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Bellagio Fountain Club Hosts Thousands Of F1 Guests At $12,500 Per Ticket

One of the biggest sports and entertainment events of the year is racing through Las Vegas this weekend. The pinnacle of motor sports returns to the sports and entertainment capital of the world for the second straight year of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. MGM Resorts and the Bellagio Fountain Club is elevating its VIP race weekend for fans to create the finest splurge and splendor experience.

The top level of the Bellagio Fountain Club has turned into the hottest rooftop party on the track with Red Bull entertainment featured on the north rooftop and the Tao Group Hospitality Skydeck on the south rooftop. Elevated and exclusive experiences await race fans with unobstructed views of the Las Vegas Grand Prix race and the iconic Fountains, including VIP bottle service, race simulators, DJ entertainment, special performances and chef service nightly. All this and more perched above the Las Vegas Strip.

Watch and wager action picks up on a historically slower weekend before Thanksgiving, but not with Formula 1 fans in town to raise the stakes for fun and entertainment in Las Vegas.

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Andrew Lanzino, MGM Resorts International’s vice president of citywide events strategy, has led the redefined experience for fans at the Bellagio Fountain Club.

“The Fountain Club is more elevated and targeted this year,” Lanzino said. “It was one of the most desired places to be last year, and we really saw the demand shoot through the roof this year.”

Of the 3600 sold out seats and tickets at the Bellagio Fountain Club, about 500 are reserved for suites. Those fans and ticket holders, at $12,500 per ticket, will enjoy the splurge and splendor luxury experience with world famous chefs, specially crafted cocktails from master sommeliers and award-winning mixologists, and pop-up performances from Las Vegas signature entertainers.

“The Fountain Club experience is more refined, cleaner and segments different experiences across multiple MGM properties,” Lanzino added in my Fountain Club viewing and interview this week.

Fans can enjoy more entertainment options at the Bellagio including the Shoey Bar: Featuring a newly designed shoe, music, cocktails, merchandise and a photo opportunity. Throughout event weekend, the Shoey Bar will feature 2,500 striking new golden collectible Sparco shoes, distinctly different from the limited-edition Golden Shoey design. Complete with a custom insert and filled with a specially crafted Red Bullcocktail, the exclusive design offers returning fans a chance to collect a meaningful piece of memorabilia that embodies the spirit of this year’s event.

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Also at the Bellagio exclusively for race weekend is the Ferrari Boutique, featuring a pop-up shopping experience which houses men’s and women’s collections, luxury leather accessories, one-of-a-kind items and signed collectible pieces. Also, Balmain Pop-Upis at Bellagio. The French house’s iconic ready-to-wear handbags and shoes, as well as the exclusive Balmain Racing menswear capsule, is featured at Bellagio through Jan. 5.

A short easy walk or ride on the monorail to another MGM property at the Aria allows fans and visitors to enjoy Carlos Sainz’ ‘Smooth Operator’ Dance Lounge. The charismatic Grand Prix driver will bring his moves from the track to grooves at ARIA with the debut of his party at ALIBI Ultra Lounge from 2pm to 2am PT Friday and Saturday night. Open to the public, the party promises an electrifying playlist inspired by Sainz who will make a special appearance celebrating with fans steps from the track.

Right next to Bellagio and between Aria is the MGM owned Cosmopolitan. The Cosmo lobby is transformed into a collection of race-inspired artwork. Fans will feel immersed in the chromatic motion of the event weekend through a digital art experience.

So many world class resorts and properties in Las Vegas are providing added entertainment and value. That includes at Resorts World with Indulge, presented by inKind, which features a reimagined food festival Saturday with walk-around tasting and restaurant pop-ups curated by Industry Only. Also, Barry’s fitness and LIFT strength training sessions are available for fans Thursday-Saturday at Zouk Nightclub inside Resorts World. Celsius energy drinks and other brands are providing gifts for fans including lululemon, Therabody, Fresh Skincare and Chobani protein-packed post-class drinks for every attendee.

Ultimate race weekend at Wynn Las Vegas allows fans to enjoy Red Bull Pit Stop Challenge plus additional features in the Encore Players Lounge with luxury cars, race simulators, and a limited-time Patrón Tequila pop-up cocktail experience. All that during F1 weekend ahead of next month’s World Poker Tour World Championship Dec. 3-23 at luxurious Wynn Las Vegas.

The Aria, Cosmo and Bellagio sportsbook will be another destination for fans looking to watch and wager on the races through BetMGM.

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The action comedy movie thriller Action! Action! had it’s premier in downtown Las Vegas this month. It features high speed car racing and car chases on the streets of downtown Las Vegas, passing some of the best Last Vegas sportsbooks on the way. During the F1 race Saturday night, along with practice sessions and the new Farrari Challenge, fans along The Strip and at MGM Resorts properties will enjoy more than just F1 racing, and college and pro football.

Fans at the Bellagio Fountain Club will enjoy the splurge and splendor of high roller fan engagement and excitement with tens of thousands of additional sports fans joining an estimated 300,000 visitors during F1 and the Las Vegas Vegas Grand Prix along The Strip.

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Stronger competition at the top with 5-7 drivers more capable of winning this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. Following the opening Free Practice Session Thursday (FP1), Lewis Hamilton and George Russell led Mercedes 1-2, followed by Lando Norris. FP2 saw Hamilton top the leaderboard again followed by Norris and then Russell. FP3 is Friday night at 6:30 p.m. PT before qualifying at 10 p.m. PT.

FanDuel and leading online sportsbooks adjusted the odds to win Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix following FP1 and FP2, and Charles Leclerc is the new favorite to win Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

• +250: Charles Leclerc
• +270: Lando Norris
• +420: Max Verstappen
• +650: Carlos Sainz
• +750:Lewis Hamilton
• +900: George Russell
• +1600: Oscar Piastri

Additional prop bets and top podium finishes are drawing more watch and wager interest.

• -250: Both McLaren Cars to Finish in the Top 6
• -135: Charles Leclerc or Lando Norris to Win the Race
• -125: Lando Norris to Finish on Podium & Oscar Piastri to Finish in Top 6

Lando Norris is still sitting on just three wins for the season, but he has had the fastest median lap time in six races. It still seems like McLaren has the fastest car, but the FP1 session favored the faster Mercedes race cars. FanDuel’s model and odds now have Leclerc and Norris neck and neck to race down The Strip and past the Sphere for the win. But Hamilton (+750) and Norris (+900) have moved up sharply from opening odds of +2800.

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Next year F1 will debut three immersive experiences. The Grand Prix Plaza, in partnership with exhibition creator Round Room Live, will feature F1-inspired karting, an interactive and educational 4D exhibition, a merchandise store, three new private event spaces and more – all set to be available year-round at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building just East of The Strip off Harman Avenue.

The new attractions and experiences will add to the F1 experience in Las Vegas. While the cost of attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix is becoming one of the priciest spectacles for motor sports enthusiasts, Vegas Insider reports a significant decrease in accommodations and spending from last year’s F1 Las Vegas event despite a Main Grandstand ticket costing approx. $1,500.

That’s part of the experience and engagement during the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But nothing compared to the fans enjoying the splurge and slendor at the Bellagio Fountain Club.

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