Important Las Vegas updates are here, as a popular nightclub is closing it’s doors in October, and five Sin City resorts are undergoing major renovations! Plus, how can you own a piece of the Mirage for yourself, and a look inside the Sphere at the new Wizard of Oz attraction! Plus, how you could own a piece of gambling history as the Mirage Las Vegas is holding an auction!
In a week filled with significant Las Vegas updates, we begin with one of Sin City’s favorite nightclubs. Closing down. As you probably know, Caesar’s is transitioning their Cromwell resort into the Vanderpump Hotel. As part of that transition, Drai’s Night Club will close its doors on October 31st. But have no fear. It will reopen just two days later in the basement on November 2nd. While Drai’s will survive, another Vegas venue was not as lucky.
A few weeks ago we told you that the Dream Las Vegas hotel project was on life support, but now it’s flatlined and it’s over $40 million in debt. So the owners simply gave their land to the construction company to cover some of those expenses. However, not too far away, a new hotel is being planned near Allegiant Stadium. The yet to be named eight story, 220 room development is owned by Embassy Suites, who envision it as a sports driven destination with a gym, spa, and rooftop recreation area, including a pool.
Also, another of the major Las Vegas updates finds that Mirage is still transitioning to the new Hard Rock, but the opening date has been pushed back to late 2027. However, if you would like to own a piece of Vegas history. Mirage is having an auction next week, and you don’t even have to be there to participate. Pieces of the Mirage, including segments from the volcano, will be available for purchase via an online auction. There will also be artwork including 300 unique exclusive pieces, including the famous mermaid and dolphin statues. The live auction will be held September 20th at 10 am. However, absentee bidding is available right now, so if you’re interested, just follow this link: Mirage Auction.
Now, you may have seen this as a child… but never quite like this, as the Wizard of Oz has officially opened in Las Vegas… and there’s no place like the Sphere to see it! Followed Dorothy and friends down the Yellow Brick Road like never before, surrounded by a high definition 160,000 square foot screen, and over 167,000 immersive speakers. You’ll feel like you’re inside the movie with this multi-sensory 4D experience, and hotel packages are available through the Venetian.
And speaking of Las Vegas updates, Ellis Island, and renovation work, there are five sin city properties that are either launching upgrades, finishing upgrades, or we’ll finish upgrades before the end of this year. That includes the $35 million expansion at Ellis Island, which added a new casino bar, a new rooftop bar, and a new high limit gaming area. M Resort has an ongoing, multi-million dollar upgrades including an expanded casino floor with new games, and a second hotel tower which should be opened by New Year’s.
Four Queens renovated their North Tower remodeling 300 guest rooms with sound, dampening windows, larger bathrooms, and new furniture, including 50 inch TVs, mini fridges, and coffee makers. And Green Valley Ranch just announced that they will be updating nearly. 500 hotel rooms and a $200 million project that they say will create a more refined and contemporary atmosphere.
And finally this week, it’s not a major renovation, but Westgate Las Vegas has added an iconic 13,000 square foot Elvis Presley Villa to its room offerings that’s bigger than my house. And it’s actually where Elvis lived during his residency there from 1969 to 1976. It has its own pool, multiple bedrooms, and even a private elevator. So if you’re an Elvis fan and wanna sleep where Elvis slept, eat where Elvis ate and used the toilet, where Elvis… um… used the toilet! And it’ll only set you back about $20,000… per night! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Las Vegas updates and gambling news!
