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  1. Rio update: The off-Strip Rio Las Vegas will undergo a multi-phase renovation project in which the property’s 2,510 hotel rooms and suites will be rebranded by the Hyatt Hotels Corp. In a statement Thursday, Rio owner New York-based Dreamscape Companies did not reveal a cost for the renovations. An outside spokesman for Dreamscape said the resort would retain the Rio name. The initial focus will be converting a 1,500-room tower into a Hyatt Regency hotel. The remainder of the Rio’s guestrooms are expected to be branded or affiliated with one or more of Hyatt’s brands after they are renovated. Current plans contemplate a phased renovation without having to close the property. The property’s current public spaces, including gaming, retail, food and beverage, spa and fitness, and pool recreation deck, will also undergo redevelopment. A time frame also not disclosed. Dreamscape acquired the Rio in December 2019 from Caesars Entertainment for $516.3 million. Caesars continues to operate the hotel-casino under a two-year lease agreement that pays Dreamscape $45 million a year. https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/hyatt-hotels-to-renovate-and-rebrand-rio-las-vegas/
  2. Great setup for today for us with all the Texas connections. I didn’t know that Frittelli has an uncle who is a music professor at UT. Good weather all weekend. If I were out there would definitely follow that Poulter-Scheffler matchup could be a mini-Ryder Cup feel to it.
  3. Would probably want to narrow down the atmosphere you are looking for and then decide. STK at Cosmo for partying and hot girls and music blasting and average food but you don’t really go there for the food. Jean Georges at Aria is really nice. Prime at Bellagio has a view of the water show. TBH I will have to defer to others as I generally don’t frequent all the steakhouses in Vegas. There are a lot of choices.
  4. Houston joint going into old Circa spot in Uptown https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-23-21-bisou-houston-uptown-dallas-circo/
  5. Jordan talks about a hand injury which he’s been dealing with for awhile https://www.golfdigest.com/story/jordan-spieth-opens-up-about-the-hand-injury-that-derailed-his-g
  6. Resorts World food update, sounds awesome: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zouk-group-brings-famous-foods-street-eats-to-resorts-world-las-vegas-301252499.html
  7. Pfizer shot 1 in the books via CVS. Checked in using iPhone 12 Pro Max by clicking on a link they sent via text. Already had the 5G capability but now I’ve gone plaid. Mild arm soreness disappeared after 1 day.
  8. Restaurant updates (per Eater LV): Best Friend, the Korean barbecue from chef Roy Choi, returns to the dining scene on Friday, March 19. The former Eater 38 restaurant from the star of The Chef Show with Jon Favreau on Netflix temporarily closed his restaurant a year ago when the state ordered all nonessential businesses — including restaurants, bars, and casinos — to shutter to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Park MGM reopened its hotel daily on March 5. Also reopening on Thursday, another member of the Eater 38, Costa Di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas, which temporarily closed on January 4. Here, chef Mark LoRusso brings fresh Mediterranean seafood and Italian cuisine with a pricey menu and über romantic vibe on the patio. Pastas made daily and more than 40 fish flown in from the coast of Italy highlight the menu here. Patrons should splurge on the langoustines in a private cabana, especially if they have an expense account or deep wallet. Patio dining available.
  9. Well that’s a slight disappointment I was more hoping for Fyre Festival Galveston edition
  10. Info on the pop-up Brackets at The Stadium sportsbook at Venetian https://www.casinolifemagazine.com/news/venetian-launches-pop-sports-bar-march-college-basketball-tournaments
  11. Think you said you are staying at Caesars. Would be a great time to enlist a host if you can wrangle one on your behalf to book seats for you at the sportsbook. All the major casino sportsbooks I believe have shifted now to reserving/blocking off/charging money for seats now for big events. And this includes things like a regular Saturday of college football. So that would be my first recommendation. Failing that, see what it would cost to book seats. Lagasse Stadium closed last year, so that’s out. From what I’ve seen, the best new or redone places look to be Circa and Westgate. I would call ASAP and see how it all works for the tournament this year. Previously many of the big places would host big parties in ballrooms. Pick your favorite place and check on that too. Try Cosmo. Last suggestion would be to “slum it” at a smaller locals casino just off the Strip. You might be surprised how much fun that can be. Places like Ellis Island casino or Tuscany Suites. Protip: download the online betting apps (like BetMGM) and sign up for them early. The betting lines get nuts in person.
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