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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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2524 stories by Corey Levitan

Only One Record ‘Broken’ at Doping Olympics in Vegas
May 25, 2026

Only One Record ‘Broken’ at Doping Olympics in Vegas

Only one world record was "broken" at the inaugural Enhanced Games at Resorts World on Sunday, despite attempts by dozens of doped sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters Kristian Gkolomeev’s 20.81 seconds in the 50m freestyle beat...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Was an Original Creation
May 25, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Was an Original Creation

“What Happens Here, Stays Here” is the most iconic tourism slogan ever minted. Within a year of its 2003 debut, Billy Crystal was riffing on it to close the 76th Academy Awards. It even titled...

Written by Corey Levitan
EDC Las Vegas Expands to Two Weekends for 2027—Tickets on Sale Today
May 22, 2026

EDC Las Vegas Expands to Two Weekends for 2027—Tickets on Sale Today

EDC will expand to a 12-day format for 2027, featuring two festival weekends The new "Dusk Till Dawn" schedule includes extensive events and activations between the weekends Ticket sales begin today, May 22, at noon,...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Frank Sinatra’s Stag Film
May 22, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Frank Sinatra’s Stag Film

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 Aug. 25,  2025.   He was an Oscar-winning actor, one of the best-selling...

Written by Corey Levitan
NASCAR Legend & Vegas Son Kyle Busch Dies After Illness
May 21, 2026

NASCAR Legend & Vegas Son Kyle Busch Dies After Illness

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 The racing icon passed away Thursday shortly after his family requested privacy during treatment for an undisclosed illness The NASCAR and motorsports communities...

Written by Corey Levitan
‘World’s Tallest Thermometer’ For Sale Near Vegas
May 21, 2026

‘World’s Tallest Thermometer’ For Sale Near Vegas

The ‘World’s Largest Thermometer’ in Baker, California is officially for sale First built in 1990 to honor Death Valley's record heat, the 134-foot sign has survived structural collapse and years of neglect The current owners...

Written by Corey Levitan
Vegas Flamingo Torture Suspect Skips Second Las Vegas Court Date
May 21, 2026

Vegas Flamingo Torture Suspect Skips Second Las Vegas Court Date

Mitchell Fairbarn has skipped his second court appearance The Canadian tourist faces felony animal cruelty charges for the March 2026 abduction and assault of flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Security footage and cell phone...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS DINING NEWS: World’s Largest In-N-Out Almost Done, Heart Attack Grill Drops Dead
May 20, 2026

VEGAS DINING NEWS: World’s Largest In-N-Out Almost Done, Heart Attack Grill Drops Dead

New construction photos of the soon‑to‑be world’s largest In-N-Out burger hit social media this week, and salivating burger fans are reacting like someone announced a second secret menu. There’s no official opening date yet, but...

Written by Corey Levitan
Flavor Flav’s Polite (But Clumsy) Public Testimony Goes Viral in Las Vegas
May 20, 2026

Flavor Flav’s Polite (But Clumsy) Public Testimony Goes Viral in Las Vegas

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav visited the Clark County Government Center to advocate for a parade honoring the U.S. women’s hockey team's Olympic gold victory The rapper bypassed his trademark vocal branding during his testimony, opting...

Written by Corey Levitan
Clark County Green-Flags F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Until 2037
May 19, 2026

Clark County Green-Flags F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Until 2037

Clark County commissioners have unanimously approved a 10-year contract extension for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, securing the race through 2037 While officials cite massive economic impact -- including over $2 billion in...

Written by Corey Levitan