{"id":35278,"date":"2023-01-03T17:08:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T01:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=35278"},"modified":"2023-01-03T20:00:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T04:00:53","slug":"40-las-vegas-things-to-look-forward-to-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/40-las-vegas-things-to-look-forward-to-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Las Vegas Things to Look Forward to in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What’s coming up in Las Vegas in 2023? Hint: It’s a lot.<\/p>\n

From big, flashy projects and events to small additions to the magic that is Sin City, 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Here, then are 40 things in the works in Las Vegas for 2023.<\/p>\n

It’s not the full list. That would involve “effort” and possibly “research,” but this is the best list we could slap together at the last minute, you’re welcome.<\/p>\n

In no particular order (as that, too, would involve “effort”):<\/p>\n

1. Fontainebleau Debut<\/h2>\n

This project was first announced in 2005, and has been the source of glorious drama ever since. In late 2023, Fontainebleau opens. The shitshow is over, finally, and wondrous things are in store, we’re promised.<\/p>\n

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While our list is in no particular order, Fontainebleau goes first because its mere existence is a miracle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. MSG Sphere<\/h2>\n

The high-tech entertainment venue will never make its investment ($2.1 billion) back, but who cares? The Sphere will be a marvel and U2 is rumored to be the venue’s first residency.<\/p>\n

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It’s coming and it’s sparkly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Cannabis Lounges<\/h2>\n

While weed is legal in Vegas, there’s been no place for tourists to consume it. That paradox ends in 2023. Casinos won’t have cannabis lounges, but they won’t be far away.<\/p>\n

4. Durango Casino<\/h2>\n

This off-Strip casino, part of the Station Casinos family, opens Oct. 2023.<\/p>\n

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This is the current state of Durango casino. Work is proceeding at a brisk pace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Renewed Miracle Mile Shops<\/h2>\n

We are not a shopping person, but we love a good refresh, and Miracle Mile Shops<\/a> is in the throes of one right now. The project will be completed in 2023, including a revamp of the mall’s indoor rain storm attraction.<\/p>\n

6. Tilman Fertitta Strip Resort Groundbreaking<\/h2>\n

Our biggest scoop<\/a> of 2022 was sharing Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta would be building a casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Following demolition of the site, we should see more plans and a groundbreaking in 2023.<\/p>\n

7. Oak View Group Project Groundbreaking<\/h2>\n

Unlike some of the whimsical projects announced for Las Vegas, Oak View Group’s $3 billion resort project<\/a> is actually happening. Oak View Group has a leg up on the competition for an NBA team, so let’s get construction going, already.<\/p>\n

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We’d love to see better renderings in 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. New Rio Management<\/h2>\n

A company called Dreamscape bought Rio awhile back, but Caesars Entertainment continues to run the resort’s operations. That lease runs out in 2023, and Dreamscape will manage the resort and casino on its own. There are plans for hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in overhauling this neglected hotel, and about time.<\/p>\n

9. Garth Brooks Residency at Caesars Palace<\/h2>\n

Oh, look, more scoop we shared first. Anyhoo, Garth Brooks<\/a> sold so many tickets to this residency, he’s already extended it. Miranda Lambert extended hers at Planet Hollywood, too. Ditto Carrie Underwood at Resorts World.<\/p>\n

10. More Vegas Loop Stops<\/h2>\n

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. has been quietly digging new tunnels for the Vegas Loop, so expect to see new stops in 2023. Resorts World will get another leg (so Teslas can go in both directions), Wynn and Westgate should be the next stations opened.<\/p>\n

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Haters gonna hate, but Elon’s tunnel system is very Las Vegas. See our take<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

11. Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix<\/h2>\n

For whatever reason, lots of people are very excited about this race. The event happens Nov. 16-18, 2023. Here’s the latest from F1 headquarters in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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F1 headquarters update. (h\/t @JamesInLasVegas<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/uwkzSCHm61<\/a><\/p>\n

— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) December 31, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n