Rampart is 25, Venetian food hall, & huge villas at Rio

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Jennifer Bassett
October 17, 2024

This week, the Rampart Casino is celebrating 25 years, the Rio has unveiled their new giant Palazzo Villas, and the Venetian is opening a new food hall. Do we need another food hall in Vegas? 😏

In today’s edition:

  • Rio’s New Palazzo Villas Unveiled

  • Rampart Casino Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary

  • Venetian’s New Food Hall Announced

  • 3 Winners at Caesars and The Strat 🎲

  • 📸Photo of the Week: Debbie Reynolds Sign Restoration & Relighting

HOTELS

Rio’s New Palazzo Villas Unveiled

Palazzo Villa Entry

Rio Hotel & Casino has reintroduced its Palazzo Villas, offering a luxurious accommodation option for guests. These spacious villas cater to both business and leisure needs, featuring private entrances and upscale amenities.

  • One-Bedroom Palazzo Villa: 4,000 square feet, accommodates 2 guests, includes a king-size bed, media room, formal dining area, and steam shower.

  • Three-Bedroom Palazzo Villa: 9,050 square feet, accommodates 6 guests, features king-size beds, a media room, formal dining area for 10-14 guests, fireplace, steam room in the shower, salon room, massage room, and six plasma TVs.

  • Six-Bedroom Palazzo Villa: 13,950 square feet across two levels, accommodates up to 12 guests with a mix of king and queen-size beds. It includes a media room, formal dining area, two primary bedrooms downstairs, additional guest bedrooms upstairs, a massage room, and a salon room.

RESIDENCIES

50 Cent’s Planet Hollywood Residency

50 Cent has announced a 6 show residency at Planet Hollywood starting in December including a New Years’s Eve date. So, if you want to hear his favorites like “In Da Club”, “Candy Shop”, and “21 Questions”, you have a chance at the end of this year.

Show Dates are…

  • December 27, 28, 30, 31, 2024

  • January 3, 4, 2025

HOTELS

Rampart Casino Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary

The Rampart Casino is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with parties, bingo, fireworks, and 3-course dinner specials at their three restaurants.

  • October 18: Free Cake & Champagne Party (9pm-10pm)

  • October 19: $2,500 R-Ball Sessions in Bingo Room (1pm & 7pm)

  • October 20: Live DJ, Food Trucks, Fireworks (3pm - 8pm)

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Venetian’s New Food Hall Announced

All’ Antico Vinaio

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has announced Via Via, a new food hall set to open in mid-2025. This culinary hub will feature a blend of renowned East and West Coast eateries from James Beard Award-nominated chefs.

Featured restaurants include:

  • All’Antico Vinaio: Italian sandwiches from Florence

  • Howlin’ Ray’s: Nashville hot chicken

  • Scarr’s Pizza: New York-style pizza

  • B.S. Taqueria: LA-inspired tacos

  • Ivan Ramen: Japanese ramen with a twist

  • Turkey and the Wolf: New Orleans sandwiches

  • Molly’s Rise and Shine: Breakfast classics

Via Via promises a coast-to-coast dining experience, bringing culinary stars to the Grand Colonnade area of the Venetian casino Floor.

💰WINNERS

Texas Couple Wins $106,611 at the Strat

Credit: The Strat

Jennifer and William from Texas won Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7s with a $5 spin at The Strat.

$216,682 Poker Winner at Caesars Palace

Montana Man Won $600,022 Jackpot

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

Food

  • Pasta Making Class at Fontainebleau | Oct 17 at 4-6:30 | Tickets $150

Music

Comedy

  • Toni Braxton and Cedric The Entertainer at Cosmopolitan | Oct 18-19 | Tickets $137+

  • Sistahs! The Hocus Pocus Parody at Alexis Park | Oct 18-20 | Tickets $43+

  • Nick Swardson at Venetian | Oct 19-20 | Tickets $53+

  • Jeff Dunham at Planet Hollywood | Oct 20 | Tickets $49+

Sports

Charity

  • RennerVation Foundation “Heroes Fore Kids” Golf, Poker & Concert | Oct 19 & 20 | Learn More

SHOWS

Going on Sale Friday, October 17

🌞WEATHER

Gorgeous Weather

📸 PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Debbie Reynolds Sign Restoration & Relighting

Credit: Neon Museum

✨The 24-foot long fuchsia sign will be restored and relit. Debbie Reynolds has a long history in Las Vegas, signing the first million-dollar residency at the Riviera.
👉See more at the Neon Museum

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Till next week!

Jenn