Guest wins over $1 million at The Venetian Las Vegas

On Thursday, 21 November, during Big Race Weekend, a guest who wished to remain anonymous was playing Dragon Link by Aristocrat Gaming in the high limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Las Vegas. The guest won the Grand Jackpot of $1,027,980 after placing a $50 bet.

Reade more >>

The Venetian Las Vegas awards $1.2 million slot jackpot

On Monday, 11 November, a guest who wished to remain anonymous was playing $1 Million Dragon Link by Aristocrat Gaming in the high limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Las Vegas. They won the Grand Jackpot for $1,218,840 from a $50 bet.

Reade more >>

The Venetian Las Vegas to welcome roller-skating experience

Flipper’s World, The Venetian Las Vegas and Tao Group Hospitality will partner to bring the thrill of roller skating to the Las Vegas Strip destination this winter at TAO Beach Dayclub. Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at The Venetian Las Vegas will open in November and run through early 2025. The roller-skating experience will be open to all ages and will include special programming for 21 years of age and older.

Flipper’s World, co-founded by Liberty Ross and Kevin Wall in partnership with USHER, is a global lifestyle brand rooted in the joy of roller skating that creates skate-inspired apparel and immersive experiences across the world through its Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace banner.

The 47,000-square-foot TAO Beach venue will feature a skating rink totaling 3,250 square feet covering the venue’s two pools. Roller skating will take place Thursday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Guests may bring their own skates or rent them at the venue.

“We are thrilled to join forces with The Venetian Resort and Tao Group Hospitality as we take our proven experiential concept to Las Vegas for our first-ever Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace winter residency,” said Flipper’s World CEO Eddie Bromberg and President Ariel Elazar Storch. “Flipper’s is known for creating inclusive spaces in sync with our vibrant community and curated line-up of top artists and DJs that bring the joy of roller skating alive - whether you are on skates, in sneakers, or just along for the party.”

“The Venetian Resort excels at creating lifetime experiences,” said Patrick Nichols, president and chief executive officer of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. “Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at TAO Beach brings the nostalgic charm of roller skating to a setting unlike any other – a rooftop pool deck on the Las Vegas Strip. We’re excited to bring another unforgettable experience to the Las Vegas Strip.”

“We look forward to showcasing Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at TAO Beach this winter and allowing guests to enjoy the venue in an exciting new way, joining LAVO Party Brunch as one of our daytime winter offerings while also providing a new early evening destination,” added Jason Strauss, Co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality. “This offering is another example of how we consistently set the bar for guest experiences by offering unforgettable entertainment backed by gracious hospitality with innovation and creativity at the core.”

Reade more >>

Styx to return to The Venetian Las Vegas

Legendary and multi-platinum rockers Styx are already starting to lock in shows for their 2025 tour schedule, which will once again include an unforgettable five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Las Vegas. For the first time in their 50-plus career in Las Vegas, Styx will be performing 1977's “The Grand Illusion” in its entirety, along with the band’s classic hits. The shows will be held on 24, 25, 29, 31 January and 1 February 2025. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $45, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public Friday, 20 September, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.

Citi is the official card of Styx’s exclusive Las Vegas engagement at The Venetian Las Vegas. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, 17 September, at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, 19 September, at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program.

Styx fan club members will have access to a pre-sale beginning Wednesday, 18 September, at 10 a.m. PT. Venetian Rewards members, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will receive access to a pre-sale beginning Thursday, 19 September, at 10 a.m. PT. All pre-sales will end Thursday, 19 September, at 10 p.m. PT.

“The Grand Illusion” is the biggest seller in the band’s catalog. It reached #6 on the Billboard “Top 200 Albums” chart, and spawned the smash hits "Come Sail Away," which reached #8 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” chart, and "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)," which made it to #29. The album has been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA, having sold over three million copies to date, and it was the first in the band’s groundbreaking string of releasing four multi-Platinum albums in a row.

The album’s iconic cover art by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse is modeled after Belgian surrealist René Magritte’s 1965 piece titled Le Blanc Seing, a.k.a. The Blank Check. “The album’s artwork has stood the test of time,” declares keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan. “It looks so engaging today, when I see that equestrian image mixed with the forest, the woman’s eyes, and the female face. It’s one of the great icons of rock history, and rock lore. I’m happy to see it continue to be celebrated.”

Reade more >>

The Venetian in Las Vegas opens The Poker Room

The Poker Room at The Venetian Las Vegas features 50 tables spread across 14,000 square feet of space, making it the largest room on the Strip.

In addition to the expanded space, the new poker room features a range of amenities aimed at enhancing player comfort and enjoyment. From self-serve Coca-Cola soda fountain and coffee to online ordering from Black Tap, Miznon and others; to USB and USB-C charging ports at every seat; TVs throughout the venue; and dedicated restrooms, every aspect of the experience was curated with the players in mind. The room also has kiosks for both the resort’s loyalty program, Venetian Rewards, and sports betting operated by William Hill.

Situated in a prime location on Level 2, Grand Canal Shoppes, The Poker Room offers convenient access to The Palazzo self-parking garage, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience from arrival to departure. Another benefit of the new location is the proximity to additional culinary offerings including Miznon, Mott 32, and more.

