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Say goodbye to the MGM Grand Buffet. It closes permanently after service on Sunday, May 31st.

Say goodbye to the MGM Grand Buffet. It closes permanently after service on Sunday, May 31st.

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A new pizza restaurant is coming soon to Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Giro Grano. This concept will have an all you can eat style format inspired by the Brazilian churrascaria, where servers circulate continuously bringing food to your table. Instead of a variety of meats, it will be different pizzas. No opening date given yet.

A new pizza restaurant is coming soon to Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Giro Grano. This concept will have an all you can eat style format inspired by the Brazilian churrascaria, where servers circulate continuously bringing food to your table. Instead of a variety of meats, it will be different pizzas. No opening date given yet.

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Here’s what opening day is looking like at The Hat in Las Vegas at lunchtime. The drive thru line is all the way down the street and the line to get in to the restaurant is out into the parking lot. There is a reason why all of these people are waiting a long time for a pastrami sandwich.

Here’s what opening day is looking like at The Hat in Las Vegas at lunchtime. The drive thru line is all the way down the street and the line to get in to the restaurant is out into the parking lot. There is a reason why all of these people are waiting a long time for a pastrami sandwich.

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Zoox now offers rides to and from Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Pick up and drop off are located at the North Valet. The robotaxi service is still free to use, you just need to download the Zoox app and sign up.

Zoox now offers rides to and from Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Pick up and drop off are located at the North Valet. The robotaxi service is still free to use, you just need to download the Zoox app and sign up.

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Resorts World Poker Room dealt their last hand of poker yesterday. They are now officially closed. This is the second Las Vegas Strip poker room to close in 2026, leaving eight left on the strip and four off strip. Resorts World Poker Room hosted the Pokerstars NAPT which saw declining attendance. While the room was nice, it was often empty. The poker room opened with the property in June 2021 and ran for just under 5 years.

Resorts World Poker Room dealt their last hand of poker yesterday. They are now officially closed. This is the second Las Vegas Strip poker room to close in 2026, leaving eight left on the strip and four off strip. Resorts World Poker Room hosted the Pokerstars NAPT which saw declining attendance. While the room was nice, it was often empty. The poker room opened with the property in June 2021 and ran for just under 5 years.

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Caesars Palace new LED display from the air. Standing at 210 feet tall and over 18,000 square feet of area, this digital tower is massive. There is also a 20 foot diameter digital medallion up top that works with the content displayed below.

Caesars Palace new LED display from the air. Standing at 210 feet tall and over 18,000 square feet of area, this digital tower is massive. There is also a 20 foot diameter digital medallion up top that works with the content displayed below.

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Unfortunately, I don’t have any new drone footage to share of the new baseball stadium being built on the Tropicana site. FAA has denied all of my recent airspace authorization requests. As the stadium gets bigger and more structures go vertical on the property, it’s going to be hard to get approved to fly that area. So, here is some footage of what it looks like from the mezzanine balcony at New York New York. In the meantime, I need to work on my safety statement to FAA so I can continue to fly this site.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any new drone footage to share of the new baseball stadium being built on the Tropicana site. FAA has denied all of my recent airspace authorization requests. As the stadium gets bigger and more structures go vertical on the property, it’s going to be hard to get approved to fly that area. So, here is some footage of what it looks like from the mezzanine balcony at New York New York. In the meantime, I need to work on my safety statement to FAA so I can continue to fly this site.

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BLVD Las Vegas update from the air. In N Out is almost ready to open, Glass Haus steak restaurant is taking shape and Netflix House is working on their facade out front on the strip. There are a couple more tenants being added as well. Silverlake Ramen and Tenshou coming soon.

BLVD Las Vegas update from the air. In N Out is almost ready to open, Glass Haus steak restaurant is taking shape and Netflix House is working on their facade out front on the strip. There are a couple more tenants being added as well. Silverlake Ramen and Tenshou coming soon.

