LOOK out London, Las Vegas is set to trump you with its own bigger and better version of the London Eye.

The 168m Las Vegas High Roller will boast views over the bright lights of America’s hedonistic capital and tower over the Eye, which stands at 135m.

But why just stop at London? The giant Ferris wheel is set to conquer the world, taking the title of tallest wheel from the 165m Singapore Flyer. 

"It would be the centre piece of a trip for a lot of people," Caesars CEO Gary Loveman says. 

The High Roller’s 28 spacious cabins will hold 40 people each, making them ideal for birthday parties, bucks/hens nights and you could probably even squeeze a traditional Las Vegas shot-gun wedding into the 30 minute ride.   

Construction on the observation wheel is due to begin next month, with its first rotations expected by 2013.
Owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment, the mid-Strip attraction will be built behind the company’s Imperial Palace and Flamingo hotels.

It’s hoped the new attraction will give a much needed boost to tourism in the area, which has been particularly hard-hit by the recession.


Sounds like a nice project there! Bring on more fun in Vegas!