The Poker Room will spread cash games and the DeepStack poker tournament series, and later this year, the room the room will add a streaming room allowing players to coordinate a vlogging session and provides the ability to stream tournament final tables and cash games.

Reade more >>

Massive Three Card Poker win at The Venetian Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - On Friday, 10 May, Joseph Nardello from Connecticut was playing Three Card Poker at The Venetian Las Vegas when he was dealt a spade royal flush activating the mega tier of the Millionaire Progressive. Nardello made the $5 side bet making him eligible to win the mega tier of the resort’s Millionaire Progressive for $1,904,062. 

The Millionaire Progressive is available on multiple table games throughout The Venetian and The Palazzo casino floors including Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, Crazy 4 Poker and Mississippi Stud. The progressive was established in 2018 and has minted 14 updated millionaires since inception.

Reade more >>

The Venetian Las Vegas expands and relocates poker room

The Venetian Las Vegas plans to unveil a brand-new poker room this summer. The iconic poker room will relocate from The Venetian casino floor to Level 2, Grand Canal Shoppes. This strategic move allows The Venetian Resort to continue its commitment to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences and catering to the evolving needs of its players.

The new poker room will feature 50 tables spread across 14,000 square feet of space, making it the largest room on the Strip. The expansion allows for upgraded seating arrangements and the spaciousness for which the current Venetian Poker Room is known.

In addition to the expanded space, the new poker room will feature a range of amenities aimed at enhancing player comfort and enjoyment. From self-serve Coca-Cola soda fountain and coffee to online ordering and delivery from the breadth of options at Grand Lux, to USB and USB-C charging ports at every seat, TVs throughout the venue, and dedicated restrooms, every aspect of the experience has been curated with the players in mind. The room will also have kiosks for both the resort’s loyalty program, Venetian Rewards, and sports betting operated by William Hill.

“The expansion of the poker room is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts of reimagining the gaming experience at The Venetian Resort," said Danny Ruiz, chief gaming officer of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. "The room was designed to provide an elevated playing experience and everything from design details to enhancements were made with the players in mind.”

The relocation also enhances accessibility for players. Situated in a prime location, on Level 2, Grand Canal Shoppes, the new venue offers convenient access to The Palazzo self-parking garage, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience from arrival to departure. Another benefit of the new location is the proximity to additional culinary offerings including Miznon, Mott 32, and more.

The new poker room will continue to spread cash games and the DeepStack poker tournament series. An added benefit of the venue is the launch of a dedicated streaming room, allowing players to coordinate a vlogging session and provides the ability to stream tournament final tables and cash games.

“We’re making an investment in our players and curating the amenities based on their feedback,” said Tommy LaRosa, director of poker operations at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. “We can’t wait to unveil the new room this summer and show why the Venetian Poker Room is and continues to provide an unparalleled poker experience.”

Widely regarded as the best poker room in Las Vegas, the original Venetian Poker Room opened in 2006 and quickly became one of the most popular venues for poker in Las Vegas. It will remain open until the new room is completed. The Venetian Poker Room is home to the popular DeepStack poker tournament series with multiple events scheduled throughout the year, including the DeepStack Championship Poker Series every summer.

Reade more >>

Fall into October at The Venetian Las Vegas

As the weather starts to cool off and the pumpkin patches ripen, The Venetian Las Vegas readies for October with new fall menus and Halloween cocktails. No tricks here, just treats: like the all new pumpkin burger, squid-infused pasta and prime steak tartare from the resort’s signature restaurant collection.

Halloween Specials

The Cocktail Collective

The Dorsey, Rosina and Electra, the trio of bars known as The Cocktail Collective, are conjuring up some spooky spirits for the month of October.
The Dorsey Cocktail Bar will be serving up “Harvest Riot” a monster mix-up of white rum, carrot juice, lemon, orgeat, big ice, grated cinnamon, orange wedge and cherry
Electra Cocktail Club delivers the devilishly delicious “El Diablo” featuring tequila, lime, ginger juice, crème de cassis, club soda and ginger garnish
Rosina Cocktail Lounge is raiding the pumpkin patch with the “Pumpkin Spice Carajillo” made up of vodka, Licor 43, espresso and pumpkin

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is taking pumpkin season very seriously. For the month of October, guests can dive into a pumpkin spice burger with prime beef, mustard and brown sugar candied bacon, smokey pumpkin cream cheese sauce, parmesan and arugula. This spiced burger is served with fries and guests can order a pumpkin bourbon shake to complement the meal.

