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Las Vegas Monorail Isn’t Closing, Or Is It?

Author Shawn Tempesta
Las Vegas Monorail wants you to know reports of their death are greatly exaggerated.

It all started with a tweet (or whatever we are calling them now) from Vegas rumor mill firestarter VitalVegas. The post read that the long-maligned Las Vegas Monorail was winding down operations and planning to shutter.

Well, that was news to the Las Vegas Monorail.

“The report that the Las Vegas Monorail is winding down operations is 100% inaccurate,” @LVMonorail said on X. “The Monorail is operating very successfully and the LVCVA has no plans to cease operations.

Well, that’s that then. Case closed. VitalVegas (who has been very accurate and very inaccurate depending on the story) got served. Well… not so fast.

Las Vegas Monorail Does Have A Plan To Self-Destruct

A 2020 article from the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Steve Sebelius talked about the Las Vegas Convention And Visitors Authority and its purchase of the seldom used line and their plans for the future. The line was already not performing up to expectations and COVID did the line in.

The monorail stations, which stretch from the back of MGM Grand to the back of SAHARA Las Vegas have a ticking timebomb on its hands in the form of their trains. The Mark VI Monorail trains (which are the same trains that travel around Walt Disney World’s monorail system) are coming up to the end of their lifecycle by around 2030.

New trains don’t come cheap (we are talking hundreds of millions to replace the fleet). With the Vegas Loop (aka Tesla Tunnels) burrowing across the valley, will there be a need for the Las Vegas Monorail much longer?

Will the LVCVA pay up for that? According to the article, the head Steve Hill said he wouldn’t ask for that. So, that seems like a “drive them til they die” plan.

The Las Vegas Monorail Should Have Been Better

While The Boring Company continues to slowly dig subterranean holes for Tesla vehicles to drive through (which is not mass transit,) we can’t help but think of what the Las Vegas Monorail could and should have been.

A second phase was supposed to extend towards Downtown Las Vegas. Another plan had it extending towards the then McCarran Airport. Those never came to fruition.

Maybe the Monorail being behind properties on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip made it easy to ignore. Maybe it should have gone straight down the Boulevard. Maybe it should have been useful and linked to the Airport.

Maybes are all we have. We at least know the Las Vegas Monorail will be busy as can be come F1. The line was used to shuttle casino workers to their properties turned land locked islands.

Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

5 Spectacular Ways To Spend $1,000 In Las Vegas

Sometimes $1,000 can go a long way. And other times, it doesn’t. But $1,000 in Las Vegas can provide you with a multitude of experiences, and there are a plethora of amazing ways to spend money in Las Vegas.

People win money in Las Vegas quite frequently. But it’s important to note, “The house advantage is a mathematical certainty that is figured into every casino game,” the American Gaming Association states.

But when the wager hits, it can definitely hit.

Ways To Spend Money In Las Vegas: Jackpots Make $1,000 In Las Vegas Laughable

Sometimes, spending money in Las Vegas can actually make you rich — if you hit a jackpot, of course.

In February of this year, a player won exactly $1,208,521 after “hitting a massive Mega Progressive jackpot on pai gow poker,” the Las Vegas Review-Journal states.

The jackpot was hit on Feb. 28 around 3 a.m. at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino, the Review-Journal further reported.

Another great jackpot recently happened during Easter Weekend. You could say this was a “blessing.”

According to Fox 5, a Hawaiian visitor placed a $10 bet on the IGT’s Wheel of Fortune machine. The player was playing at the California Hotel & Casino when they won $1,172,262.

And in another rare instant last month, there were two million-dollar hits that happened inside of the high-limit gaming lounge in The Palazzo. This room opened last October, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

During the same week, two players won just over a million dollars. One player won $1,037,828 while playing the Dragon Link slot machine. Another player — just one day later — won $1,635,693 on a Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold machine, the Review-Journal said.

$1,000 In Las Vegas, A Reasonable Budget For Any Type Of Experience

From eating at exquisite restaurants to going to the most fine spas in the city, you can have an amazing experience with $1,000.

Many people would save $1,000 if they won it. But, what would you do if you had $1,000 to freely spend on indulgence? It’s a nice thought to ponder about because many of us can’t spend $1,000 without feeling some regret or pain.

But, if you want to see what $1,000 can provide you in Las Vegas then scroll down below!

