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Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Lake Mead Near Las Vegas
A federal study has detected brain-eating amoeba in multiple locations within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area for the first time, including in popular hot springs and swimming spots While the amoeba is naturally occurring and widespread, infection remains rare and only...
Evel Knievel Experience Sets Opening Date in Downtown Vegas
The Evel Knievel Experience, a new interactive museum dedicated to the late stunt performer’s career, is set to open June 27 in the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas. Tickets are now on sale. The project relocates the long-running Evel Knievel Museum...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Woe Nellie’s, OG Lotus of Siam to Rebloom
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, the Jonas Brothers family’s Southern‑inspired restaurant at the MGM Grand, will close on or before June 1, 2026. The impending shutdown was first reported by Vital Vegas. Nellie's opened June 4, 2022 in the space formerly occupied by the...
Architectural Digest Spotlights Vegas ‘Showgirl’ Homes
This week, Architectural Digest highlights three Las Vegas performers who have purchased and restored historic mid-century homes The residences were originally built for casino moguls and executives in Las Vegas' golden age Performers Gypsy Wood, Carlotta Champagne, and Melissa Deadrich are portrayed...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: One of the Crazy Girls in the Statue Was a Crazy Boy
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 6, 2024. Since then, the "Crazy Girls" statue was moved to Circa Las Vegas, where it currently...
LOST VEGAS: Casino Shills
Las Vegas casinos historically employed shills to manufacture the illusion of gambling activity Shills played with house money under strict betting rules to keep tables moving Modern player tracking and higher tourism volume eventually rendered the shill role obsolete Before loyalty programs,...
Southwest Swoops in on Spirit’s Vegas Void
Spirit Airlines collapsed on May 2 after the government rejected a $500 million bailout Southwest Airlines immediately launched a massive Las Vegas expansion including 11 new destinations at 15 expanded routes -- 14 of which were previously served by Spirit While Southwest...
UPDATE: End of the Line: Primm, Nevada’s Last Casino To Close
UPDATE: May 7, 9am: In addition to Primm Valley Resort, a gas station and a truck stop, the Lotto Store will also close on July 4. Thousands of Las Vegas locals flock to this store -- located just a block across the...
The Sphere in Las Vegas Sees Revenue Surge 38% as the World’s Most Viral Venue Dominates the Strip
Sphere Entertainment reported a 38% revenue surge to $386.4 million for Q1 2026 The "Wizard of Oz" immersive experience has become a massive financial success, topping $370 million in total revenue New non-music content, including an extreme-sports film by the creators of...
PANEL’S BLUNT MESSAGE: Allow Cannabis Delivery to Vegas Casinos
Experts at a UNLV panel last week argued that barring cannabis from casinos hurts Las Vegas tourism revenue Nevada reportedly loses $80 million in annual tax revenue as tourists were forced toward off-Strip dispensaries or illegal dealers Recent federal rescheduling of marijuana...