Brera Osteria

Sink your teeth into BRERA osteria’s Halloween menu featuring three new dishes for the season.
Autunnale, a salad of shaved brussels sprouts, Tuscan kale, pomegranate and crispy red quinoa
Roasted sea scallops with horseradish confit potatoes, tomatoes and black onion sauce
Ocean Trout served over a bed of forbidden rice with brussels sprouts and nardello pepper crema
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano is dressing up its menu for Halloween with the delicious flavors of fall. Available Monday, 31 October only, the menu additions include:
Battuta di salmone, a salmon tartare with squid ink aioli, cucumber and red onion
Ravioli di barbietole, a beet and goat cheese filled pasta in sage butter sauce and toasted walnuts
Calamarata al nero de sepia, a squid ink infused pasta in a n’duja butter sauce with scallops, calamari, shrimp and mussels
Maialino, a roasted suckling pig with apple-fennel marmalade and pumpkin gnocchi

New Menus

Cut by Wolfgang Puck

For those looking for something to nosh on, CUT by Wolfgang Puck now offers a Rough Cuts menu available exclusively at the bar. From 4 p.m. until closing, the menu, crafted by Executive Chef Matt Hurley, features everyone’s favorite cocktail accompaniment: popcorn! Guests can also enjoy gulf shrimp rolls, steamed bao buns, Prime steak tartare, Wagyu beef wonton and dessert.

Mott 32

Fall and winter just got tastier at Mott 32, where the award-winning Chinese restaurant from Hong Kong is adding new seasonal dishes and cocktails to its already robust menu. Guests can start the evening with the trademark fruit of the fall – a Jade Apple cocktail made up of grapefruit and rose vodka, sour apple, honeydew and cherry tomato tanghulu, or the Rising koi with pink peppercorn and pear gin, Aperol, rose water honey syrup, rhubarb bitters and egg white. New dishes include grilled fresh abalone, bamboo charcoal frilled lamb rack, wok-fried French quail leg, braised Wagyu beef cheek curry and baked crab with eggplant. New items are available now through January.

Patio Dining

With the summer heat behind us, October is the perfect month for patio dining at The Venetian Resort.
Bouchon by Thomas Keller features a unique patio that is hidden from The Strip and surrounded by the Venezia pool gardens, with the peaceful sound of running water from the fountains. Most popular for breakfast and brunch, the patio is also the perfect place for delightful meals after sundown
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer offers some of the best views on The Strip and of the resort’s Grand Canal. Guests can also play shuffleboard while enjoying a Crazyshake and burger
LAVO Italian Restaurant offers outdoor patio seating and stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip
WAKUDA is the perfect patio to watch the sunset, capture the energy of The Strip and enjoy the culture of Japanese cuisine from two-Michelin starred chef Tetsuya Wakuda

Vegetarian Awareness Month

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and the culinary destinations at The Venetian Resort are filled with several meatless options on every menu. Vegetarian Awareness Month aims to bring attention to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.

Reade more >>

World Poker Tour returns to The Venetian Las Vegas

The World Poker Tour continues to expand its 2022 schedule with the $5,000 buy-in WPT Venetian Las Vegas beginning on 12 July, which will have a $4,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. This marks the largest prize pool guarantee ever for a WPT Main Tour stop at The Venetian Las Vegas.

Additional WPT events will be hosted from 7 July - 17 July, as part of the DeepStack Championship Poker Series, beginning with a 1-day $1,100 buy-in event. Other notable tournaments include the aforementioned $5,000 buy-in Main Event, a $2,400 buy-in 3-day tournament beginning on July 8, and another single-day $1,100 buy-in event on 11 July.

“We look forward to continuing to build upon our storied history of premier tournament poker at The Venetian Resort this summer”, said Adam Pliska, CEO of World Poker Tour. “I am confident that players will be impressed by our joint efforts with The Venetian Resort to make this event bigger and better than ever.”

The most recent WPT tournament at The Venetian Resort was in July 2021, where the $5,000 Main Event approached 1200 entries for a prize pool of over $5,500,000. Chad Eveslage of Muncie, Indiana, was the eventual champion, taking home $910,370 and joining the ranks of the other winners in the WPT Champions Club.

Entrants into all events on the DeepStack Championship Poker Series schedule will be eligible for the WPT Player of the Festival leaderboard, which awards a $1,100 WPT Passport to the player with the most points over the course of each tournament festival.

“We’ve created another exciting summer for poker players at The Venetian Resort,” said Tommy LaRosa, tournament director for The Venetian Poker Room. “The DeepStack Championship Poker Series is a must-play series every summer and adding four WPT events furthers our commitment to offering our players as many options as possible when planning their summers in Las Vegas.” Since the first WPT Main Tour stop at Venetian in 2019, WPT events have cleared millions of dollars in prize pools across all held tournaments. WPT’s $5,000 buy-in events at The Venetian Resort in March and July of 2021 cleared $4 million and $5 million prize pools, respectively.

Players can qualify for the WPT Venetian Las Vegas Main Event through ClubWPT, which will award two $7,000 Main Event seat packages to ClubWPT players in the month of April.

Reade more >>

The Venetian Las Vegas to celebrate Earth Hour

The Venetian Las Vegas and The Venetian Expo will celebrate Earth Hour 2022 by turning off non-essential exterior lighting from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m on 26 March.

This effort is a part of the worldwide annual environmental campaign that asks organizations and individuals to turn off lights for one hour. More than 180 countries and territories and millions of people around the world participate in Earth Hour every year.

To bring further awareness to this initiative, the resort will turn exterior LED tower signs green on The Venetian and The Palazzo towers and The Venetian Expo for the entire evening, outside of Earth Hour.