  • Get The $1,000 Infamous Wagyu Tomahawk From Papi Steak

    Yes. This steak costs $1,000. But why? Well first off, this steak presentation is supposedly inspired by “Pulp Fiction.” So, that elevates the “cool” factor of this steak. The steak is a homage to the luxurious bottle shows that are seen in many clubs in Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, etc. The steak is presented in a temperature-control gold box, according to the Miami Herald.

    The steak is brought out with a plethora of waitresses, waiters, etc. who also hold flashing lights that turns this fine-dining experience into a high-energy club. Many videos across different social media platforms show this experience of people getting showered in flashing lights and chants from the staff while a waiter “brands” the steak. What’s the purpose of this? Well, we’re not exactly sure. But, it makes for a nice photo opportunity!

    The steak that is plated is a MS9+ Australian Purebred Wagyu Tomahawk. According to the Meatery, Australian wagyu is about 93.75% Wagyu genetics or higher. So, it’s a tasty treat and will probably melt in your mouth. Bottle service is 2021 anyways.

  • Get Some Luxurious Treatments From Qua Baths & Spa

    Qua Baths & Spa provides amazing packages that encompass wellness, physical health, skin care and more into a few hours of pure luxurious self-treatment.

    Depending on what type of treatment you get, many of the massages, facials and spa packages range between $200 -to-$500. The packages increase in price if you decide to get additions such as hot stones, scalp treatments, etc.

    A $1,000 is more than enough to give yourself a hefty dose of TLC at Qua Baths & Spa. This over-the-top spa will give you a full experience that will help with your mental wellness and physical being. Celebrities attend this spa from around the world, so join this world of indulgence that will make you feel great.

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    Qua Spa at Caesars Palace Las Vegas is one of many luxury day spas on the strip where you can purchase a pass for a relaxing visit, massage or facial treatment. This spa was beautiful and large but did not offer co-ed space and seemed lacking on customer service in general. Far from a bad experience, this was fine if its convenient and you’re a frequent spa guest. If you plan to have one luxury spa experience in Vegas, there are better options. #vegas #lasvegas #vegasstarfish #quaspa #caesarspalace #vegasspa #luxuryspa #spaexperience #vegasexperience #luxurytravel #vegaslocal #vegasstrip #thingstodoinvegas

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  • Indulge In Omakase!

    What is Omakase, you may ask? Omakase is a Japanese way of being served. Omakase quite literally means, “I leave it up to you,” according to Sushi Umi’s website. Essentially, a chef curates a coursed-out menu for you, and it’s an intimate dining experience that takes you on a culinary adventure. The chef creates the menu and usually explains their inspiration for the dish.

    Along with being an experience, it’s also usually expensive with may omakase dinners ranging between $150 and up. In Las Vegas, one of the most famous spots for this type of dining is Kame Omakase.

    The signature omakase will cost you $500 per person and the premium option is $350. There are two time slots available each night, and it’s between the time of 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., according to the restaurant’s website.

    Omakase dinners usually serve fresh sashimi, expensive cuts of meat and fish such as controversial blue fin tuna, high-quality sea urchins, sweet shrimp and more. It’s the type of dinner that you never forget.

  • Have A Wedding

    In Las Vegas, you can throw a beautiful wedding for just $1,000. There are many budget-friendly wedding packages available throughout different casinos.

    For example, at the One Love Wedding Chapel, which is where Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker threw a faux-wedding, the most budget-friendly package starts at $99! The most expensive package is $800, which includes a limo ride.

    The Little White Wedding Chapel. another famous chapel that had many celebrity appearances, has packages that start at $150. The Tunnel of Love Extravaganza is around $225 while the Pink Cadillac and Gazebo Ceremony are both $150.

    $1,000 in Las Vegas can give you a wedding and a honeymoon all in one! You can spend the rest of the money you have on a great dinner, spa nights, a hotel stay, sweet concert tickets and more!

  • Get Those Epic Tickets At MSG Sphere

    Just imagine how amazing a show at the MSG Sphere is. This state-of-the-art venue elevates a regular concert-going experience and pushes the boundaries of the human senses. Phish currently has a residency at the MSG Sphere. But, there is guarantee to be more concert and event announcements.

    Another upcoming event we’re excited for is the Mexican Independence Day fight card at the MSG Sphere. During a press conference, Dana White said this upcoming fight at the Sphere will be, “the greatest live combat sports show anybody has ever seen.”

    So from concerts to live sporting events, seeing a show at the MSG Sphere seems pretty life changing. This venue changes the parameters of what we throught live entertainment could be. So, $1,000 could give you a pair of awe-inducing seats! Just for reference, a pair of Phish tickets are going for just over $1,000.

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