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Corey Levitan
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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Bugsy Introduced Mob to Vegas in 1946
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel is incorrectly blamed for introducing the mafia to Las Vegas in 1946. That's when the suspected murderer from Brooklyn exploited Flamingo founder Billy Wilkerson’s gambling addiction as the means to steal the...
BETTOR MAN: Pearl Jam Singer Shocked by Results After Staking Vegas Audience Member to Gamble
During Pearl Jam's recent two-night stint at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, singer Eddie Vedder staked a front-row audience member. “Here’s $500, just see if you can double it, I trust you,” Vedder told the...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: J. Lo Cancels Tour & Lies About Why, Minaj Pt. 2
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer concert tour of the US. Promoter Live Nation issued a press release Friday explaining that the pop superstar is “taking time off to be with her children, family,...
How to Not Die While Visiting Vegas in Summer Heat
So you ignored logic and scheduled your next Las Vegas trip between June and August? Maybe you’re the kind of person who enjoys a little sunstroke. Or maybe you’ve read that it's a dry heat...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Las Vegas Boasts 15K Miles of Neon
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 Oct. 2, 2023. Travel, real estate, and legal websites frequently attempt to...
F1 Pledges to Leave Vegas Less Pissed Off This Year
Facing a massive local backlash for the disruptions caused by its inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, F1 promises faster and more efficient race preparations its second time around. “We will not be going...
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Canceled Brian McKnight Gig After Fan Backlash
A Brian McKnight concert scheduled for June 9 was canceled by Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel not long after it was announced via the resort’s Facebook page. The casino provided no reason for its decision. However,...
JENNY BLOCKED: Negotiations for Las Vegas J. Lo Residency Stall — Report
The brakes have been hit on pricey negotiations for a Jennifer Lopez residency on the Las Vegas Strip early next year, according to a report in the New York Post. At issue are sagging sales...
Vegas Restaurant Served Cease & Desist for Making Kids Bluey
Looks like a Las Vegas restaurant won’t be able to able to make good on its promise to undo so much bad. Dirt Dog has been issued a cease-and-desist order from BBC Studios, which licenses...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: More Dead Live, Jane’s Reconscription, Ice Cube to Cool Pool
Dead & Company announced on Tuesday six additional shows in their “Dead Forever -- Live at The Sphere” residency, which launched on May 15. The new dates -- Aug. 1-3 and 8-10 -- bring the total number...