Reade more >>

Acquisition of The Venetian Las Vegas complete

The Venetian Las Vegas and The Venetian Expo announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo have completed their acquisition of the operations of The Venetian Resort from Las Vegas Sands Corp. The Venetian Resort, which offers one of the world’s most elevated resort experiences, is now a private company backed by the Apollo Funds.

The Venetian Resort, one of the most iconic properties on the Las Vegas Strip, boasts three all-suite hotel towers, luxurious dining, two casino floors, entertainment, nightlife, and retail offerings, in addition to more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting space. The unique combination of hospitality, entertainment and meeting space creates one of the most dynamic footprints on the Las Vegas Strip.

George Markantonis, chief executive officer of The Venetian Resort, and the current executive leadership team will continue to lead operations of the integrated resort going forward.

“As a standalone company with the tremendous institutional knowledge and capabilities of our management team and broader workforce, coupled with the strategic partnership of Apollo, we have an exciting opportunity to build on our past successes while capturing future opportunities,” said Markantonis. “We’re very well positioned across all Las Vegas categories – hospitality, meetings and events, gaming, and entertainment – and believe we are well positioned for long-term growth.”

The Venetian Resort leadership team is committed to building upon the innovative and entrepreneurial legacy of the resort’s 23-year history and its Team Member-focused approach.

“Our Team Members are the spirit of the experience our guests have come to know and love,” said Markantonis. “It’s important to continue to provide the exceptional benefits our Team Members have always received and next week we will be rolling out a new program that will continue our trailblazing efforts for Team Member benefits in the Las Vegas market.”

The team at Apollo is also committed to supporting management in maintaining the growth, integrity, and innovative guest experience for which the resort is known.

“We couldn’t be more excited for the future of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and The Venetian Expo,” said David Sambur, Apollo Partner and Co-Head Private Equity. “With restrictions lifting and travel indicators all trending higher, we believe the future for this property and the entire Las Vegas consumer and business tourism market is brighter than ever.”

Sambur emphasized that a key to a successful transition is maintaining the workplace integrity employees have come to expect with The Venetian Resort.

“The more than 8,000 team members that deliver unparalleled guest experiences every day are most crucial to this transition and the ongoing success of the property,” said Sambur. “Our commitment is to continue to support the best workplace environment in the industry.”

Reade more >>

Las Vegas celebrates Halloween 2021

LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas has plenty of tricks and treats to offer this Halloween, as the holiday weekend promises a fun mix of festivities planned throughout the destination.

Themed soirees at lavish nightspots, electrifying performances from today’s top talent, impressively spooky attractions and whimsical seasonal cocktails are just a few highlights of the Entertainment Capital of the World’s Halloween 2021 celebration.

From festive fun to fascinating frights, Halloween in Las Vegas is always nothing short of a “Monster Mash” — a graveyard smash — of top-notch entertainment and fabulous revelry.

Here is a sampling of Halloween events and specials being offered throughout the destination in celebration of the 31 October holiday. More information on Halloween offerings in Las Vegas can be found at VisitLasVegas.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

AREA15

The experiential art and entertainment complex has plenty of tricks and treats this Halloween. Celebrating 25 years of sexy soirees, the Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball returns with its signature lineup of unique performance acts, a roster of top-tier DJs, and some of the best costume eye candy you’ll ever feast on! The venue also boasts a performance by English DJ duo CamelPhat and its regular lineup of otherworldly offerings. A Black Mirror episode just waiting to happen, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is where consumerism and creepy collide.

Into sci-fi? Lost Spirits Distillery is a Jules Verne fantasy realized. Complete your night of thrills with a galactic ride on Haley’s Comet zipline, let off some steam at the Dueling Axes throwing lounge, and take a psychic journey of abstract geometry with Museum Fiasco’s immersive “Cluster” audiovisual installation.

Halloween at The Underground

Get into The Great Gatsby spirit this Halloween at The Mob Museum’s speakeasy and distillery, The Underground, where guests are immersed in a Roaring Twenties experience complete with craft cocktails and live entertainment. The downtown lounge celebrates the All-Hallows’ Eve holiday this year with live jazz, a 1920s-era costume contest and playful Halloween-themed refreshments. So, ask the bartender for a Witch’s Brew or A Murder of Crows—after you supply the password at the door, of course. (Hint: It’s Heebie-Jeebies).

Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que

The Treasure Island’s country western hot spot puts the “boo” in boot scootin’ with two country-fied Halloween parties, complete with live country music, costume contests and celebratory drink specials.

On the Record at Park MGM

Park MGM’s speakeasy club experience celebrates Halloween throughout the weekend, with a Haunted Decade Party—featuring a contest for best ’80s or ’90s costume—set for Wednesday night.

Phish at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Garden Arena

The legendary jam band is known for putting on a “musical costume” at its Halloween weekend shows, covering complete albums by recording artists with sounds and influences that are equally as eclectic. Past Halloween shows have featured records by The Who, Talking Heads and David Bowie — the latter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where they’ll return for a four-night run from Oct. 28–31.

