Plazableau
The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas is using Fontainebleau's misfortune to help with their upcoming remodel. When the Plaza’s 1,037 hotel rooms reopen in September 2011, they will feature top-flight…
NHL is Not a Major Sport
I didn't realize that today was a holiday until I saw that the Rangers and Islanders were playing a matinee. That made me ask a question: why are they playing…
Harrah’s Tries To Best Buffet of Buffets
First Harrah's introduced the "Buffet of Buffets" where you could gorge yourself on any Harrah's Las Vegas buffet. Clearly, this is popular as demand has forced multiple price increases to…
Seven Stars Insider – October Edition
Here’s the latest edition of Seven Stars Insider. This is an easy read and an excellent resource for Harrah’s players. Head over to Seven Stars Insider to sign up for…
Travel Fashion Trend
There was a day where men and women dressed up for their flights. There was also a time where they dressed up for a baseball game. I get it, things…
No Las Vegas For “The Hangover 2”
This isn't really new news as it's been making the rounds online for a while, but producer Todd Phillips producer for "The Hangover 2" publicly stated that the sequel will…
Planet Hollywood Hollywood Hip Room
My last trip to Las Vegas was my longest and I split duty between Planet Hollywood and the Venetian. Generally, I love staying at Planet Hollywood and this time was…
Meghan McCain’s Boobs Bounce From MGM to Palms
I don't use ECG to voice my opinion on much more than casino marketing and gambling. That won't change anytime soon. My agenda with ECG has been to share casino…
Vegas Is So Cute When It Gets Defensive
The New York Times had a not-quite-news article about the poor economy in Las Vegas this weekend. Most that read ECG know that Las Vegas, like every other casino market…
Fontainebleau Auction Details Emerge
I was curious to get some specifics on the Fontainebleau auction and after a few emails I was able to get the information I was seeking. Of course I found that there’s some good and bad news for those interested.
Good News
- Auction is open to the public. Yesterday I was told it wasn’t.
- Auction is going to happen in person and online next week.
Bad News
- There aren’t a lot of interesting items available
