Timberlake, WWE, and a parade

This week has lots to report and lots to do this weekend. We’ve got jackpot winners, new residencies, and a long time favorite parade.

In today’s edition:

• 🏨 El Cortez continues to renovate and grow

• 🎸 Keith Urban Announces a new residency

• 💰 California Hotel & Casino paid $2.6 million to jackpot winners

• 💪 WrestleMania XLI Comes to Vegas in 2025

• 😞 Popular Fremont Street restaurant closes suddenly

• 🎉Events this weekend, including Timberlake, Rolling Stones & Helldorado Days

• ☀️ Temps getting hotter starting Mother’s Day

HOTELS

El Cortez Announces a $20 Million Renovation

While El Cortez has been renovating for some time, they announced today that they are investing $20 million into a large renovation of several areas of the resort including:

• Bigger casino: Expanding casino floor by 10,000 sq feet, and 4,000 sq ft renovation of existing casino area.

• Starbucks opening in June

• New High Limit Lounge

• New Roulette Bar

• Asian restaurant called Hot Noods opening early 2025

RESIDENCIES

Keith Urban Announces Residency at Fountainbleu

Keith Urban has announced a new Las Vegas residency at Fountainbleu for 10 shows starting in October 2024.

This isn’t his first time on the Vegas circuit, but that just means he knows how to put on one heck of a show.

➡️ See all his show dates here.

WINNERS

California Casino Paid Out $2.6 million to Jackpot Winners

SPORTS

WrestleMania XLI Comes to Vegas in 2025

Hey there, wrestling fans! Dust off your championship belts and prepare for the ultimate showdown because WrestleMania is coming back to Las Vegas after a whopping 32 years!

Get ready to witness the smackdown of the century as Allegiant Stadium transforms into the battleground for WrestleMania XLI in April 19 and 20, 2025. It's time to mark your calendars, folks, because this is one event you won't want to miss!

🌟 What's the Scoop? 🌟

• WrestleMania XLI is set to take over Allegiant Stadium for two fun nights of body slams and suplexes.

• Expect Vegas-style entrances that'll make you do a double take—think showgirls, Elvis impersonators, and maybe even a cameo from a magic trick or two!

• Tickets go on sale in a couple months, but you can get on presale list for advance notice.

➡️Get on the pre-sale list for WWE 41 here.

OPENING & CLOSINGS

Popular Fremont Street Restaurant Closes

In a surprising turn of events that's shaking up the downtown Las Vegas dining scene, the much-loved Peyote restaurant at Fergusons Downtown has shut its doors for good. Opened in 2021, Peyote was known for its mix of Latin-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails, becoming a hotspot for locals and visitors alike.

But now, the stylish venue is empty, and some staff members have been left in the lurch, hinting that the closure came without much warning.

Here's what you need to know about this unexpected closure:

• Employee Blues: The closure wasn't just a shock to patrons; some employees allege they were given no prior notice, adding a dash of drama to the dining disruption.

• Fergusons Downtown Loses a Star: As a key part of the Fergusons Downtown complex, Peyote's departure leaves a void in this bustling shopping and dining hub, hinting at changes ahead for the area.

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

Music

• Justin Timberlake at T-mobile | May 10-11 | axs.com

• Rolling Stones at Allegiant | May 11 | ticketmaster.com

• REO Speedwagon at Venetian | May 8-10-11 | ticketmaster.com

• Shania Twain at Planet Hollywood | May 10-26 | Tickets

• Los Bukis at Dolby Live | May 10-11 | ticketmaster.com

• Feid at Mandalay Bay | May 10 | axs.com

• Interpol at Virgin Hotel | May 10 | axs.com

Comedy

• Rogelio Ramos at Sahara | May 11 | ticketmaster.com

• Kountry Wayne at Palms | May 11 | ticketmaster.com

• Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer at Cosmopolitan | May 12 | Tickets

Sports

• West Coast Regional Finals Rodeo at South Point | May 9-10 | unlvrodeo.com

Fun & Games

• Helldorado Days Parade Downtown | May 11 at 10am | Free

• The Lights Fest at Littlefield, AZ | May 11 | thelightsfest.com

SHOWS

Going on Sale Friday May 10

• Keith Urban at Fountainbleu | October

• Brett Young at Resorts World | August 2

• Matt Fraser at Venetian | Oct 25-26

• Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitán at The Smith Center | Sept 10

• David Blaine at Wynn | Aug-21-24 & Dec 29-31

• Jesse McCartney at M Resort | July 6

• Sarah Brightman - Palms | Dec 6

🌞 WEATHER

Its Heating Up Starting on Mother’s Day