The former Barbary Coast and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon will not become the Gansevoort Las Vegas after all. In a surprise move, Caesars Entertainment has cut ties with the Gansevoort Hotel Group after Massachusetts regulators denied Caesars a gaming license over the association, citing concerns with a Gansevoort investor.
It’s a big development considering the amount of marketing that’s gone into promoting the brand. But Caesars says that all of the major components of the boutique resort, including the rooftop pool and nightclub, will still be built. A new name has not yet been announced.
Back to burgers: The just-opened Wildfire Valley View casino, which debuted with a Mexican restaurant, has gone back to the menu that was in place in its former incarnation as The Lift bar. "Gambler’s Specials" include a steak dinner for $6.99 and a quarter-pound burger with fries or eggs and bacon for $2.99.
Closed: Several long-operating restaurants have closed, including the Broiler at Palace Station, Diego at MGM Grand and Hooter’s at Sunset Station. Also closing recently was the buffet at the Riviera.
"Mamma Mia!" returns: The ABBA-inspired musical that played for six years at Mandalay Bay is headed back to Las Vegas. The new home of "Mamma Mia!" will be the remodeled showroom at the Tropicana, which has been in need of a new show since February. Information on ticket prices has not yet been released.
QUESTION: What’s the status of the downtown zip line?
ANSWER: According to Fremont Street Experience sources, the zip line dubbed "SlotZilla" will be ready to begin zipping next month. An 11-story structure that looks like a slot machine will serve as the takeoff platform, and a second "zoomline" will be higher, longer and faster than the zip. The $11 million project ($1 million for each story of the platform?) is expected to be one of Las Vegas’ busiest attractions.
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