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Another great pool complex in Las Vegas. This one has a beach with waves up to 4 feet. The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino also has 3 pools, 2 hot tubs and a lazy river. You can access the pool free as a hotel guest or pay for admission when available.

Another great pool complex in Las Vegas. This one has a beach with waves up to 4 feet. The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino also has 3 pools, 2 hot tubs and a lazy river. You can access the pool free as a hotel guest or pay for admission when available.

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A section of ceiling fell through at Paris again this morning. This one is above Alexxa’s entrance and the Cheri Rooftop staircase.

A section of ceiling fell through at Paris again this morning. This one is above Alexxa’s entrance and the Cheri Rooftop staircase.

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What happens when an autonomous robotaxi gets into an accident? So far, nothing. Yesterday, I rode in a Zoox robotaxi and got hit by an RTC bus in front of New York New York. The Zoox was trying to turn right into New York New York on Tropicana Avenue just after crossing Las Vegas Boulevard and the bus was trying to get over to make its stop. What I saw, was the RTC bus merging into the front left of the Zoox robotaxi and then a crunching sound followed by a grinding sound. Pretty sure it was the RTC bus at fault. Impact detected. The Zoox robotaxi stayed in place while a warning popped up on the user display. Zoox support came over the in-car speaker and asked if I was okay and then eventually had me exit the vehicle at the New York New York rideshare area. Then, it just took off. The RTC bus? It also took off. The driver never got out to check to see what happened. Loaded up some passengers and went about the day. Nobody stayed around to file a police report, so I did. The Nevada State Troopers are scratching their heads at what to do here and so am I. Now I have a lot of questions that won’t get answered probably. I am okay and not injured thankfully, just shaken up a bit. As far as riding Zoox again, I feel it is safe to ride and highly recommend trying it out if you haven’t. On a side note: The Zoox took the hit pretty well and I couldn’t see damage when I checked it out. The bus had a nice scrape on its right wheel fender. I will keep you all updated on this.

What happens when an autonomous robotaxi gets into an accident? So far, nothing. Yesterday, I rode in a Zoox robotaxi and got hit by an RTC bus in front of New York New York. The Zoox was trying to turn right into New York New York on Tropicana Avenue just after crossing Las Vegas Boulevard and the bus was trying to get over to make its stop. What I saw, was the RTC bus merging into the front left of the Zoox robotaxi and then a crunching sound followed by a grinding sound. Pretty sure it was the RTC bus at fault. Impact detected. The Zoox robotaxi stayed in place while a warning popped up on the user display. Zoox support came over the in-car speaker and asked if I was okay and then eventually had me exit the vehicle at the New York New York rideshare area. Then, it just took off. The RTC bus? It also took off. The driver never got out to check to see what happened. Loaded up some passengers and went about the day. Nobody stayed around to file a police report, so I did. The Nevada State Troopers are scratching their heads at what to do here and so am I. Now I have a lot of questions that won’t get answered probably. I am okay and not injured thankfully, just shaken up a bit. As far as riding Zoox again, I feel it is safe to ride and highly recommend trying it out if you haven’t. On a side note: The Zoox took the hit pretty well and I couldn’t see damage when I checked it out. The bus had a nice scrape on its right wheel fender. I will keep you all updated on this.

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Let’s take a ride to the top of the Hard Rock Hotel guitar shaped tower with the drone. Made this for TikTok but figured I would share on X.

Let’s take a ride to the top of the Hard Rock Hotel guitar shaped tower with the drone. Made this for TikTok but figured I would share on X.

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Moving walkways are completely removed between Excalibur and Luxor. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

Moving walkways are completely removed between Excalibur and Luxor. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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Mirage demolition and construction update from the air... Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

Mirage demolition and construction update from the air... Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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The line for In N Out at Linq Promenade is the longest I have ever seen.

The line for In N Out at Linq Promenade is the longest I have ever seen.

