On Wednesday July 25, 2012, Caesars Entertainment announced that it has received the Amusement and Transportation System (ATS) permit from Clark Country Neveda. This permit is the ‘final’ green-light Caesars needed to fully constructs all the elements that will create “The High Roller”. The observation wheel, (read: big ferris wheel) will be the largest one in the world. Larger than
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Las Vegas, and… Jobs? The Linq will be providing a massive injection into the economy of Las Vegas and the western United States. It’s construction will bring 3000 construction jobs to Las Vegas, and 1500 permanent jobs once its complete. The Linq, will be an outdoor retail and dining space that is costing Caesars Entertainment over 550 Million Dollars. The
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The High Roller Linq Currently under construction, behind where O’Sheas used to be, this will be where people get on and off the massive observation wheel.Eventually it will look like: More on ‘The High Roller” (yes, it will be a massive ferris wheel), can be read here.
“Oshea’s Las Vegas Closed” A few days ago, on April 30th, oSheas closed its doors, while Caesars Entertainment makes way for Project Linq, which is under construction. The Casino will eventually be demolished itself. Fear not! O’sheas will exist again, as a part of the new Linq complex. Update: The parking lot behind osheas was demolished on May 1st 2012.
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Opening April 1, 2012, The Flamingo will see “Center Cut Steakhouse” open in their fabulous Casino & Hotel. Center Cut Steakhouse will replace The Burger Joint near the sportsbook and the Tropical Breeze Cafe. The new upscale steakhouse joins the Flamingo at a very exciting time, as Caesars Entertainment ramps up the extensive upgrades to the Flamingo to coincide with
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Gordon Ramsay is finally expanding his restaurant empire into Las Vegas. According to his Twitter, he is aiming at a May 1st opening of the new restaurant called “Gordon Ramsay Steak” The steakhouse will be taking the place of the former “Les Artistes Steakhouse” in Paris, Las Vegas, which recently closed. Gordon Ramsay has a few other restaurants in North
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The very decorated, and extremely delicious “Les Artistes” steakhouse in Paris, Las Vegas has been closed. The restaurant has been closed, and will be renovating to bring in a new name to Paris. The closing is not entirely a surprise, considering the vast renovations and upgrades which are occurring over at the Flamingo, and the announced demolition of Oshea’s, and
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With Studio 54 closing at the MGM Grand, there has been a lot of speculation as to what will be taking its place. We’ve recently found out that Angel Management and London-based restaurant operator will be opening a new restaurant/nightclub in the space Studio 54 once occupied. The restaurant and club, being called “Hakkasan Las Vegas” is expected to open
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The iconic club in the MGM Grand will be closing tomorrow, February 4th. As of February 5th, “Studio 54 Vegas Closed” . After a 14 year run, the MGM Grand has decided to remove the aging club, and update it to something new. This co-insides with the closing of the the MGM Grand’s Lion Habitat as well. Plans have not
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After more than 12 years, the MGM Grand Lion Habitat has been closed. The lion habitat at the MGM Grand had over 20 lions rotated in and out over the years, where guests and tourist could watch them play (but mainly sleep) throughout the day. It was open daily from 11am until 7pm. All the lions will return to the
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