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At Least Two Fall “Deathly Ill” After Entering Vegas Bio Lab
Two people reported becoming “deathly ill” after entering a Las Vegas home containing unknown biological materials FBI and police linked the site to another biolab in California The suspect in that case is already in federal custody The Las Vegas bio lab’s...
Mike Tyson’s Bout with STD and Other Memories from Sports Betting Legend Art Manteris
A new book from Las Vegas odds-making legend Art Manteris dishes about early prop-betting history, NBA scandals and gambling schemes It also reveals the surprise reason Buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson in 1990 A Mayweather-Pacquiao tip sparked his concern about the disappearing...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: The Strip’s ‘New’ Curfew
“No Kids After 10PM?” announced the "Las Vegas Tips" Facebook page on February 1, 2026. “New Las Vegas Law Sparks Debate … Where do you stand on this?” We had another Vegas myth slated to bust this morning, but tabled it as...
Police Find Possible Biological Lab in Las Vegas Home
Police found refrigerators of unidentified vials while searching a Las Vegas residence Saturday A multi-agency investigation is ongoing involving the FBI and HAZMAT, to identify the substance and remove any danger they might pose Officials say the incident is isolated, with no...
Joey Chestnut Defends Bagel-Eating Title in Vegas
Joey Chestnut narrowly defended his world title at the 4th annual Siegel’s Bagelmania Bagel Eating Competition in Vegas on Saturday He beat his fiercest competitor by one‑eighth of a bagel, the closest finish in event history By mere bites, Joey Chestnut defended...
‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Convicted of Sexual Assault in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas jury on Friday convicted former “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor He was found guilty on 13 counts and acquitted of eight His sentencing is set for March 11 in Las Vegas A...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Sands’ Showgirl Tram
EDITOR’S NOTE: A new “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s edition originally ran on December 2, 2024. The showgirls at the Sands not only kicked up a storm as the opening act for iconic Sands headliners including...
Nevada Named Most Deceitful US State in Questionable Report
A new report published by The New York Post claims that Nevada is America’s most deceitful state, leading the nation in lying, cheating, and creative paperwork. This is, of course, an indictment of Las Vegas, where more than 70% of Nevada’s 3.27...
San Jose Police Raid Illegal Gambling Den
Police in San Jose, Calif., raided an illegal gambling operation on Wednesday Officers arrested two people connected to the casino, housed in an industrial warehouse They recovered gaming equipment, a firearm, and two stolen motorcycles San Jose, Calif., police raided an illegal...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Vegas Has 8 of Yelp’s Best Valentine’s Day Spots, Hell of a Week for Vegas Chef
Las Vegas scored eight spots on Yelp’s Valentine’s Day-themed Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Eiffel Tower (Paris Las Vegas): The highest‑ranking Vegas entry landed at No. 11. The Eiffel’s perch inside the resort’s replica tower, offering an eyeful of the...
