E-431: Magic Bullet Theory

Random Vegas

It was reported that while building the MGM Grand, today known as Horseshoe, Kerkorian offered to pay Sinatra half a million to come out of his most recent retirement to perform a 1 week engagement.  Even if he wanted to, Sinatra wouldn't have been able to because he was still under contract with Caesars who planned litigation if he attempted to play at another hotel (Vintage Research)

Twitpic of the week

There it is, north strip, as it was known in 1996.  We still see the Stardust, La Concha, Silver Dollar, El Rancho (2^ndone) and Riviera.  Today, all that’s left is Circus Circus, Sahara and Stratosphere.  Today, most of this picture is a wasteland.  Comprised of empty lots where dreams were inspired but progress couldn’t match.  Sure we got Resorts World and will soon have the Fountinebleau but still.  It was a portal into the past, something Vegas doesn’t often regarding with nostalgia.  At least we still have Peppermill to visit and transport ourselves to the time and period of Vegas we romanticize. Something @summacorp does very well.

News

• 360VWV
• U2 Sphere
• Tru OGs @Cosmopolitan
• New Blackjack Rules

E-430: GuadalaWhotheFuckCares

 Random Vegas

Riviera was the first casino in Las Vegas to have a fast food restaurant, a Burger King (@VitalVegas)

Twitpic of the week

With the help of @Maverickheli, at first glance, it looks like a large metropolis.  Half a second later you realize you’re looking at the strip and goddamn is it sexy.  It isn’t a colorful as it once was but it still glitters and glows.  This POV is simply breathe taking and a sweet addition to our Twitpic of the week collection

News

The New Bazaar Shops

E-429: Unedited

 Random Vegas

The 93 acres of land Caesars sits on requires 14 full time gardeners to maintain with an annual budget of $350k (Las Vegas: Behind the Tables)

Twitpic of the week

While a significant number of people in America are experiencing a brutal winter season, in Vegas, when it happens, its breathtaking and typically doesn’t last very long.  Clearly someone agreed with us as this week’s winner, brought to us by @summacorp, is a picture of Stardust Jan 5th, 1974.  There is something about snow that gives one the feeling of serenity and evokes thoughts of a warm fire and hot beverages.  The peaceful silence of its falling to the dangerous elegance of its presence reminds us once again that snow is only good for show in very limited doses and for recreation.

News

• 360 Vegas Winter Vacation
• Downtown Stadium
• EarthCam