Catching Up with the Strip
One thing I've noticed since I moved to Las Vegas is that my raging on the strip is kept to a minimum and it makes sense. The strip is there every…
Big (10%) Cosmopolitan Opening!
Until today, I tried to keep away from the hoopla of the big Cosmopolitan opening. I like so much of what they're doing going into launch that just about every…
Cosmopolitan Opens This Week
Thank goodness the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas opens this week. I'm sure all the marketing and PR has been great for them, but it's hit a crescendo and I can't…
Cosmopolitan to Have 6:5 Blackjack
In gambling news that should surprise nobody, Vegas Tripping received a tip last week that the Cosmopolitan will have 6:5 blackjack. In response to Mike's recent rant, a very reliable…
Be Warned About the Closets at the Cosmopolitan
I freely admit that I'm easily shocked. I don't really like surprises popping out from nowhere. I watched this video about the design of the Cosmopolitan rooms and one thing…
Hey Cosmo, Nice Package!
I've enjoyed watching the Cosmopolitan flourish from idea to building to hotel now. Their marketing has been much more image focused than any other casino I've seen before. Not even…
Sports Betting In Vegas Becomes More Homogenized
I love sports betting. I write about it pretty often on ECG and I tweet about it even more often. People throw their virtual hands in the air whenever a…
Las Vegas Roundup
As I've mentioned I've been prepping for a move and haven't had much time for ECG the past couple weeks. I wanted to share a few articles that I've enjoyed…
Ventetian & Palazzo Sign Deal with InterContinental Hotels
Yesterday Venetian and Palazzo announced that they signed a 10 year partnership with InterContinental Hotel Group (Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, etc.) to partner their Priority Club members. This gives IHC…
Cosmopolitan Announces Players Club: Identity
The Cosmopolitan has been slowly ramping up operations as we head closer to its grand opening in December. Today they announced their players club called "IDENTITY." I love a players…