OT: OT Thread III: Where everyones locked down and the hockey doesn't matter.

[LadyStanley]

 

[Sombastate]

So I live in Vegas, where I'm a musician, performer, game night creator, etc.

I created and host one of the biggest Trivia Nights in the city (downtown Vegas), and tonight we're doing VGK trivia. Let me tell you, writing 45 questions about a fairly new franchise without making it super difficult is very tough.

Just thought you'd appreciate this

 

[LadyStanley]

Las Vegas Strip timeline for F1 road work released

A timeline of the road work, track lighting, and temporary bridge installations along what will be the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in the upcoming Formula 1 race has been released.

www.8newsnow.com

More road closures, paving.

 

[LadyStanley]

Formula 1 announces single-day ticket sale for Nevada residents, prices start at $200

The Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix announced a single-day ticket sale exclusively for Nevada residents.

www.8newsnow.com

Ah, cheap(er) tickets for NV residents.

 

[hangman005]

Shaq wants his 'own group' to run NBA expansion team in Las Vegas

Shaq wants back into NBA ownership

www.cbssports.com

I do have to say I'd much prefer Shaq as an owner to LeBron

 

[LadyStanley]

Circus Circus getting a makeover with a nod to its 'glory days' - Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 | 2 a.m. - VEGAS INC

m.vegasinc.lasvegassun.com

Circus Circus getting makeover

 

[LadyStanley]

Hmm

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[LadyStanley]

Paramount to build mountain on Strip’s Mirage Volcano for Las Vegas Super Bowl week

Paramount has announced that not only will it be moving its mountain to Las Vegas temporarily, but fan experiences will come to the Strip during the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

www.8newsnow.com

Only in Vegas

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Going to the game Wednesday, have the all-inclusive flight deck tickets. Does anyone know what the food they serve is? My wife is pregnant, so want to make sure there's something she can eat, or get something before hand.

 

[LadyStanley]

Durango Casino opening delayed, officials say

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The highly-anticipated opening of Station Casinos’s newest resort, Durango Casino and Resort, will be delayed, the company said Tuesday. The Durango Casino and Resort …

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Durango casino opening delayed 15 days. No reason given (except to have a "first class" opening).

 

[hangman005]

Florida Man on vacation?

 

[LadyStanley]

Culinary union announces ‘tentative’ deal with Caesars 48 hours before strike deadline

The Culinary union announced it’s reached a tentative agreement with Caesars Entertainment Wednesday morning after 20 hours of negotiations.

www.8newsnow.com

Culinary union reaches (tentative) agreement with Caesars.

 

[LadyStanley]

MGM Resorts expects deal with Culinary today, CEO says

MGM Resorts International expects to reach an agreement with the Culinary Union today, according to CEO Bill Hornbuckle.

www.8newsnow.com

And MGM (coming today)

 

[LadyStanley]

Las Vegas Strip strike averted; Wynn Resorts reaches tentative agreement with Culinary union

Less than three hours before the strike deadline, the Culinary union reached a tentative agreement for a new five-year contract with Wynn Resorts early Friday morning.

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And Wynn

 

[LadyStanley]

First look: Renderings unveiled for new Station casino-resort in Henderson

Records filed with the city of Henderson indicate the Station Casinos Inspirada project will be downsized from 600 rooms to just over 200.

www.reviewjournal.com

Station unveiled renderings for new Henderson casino/resort

 

[ChanceVegas]

Phil the Thrill in retirement?

 

[LadyStanley]

Second Las Vegas airport gets renewed push from Clark County aviation director

A new airport for Las Vegas has been talked about for more than two decades. Now, however, the project is deemed sorely needed, and moving again.

www.rgj.com

Looking at new airport between Jean and Primm.

 

[LadyStanley]

Column: F1 learns it overestimated fan demand for Las Vegas, the most expensive race of the year

There is no such thing as a flawless first-year event, so go ahead and accept that there will be bumps and bruises in Formula One’s $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix. F1 owner Liberty Media clearly viewed a race in Las Vegas as an international showstopper for the highest of the high rollers...

news.yahoo.com

Yep. Locals very unhappy.

 

[LadyStanley]

F1 trying to look local

 

[hangman005]

News a bit closer to home...

US billionaire awarded Auckland A-League licence

Bill Foley has been awarded a full A-League licence.

www.nzherald.co.nz

Sorry Bill the soccer would be a hard enough sell for me, but the Auckalnd makes it much worse. Auckland is New Zealands Toronto, so if you don't live there and even if you do you are morally obligated to hate it

 

[LadyStanley]

Formula One offers 40% merchandise discount to Las Vegas residents

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix may be over but the merchandise is still available and it’s on sale but only for locals as a token of appreciation.

www.8newsnow.com

Sale today (11/21) and tomorrow. At Venetian store.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I have two friends that live out there as locals. Locals are cool as hell out there off the strip.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Driver alert: Planned power outage will impact gas stations, EV charging on I-15 near Baker

Drivers planning to travel on I-15 between Las Vegas and Southern California on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 6, should be aware there will be planned power outages that will impact a 90-mil…

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I don't plan on traveling during this time, but FYI. Power outage along 90 mile stretch of I15, including Baker.