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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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2648 stories by Corey Levitan

VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Mötley Crüe Postpones Residency, What You Oughta Know About Alanis, Pitbull & More
March 4, 2025

VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Mötley Crüe Postpones Residency, What You Oughta Know About Alanis, Pitbull & More

Kickstart those refunds, Mötley Crüe fans. The '80s hair-metal band has postponed its residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM due a medical procedure ordered by singer Vince Neil’s doctor. Originally scheduled for March 28...

Written by Corey Levitan
A’s to Sell Priority Access to 2028 Las Vegas Season Tix
March 3, 2025

A’s to Sell Priority Access to 2028 Las Vegas Season Tix

The Athletics are selling priority access to season tickets for their 2028 season starting Friday 2028 will (they hope) be their first season playing in a new stadium built on the site of  the imploded...

Written by Corey Levitan
LOST VEGAS: The Secret Nazi Plot to Blow Up Hoover Dam
March 3, 2025

LOST VEGAS: The Secret Nazi Plot to Blow Up Hoover Dam

Nazi spies once plotted to blow up Hoover Dam, a catastrophe that would have altered the course of WWII Their purpose was to cut off electricity to Southern California's airplane factories Intel from the US...

Written by Corey Levitan
MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU: Burlesque Star Wars Parody Coming to Vegas
March 2, 2025

MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU: Burlesque Star Wars Parody Coming to Vegas

"The Empire Strips Back" is a burlesque parody of the "Star Wars" films It's taking the place of another dance troupe, Chippendales, at the Rio in Las Vegas The Chippendales have taken off from the...

Written by Corey Levitan
LOST VEGAS: Forgotten WWII Relics Hiding in Plain Sight
February 28, 2025

LOST VEGAS: Forgotten WWII Relics Hiding in Plain Sight

Eight giant triangles are carved into the desert north of Las Vegas They represent one of the only permanent marks left on Las Vegas by WWII You have to know where to look using Google...

Written by Corey Levitan
Waiver Sought to Keep Whiskey Pete’s Near Vegas Closed for Up to 3 Years
February 28, 2025

Waiver Sought to Keep Whiskey Pete’s Near Vegas Closed for Up to 3 Years

The Clark County Board of Commissioners will consider an application to keep Whiskey Pete's closed for up to three more years The casino's owner thinks that a second Las Vegas airport, scheduled to open 6...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Restaurant Atop the Landmark Hotel Revolved
February 28, 2025

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Restaurant Atop the Landmark Hotel Revolved

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 Jan. 27, 2023. Despite the fond memories shared over the decades by...

Written by Corey Levitan
Vegas Social Club Calls for Applications for Memberships Costing Up to $50K
February 27, 2025

Vegas Social Club Calls for Applications for Memberships Costing Up to $50K

Las Vegas is getting its first members-only social club for millionaires and Hollywood A-listers Zero Bond at the Wynn began accepting membership applications today Ironically, the billionaire whose former residence provides the club’s space need...

Written by Corey Levitan
Las Vegas Sphere Emoji Gets a Name and Its Own Merch
February 27, 2025

Las Vegas Sphere Emoji Gets a Name and Its Own Merch

The Sphere announced that its popular yellow emoji now has a name Orbi fans can buy branded gear online The iconic yellow emoji that’s been charming visitors and locals alike from the massive LED Exosphere...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Steaks on a Plane, Bazaar Meat Announces Moving Day, Health Dept. Closures
February 26, 2025

VEGAS DINING NEWS: Steaks on a Plane, Bazaar Meat Announces Moving Day, Health Dept. Closures

A new dining option is flying into Las Vegas' Area15 by 2026 Bazaar Meat has announced its last service date at the Sahara You might like this airplane food, though. Dinner at the newest AREA15...

Written by Corey Levitan