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think this is a good decision, as it pairs Virgin with a seasoned, successful gaming operator, to say nothing of availing Mohegan of the Virgin brand (perhaps in Bridgeport<\/strong>). Virgin couldn’t be coming to Las Vegas in more auspicious fashion. Don’t expect any overnight changes at the HRH: Scott Roeben<\/strong> tells the world<\/a> that the transition won’t be finished until August of next year. Besides, the Mohegan-owned Connecticut Sun<\/strong> of the WNBA<\/strong> will get no nearer to the new-look Virgin Hotel than Mandalay Event Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n* Better count out the casino cage at MGM Resorts International<\/strong> properties. A sports bettor received a check from MGM that bounced not once but twice, according to KTNV-TV<\/strong>. Does the Nevada Gaming Control Board<\/strong> need to investigate?<\/p>\n * Watching construction in progress is a sure cure for sleepless. Thus insomniacs will be gladdened to know that Derek Stevens<\/strong> has set up a construction camera at Circa<\/strong>. There’s a catch (of course): You have to sign up for Circa’s e-mail list, ensuring that you’ll be inundated with junk mail.<\/p>\n * The change of SLS Las Vegas<\/strong> to Sahara<\/strong> (again) is the worst-kept secret in Sin City. That, however, does not stop Alex Meruelo<\/strong> from holding an “exclusive reveal party,” streamed on social media. Grab yourself as many SLS souvenirs are you can before they become historical curious.<\/p>\n * First, the good news. Phoenicians will have a new alternative for getting to Las Vegas when Frontier Airlines<\/strong> incepts service on Sept. 6. The carrier is kicking off with a special, $29, promotional rate. Now for the bad news. You’ll be sandbagged with hidden<\/a> fees, like asking for a seat assignment. Don’t want to pay to check baggage, fine. You’ll be charged for your carry-on baggage, too. It’s another step in the airline trend to offer the least amount of service for the greatest amount of money.<\/p>\n * Getting older has its perks. The Orleans<\/strong> is offering $4 movie tickets plus a comped lunch or dinner … provided you rack up one tier point ($5) in play. Time to hit those slots! Speaking of senior citizens, Peachy<\/strong>, the flamingo at the Flamingo Las Vegas<\/strong>, turned 21 last week. Congratulations, Peachy. Long may you reign.<\/p>\n * The Plaza<\/strong> is staging a July 4<\/strong> pool party. The festivities start at 5 p.m., one hour later there’s a hot-dog-eating contest (gross!), then you can swim or * Story of the week<\/strong>: Awwwww<\/a>! Prepare to have the cockles of your heart warmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" My doctor says it behooves me to take it easy, so that can mean only one thing … news briefs! If you were waiting for Native American tribes to put down roots in Las Vegas, wait no longer. Virgin Hotels … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Derek-Stevens-at-Circa-Concrete-Pour-4.9.19-225x300.jpg\")
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shake, shake, shake your booty until the annual fireworks launch brings the event to a climax. Las Vegas, incidentally, was ranked the fifth-best city in which to celebrate the Fourth, according to WalletHub<\/strong>. True, Vegas rates a dismal 55th for walkability and 21st in average beer and wine prices. But it notches top marks for availability of fireworks, prevalence of 4.5-star hotel rooms and lowest price of a three-star hotel room. Who said you couldn’t find a bargain in Las Vegas anymore? Incidentally, the value of American flags imported from overseas exceeds $5 million, with most of them coming from China<\/strong>. We’ll just let that irony sink in.<\/p>\n