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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Trump Axed Jimmy Kimmel’s MGM Grand Run
This viral new myth has everything: celebrity beef, casino intrigue, and the irresistible fantasy that the whim of a vengeful president can topple a billion‑dollar entertainment schedule. What it doesn’t have is a shred of truth. “The MGM Grand in Las Vegas...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: This Woman Sat Atop This Famous Las Vegas Sign
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on May 12, 2025. “How did she get up there, let alone keep her balance?” asked a member of the...
How Getting Banned from 150 Casinos Shaped This Airline CEO’s Strategy
Scott Kirby’s past as a blackjack card counter has been an open secret in aviation for some time, including a mention during a January 2026 Stratechery interview. However, the United Airlines CEO took the story public last week in the Wall Street...
Circus Circus Food Court Bankruptcy is Latest Sign of Vegas’ Vanishing Value Tier
The private owner of the Circus Circus food court filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 16, following significant revenue losses The food court reopened after a one-day closure triggered by a dispute over past-due rent The filing is only the latest...
New Hampshire Casino Set to Open in Former Staples Retail Space
New Hampshire's Granite State Gaming plans a unique transformation The project will see the world's first casino open inside a former Staples store Construction begins this summer with plans to open by early 2027 While numerous casinos have opened in shuttered department...
Nelly Avoids Charges in Casino Assault Case
Missouri prosecutors dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge against Nelly in April 2026 pressed following a dispute with a casino security guard last year Rapper agreed to pay a $750 fine for a littering infraction to resolve the case, which originated from a...
Vegas Casinos Under Fire: New Lawsuit Claims They Enabled Nathan Chasing Horse’s Crimes
Two survivors sued Cannery and Santa Fe Station casinos, claiming staff ignored a decade of blatant abuse and trafficking. The lawsuit follows a life sentence for Chasing Horse, the Dances with Wolves actor convicted in January. Plaintiffs allege the casinos profited from...
Two Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Reported at Wynn Las Vegas
Health officials are investigating two travel-related Legionnaires’ disease cases involving guests who stayed at Wynn Las Vegas in late 2025 and early 2026 Environmental samples initially tested positive for Legionella bacteria, prompting Wynn to undergo a comprehensive water system disinfection and remediation...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Strip Encore for Morrissey (Or So He Promises), KISS Kruise Re-Sails
Morrissey just announced a four-night run at Encore Theater on August 14–15 and 18–19. It’ll be the so-called 'Sultan of Sulk’s first time performing at Wynn Resorts. The shows serve as a high-profile launch for his summer and fall U.S. tour promoting...
Report: Major League Soccer’s Whitecaps Exploring Vegas Relocation
MLS is reportedly exploring relocating the Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas as stadium and revenue challenges intensify The Whitecaps' current ownership group has failed to find a local buyer since putting the club up for sale in 2024 Fans held a massive...
