An MGM Resorts purchase of Venetian and Palazzo would surely cause a furor. Oh, come on, no extra points for a combined “fur” and “roar” pun? Your impossible pun standards are duly noted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRumors always fly when a casino’s up for sale, so we’ll be watching closely as this saga unfolds.<\/p>\n
The sale of Venetian and Palazzo will be a big shift in Las Vegas, as Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson shifts his attention to legalizing gambling in Texas and shaking his real money maker, Asia.<\/p>\n
Las Vegas accounts for just 13 percent of Las Vegas Sands revenue.<\/p>\n
We reached out to Las Vegas Sands, Hard Rock International and MGM Resorts but have not heard back yet.<\/p>\n
While Las Vegas Sands has not confirmed who’s expressed interest in purchasing Venetian and Palazzo, the rumor mill has sparked some fun speculation around the possible future of these beloved Las Vegas destinations. We’d love to hear your thoughts.<\/p>\n
Update (1\/1\/21): A source familiar with the situation shares Hard Rock International (Seminole tribe) is exploring a deal with Blackstone REIT for Venetian\/Palazzo. Blackstone already owns several Las Vegas resorts, including Cosmopolitan, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay. Early word is the Seminole’s would contribute $2 billion to the purchase (the asking price is $6 billion), and manage the resorts. We’re also hearing Hard Rock is reaching out to industry executives to gauge interest in coming onboard. If this deal proceeds, it’s likely Hard Rock would find another partner for the convention side of the business. In related news, Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson is stepping away from the business for medical reasons<\/a>. It seems likely his condition played a part in the decision to sell off the Las Vegas assets of Las Vegas Sands.<\/p>\nUpdate (3\/3\/21): Las Vegas Sands has sold Venetian, Palazzo and Sands Expo Convention Center for $6.5 billion. The suitor? Apollo Global Management and VICI Properties.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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