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Corey Levitan

Corey Levitan joined Casino.org in 2022 after a long career covering Las Vegas. He currently covers entertainment, dining and gaming news in Las Vegas.

Corey spent six years covering the Vegas Strip for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, where he also wrote the most popular humor column in the city’s history. (For “Fear and Loafing,” he tried out 176 Vegas jobs, including poker player, blackjack dealer and Follie Bergere dancer.)

Corey has won more than 100 local, state and national awards for his journalism, which has also appeared in Rolling Stone, New York Magazine and the New York Post.

Corey is a New York native whose hobbies include playing guitar, trying to be a better husband, and arguing with strangers on Facebook.

Contact Corey at corey@casino.org.

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2691 stories by Corey Levitan

Woman Sues MGM Grand After Alleged Sexual Assault During Spa Massage
September 9, 2026

Woman Sues MGM Grand After Alleged Sexual Assault During Spa Massage

A Tennessee woman is suing MGM Resorts International, alleging the casino operator failed to protect her from a spa employee who sexually assaulted her during a massage at the MGM Grand in 2024. The MGM...

Written by Corey Levitan
LVCVA Approves $1.45M Australia Campaign Ahead of Direct Qantas Flights
September 9, 2026

LVCVA Approves $1.45M Australia Campaign Ahead of Direct Qantas Flights

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has approved up to $1.45 million in international marketing funds to bolster Sin City’s presence in Australia. The move comes as Qantas prepares to launch the first...

Written by Corey Levitan
Las Vegas Buffet Altercation Triggers ICE Arrest and Deportation of Tourist
September 9, 2026

Las Vegas Buffet Altercation Triggers ICE Arrest and Deportation of Tourist

A slap at the Wynn Las Vegas buffet led a tourist to spend three months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody before being deported. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. (Image: Shutterstock) Arpine Misakyan from...

Written by Corey Levitan
Paramount+ secures naming rights for T-Mobile Arena plaza in Las Vegas
September 8, 2026

Paramount+ secures naming rights for T-Mobile Arena plaza in Las Vegas

The two-acre space outside T-Mobile Arena, formerly known as Toshiba Plaza, is now officially Paramount+ Plaza. The naming rights to Toshiba Plaza expired last year. (Image: T-Mobile) The plaza, located directly outside the arena on...

Written by Corey Levitan
Florida Guest Sues Wynn Las Vegas Over Alleged Legionnaires’ Disease Exposure
September 8, 2026

Florida Guest Sues Wynn Las Vegas Over Alleged Legionnaires’ Disease Exposure

A Florida visitor is suing Wynn Las Vegas, alleging he contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a stay at the resort earlier this year. Two cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported at Wynn Las Vegas -- one...

Written by Corey Levitan
Reno Gaming Rebounds, but It Isn’t Chasing Las Vegas
September 8, 2026

Reno Gaming Rebounds, but It Isn’t Chasing Las Vegas

Northern Nevada’s gaming market is experiencing its strongest growth in decades, driven by rising gaming revenue in Reno and major capital investments from casino operators, according to a report by The Nevada Independent. Reno casino...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Near Misses are Close
September 7, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Near Misses are Close

Gamblers love to say they were “so close.” Casinos love that gamblers love to say they were “so close.” And neuroscience loves explaining why that feeling is complete nonsense. It costs the casino nothing to...

Written by Corey Levitan
Gad Zoox! Amazon’s Robotaxis Cause Chaos on the Las Vegas Strip
September 6, 2026

Gad Zoox! Amazon’s Robotaxis Cause Chaos on the Las Vegas Strip

As Zoox expands its autonomous taxi fleet across Las Vegas—including new pickup zones at Harry Reid International Airport—the Amazon-owned service is facing renewed scrutiny following a series of high-profile traffic disruptions captured on video. One...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Oasis Definitely a Maybe for Allegiant, Scorpions Cancel Residency
September 5, 2026

VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Oasis Definitely a Maybe for Allegiant, Scorpions Cancel Residency

Reunited brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are eyeing a multi-continent "Oasis Live ’27" tour that would hit North American stadiums next summer—including a multi-night run at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, according to a report from...

Written by Corey Levitan
Zoox Becomes First Robotaxi Operator Approved for Las Vegas Airport Pickups
September 4, 2026

Zoox Becomes First Robotaxi Operator Approved for Las Vegas Airport Pickups

Zoox became the first driverless robotaxi service to transport passengers to and from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Thursday (Sept. 3), beginning service at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Zoox vehicles...

Written by Corey Levitan