Escape Blair Witch

From the creators of The Official SAW Escape: Las Vegas, the world’s first immersive escape experience based on the Saw film franchise, Escape Blair Witch puts participants in an equally thrilling situation. Inspired by The Blair Witch Project, the 1999 supernatural horror flick that took box offices by storm, the new attraction drops participants into a middle-of-the-forest ranger’s station — and it’s up to them to escape the clutches of the sinister Blair Witch.

Museum of Monsters

If you’re searching for the perfect Halloween photo op experience, look no further. Fulfill your dreams of becoming a horror movie extra at the Museum of Monsters, where attendees can get up close and personal with the likes of Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street, Regan from The Exorcist and many more. Start practicing your very best frightened faces.

Freakling Bros. Gates of Hell

The haunts of Freakling Bros. Horror Shows have been terrifying Las Vegas for almost three decades. This Halloween, the local purveyors of fright add a new experience, The Men’s Room, to their award-winning Gates of Hell haunt. Nevada’s first and only R-rated haunted house attraction, Gates of Hell is just one among a trilogy of supreme scares. Coven of 13 and Castle Vampyre complete this year’s offerings, giving fright-seekers a dash of spooky spells and some blood-sucking surprises to round out their haunting experience.

Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum

Looking for a bone-chilling thrill? Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum is filled with spooky artifacts that would even give Ed and Lorraine Warren (of The Conjuring fame) some serious nightmares. The final resting place for haunted items (like Bela Lugosi’s cursed mirror and the fake teeth of notorious cult leader Charles Manson), the museum adds creepy lighting and theatrics to give the curious the goosebumps they’ve been longing for.

Museum of Selfies

Looking to show off that costume to all your followers? Take some ‘Gram-worthy pics at the Museum of Selfies, which boasts themed decorations and a new Halloween attraction starting in mid-October. Museum guests wearing costumes on Halloween receive a $5 discount on entry to the museum, located at The LINQ Promenade.

Potted Potter at Bally's - Las Vegas

Are you still waiting for your letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Well, until that owl shows up with some prize postage, consider Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience. This hilarious parody jams all the drama, suspense, magic, and mayhem of the seven-book Harry Potter series into 70 minutes of knee-slapping theater that will have Gryffindors and Slytherins alike in stitches.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

The off-Strip hotel presents the Las Vegas stop of The Emo Night Tour. Rock out front and center at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ Event Lawn, where attendees can dance the night away to tracks by alt/punk favorites like Taking Back Sunday and Fall Out Boy.

Fremont Street Experience

The Rock of Horror Halloweekend celebration at Fremont Street Experience, located under the Viva Vision canopy in downtown Las Vegas, features four nights of tricks and treats, from haunts and flash mobs to live entertainment and theatrical performances.

NIGHTLIFE

FREAQSHOW at Marquee Nightclub

Alan Walker, Afrojack, and DJ Pauly D all play ringmaster for Marquee Nightclub’s “FREAQSHOW” celebration throughout Halloween weekend at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. They’ll bring the noise, you’ll bring your very best costume look!

Temple of Zouk at Resorts World Las Vegas

It’s all just a bunch of “hocus pocus,” right? Well, witches aren’t the only ones who know how to “put a spell” on you with some trance-like beats. Resorts World’s newly minted Zouk Nightclub features international superstar Tiësto on the decks this All-Hallows’ Eve, with G Eazy, DJ Snake and The Martinez Brothers also spinning spellbinding sounds throughout the celebratory weekend.

Lil Jon at Hakkasan Nightclub

Looking to “Get Low” on the dance floor this Halloween weekend? The GRAMMY Award-winning rapper and DJ brings his infectious energy to the nightclub inside MGM Grand Hotel and Casino for a Friday night Halloween celebration.

Wynn Las Vegas Nightlife Zone at XS

Cross over to the Wynn Nightlife Zone and step into an alternate dimension of the Encore nightspot, as it receives a spooky transformation for Halloween. Chart-topping DJ talent completes the celebration, with The Chainsmokers, Kygo and Diplo all headlining throughout the weekend.

Haunted Harajuku at TAO Nightclub

The Venetian Las Vegas’ nightclub celebrates the spooky side of bold fashion trends this Halloween. Better yet, Brody Jenner of The Hills fame plays host for an evening and the nightspot will award a cash prize for the most terrifyingly tasteful costume.

FOOD & DRINK

Beauty & Essex

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas' lavish dining hideaway fronts as a pawn shop filled with mysterious and intriguing items—that’s the trick. What’s the treat, you ask? The Nightmare on Essex Tomahawk Special (served Oct. 29-31), a four-bone Berkshire pork rack served with winter root vegetables, butternut squash purée, smoked cranberry and port wine au jus.

Casa Calavera

Possibly the most apropos Halloween dining destination, the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas cantina boasts a Día de los Muertos theme and frighteningly delicious fare to pair. Start with a Smoky Paloma and move on to enjoy the Mexican eatery’s traditional cuisine before ending with some Salted Caramel Churros.

