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Corey Levitan
2524 stories by Corey Levitan
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Boulder City Moves to Protect Historic Motels From Vegas Bulldozers
Boulder City, Nev. has approved a plan to create a protected district for its historic motels This initiative follows the recent demolition of three landmark mid-century motels by Las Vegas The district will provide legal...
