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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Casinos Have Banned the Song ‘Ring My Bell’
Of the 200 Vegas myths we've busted, this is by far the most idiotic. According to this doozy, Anita Ward’s 1979 disco anthem “Ring My Bell” is banned in Las Vegas casinos because its pitch calibration makes slot machines pay out more...
Yes, That Was Alex Honnold Climbing the Las Vegas Sphere — Here’s Why
On April 14, 2026, a man looking exactly like Alex Honnold, the world's most famous free-climber, and possessing his exact skillset was filmed by bystanders scaling the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere The absence of any police response means the climb...
End of an Era: MGM Grand to Permanently Close Its Buffet, Leaving Just 7 on the Strip
The MGM Grand Buffet, a staple since the resort's 1993 opening, will permanently close on May 31, 2026 The closure leaves only seven traditional buffets remaining on the Las Vegas Strip, a sharp decline from the approximately 35 that once were in...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: He Who Feeds the Slot Wins the Pot
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 April 7, 2025. If you put money into a Las Vegas slot machine and let a friend take...
Who Was William Hill, the Man Behind the Betting Brand?
William Hill built a betting empire through mail and telephone credit in the 1930s while boycotting physical betting shops, which he considered low-class After Hill's death in 1971, his company transitioned from a boutique credit-betting house to a massive retail chain, eventually...
Former NBA Guard Damon Jones to Plead Guilty in Betting Scandal
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal charges involving leaked injury data for sports betting The case involves a vast network of over 30 defendants accused of using inside NBA information to place high-stakes wagers...
Fifth Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas Restaurant Pipe-Bombing
Police have arrested a fifth suspect for the 2025 pipe-bombing of Piero’s in Las Vegas Two other indicted suspects are currently wanted fugitives after skipping court The trial for suspect John Navarro, originally set for April 12, has been postponed Las Vegas...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Au Revoir Le Cirque, Hola Bad Bunny Taqueria
Le Cirque, one of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed fine‑dining institutions and the final U.S. location of the storied family brand, will permanently close after dinner on August 23, MGM Resorts announced on April 14. The closure will end nearly 28 years of...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Chris Brown & Usher into Allegiant, Sphere’s Surprise Chesney Replacement
R&B heavyweights Usher and Chris Brown revealed plans on Tuesday, April 14, for a joint stadium tour, featuring a two-night stop in Las Vegas on September 5 and 6. For Usher, the dates mark his first Allegiant Stadium appearance since headlining the...
FBI Releases Images of Suspects Wanted in Offset Florida Shooting
Federal investigators released photos of suspects and vehicles involved in the recent shooting of rapper Offset The April 6 attack at a Florida casino involved an attempted robbery and a non-life-threatening leg wound Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on unrelated charges nearby,...
