An Ode to Old Vegas
A paean to the old days, by Boulder Betsy. O Vegas, what’s become of you? Alas, the bean counters now rule…
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A new hotel with even more outrageous dimensions
How does this sound to you folks? 3,640 rooms, 174,000 square feet of casino space, 283,000 square feet of convention space, 2,000 slot machines, 212 table games, a theater of 6,265 square feet, a 5 acre pool and park complex, … Continue reading →
One casino falls as another rises
This photo shows the remaining rubble of once what was once the Fiesta. Once a locals’ favorite, what the Fiesta closed when the pandemic hit and never reopened. Bit by bit over the last few months the building was demolished, … Continue reading →
Best show in town?
Taylor Swift’s upcoming show in 2023 had a big fiasco when Ticketmaster reserved tickets for about 3.5 million fans for presale. Last I heard, Allegiant Stadium holds about 70,000 people. I think this qualifies as the hottest upcoming show in … Continue reading →
Someone dropped a big ball in the middle of town
About a month ago I was driving north on the Strip and turned right on Sands. This is what I saw in front of me, and I was a little taken aback. The MSG Sphere is an entertainment venue that … Continue reading →
Paid parking, ugh!
Until now, one of the attractions of Las Vegas was there was plenty of parking and it was free. These days, not only is parking getting hard because of the volume of visitors, but the casinos now CHARGE for you … Continue reading →
Nevada Strange Old Time Newspapers
These newspapers are now long gone, yet their names linger on. Agai Dicutta Yaduan, Schurz, 1975-1977. Schurz was the 13th Sec. of the Interior (3-12-1877/3-7-1881) and served under Garfield and Hayes. The town is still around, on the Walker River, … Continue reading →