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Omnia Dayclub construction happening at Caesars Palace. Here is a quick update from the air. No completion date given yet. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

Omnia Dayclub construction happening at Caesars Palace. Here is a quick update from the air. No completion date given yet. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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Five Guys will open its first Las Vegas strip location at Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes in September. The popular burger chain will be located on the lower level between the Casino Royale Walgreens and the first set of moving walkways towards Madame Tussauds. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

Five Guys will open its first Las Vegas strip location at Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes in September. The popular burger chain will be located on the lower level between the Casino Royale Walgreens and the first set of moving walkways towards Madame Tussauds. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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This is The Overlook at BLVD Las Vegas. Located on the top level, it has a nice seating area with a great view of the Las Vegas strip. It’s currently not open to the public yet. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

This is The Overlook at BLVD Las Vegas. Located on the top level, it has a nice seating area with a great view of the Las Vegas strip. It’s currently not open to the public yet. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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A year ago this month, Hooters of America claimed bankruptcy. Known for their iconic orange shorts and white tank top outfits worn by Hooters Girls and signature chicken wings, there are no Hooters restaurants left in Las Vegas. They abruptly closed their OYO Las Vegas location last August with employees given little notice. Is Hooters ever coming back to OYO?

A year ago this month, Hooters of America claimed bankruptcy. Known for their iconic orange shorts and white tank top outfits worn by Hooters Girls and signature chicken wings, there are no Hooters restaurants left in Las Vegas. They abruptly closed their OYO Las Vegas location last August with employees given little notice. Is Hooters ever coming back to OYO?

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Here is what a $9 dollar per night room at Harrah’s Las Vegas looks like. Resort fee is $50 dollars per night. It was apparent the $20 dollar trick wasn’t going to work so we let it ride.
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Here is what a $9 dollar per night room at Harrah’s Las Vegas looks like. Resort fee is $50 dollars per night. It was apparent the $20 dollar trick wasn’t going to work so we let it ride.

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Will the Circle Bar / Center Bar ever come back to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas? This was a great spot to hang out and party all night long.
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Will the Circle Bar / Center Bar ever come back to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas? This was a great spot to hang out and party all night long.

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One year ago this week, this is what the Tropicana Las Vegas site was looking like. There is a lot happening with construction right now and it's really starting to look like a baseball stadium. Once it's built, you will see how they will be able to squeeze the resort, retail spaces and parking in. I will have some updated drone footage soon.
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One year ago this week, this is what the Tropicana Las Vegas site was looking like. There is a lot happening with construction right now and it's really starting to look like a baseball stadium. Once it's built, you will see how they will be able to squeeze the resort, retail spaces and parking in. I will have some updated drone footage soon.

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Ole Red is absolutely packed today. There was no special event and the line was all the way out to the escalators. Plus, they had the addition of The Backyard pop up. Bottled Blonde had no line to get in.
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Ole Red is absolutely packed today. There was no special event and the line was all the way out to the escalators. Plus, they had the addition of The Backyard pop up. Bottled Blonde had no line to get in.

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Planet Hollywood Hip Room walkthrough. Room rate was $9 dollars plus the $50 dollar resort fee. Not a bad deal for a decent room. Tried using the kiosks to check in only to have to get in line with everyone else. They were nice to waive my early check in fee. And no, I didn’t do the $20 dollar sandwich trick. The last time I stayed at Planet Hollywood, it was Aladdin. I would definitely stay here again.
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Planet Hollywood Hip Room walkthrough. Room rate was $9 dollars plus the $50 dollar resort fee. Not a bad deal for a decent room. Tried using the kiosks to check in only to have to get in line with everyone else. They were nice to waive my early check in fee. And no, I didn’t do the $20 dollar sandwich trick. The last time I stayed at Planet Hollywood, it was Aladdin. I would definitely stay here again.

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Las Vegas price gouging… What’s the craziest price increase that you have seen so far?
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Las Vegas price gouging… What’s the craziest price increase that you have seen so far?