Nightmare on Spring Mountain

The Sand Dollar Lounge, a Las Vegas landmark known for drawing musical icons like B.B. King and Mick Jagger, is putting on a costume of sorts itself. Throughout October the legendary bar and lounge will be transformed into “Nightmare on Spring Mountain,” a Halloween pop-up covering the space in themed lighting and décor. The lounge, minutes from the Strip on Spring Mountain Road, is also featuring special Halloween-inspired cocktails and special events throughout the month.

The LINQ Promenade

Off The Strip Bistro & Bar is serving Halloween-themed cocktails for the spookiest time of year. Even Snow White would want a sip of the Poison Apple, a fruity blend of Apple Pucker, Captain Morgan, pineapple juice, Sprite and simple syrup dressed up with a red sugar rim. I LOVE SUGAR also offers themed libations with Halloween candy inspired cocktails at its Candy Martini Bar, made with Jolly Rancher- and candy corn-infused spirits. And the authentic southern ‘cue isn’t the only thing that’s scary good at Virgil’s Real Barbecue this Halloween. Get festive with Virgil’s Bloody Bath Punch, a gallon-sized cocktail that serves up to six people.

Cabo Wabo Cantina

Sammy Hagar’s Strip-side bar and restaurant at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas is getting in the Halloween spirit with themed cocktails. Presented with dry ice and garnished with gummy worms and candy eyeballs, the Pocion de Bruja (or “The Witch’s Potion”) offers fun presentation and some tasty treats. Or opt for the Black Widow, an indulgent tequila-based concoction with Cazodores Blanco, Godiva dark chocolate and both Kahlua and Tuaca liqueurs.

SHOPPING

Fashion Show Las Vegas

The luxury shopping destination celebrates Halloween by bringing back its complimentary and family-friendly Trick or Chic walkthrough experience. The Strip-side mall also features a light show in its Great Hall choreographed to the smash Halloween hit “Monster Mash.”

The LINQ Promenade

There are no tricks at Nectar Bath Treats! The shop’s Halloween-inspired bath-and-body sweets include cauldron-shaped bath bombs, crystal balls, Halloween-themed mini soaps and a candy crunch sugar body scrub. Treat yourself to some delicious skincare. Find Halloween-inspired socks and underwear at Socks & Bottoms. The specialty shop features items emblazoned with horror movie characters (think: Chucky, Freddy Krueger, etc.) and so much more.

WEDDINGS

The Little Vegas Chapel

Night of the Living Dead meets Night of the Living Wed at The Little Vegas Chapel, where a zombie Elvis officiant will bring couples together in spooky matrimony (Oct 25-Nov. 1). Brides and grooms can go all in with the chapel’s Halloween Package, which includes a black veil, dead flower bouquet and boutonniere, and a photo with a skeleton chauffeur in the chapel’s pink Cadillacs. It’s a Tim Burton nuptial fantasy.

A Chapel of Love

Halloween themed weddings get even more macabre at A Chapel of Love, where a costumed Grim Reaper officiates all “Scare-amony” weddings Oct. 17-31. The Arts District chapel’s Halloween-inspired wedding package is complete with spooky décor, Halloween bouquet/boutonniere and more.

Reade more >>

Poker progressive win at The Venetian Las Vegas

Tuesday evening, 21 September, a guest at The Venetian Las Vegas was dealt a million dollar hand. The guest, who wished to remain anonymous, was playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em and was dealt a spade royal flush. The guest made the $5 side bet making them eligible to win the mega tier of the resort’s Millionaire Progressive for $1,042,938.

In late 2018, The Venetian Resort launched one of the largest table games progressives in the city. A player becomes eligible for the mega tier of the Millionaire Progressive, which begins at $1 million and increases incrementally, once the player makes the $5 side bet. To win, the player must be dealt a natural spade royal flush, and a millionaire is born! The progressive is available on several table games: Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, Crazy 4 Poker, and Mississippi Stud in both The Venetian and The Palazzo® casinos. The Millionaire Progressive has minted eight millionaires since inception.

Reade more >>

The Venetian Las Vegas announces new recycling program

LAS VEGAS - The Venetian Las Vegas expands Sands ECO360 recycling efforts as the first Las Vegas-based property, and one of the first in the nation, to develop an innovative program to recycle surgical face masks, which are being used by guests and Team Members as part of the resort's Venetian Clean initiatives.

As part of this pilot project, in partnership with TerraCycle, the discarded masks are collected on-site at The Venetian Resort and sent to a recycling facility where they are separated, shredded and densified into a crumb-like raw material. This material will be used to make repurposed products such as composite lumber for shipping pallets, railroad ties and composite decking.

"Our responsibility to the planet is one of our company's core values," stated George Markantonis, president and COO of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. "Our Sands ECO360 global sustainability initiative was designed to help minimize our environmental impact, and it reflects our vision as a leader in sustainable resort operations. We continue our journey to a more sustainable future as we seek innovative environmental solutions."

"At TerraCycle, our mission has always been to eliminate waste, recycle the unrecyclable and use our innovative business solutions to minimize human impact on the planet," said TerraCycle Founder and CEO Tom Szaky. "It's through partnerships like the one we enjoy with The Venetian Resort that allows us to fulfill our objective and help preserve the environment for future generations."

