Archive for September, 2009
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
There are many great games at all the fabulous casinos in Las Vegas. There are the traditional games that everyone that comes to Vegas knows about and then there are also a few one off games that are exclusive to certain casinos.
Vegas casinos are amazing! There is simply nothing like it and there are so many to see and enjoy. The most popular games to be played are the traditional table games such as Blackjack, roulette, Various poker games, let it ride and others that are similar. There are also many slot games that are available at these casinos. There are just rows and rows of slot machines standing around waiting for you to play them .
Slot games are based on different themes and there are some that are more popular than others. There is the Wheel of Fortune machine which is a popular favourite for many as it has the wheel that spins as a bonus round and could instantly make someone a few hundred dollars richer at a minimum.
The best part about the games at the casinos (other than winning a great jackpot of course) is that if you get a players card at the casino than you will be compensated for your play. So if you are going to play/gamble at a casino you might as well get a players card and win some extra spending cash and prizes such as free meals while you are at it! Enjoy!
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
So we have all heard that “What Happens in Vegas…”, well that was the slogan that sold the city and apparently coming back to the slogan is something that is coming back because the new slogans simply aren’t working for the city nearly as close as the slogan that has counted to ring around the world.
New slogans have been tested and tried to get people to visit the city and try to wrap up what Vegas is all about in a few words, but it just doesn’t seem to have the same affect. The latest have been “crazy times call for crazy fun” which doesn’t really leave all too much for the imagination and the other latest is “Vegas right now” which sends the message that there is something going on but doesn’t exactly light a fire under anyone.
The same geniuses that are responsible for the ads behind NIKE as well as those that made McDonalds get to where it is today say that going back to “what happens in Vegas… stays in Vegas” will increase awareness and give people back the familiar phrase that they are used that always made them excited about the city to begin with.
We’ll see if moving back to the ad will do anything for the city but everyone is agreeing that there is no sense in fixing something that isn’t broken. This saying keeps people talking and that’s just what the city wants so if more people are talking about Vegas there shouldn’t be a problem with getting them there!
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Good news for the two large hotel operators in Las Vegas as New York is thinking much more highly of their performance and projections for the coming year. The casino and hotel operators saw their stock recommendations raised this week in the evaluation process.
Both hotels are quite high on the luxury list and absolutely qualify for the top hotels of the world. The both offer a tremendous experience for their guest and everyone that steps foot in their buildings for any kind of experience.
The companies were both doing poorly on the stock market and in every other way over the last year due to the economy among other things. They have straightened out their problems are both now back on track to perform better than last year and the years past.
The financial analyst have given LVS a outperform rating and are saying that it will definitely reach the target price of 24 dollars at a minimum before the end of this year.
The Wynn stock grew over 4 dollars yesterday when this news was announced and the LVS stocked jumped a bit as well. Both these stocks are probably a good idea to hold on to for a little while and especially if you love Vegas and you are a gambler you will hope that they continue to be successful and maximize your profits on that hope.
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
Seems that temperatures are cooling off in Las Vegas as this weekend was a little cooler than the weeks past. The cooler weather isn’t bad news though, it’s not exactly cold at all its just a little more refreshing and better temperature for strolling the streets and enjoying what the outdoors in Las Vegas have to offer.
While it is surely nice to enjoy all the swimming pools and the luxurious areas around the hotels, it is also a little hard to visit the grand canyon and other Vegas landmarks because of the extreme heat that had hit the city lately.
If you are thinking of a getaway Vegas is a great idea as Vegas in the fall is probably one of the best trips that you will ever have! There is just so much to do in the next few months leading up to the holiday season. Summer shows are wrapping up and the new shows that are here for the fall are beginning.
There are also great deals and promotions for people to catch! Visit Travelocity.com to take advantage of some really great packages. These packages include flights, hotel and other accommodations! You can even plan a full trip complete with reservations at restaurants, great tickets to some of the best shows and other goodies! All in advance of getting to the airport and you will be on your way to a great time!
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
There are so many things to do in Las Vegas on any given weekend. So if you are hitting up the city this weekend read on about some great ideas of what to do whether its your first visit to Vegas or you are a repeat customer that has been there many times, there is always something for you to do in Las Vegas especially on the weekend.
This weekend calendar is packed as usual; there are plenty of shows to see and great events to enjoy. Depending on what you like to do there are lots of options to choose from. So you are wondering what exactly there is to do in Vegas other than eating to your hearts delight at any restaurant of your choosing.
Well, there are a few good gigs happening in town right now. There is the ever famous Terry Fator show happening at the mirage. When this guy won the show Americas got Talent, no one thought that a ventriloquist could be so exciting but the show taking place at the mirage every week has been a great hit and people cant get enough of the comedy. The show is funny and exciting and is definitely a must see on the list.
There is also the great series of cirque du soleil shows. The most popular one right now is the LOVE show which features music from the Beatles. The show has also received great reviews and people are even returning to see it for the second time! There are tickets on sale online or at the Mirage directly. Come and enjoy Las Vegas!
