"Venetian" Macao Trailer

If you are a fan of the "Venetian" resort in Las Vegas the owners Las Vegas Sands have released a video trailer of their location in Macao so now you can compare the two of them.

Jordin Sparks Today At The "Venetian"

American Idol winner and Grammy nominated singer Jordin Sparks makes an appearance today out front of the "Venetian" on the strip as they kick off their 'Winter In Venice' holiday theme. The event is from 6:00 to 8:30pm and heralds the start of things such as ice skating out front of the "Venetian" as well holiday singers and a nightly light show. I'm sure this event will draw big crowds so if you are interested in getting a good spot get there early and we will have more coverage of the "Venetian's," 'Winter In Venice' theme soon including information on ice skating on the strip.

Potential Gaming In Florida Push

With the potential for a few big Las Vegas style resorts being allowed in Florida, Wynn and Las Vegas Sands have been deeply involved pushing for getting these resorts allowed and built. Las Vegas Sands the owner of the "Venetian" and "Palazzo" in Las Vegas has named one of there vice presidents as vice president of goverment relations and in the above video he is pressing for legalized casino gambling in Florida.

Oprah Heading To The "Venetian" Kind Of

This week after Oprah Winfrey ends her television show a wax figure of her will be added Thursday to Madame Tussaud's at the Venetian hotel. The new Oprah wax figure will be added to the "Spirit Of America" section where greats such as JFK, Martin Luther King and Marilyn Monroe are. Madame Tussauds is located out front of the "Venetian" right on the Las Vegas Strip if you want to check out the "Oprah Winfrey wax figure in person.

Are Comps Dead In Las Vegas?

Comps have been a long staple in Las Vegas but some recent events at two big resort companies may mean they are threatened for lower budget gamblers. Comps is short for complementary which is all the rewards and benefits that a hotel may give to a player for their patronage. When you use your slot card the hotels track what you gamble and then depending what that amount is they give you a percentage back as a reward such as drink coupons, free or discounted buffets, shows or rooms but can include other things too. Earlier this year the Venetian and Plazzo who are owned by the same company said they were getting rid of comps for all but their highest budget gamblers; Then in the last few days MGM anounced their expenses were less because they spent less on comps for the lower limit gamblers with their new M Life card. Does this mean that people gambling less money won't get comps in Las Vegas? I can see the comps cut back at some properties which means you might get only offered the casino room rate instead of getting a free room for example if you are not a big gambler but they will still be there. So far i haven't seen Caesars mention cutting comps and also i would be surprised if operators like Boyd did as they do build brand loyalty.