Since re-opening in June, The Venetian Resort began diverting discarded surgical face masks from other waste being sent to landfills, through an industry-leading trash-sorting initiative that takes place on property.

In addition to this program, the resort actively sorts its trash, diverting 27 types of items that would otherwise be sent to landfills. Through this program, between 55-60 percent of waste is diverted from local landfills, a number that far surpasses the national average of 32 percent, or the state average of 23 percent.

"As a company that has put sustainability in the forefront of our operation, it was important to find a recycling solution for this PPE, to avoid sending them to our landfills," continued Markantonis.

This project, part of the company's Sands ECO360 initiative, will help provide "proof of concept" for such recycling, to encourage others to replicate the program. Currently, consumer masks are not recycled through main-stream or curbside recycling programs, due to the complexity of the recycling process. Surgical face masks are made of a multitude of materials, and need to be sorted and separated before recycling. In addition a magnet is used to separate the metal nose strips, which can melted and utilized in other recycled materials.

Reade more >>

The Venetian Las Vegas welcomes back guests

After a nearly three-month hiatus, The Venetian Las Vegas welcomed guests back today to enjoy its world-class amenities, with its Venetian Clean Commitment noticeably at the forefront. With the simultaneous 9 a.m. reopening of both the Venetian and Palazzo towers, guests and visitors returned to find all of the amenities they know and love from Las Vegas’ largest resort in a clean and safe environment. Their resort experience included two full-service casinos, dozens of noteworthy restaurants and bars, sparkling pools, luxury shopping, the Grand Canal Shoppes and more.

Shortly after opening its doors, eager guests were excited to check into their suites and explore, while Team Members welcomed them throughout the property. Upon arrival to their freshly-cleaned suites, guests were welcomed with a Venetian Clean personal care amenity kit, providing hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, two pairs of gloves and two personal face masks to wear at their own discretion. Among the many luxe offerings throughout the property, including a full-service spa and fitness center, guests also visited the restyled Venetian pool deck, inspired by the Italian Riviera, which features the largest private cabanas on the Las Vegas Strip, and Spritz, a new poolside cafe from 50 Eggs, the founders of Las Vegas favorites Yardbird and Chica.

During the closure, The Venetian developed and rolled out the Venetian Clean Commitment, a set of new cleanliness standards and operational protocols, represented by more than 800 individual initiatives to ensure that guests can experience the world-class resort in a safe and healthy manner. Under the Venetian Clean program, the resort experience has been adapted to follow guidance provided by federal, state and local authorities, while still allowing guests to enjoy the world-class amenities.

Reade more >>

G2E Asia in Macao postponed again

G2E Asia, Asia's largest gaming entertainment industry exchange platform and leading exhibition, will be postponed until 1-3 December 2020, at the original venue, The Venetian Macao Resort-Hotel Cotai Convention and Exhibition Center.

"We have always put the health and safety of our customers, visitors, partners and colleagues in the first place. Unfortunately, the current global health situation has prevented the exhibition from being held in July. Based on our close attention to the global health crisis and our close communication between customers and the Macau government, we will postpone the holding of the Asia International Entertainment Expo until December. We will continue to support the rapid recovery of the Macau entertainment industry and look forward to bringing you a fruitful industry event in Macau in December," Li Yayi, chief operating officer of the China Expo Group said.

We will continue to pay close attention to the global health situation, and maintain close contact with customers and provide the latest information.

Reade more >>

Whalen wins MSPT The Venetian Las Vegas Poker Bowl IV

The fourth edition of the MSPT $1,100 buy-in Poker Bowl at The Venetian Las Vegas featured a $1 million guarantee, and a massive turnout of 1,093 entries over three starting flights resulted in a $1,060,210 prize pool.

On Saturday night, the day before the NFL Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, a winner was crowned in the MSPT Poker Bowl IV after Bob Whalen began as the Day 2 chip leader and rode it to victory after a five-way deal was struck.

Whalen took $140,152 as a part of that deal, which was a new career-high surpassing the $129,967 he previously won back in 2009 after taking down a Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) Main Event. In 2008, he also finished 79th in the World Series of Poker Main Event for $77,200.

Whalen, formerly from Wisconsin, has lived in Vegas for the past three and a half years playing about town nearly every day of the week.However, it wasn’t his first taste of victory at The Venetian as ten years ago he won three DeepStack tournaments within a two-week span.

Among those to make the money at the top 150 were Terry Fleischer(14th - $11,662), Marko Pantelic (20th - $8,588), Poker Bowl II champ Kfir Nahum (22nd - $7,209), Kathy Liebert (23rd - $7,209), Sorel Mizzi (31st - $4,559), Brett Halan (41st - $3,499), Ashley Sleeth (47th - $3,181), Kenna James (60th - $2,863), Chipp Jett (66th - $2,757), Eric Wasylenko (70th - $2,757), and MSPT Season 1 Running Aces champ Joe Matheson (77th - $2,651).

Final Table Action

MSPT regular Kou Yang was the first final table casualty after running pocket fours into Justin Young’s sixes, and Eyal Al Revah followed him out the door after committing his short stack with king-ten suited only to see Grachia Minasian roll over pocket aces. Revah flopped a flush draw but bricked the turn and river to fall in ninth place.