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BLVD Las Vegas update from the air. Soon, it will be home to the world's largest In N Out. Puma is the only store open for the moment, but ABC Stores should be open this weekend and Adidas will be opening this Spring. Up top, there will be a spot called The Overlook and will have seating that looks out onto Las Vegas Boulevard. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth
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BLVD Las Vegas update from the air. Soon, it will be home to the world's largest In N Out. Puma is the only store open for the moment, but ABC Stores should be open this weekend and Adidas will be opening this Spring. Up top, there will be a spot called The Overlook and will have seating that looks out onto Las Vegas Boulevard. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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I got to ride the Zoox Robotaxi today. It is pretty amazing and I can see these being very popular in the future. You can ride it too over at Resorts World Las Vegas where you catch the rideshares on the way to self parking. There are two routes and I got to do both. One route goes around the Resorts World property and the other heads down near Luxor and Excalibur and back. The rides are complimentary for now.
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I got to ride the Zoox Robotaxi today. It is pretty amazing and I can see these being very popular in the future. You can ride it too over at Resorts World Las Vegas where you catch the rideshares on the way to self parking. There are two routes and I got to do both. One route goes around the Resorts World property and the other heads down near Luxor and Excalibur and back. The rides are complimentary for now.

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251,386 views • 10 months ago

Room service at Fontainebleau Las Vegas… (🎥: cwahouske via TikTok)
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Room service at Fontainebleau Las Vegas… (🎥: cwahouske via TikTok)

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266,461 views • 1 year ago

Post-groundbreaking ceremony drone footage of the Tropicana site and future Las Vegas Athletics ballpark. This is what is currently happening at the site. It looks like some foundation work is being done in the center of the property. At the northwest corner of the property, near the pedestrian bridge escalators, the underground garage/storage has been opened up to sunlight. I will post a couple of photos as well.
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Post-groundbreaking ceremony drone footage of the Tropicana site and future Las Vegas Athletics ballpark. This is what is currently happening at the site. It looks like some foundation work is being done in the center of the property. At the northwest corner of the property, near the pedestrian bridge escalators, the underground garage/storage has been opened up to sunlight. I will post a couple of photos as well.

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198,980 views • 10 months ago

More Poker Coming to the Las Vegas Strip! Here is a first look inside the almost completed Caesars Palace poker room. The poker room is scheduled to open Friday, May 16th at 9am.
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More Poker Coming to the Las Vegas Strip! Here is a first look inside the almost completed Caesars Palace poker room. The poker room is scheduled to open Friday, May 16th at 9am.

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215,354 views • 1 year ago

The lunch line for The Buffet at Excalibur is pretty long today.
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The lunch line for The Buffet at Excalibur is pretty long today.

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Sneak peek at Via Via, the new food hall at Venetian. Restaurants include B.S. Taqueria, Ivan Ramen, Howlin’ Ray’s, All’Antico Vinaio, Turkey and the Wolf, and Scarr’s Pizza. Opens Monday. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas
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Sneak peek at Via Via, the new food hall at Venetian. Restaurants include B.S. Taqueria, Ivan Ramen, Howlin’ Ray’s, All’Antico Vinaio, Turkey and the Wolf, and Scarr’s Pizza. Opens Monday. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas

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Current construction progress of the Hard Rock Hotel's guitar-shaped tower. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth
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Current construction progress of the Hard Rock Hotel's guitar-shaped tower. Las Vegas Locally 🌴 Vital Vegas Jacob Orth

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148,164 views • 11 months ago

Poker Is Back at Caesars Palace! Caesars Palace Poker Room is now open. Cash games will be played in the new room while tournaments will be played over at the sportsbook. They will run 4 daily $1K ($120 buy-in) and $2K ($160 buy-in) Guaranteed No Limit Holdem tournaments: 10am, 2pm, 6pm and 9pm. 15K and 20K starting stacks. 20 minute levels. Cash games start at $1/$3 NL with a $100min/$500 max buy-in. Additionally, the poker room is expected to expand into the retail space next door and eventually out towards the casino floor.
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Poker Is Back at Caesars Palace! Caesars Palace Poker Room is now open. Cash games will be played in the new room while tournaments will be played over at the sportsbook. They will run 4 daily $1K ($120 buy-in) and $2K ($160 buy-in) Guaranteed No Limit Holdem tournaments: 10am, 2pm, 6pm and 9pm. 15K and 20K starting stacks. 20 minute levels. Cash games start at $1/$3 NL with a $100min/$500 max buy-in. Additionally, the poker room is expected to expand into the retail space next door and eventually out towards the casino floor.

