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The new high-roller gaming area at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is part of a larger overhaul of the resort’s gaming operations. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Rebirth of the Cosmopolitan New ownership has refined some aspects of the resort, and the results are showing By J.D. Morris | STAFF WRITER
The casino at the Cosmopolitan looks much different today than when the Blackstone Group took over the resort in late 2014. ¶ In just the past few months, the casino debuted a high-limit slot space, a chic cocktail lounge called Clique, a relocated race and sports book, and a revamped Bond lounge. And there are more changes to come. ¶ For cos m opolitan, Continued on page 15
7.3%
Increase in arriving and departing passengers at McCarran International Airport from January 2015 to January 2016, according to the Clark County Department of Aviation.
5.3%
Increase in the amount of tangible goods sold in Nevada from December 2014 to December 2015. Spending in bars and restaurants jumped 6 percent to $760.7 million.