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Confirmed: Cy Waits is Out of the Wynn Fold, Paris Hilton May Be Banned

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South [map], 89109
September 1, 2010 at 1:17 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Practicing her wave goodbye

So it’s finally confirmed: Wynn released a statement at 10am this morning saying that Cy Waits is out:

Cy Waits has been separated from the company and is free to pursue other interests. Wynn has no further comment on this matter.

Short and sweet. Wow!

Meanwhile the great Norm Clarke in the sky reckons that Paris Hilton could be banned from Wynn and Encore and that Jesse Waits will continue as a general partner in charge of nightclub ops (we too would ditch sibling loyalty in the face of Paris Hilton).

We’re thinking that if Wynn has taken this action so soon, the case against them must be pretty open and shut. Unless, of course, the company is worried about Paris getting chewing gum stuck all over the nice carpet.

Next stop – banning her from Vegas? It doesn’t sound that unlikely, according to People, which reckons she’s unbookable as a club host right now. See, children? Dreams do come true. Bye girlfriend!

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Time To Sign Up For Your Vegas Football Contests

September 1, 2010 at 12:36 PM | by Mr Pappagiorgio | 0 Comments

One guy that's happy the Wynn sportsbook is breaking out a fantasy football contest this year.

For true fantasy football freaks, one contest is not enough. If you missed last week’s SUPERDRAFT with Snoop you can still draft in style with Harrah’s Ultimate Weekend. But for the true freak, there are plenty other season long and weekly contests of all levels that will whet your pigskin.

THE RIDICULOUS:

Cantor Gaming’s High Stakes Football Contest
Where: M Resort
Cost: $100,000 per entry
Type: Pick 5 winners using point spread each week
Prizes: 1st: 70% of prize pool, 2nd: 20%, 3rd 10%
If you have 100K to blow and no desire for anything less than winning, this is obviously the contest for you and the ego. At least eight players have signed up already guaranteeing $560,000 for first.

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Out with the Old and Wynn With The New Resort Deluxe Rooms

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South [map], 89109
August 31, 2010 at 4:01 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

A newly renovated Resort Deluxe king room at the Wynn

After five years, Wynn Las Vegas was due for a renovation in their guest rooms and that's just what they've announced today. And not only have the room looks been upgraded, there's a name change too from Resort to Resort Deluxe:

The new Resort Deluxe room offers a modern update to our classic resort room.  Featuring a crisp, neutral and creamy decor, the Resort Deluxe is draped in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and accented by an array of contemporary furnishings and fabrics. Additional, advance technologies including remotely controlled lighting, drapery and room service messaging are the pinnacle of guest convenience and privacy.

But you can rest assured that the vivid floral artwork will remain!

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Steve Wynn Wants to Make Life Easier For Vegas Vegans

August 19, 2010 at 6:33 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Yes, you can now eat here without harming any animals.

For anyone who loves animals enough not to eat them, finding good vegetarian eats always requires a bit of work when dining out. And for vegans and vegetarians, Las Vegas isn't the friendliest of places when it comes to eating--not with all these carnivorous Frenchie chefs in town! But it now looks like vegan and veggie folks have a new ally in Steve Wynn.

According to The Strip Podcast and the fragrant Johnny Kats (who is actually vegan atm), Wynn has introduced a vegan culinary program where every Wynn and Encore restaurant will feature a vegan menu. Some of the entrees include a fava been puree at Alex; a market chopped salad at Society Cafe, whole wheat primavera pasta at Stratta; vegetable gratin at Botero and grilled mushrooms at SW, Wynn's signature steakhouse.

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Is The Ticket Policy for Garth Brooks a Little Too Harsh?

August 11, 2010 at 6:41 PM | by juliana | 4 Comments

When it was announced last year that Garth Brooks would be performing at Encore in weekend stints scattered over five years, everyone scrambled to get tickets.

But they went fast, selling out pretty much right after the dates and times were announced. Yet most Garth fans probably suspected that if they failed to buy 'em from the Wynn Box office, they could pursue other ticket sites. Wrong.

From the get-go, Encore and Wynn announced a strict policy regarding any tickets not bought from their own box office. In short, they would void any ticket not bought from their box office. They would also void any ticket bought over the asking price of $143 (again, a way to weed out tickets not bought from their own box office.)

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The Nosh is Good and WiFi Free at ZooZa Crackers

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South [map], 89109
August 4, 2010 at 2:32 PM | by juliab | 5 Comments

Yeah, the clientele is Wynn-y

Not that we have trust issues or anything, but when we heard the Wynn Las Vegas was adding more free WiFi spots on Friday, we thought we’d better check it out for ourselves. And specifically, check out this Zooza Crackers place, which we’d never actually eaten up, to make sure the fodder was up to scratch.

