(UPDATE: Mask were required when indoors again from July 30th, 2021 – February 10, 2022. The mask mandate is no longer in effect) Vegas is back. Kind of. The cab driver on my way from the airport said that Vegas was back. And on the surface, that’s believable. There are a lot of people on … The post Vegas is back? appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

I was in Las Vegas last weekend and was surprised by the drastic differences between how the 2 companies approached the COVID precautions. Both companies advertise social distancing, reduced capacity at table games and slot machines as well as mask requirements. The approach each company takes on the casino floor is very different. MGM properties … The post COVID Precautions: Caesars vs MGM appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

Many things are changing as casinos reopen during the COVID pandemic. This post is an overview of what to expect when at a casino or resort. The post What is Changing As Casinos Reopen? appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

Las Vegas casinos and hotels will be able to reopen after the COVID-19 closures starting June 4, 2020. Everything isn’t going to instantly reopen and try to get back to normal, though. I plan to do a series of posts on the topic in the coming days. I am going to start with the most … The post When Are Strip Hotels ReOpening? appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

The beginning of the year is the best time to get the new edition of a few of my favorite guide/resource books. The American Casino Guide has information about casinos across the United States as well as guidance on how to play many casino games. The big draw for this guide, though, is the coupon … The post 2019 Book Suggestions appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

I’ve been playing and writing about myVEGAS since it started. It has evolved a lot over the years. While I have discussed many aspects of it, some of that info is only in the comments or is spread across multiple posts.  This is my attempt at sharing as much as possible in one post (with … The post myVEGAS Overview appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

Ever wanted to go to Las Vegas, but also get away from, well, Las Vegas? Vdara might be exactly what you are looking for. It is a non-gaming hotel located in MGM’s CityCenter. It is a little out of the way, located behind Aria and the Bellagio, and is well protected from the hustle and … The post Vdara Resort Overview appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more

The Foundation Room  at Mandalay Bay is one of my favorite Las  Vegas spots. Good music, food, drink and a great view of the Strip. It is a nightclub after 10pm, but if you are looking for a more relaxed, accessible way to experience it, check out their Nibbles & Sips happy hour. It runs … The post Foundation Room Happy Hour appeared first on Mark's Las Vegas ..read more