Reade more >>

Venetian Resort to match proceeds raised for Australian fires on 25 January

To support relief for victims of the Australia bushfires, The Venetian Las Vegas will unite with Australian resident headliner HUMAN NATURE to match 100% of proceeds from their 25 January performance of “HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN & MORE.”

The Australian award-winning pop vocal group and their producer, SPI Entertainment, recently committed to donate 100% of proceeds from all tickets sold at their 25 January show to benefit the Australian bushfires relief efforts.

Humanitarian aid organization Australian Red Cross will be the beneficiary of donations matched from the show through Sands Cares, the corporate giving program of Las Vegas Sands and its property, The Venetian Resort.

Fires have impacted every state in Australia with New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria hit the hardest. NSW has declared a state of emergency and Victoria is currently under a state of disaster. Over one billion animals have been lost and over 18 million acres have been on fire, with air quality a serious concern due to hazardous particles produced by bushfire smoke.

“HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN & MORE” plays at The Sands Showroom in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30 pm. The dynamic band has been a resident performing inside the resort’s Sands Showroom for more than seven years. All proceeds from the 25 January 2020 performance will benefit the Australian bushfire relief efforts and will be matched by The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale and start at $49.95 + taxes and fees and VIP options are available.

Reade more >>

August openings at The Venetian Las Vegas

Factory Place Hospitality Group is adding two more locations to its growing presence on the West Coast with its newest Southern Italian-inspired casual-dining restaurant, sixth+mill pizzeria and bar, in Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District, opening 18 August 2018 and in Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Las Vegas in St. Mark Square Las Vegas scheduled to open April 2019.

“The chance to open our second location at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian in St. Mark Square places us on the greatest stage and in the most perfect setting to establish the concept. I am excited and thankful to Las Vegas Sands Corp., who trusted our vision and, in a short period of time, gave us the opportunity to have two restaurants within their resort,” says Matteo Ferdinandi, CEO of Factory Place Hospitality Group.

In June, the hospitality group announced plans to open The Factory Kitchen Las Vegas December 2018, also at The Venetian. sixth+mill is a more casual-dining concept from Factory Place Hospitality Group and will open first in Downtown Los Angeles.

“We are thrilled to continue serving our beloved Downtown Los Angeles community that has supported us since day one,” says Ferdinandi.

sixth+mill is led by Mr. Ferdinandi and Factory Place Hospitality Group Culinary Director Angelo Auriana. The restaurant reflects Chef Angelo’s Southern Italian heritage. The focus of the restaurant is intended to elicit the taste and emotion of his childhood memories and offer guests a taste of Southern Italy. Besides the pizza, sixth+mill will also feature small plates, fritters, salads and durum wheat pastas.

Chef Angelo also draws upon a few recipes from his father’s home cooking, such as the Pizza alla Montanara, a fried dough topped with a rich tomato sauce and Scamorza, traditionally served during special family gatherings. The Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a hearty dish from Campania, is a deep simmering dish of garlic-infused potato gnocchi with a bright tomato sauce, topped with bubbling mozzarella and fresh basil.

Chef Angelo has imported a Mario Acunto’s Neapolitan-style wood-fired oven encased with refractory bricks, allowing a thermal source of heat to provide consistency throughout the baking process. A traditional Italian spiral mixer slow-mixes the dough, allowing for a better fermentation process that develops a lighter dough and signature flavor.

Those elements, paired with Chef Angelo’s own natural yeast and a mix of flours, creates pizza that is slightly crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, light and highly digestible. Imported ingredients including cheeses, cured meats, and olive oil from the mountainous terrain of Molise, coupled with local produce, enhance the authenticity and freshness of each dish.

An affordable wine list, designed by Factory Place Hospitality Group Beverage Director, Sommelier and Partner Francine Diamond-Ferdinandi, features selections that correspond to the menu and focus on Italian Southern Regions. The Spirits complement sixth+mill pizzeria and bar’s thoughtful combination of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Draft beers offer crisp and refreshing selections from local breweries and beyond, while the cocktail list includes the San Gennaro: Bols Genever, Carpano and a splash of soda and a vibrant red Malafemmena or “bad woman” cocktail, named after the famous Italian song, made with tomato juice, spices and vodka.

Ferdinandi and Auriana share the vision of imparting their Italian roots and memories through food and welcoming hospitality. sixth+mill pizzeria and bar is the second Las Vegas-based restaurant for Factory Place Hospitality Group. It will join its sister restaurant The Factory Kitchen Las Vegas — scheduled to open December 2018 — at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian in St. Mark’s Square in April 2019.

Reade more >>

The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo go green for Earth Day

The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and Sands Expo will turn exterior marquee signs green to recognize Earth Day on Sunday, 22 April.

The property has a long history of committing to environmental conservation with The Palazzo being the first resort property in Las Vegas to achieve LEED Silver Certification for New Construction in 2008 and The Venetian and Sands Expo holding the distinction of being the only existing buildings in Las Vegas to achieved LEED Gold Certification for Existing Buildings.

Reade more >>