The verdict? Good WiFi and good fodder. Our laptop immediately connected to the Wynn Guest network (no password needed) and the connection was strong and fast, just as we like our internet.

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Glorious! The Wynn Adds More Free WiFi Hot Spots

July 30, 2010 at 4:06 PM | by juliana | 3 Comments

The internet gods are smiling on VegasChatter Vegas today. Not only has The Trop added internet to their resort fee but Wynn Las Vegas has increased their number of totally free WiFi spots..

Previously, The Wynn had free WiFi at The Pizza Place and the Terrace Cafe. Now, you can log on without paying up at ZooZa Crackers Deli, The Race & Sports Book Lounge (next to ZooZa) and The Wynn Poker Room.

We're so giddy, we're about to head down to ZooZa and order a soup and sammie right now! Of course, these new WiFi additions won't matter much to guests. Thanks (?) to the $20 resort fee Wynn and Encore have added, guests can get internet in their rooms.

Know of any more places in Vegas with free WiFi? Let us know so we can add it to our list!

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When Does Encore Beach Club Officially Surrender?

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South [map], 89109
July 29, 2010 at 3:57 PM | by juliab | 1 Comment

The feet are in the water, which makes it Encore Beach Club

Ok-sew-embarrassing-but. When we wrote about Surrender the other day, it turned out that we weren’t actually at Surrender. That night was the one night of the week that the EBC/Surrender space is still Encore Beach Club. So although it was club-like, it wasn’t a club. It was the Dip and Dance night at EBC, which is a weekly night time swim party. Whew! Sorry.

Confused? Us too. As baffling as an Escher painting? You betcha. So we asked the nice folks from Las Vegas Nightlife Group to explain the difference in the simplest of terms. Pay attention - this is the gospel according to EBC.

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Sacré Bleu! Daniel Boulud Closes at Wynn

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South [map], 89109
July 22, 2010 at 2:38 PM | by Mr Pappagiorgio | 1 Comment

Whether you’re heading to see Garth or Le Reve at the Wynn or just looking to fist pump the night away at XS (classy fist pumping only, of course), there is now one less dinner spot to choose from.

Daniel Boulud Brasserie quietly shut down over July 4th weekend. The French restaurant overlooked the man-made lagoon and was styled after a country château. The Wynn website has already de-listed the restaurant and Daniel’s own site has a goodbye message hinting at a possible future Vegas venue. So it appears someone’s marketing rep is a bit more on the ball than one at another nearby casino had been. Travel and Leisure must not factor accurate info into their rankings.

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Palazzo is Better than The Wynn: Agree or Disagree?

July 20, 2010 at 6:02 PM | by juliana | 1 Comment

We don't usually like to put too much faith into listicles from glossy travel magazines like Travel and Leisure about the best of the best in the travel world. Let's just say we've learned not to trust their recommendations.

But lists compiled from reader votes and reviews are a different thing entirely and in this year's World's Best list from T+L, three Vegas hotels have made the list.

The results are a bit surprising. Turns out there must not be enough Wynn fanbois in the world because Palazzo bested the The Wynn Las Vegas by taking the #18 spot out of 100 for best hotels. (Wynn was #20.)

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Calling Rich Scuba Divers! Le Reve Wants to Give You a Starring Role

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South [map], 89109
July 1, 2010 at 11:57 AM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Normally we’re all about the budget packages here at VegasChatter but the Wynn has just come up with a pretty fly suggestion for a watery weekend and, hey, we can dream, innit. Or should that be, we can reve?

The Diver’s Dream package gets you a two night stay, VIP tickets to Le Reve, a private backstage tour, a scuba training session with the Le Reve diving team and – the icing on the cake – the chance to dive in the show. Yes, it’s perfect for closet exhibitionists – you’ll be (an integral, we’re sure) part of the show without being seen by the audience, and you get to tell all the folks back home that you stared in a Vegas show. What’s not to love?

Err, the price, unfortunately. It costs $2,000 for one diver or $3,000 for two of you. And you have to be a certified scuba diver already. But hey, as far as we know, this is the only show that lets you take part, so if you’ve got money to burn... after all, this could be part of your submission for your own Vegas star. And that, surely, is priceless.

Also, you know, there could be some upskirts to be had from down there.

Call 702 770 SWIM (love it) to book.

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There's a Magician Roaming Around Wynn and Encore

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South [map], 89109
June 17, 2010 at 11:36 PM | by Mr Pappagiorgio | 0 Comments

All your bobbles belong to me.

We’re not sure how we’ve missed this one up until now but Wynn and Encore have had a resident magician/illusionist for the past few months. Shimshi. That’s it, just Shimshi. His resume includes stints at Mirage and Planet Hollywood. In 2008, he was the “last magician standing” on America’s Got Talent. We couldn’t find exactly when he was eliminated other than he didn’t make the final ten. But we’re guessing there was at least one magician that season and he beat them all.

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