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Crazy Golf, Free Festival & Pub Closes
New fun things to do in Vegas have been announced, including a new indoor crazy golf club and a new free festival coming to Downtown. Let’s get into it…
In today’s edition:
Swingers Crazy Golf Coming to Mandalay Bay
New Free Neon City Festival to Compete with Formula1
Royal Britannia Pub Closes
$891,775 Winner at Wheel of Fortune Slots
📸Photo of the Week
Starting to Cool Down, But Still 100°+
Poll: Do you gamble every visit to Vegas?
THINGS TO DO
Swingers Crazy Golf Coming to Mandalay Bay
Swingers Crazy Golf Club is set to open on November 8 at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip, bringing an exciting fusion of mini-golf, music, food, and cocktails to the area.
The 40,000-square-foot venue will cater exclusively to guests aged 21 and older, featuring an English countryside theme that sets it apart from typical Las Vegas attractions.
Key Features:
Five 9-hole mini-golf courses with animated obstacles
Live DJs for musical entertainment
Carnival-style games for more fun and prizes
Elevated street food options and drink service by caddies
FESTIVALS
New Free Neon City Festival to Compete with Formula1
To attract more visitors to Downtown Las Vegas during the uber-busy Formula One Grand Prix race, the downtown hotels have teamed up to create a free festival with a little bit of everything for an all-ages event.
OPENINGS & CLOSINGS
Royal Britannia Pub Closes in Grand Canal Shoppes
Royal Britannia Gastro Pub at the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian has closed after 5 years. So, what’s going to replace it?
Vital Vegas reports Fogo de Chao, a super popular Brazilian steakhouse, is taking the location.
💰WINNERS
$891,775 Winner at Wheel of Fortune Slots
After a $1.75 bet, a Hawaii local's dream came true when a bonus was triggered resulting in a jackpot of $891,775.72!!!🤑🎉
This marks the second major Wheel of Fortune slots jackpot at The Cal this summer, following a $1.5 million payout won by another Hawaiian visitor in June.
— California Hotel & Casino (@thecalcasino)
9:00 PM • Aug 8, 2024
WEEKEND
Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights
Music
Megadeath at Planet Hollywood | Aug 16 | Tickets $91+
Australian Pink Floyd at Virgin | Aug 17 | Tickets $69+
I Prevail and Halestorm at Planet Hollywood | Aug 17 | Tickets $36+
Rick Springfield and Richard Marx at Palms | Aug 17 | Tickets $72+
Howard Jones at Virgin | Aug 18 | Tickets $75+
Pop Strings Orchestra at Smith Center | Aug 16 | Tickets $35+
Alan Parsons at Smith Center | Aug 17 | Tickets $40+
Comedy
Lewis Black at the Venetian
Taylor Tomlinson at Wynn | Aug 16-17 | Tickets $61+
Lewis Black at Venetian | Aug 16-17 | Tickets $58+
Sports
Abu Dhabi Combat Club at T-Mobile | Aug 15-18 | Tickets $33+
Las Vegas Aces vs. NY Liberty at Mandalay Bay | Aug 17 | Tickets $41+
LA Sparks at Las Vegas Aces at Mandalay Bay | Aug 18 | Tickets $19+
Raiders vs. Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium | Aug 17 | Tickets $91+
Fun & Games
Dive in Movie Back to the Future at Cosmopolitan | Aug 19
SHOWS
Going on Sale Friday, August 16
Rod Stewart at Caesars Palace | March 12 - June 8, 2025 | Tickets $80+
Latto at Brooklyn Bowl | Dec 5 | Tickets
Bruno Mars at Park MGM | Dec 18-31 | Tickets $244+
Maxi Priest at Westgate | June 7 | Tickets $45 with code WGSOC
NBA Cup at T-Mobile | Dec 14-17 | Tickets $80+
Dita Von Teese at Venetian | Sept 19+ | Tickets
🌞WEATHER
Starting to Cool Down, But Still 100°+
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The Smiling King Bear Sculpture
Smiling King Bear at Wynn
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Till next week!
Jenn