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
You probably thinking that you have been reading about Las Vegas Sands or LVS quite a bit lately, well that is because it has been quite the news worthy topic in the last few months. The LVS stock has seen its low of lows hitting rock bottom stock prices just over the one dollar mark, but then seemingly out of nowhere, the stock bounced back and is now almost over twenty dollars.
The financial analysts are a bit shocked and say that they predict the stock will go to at least forty dollars in the near future. The company seems to be performing better overall and has had success in getting some debt rescue. The economy is picking up as well which means more business for companies such as LVS. And the operations in Macau are on route to be moving smoothly also.
So what does this all mean for investors? Well buying some shares of the LVS stock and its competitors may not be such a bad idea. The company is promising success and pushing forward without looking back at all. They have also learned from several lavish mistakes that were made about a year ago and predicting that the same or a similar situation won’t happen in the near future. Not if they can help it.
This is also good news for the other companies in the same industry, MGM is likely to pick up some speed, especially once they come to the completion of the city center project which has been in the air for so long now. And overall good news for almost all the companies in question.
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
There is a lot of action in Las Vegas these days, be it on the streets, in the hotels, at the casinos or at the pools. Vegas is back to being so busy that you can’t even believed the city ever experienced a recession of any kind. The hotels have reported several sold out nights in terms of room reservations and the reservations for the rest of the year are surely filling up quickly.
Casino hosts and other sections of the casinos are happy to see players back in action and the whole city is starting to breath sighs of relief in the hopes that the city will be back to normal before we know it. There are still great deals to take advantage of but those that made their reservations a few months back are counting their blessings as there are many future nights in Las Vegas that are simply unaffordable for the average guy.
The best way to make your dollar go a long way in Las Vegas is to book a full package that includes your hotel and your flight. There are many hotels that will even throw in your transportation to and from the air port if you promise to stay at their hotel and gamble while you are there, which most people are bound to do anyway.
Either way, it is fair to say that there is definitely so action in Las Vegas, much more than we have experienced in recent times and we hope that it is here to stay!
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
If you think you have seen it all, think again! The newest hot spot in Las Vegas is called XS which is a night club that is located in the Encore Las Vegas which is the second hotel in the Wynn series of hotels. The club is the most popular and the newest club in the city and is so incredible that you won’t believe your eyes.
While everything in Vegas is pretty amazing and over the top, this club is like nothing that we have ever seen or experienced before. The club is massive and overly luxurious with stunning female dancers that are barely clothed located in every notable bit of space throughout the club.
The club is complete with a giant swimming pool that is beautiful to look at and sees its own amount of fairly bare individuals as well. DJ’s from all over the world fly in to play at this club and make their mark to for the clubbing tourists. Cover to get in is $40 on a regular basis and bottle service starts at $350 per bottle. The bottle service area has you treated like the top VIP in world.
You will feel very special if you select to enjoy the bottle service in this club. This is somewhere that you can often spot celebrities and anyone who is anyone in Las Vegas. Check the website to see pictures of the inside and what you can expect and make sure to get on guest list for the best chance at getting in.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
LVS which is the Las Vegas Sands corporation has announced earlier this week that they have received a very handsome bailout to the tune of six hundred million dollars to help keep their financials in order and recoup in the Macau project.
The Macau operations are planning an IPO in the near future and LVS as a company is showing much better numbers to all of the stock owners and share holders. This 600 million will help to keep the company away from bad debt that was a very possible scenario for 2009. Especially with the end of the year around the corner.
The company has had a tough go this year due to a series of events in the economy and the temperamental travel industry and that of recreational activities such as gambling. With the possibility of online casinos opening in the US the projections for LVS and other companies of the similar nature are very positive for the next few years in the future.
Unfortunately no one really knows what the exact future holds but all the predictions are pointing in the right directions and financial forecasters have upgraded the LVS stock rating to a “Buy” this is always a positive for investors and the stock holders as well. We will just have to wait and see what progresses but in the meantime seems like a good stock for anyone to pick up.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
There are plenty of things to do in Las Vegas this long weekend. And all though there are many options for visitors it is the visitors that are lacking. The city has said that while traffic has been up compared to last month there is still plenty of room for more visitors as occupancy in the many hotels is no where near full.
Looking to make a last minute reservation? Call the hotel ahead and ask them for any special last minute deals that they may have available because often times they will do what they can just to fill up the hotel a little more than they have currently.
While the deals are great there are a few events in the city this weekend so it is more expensive than it has been in recent times. There are also several hotels that claim to be doing better and are saying that they can justify the higher prices for the time being.
If you are looking for things to do make sure that you check out the booths that offer last minute tickets for shows and concerts and live theatre because you can often save more than fifty percent of the retail ticket price just by buying your ticket last minute. If you are a fan of getting the best seats in the house you may want to buy in advance but if you don’t care that you are a few rows back then this will absolutely be a good choice for you! Enjoy!
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