but I would have liked to see them better maintained in the first place. The article mentioned that Clark County has agreed to maintain the escalators after the overhaul, so hopefully they stay in good shape for the foreseeable future.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Sportsbooks Lose on NFL Opening Day
Opening Sunday of the 2015 NFL season was a rough one for sportsbooks in Las Vegas, as public bettors did unusually well according to an ESPN article by expert sports gaming writer David Purdum.
Westgate, Wynn, William Hill, MGM, Caesars, CG Technology, Stratosphere and Station Casinos all reported a losing day according to the article.
Favorites did well covering 9 out of the 13 day games with tons of money being bet on the victorious Packers and Dolphins. With so many of the favorites winning - multiple bet parlay cards started to pay off big.
Among the underdogs that did win - the Rams were a popular choice among professionals, which caused even more pain for the books.
Early season games are usually big moneymakers for the sportsbooks, although the lines can be softer because nobody has seen what these teams can do yet. As the season goes on I would expect the lines to tighten up and the books to get back on track, hoping to match the $113.7 million they won on football in 2014.
Westgate, Wynn, William Hill, MGM, Caesars, CG Technology, Stratosphere and Station Casinos all reported a losing day according to the article.
Favorites did well covering 9 out of the 13 day games with tons of money being bet on the victorious Packers and Dolphins. With so many of the favorites winning - multiple bet parlay cards started to pay off big.
Among the underdogs that did win - the Rams were a popular choice among professionals, which caused even more pain for the books.
Early season games are usually big moneymakers for the sportsbooks, although the lines can be softer because nobody has seen what these teams can do yet. As the season goes on I would expect the lines to tighten up and the books to get back on track, hoping to match the $113.7 million they won on football in 2014.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
View from Rio Parking Garage
When looking for a great view of the Strip you might think about something like Ghostbar at The Palms, The High Roller, or perhaps Voodoo Lounge at Rio.
Those places are great, but if you're looking for a nice view and don't want to spend any money - several of the hotel parking garages around the Strip can give you a nice view for absolutely free.
Here are some pictures I got recently from the Rio parking garage. The view isn't quite as nice as Voodoo lounge, but it's not bad.
Those places are great, but if you're looking for a nice view and don't want to spend any money - several of the hotel parking garages around the Strip can give you a nice view for absolutely free.
Here are some pictures I got recently from the Rio parking garage. The view isn't quite as nice as Voodoo lounge, but it's not bad.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
MGM Signature and Pool Photos
Here are some photos of the MGM Signature Towers and the MGM Grand pool.
The MGM Signature can be a popular choice for those who want a larger, condo-style room in Las Vegas. The downside however is that those towers are a pretty long walk from the MGM Grand and the casino, so that's something to consider when booking a stay there.
The MGM Signature can be a popular choice for those who want a larger, condo-style room in Las Vegas. The downside however is that those towers are a pretty long walk from the MGM Grand and the casino, so that's something to consider when booking a stay there.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Chef Kerry Simon has Passed Away
Sad news out of Las Vegas today, as it has been reported that celebrity chef Kerry Simon has passed away at age 60. Simon had been suffering with Multiple-system atrophy (MSA).
I had previously written about Simon on this blog when he opened KGB: Kerry's Gourmet Burgers at Harrah's. He was also known for his popular eponymous restaurant at Palms Place. Both of those restaurants closed a few months ago as their leases expired and not renewed due to Simon's condition.
His Carson Kitchen restaurant in downtown Las Vegas remains open, as well as a few other restaurants in other locations outside of Vegas.
Before settling in Las Vegas Kerry Simon was dubbed "The Rock n' Roll Chef" by Rolling Stone magazine. He was also a regular on Iron Chef as a contestant and judge over the years.
I had previously written about Simon on this blog when he opened KGB: Kerry's Gourmet Burgers at Harrah's. He was also known for his popular eponymous restaurant at Palms Place. Both of those restaurants closed a few months ago as their leases expired and not renewed due to Simon's condition.
His Carson Kitchen restaurant in downtown Las Vegas remains open, as well as a few other restaurants in other locations outside of Vegas.
Before settling in Las Vegas Kerry Simon was dubbed "The Rock n' Roll Chef" by Rolling Stone magazine. He was also a regular on Iron Chef as a contestant and judge over the years.
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