More than a decade ago, I broke the news about the LasVegas.com domain name transaction, which was $90 million spread over 35 years.
The payments started in 2005, and will end in 2040. As I pointed out in 2023, that transaction is still active.
Using the latest AI tools, I figured it would be cool to have a live page (made with Javascript) that shows how much has been paid to date, using the payment terms from the original SEC filing. This was an easy job for Claude Code. Enjoy!
LasVegas.com — What Has It Cost So Far?
Per Note 7 of VEGAS.com, LLC's financial statements (SEC EDGAR)
Total paid to date (as of —)
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Upfront payment (June 2005)$12,000,000
Monthly payments made—
Current monthly payment—
Remaining until June 30, 2040—
Total price over 35-year term$90,000,000
Show full monthly payment table (2005–2040)
| # | Month | Payment | Cumulative |
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Payment schedule per
Note 7, VEGAS.com, LLC consolidated financial statements (SEC EDGAR):
$12,000,000 at execution (June 2005), then monthly payments of “approximately”
$83,000 × 36, $125,000 × 60, and $208,000 thereafter until June 30, 2040.
This calculator uses the exact annualized equivalents ($83,333.33, $125,000.00 and
$208,333.33/month — $1M, $1.5M and $2.5M per year), which total $90,000,000 over the
full term. Assumes each monthly payment is made at the start of its month and that
VEGAS.com, LLC did not exercise its post-2016 termination right.