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2097 stories by Corey Levitan
US DOJ Sues to Break Up Live Nation & Ticketmaster
The US Justice Department on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit in federal court against Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of music promoter Live Nation and ticket sales giant Ticketmaster. The lawsuit, joined by 30 states, seeks to break up the company....
Neon Museum Unveils Restored Flamingo Las Vegas Signs
The Neon Museum in Las Vegas on Tuesday unveiled its first signage from the Flamingo, the oldest resort on the Strip. “This gives us a chance to really talk about everything from the mob to the influence of entertainment,” Aaron Berger, the...
Window Falls from Las Vegas Resort, Injuring Guest
A heavy plate-glass window fell off the Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations on Tuesday, injuring an unidentified guest near the pool. A spokesperson for the off-Strip property confirmed the incident in a statement to the media, claiming that the guest’s injuries were...
Graceland, Former Home of Vegas Icon Elvis Presley, Nearly Goes to Auction
A public auction for Graceland, the longtime home of late Las Vegas icon Elvis Presley, was scheduled to take place Thursday. That was before Riley Keough succeeded in temporarily stopping it. The 34-year-old actress was granted a temporary restraining order against the...
VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Cronut Creator Gets 2nd Strip Eatery, Is José Andrés’ Bazaar Dead Meat?
Dominique Ansel will launch his second Strip eatery this fall. Dominique Ansel Marché will open at Paris Las Vegas, it was announced Tuesday. The new eatery will join Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, which the James Beard Award-winning French pastry chef opened at...
Drink and Drive in 2025 at Caesars Palace’s F1 Arcade
Formula 1 announced on Monday that its F1 Arcade Experience is coming to the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace next year. The 21,000-square-foot gaming hub, located in a storefront with Strip views, will cram two floors with full-motion racing simulators. There will...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Nas for the Wynn, Vedder Kicks Butker, ParkMGM Lands Lenny
Nas just announced three Labor Day shows at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The rapper will be joined by the Las Vegas Philharmonic for the dates, which celebrate the 30th anniversary of his “Illmatic” album. “Las Vegas has always served...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Streaks Can be Harnessed
In the long run, the law of averages always applies. All numbers, colors, and other symbols in randomized casino games will hit according to how many of each there are. However, the short run is the only period available to gamblers in...
Tourism Board Investigated After Gifting Each Las Vegas WNBA Player $100K
The WNBA is investigating $100,000 gifts made by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to each of the 12 players on the Las Vegas Aces. The players are being given the money -- with no strings attached -- on top...
Off-Strip Casino Sues F1 Over Las Vegas Grand Prix
The owners of Ellis Island Casino are suing F1 for monetary damages it claims to have suffered at the hands of last year’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The suit -- filed last month but first reported on Friday by the Las...
