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2097 stories by Corey Levitan
Never Seen Vegas Elvis Footage Unearthed for New Doc
A new Elvis Presley documentary from Baz Luhrmann draws from nearly 60 hours of never-before-seen footage filmed between 1969 and 1976 at the International/Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Luhrmann’s new project, “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Buddy Hackett’s ‘Oral Contract’
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on June 12, 2023. Plenty of wild stories about the comics who headlined Las Vegas in the ’50s and ’60s are true....
Anthony Marnell, the “M” in M Resort, to Open Spite Casino Across the Street
Anthony Marnell and his Marnell Companies built Henderson's M Resort, which opened in 2009 Due to the Great Recession, Marnell had $860 million in debt by 2010, which was purchased by Penn National Gaming for $260.5 million Now, Marnell wants to open...
FEE & LOATHING: The Most Maddening Examples of Vegas Nickel & Diming (So Far)
A variety of hidden fees and charges at Strip casinos and restaurants are making Vegas too expensive and uninviting, according to many visitors The upcharges are being blamed -- at least in part -- for Vegas' year-over-year tourism decline Some properties are...
VIDEO: Sneak a Peek at Latest Vegas Tourism Campaign Debuting Thursday Night
The Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority will debut the first commercial for its new Las Vegas marketing campaign on Thursday Titled "Welcome to Fabulous," it plays on the magic of Las Vegas using the unique verbiage of Las Vegas' famous welcome...
Penn Sets Opening Date for Capacity-Doubling New M Resort Tower in Vegas
Penn Entertainment announced Wednesday a Dec. 1 opening date for a new second tower at M Resort in Henderson, Nev. The 384-room expansion will nearly double the property's capacity to 765 rooms. And the $206 million project will come with an added...
Israeli Official Arrested in Vegas Child Sex Sting Appears in Court (Via Zoom)
Tom Alexandrovich, the Israeli official arrested in Las Vegas in a child sex sting last month, appeared in court for the first time Wednesday. He appeared remotely via Zoom before Henderson Justice Court Chief Judge Barbara Schifalacqua, who approved the virtual arraignment...
LOST VEGAS: 5 Design Details You Didn’t Notice Go Away
The Las Vegas Strip is always changing in ways that many people may never notice Many once-popular attractions and public spaces have quietly been removed or replaced, often in the name of increasing profits Everyone notices the major ways the Las Vegas...
Desmontando mitos sobre Las Vegas: Las mujeres no debían vestir de rojo en los casinos
El autor de “¿Por qué no debería una mujer vestir de rojo en un casino?” afirma que las cámaras de seguridad infrarrojas pueden ver a través de prendas rojas finas o transparentes en el suelo del casino. Un conocido experto en seguridad...
Caesars Ent. Offers 2 Nights at Low-Tier Vegas Resorts for $300 with $200 Food Credit
Caesars Entertainment on Monday announced a promotion that makes Las Vegas appear more accessible to all. For $300 through the end of 2025, guests will receive a two-night stay at Harrah’s, the Linq or the Flamingo, plus $200 in food and beverage...
