Binions Hotel and Casino to Close

Say It Ain’t So, Benny: Former Home of the WSOP to Close
When the legendary Binion’s in Las Vegas begins shutting down their operations mid-December, they will be boarding up 35 years of World Series of Poker (WSOP) history. And while this landmark was surely showing signs of wear—the WSOP hadn’t been held there since 2004—Vegas [...]

The Venetian Hotel and Casino

We wanted to drive the boat but the stripey-shirt guy in the weird hat was being an asshole that day.
Walking into the Venetian is like entering another country – Venice, Italy, to be exact. The hotel takes the theme to the extreme, complete with frescos on the ceiling, plenty of good Italian eats, and a [...]

Paris Hotel and Casino

We got all French Fried and went Oui Oui in our pantalons
Ah, Paris – where the Eiffel Tower reigns and clichés run amok. This place has jammed a lot of French into Vegas, which some guests find downright charming and most enjoy despite themselves.  The Paris Hotel was one of the final efforts at a [...]

The Mirage Hotel and Casino

Former home of Siegfried and the Human Pez Dispenser
Mirage (n): illusory or unobtainable.

You may not believe your eyes when you step into the Mirage and get transported immediately from the noisy Strip to a tropical paradise. This hotel was one of the first Wynn creations considered a total gamble, guaranteed to flop when it opened [...]

Hooters Hotel and Casino

Boobies!
Hooters is a name that is known and loved by most American males – and the one in Vegas delivers on its sexy promise. The hotel, like the restaurants, is filled to the brim with well-endowed hotties in orange, serving your food and dealing your blackjack hands.  Hooters is exceedingly raunchy and tacky, which suits [...]

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