Posts Tagged ‘Las Vegas entertainment’

GameWorks Closing On Strip

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Within the next month, GameWorks arcade will be closing it’s doors at it’s current location. The time had to come sooner or later, and despite the lure of the bright lights, the cheerful chime of bells, the silly buzzers and other fun annoying sounds, it has not been enough to draw the crowds it once used to bring in.

A low foot traffic is one the biggest contributing factors as to why GameWorks is closing up shop. There is the high rent and lack of customers. The part- arcade, part-restaurant opened up it’s doors 15 years ago as the flagship location, and as a flagship location, they also had a prominent spot on the Las Vegas Strip.

Currently, GameWorks is in the middle of M&M’s World and the giant Coca-Cola bottle. Their lease expires at the end of March, and the company has said they do not plan to renew it, according to Mark Wiley, director of sales and marketing for GameWorks Entertainment.

Despite the closure of GameWorks on the Strip, it does not mean it can’t find another home in Las Vegas. GameWorks is headquartered locally, and they are looking at potential new spots to reopen GameWorks arcade. This time around, they are looking to focus more on locals, and not just tourists.

Commenting on the new bussiness strategy, Wiley said “We always wondered what it would be like to be more in touch with the locals market instead of relying on tourists. It’s really a strategic move to sustain the company in Las Vegas.”

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Friday, February 24th, 2012

You would think that the newly opened Mob Museum in Las Vegas would have everything it should have, but apparently it doesn’t.

So now the question is, what is missing?  Well, for one thing, although there were brief mentions of Chicago Outfit boss Paul “The Waiter” Ricca, there should have been way more. The biggest thing missing though, which definitely should have made an appearance in the Mob Museum is “Mr. Clean Face”, a famous U.S. senator from Nevada, Harry Reid.

Despite missing some things, it is still worth a visit to this unique museum. Located downtown in the old courthouse, the Mob Museum charges an $18 entrance fee, which is not too bad, considering how unique the museum really is. It certainly is more bang for your buck, especially when you can spend a few hours in the museum looking at everything, instead of gambling that $18 away.

No Mob Museum would be complete without some real bricks from the wall of a certain Chicago garage where in 1929, the St.Valentine’s Day Massacre happened. According to the exhibit, the killers were dressed up as cops, making the story that much more chilling.

The Mob Museum opened on February 14th and is located on 300 Stewart Avenue. They are opened Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7p.m., and Friday as well as Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8p.m.

Fries With That Heart Attack?

Monday, February 13th, 2012

It was bound to happen sooner or later, and is it really so surprising that a customer had a heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas?

A man believed to be in his 40’s was rushed to hospital when paramedics showed up within minutes of getting a call from the Heart Attack Grill.

The owner of the Heart Attack Grill, Jon Basso told press that one of his employees noticed that the customer was having a heart attack, and reacted promptly, seeking medical help. Since the incident, the customer’s condition and identity have not been learned.

At the Heart Attack Grill, employees all are nicknamed “nurses.’ The owner, Jon Basso is known as “chief surgeon.” Customers are nicknamed “patients” and food orders are referred to as “prescriptions.”

A “nurse” noticed the customer was sitting by himself, and then noticed that he was shaking and clutching his chest.

Basso has expressed that he hopes people will respect this customer’s privacy, as well as take the situation seriously, despite the coincidence. He said to the press, commenting on the incident “When they happen in a heart attack-themed restaurant, people find it funny.”

The Heart Attack restaurant opened last Fall in Las Vegas, and is near the Fremont Street Experience.