E-293: Icahnic Evil

Random Vegas 

3 years after the 1993 Dunes implosion destroyed one of the most iconic strip marquees in Vegas history, the Neon Museum nonprofit was officially launched after 16 years of planning.  One of their goals, prevent anything like that from happening again (VegasSeven.com) 

Twitpic of the week 

What most people don’t realize, is that, like most things, snow in Las Vegas isn’t the same as it is everywhere else.  It’s better.  Here, it's just mother nature's contribution to the spectacle.  And just like the decorations on display promoting whatever random celebration is going on that week, the following week, you’re unable to find a trace of the past.  Watching snow fall here is just as magical as it is everywhere else without any of the residual issues that come with a prolonged winter season.  @NickyFurmage shared our favorite picture of snow falling around the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign this week.  I was hoping for a great picture of Luxor covered in snow but unfortunately all that were shared looked like they were taking with a Motorola razor flip phone.

News

Carl Icahn Looking to Destroy Caesars Entertainment

Starbucks Closes @Bally's Grand Bazaar

LVCVA Selling Riviera Strip Frontage

Tattoo'd America Coming to LINQ

E-264: Savory Yogurt

Random Vegas

In 1995, a monorail was built to connect the MGM Grand to, fittingly enough, the former MGM Grand, now known as Bally's.  It would later be incorporated into the Las Vegas Monorail, making MGM Grand one of its anchor bookend properties

Twitpic of the week

Neon, signage and history are just a few of my favorite things about Las Vegas.  The concept that is Brilliant! at the Neon Museum takes the "dream come true" metaphor to another level.  If Nightmare on Elm St has taught us anything, it's that a person can be aware that they are in a dream, while in a dream.  I'm pretty sure other movies have said that as well but I'm going with Nightmare on Elm St.  Write your own fuckin monolog.  One of the ways one can help the subconscious recognize that they are in a dream is by identifying the things that are just slightly out of place from the way they are in reality.  Take the Stardust sign, shared here by @RaisingLasVegas and brought back to life by the Brilliant! light show @Neon Museum and such an experience can be described as a "dream come true" to some. But take a step back on the "come true" part and look closer at what you're seeing.  Yep, there it is.  Those are two different fonts being used.  The A is from the original font used at the property known as Electra Jag. The rest is the Futura Typeface font that replaced it in 1991 (some argue Helvetica, whatever).  And that's when you realize it; this isn't real, this must be a dream because these two fonts never existed together in reality.  Hold on, don't freak out, this a cool thing. You're aware you're in a dream. Try doing something cool like flying or something without consequences like playing triple zero roulette. Write a random sentence, and read it during the show, in a cadence that sounds like, your wrapping up this monolog.

News

Zorkfest Individual Events Announced
Promocode - Zork360Insane
MGM Explores Wynn Acquisition
Yogurteria Coming to Palazzo
 Aria Esports
Park MGM Pool Price Points
Kind Heaven Coming to LINQ
Chocolate Chair Coming to Grand Bazaar
Knights Vow

E-248:.......Yes

Random Vegas

Until the purchase of the Mint, Binion's did not have a permanent poker room.  The World Series of Poker was held on temporary tables. (Sinctity talk.com) 

Twitpic of the week

The best room views in the world are in Las Vegas.  Anyone who disagrees with that is just flat out wrong.  It's not even a contest.  Where else can go and check off so many other destinations in one shot.  Wanna go to France?  Boom! Eiffel tower with less unfounded arrogance, done.  Egypt would be cool you say?  Air-conditioned pyramid with inclinators, Manzed.  What about Rome?  We've got the jist of it, don't bother.  Oh, and right about the time you get bored the experience, No need to hop on a plane for the longest commute of your life, just walk across the street and begin a new adventure.  Thank you @lvlowroller for reminding us that other vacation destinations can suck it.  I'll stick with Las Vegas

News

New Bally's Resident

Esports Arena @Luxor 

Caesars Renovates the Palace Tower

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