It looks like the orphaned Cosmopolitan found a new mom. It will now be part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection. Not only part of, but the largest and only casino resort in the family of properties (the only Vegas property as well). ... << MORE >>

During the next 36 (or so) hours, VegasTaT might be unavailable. The site is being migrated to a new server (which will make it even faster and more stable). ... << MORE >>

The city of Las Vegas approved the final plans for the Lady Luck reduex plans for the Lady Luck reduex. The  Mayors main concern the the bridge between the two towers. He felt it blocked the view of the new Mob Museum from peds on 3rd St.  CIM issued plans to strip the bridge and outfit it with glass walls, minimizing the visual obstruction.

CIM expects to start construction later this year and plans for a 2012 opening. ... << MORE >>

A new rendering (released by the folks at the Trop) show new glass inserts in the Tiffany framework. They are currently looking for someone who will preserve the old glass-work.


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Cosmo's main strip-front sign is almost complete.Perched atop the southeast corner of the podium, it is mostly clad in LEDs. The logo (on top) looks rather small from the strip. Barely readable. ... << MORE >>

I received several blog comments and emails from concerned readers regarding the limestone facade at the Smith Center. These schooled construction and architecture industry folks pointed out that the facade image I posted didn't appear to be real limestone and that the facade looked like EIFS to them. << MORE >>

I've posted some bird'eye view photos of Cosmos other pool and some new shots of the Bellagio side of the podium. The bird's-eye shots were taken from Vdara.

The official (soft) opening date for Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is December 15th, 2010. ... << MORE >>

I've updated the Cosmopolitan page with some news and some bird's-eye view photos of the pool deck. The new logo is posted there as well. ... << MORE >>

I figured if Ruffin was going to put a Gilley's in TI, he would put it inside TI. But it is Ruffin and He did have  "Cold Beer and Dirty Girls" on the marquee in front of The New Frontier. So now it's Cold Beer and Sirens...geesh. I think TI is headed for a clusterf***intacular theme. And you thought themes were a thing of the past.


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As you may know, the owners (CIM Group) of the downtown carcus known as the Lady Luck, brought fourth their plans to resurrect the ol' lady at the planning commission last month.  There were a few minor issues regarding trees along Ogden and the egress to Stewart, but the plans in general were well received. The CIM Group will iron out those issues and represent their plans at the June 24th meeting. The plan is to get this done as soon as possible for a late 2011 / early 2012 opening.  

I included the overview of the plans and a preliminary rendering on the site preliminary rendering on the site. ... << MORE >>

Ive added some updated photos of The Smith Canter for the Performing Arts. It's so nice to see real limestone being used. I'm so sick of EIFS. ... << MORE >>

The official STATE OF NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD listing of casino square footages was brought to my attention by a fan so I completely reworked the Casino Size page .  Lots of things changed - some moved up and some moved down. But now (I can say) it is accurate. I think sometimes when casinos boast their square footage, they often include lounges and such. I also added in some casinos that were missing from the list. ... << MORE >>

I've updated THE Downtown Map updated THE Downtown Map. And, yes, I know I missed things. Let me know what you folks find. ... << MORE >>

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The Encore Beach Club is moving along at a rapid pace . We have color on the north half of the exterior and it looks great.

The pedestrian bridge (seen in the rendering) is real and under construction - connecting the parking garage at Wynn L V to the new strip entrance to Encore.

According to our friends over at VegasTripping.com: due  to the inevitable thumping that will come from the new club, the existing Baccarat room will be moved to the area currently inhabited by the Eastside Lounge (you know, the beautiful lounge that overlooks the pool). Well, if you enjoy that lounge, i suggest you high-tail it over there for one last Toddy before they demolish it. We are not yet informed on what will occupy ... << MORE >>

I've added several new photos of the Tropicana's makeover progress. I must say I am impressed - finally a makeover with some class and taste.

The white marble in the pit area is stunning and the new tables and chairs are classy. I saw lots of new slot machines in the casino.

The exterior is starting to transform as well, say goodbye to the terrible Fantasy Island theme that they installed in the 90's

The north half of the pool area is almost complete.

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I've added three new renderings and some more construction photos of the Encore Beach Club.

Curious are the stripper-poles in the nightclub, somehow strippers and Wynn seem mutually exclusive. The new renderings seem rudimentary compared to the exterior renderings, however based on the details, my guess it that their the real deal (although the source remains a mystery). ... << MORE >>

I've uploaded some new photos of the Trop's makeover. I have a good (warm fuzzy) feeling about this remodel. It seems the designers actually have good taste.

There was a walled-off area beneath the back half of the Tiffany canopy that covers the pit. The gap I peeked through was too narrow to get a good photo. What I saw was a worker polishing a pure white marbles floor (the same material as can be seen on the bridge to the Paradise Tower)

The escalators in the round area at the back of the casino have been replaced with new ones.

The whole casino smelled of drywall mud (yummy, the smell of construction).
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I took some new photos of the progression of the Switch Beach Club at Encore. The photos seem to comfirm the validity of the renderings I posted a few weeks ago.
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I created two new pages on the site, one for the Ruvo Center for Brain Health and one for The Smith Center for the Preforming Arts

These were just blurbs on the Symphony Park page and deserve their own pages. I also updated the construction photos for both projects.
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