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154,003 views • 1 year ago

The Tropicana Las Vegas was imploded 7 months ago. Here is the latest update on what the property is looking like from the air. This is the proposed site for the Las Vegas Athletics ball park. Clark County land use permits have been cleared and groundbreaking is supposed to start in June this year. Currently, the A's are playing in West Sacramento at Sutter Health Park stadium, home to the MILB Sacramento River Cats.
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The Tropicana Las Vegas was imploded 7 months ago. Here is the latest update on what the property is looking like from the air. This is the proposed site for the Las Vegas Athletics ball park. Clark County land use permits have been cleared and groundbreaking is supposed to start in June this year. Currently, the A's are playing in West Sacramento at Sutter Health Park stadium, home to the MILB Sacramento River Cats.

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155,289 views • 1 year ago

There is a surf machine on the Las Vegas Strip and it’s pretty cool! The Flowrider at Planet Hollywood is located on the Scene Pool Deck on the 6th floor. There are two ways to ride. The first way is bodyboarding. The second way is flowboarding which is a little more like surfing. It’s $35 dollars for a 30 minute pass or about $100 dollars for the day pass. I have a night booked at Planet Hollywood in April so I might have to check this out.
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There is a surf machine on the Las Vegas Strip and it’s pretty cool! The Flowrider at Planet Hollywood is located on the Scene Pool Deck on the 6th floor. There are two ways to ride. The first way is bodyboarding. The second way is flowboarding which is a little more like surfing. It’s $35 dollars for a 30 minute pass or about $100 dollars for the day pass. I have a night booked at Planet Hollywood in April so I might have to check this out.

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Hollywood 2.0? This is the proposed site of the new $1.8 billion, 31 acre, Summerlin Studios backed by Mark Wahlberg and Sony Pictures. It sits along Flamingo Road across from the Siena Golf Course and community between Hualapai Way and Town Center Drive just off the 215 Beltway, about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. The project has stalled after the Nevada Senate rejected a bill to offer tax credits to the studios. This site has a lot of land for a movie studio, but I just don't see it as a good fit to the area.
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Hollywood 2.0? This is the proposed site of the new $1.8 billion, 31 acre, Summerlin Studios backed by Mark Wahlberg and Sony Pictures. It sits along Flamingo Road across from the Siena Golf Course and community between Hualapai Way and Town Center Drive just off the 215 Beltway, about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. The project has stalled after the Nevada Senate rejected a bill to offer tax credits to the studios. This site has a lot of land for a movie studio, but I just don't see it as a good fit to the area.

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55,646 views • 4 months ago

New Las Vegas Poker Room Coming Soon A closer look at the space that the new Planet Hollywood poker room will occupy. Formerly The London Club, there is plenty of room to host cash games and tournaments. There is also a set of escalators towards the back of the room that may serve as another entrance. Set to open early May.
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New Las Vegas Poker Room Coming Soon A closer look at the space that the new Planet Hollywood poker room will occupy. Formerly The London Club, there is plenty of room to host cash games and tournaments. There is also a set of escalators towards the back of the room that may serve as another entrance. Set to open early May.

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132,090 views • 1 year ago

If you’re visiting Las Vegas, please don’t steal the flamingos inside the Flamingo Habitat.
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If you’re visiting Las Vegas, please don’t steal the flamingos inside the Flamingo Habitat.

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33,168 views • 3 months ago