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Las Vegas Airport Slot Machines Hit $1B Milestone
The slot machines at Harry Reid International Airport have hit a different kind of jackpot. Over the 36 years that they’ve been dinging in Las Vegas’ terminals, the machines from Michael Gaughan’s Airport Slot Concession, Inc. have generated $1 billion in revenue....
Why Elton John Can’t Get Enough of this Las Vegas Record Store
The Elton John memorabilia at one Las Vegas record store, at times, includes the artist himself. Vinyl collectors make the pilgrimage to Wax Trax Records from around the world whenever they’re in Las Vegas. Usually, they’re in search of a rare favorite...
Scammer Took $4M From Investors in Las Vegas Beefcake Show
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty to swindling investors out of $4.2 million, the Justice Department announced in a news release today. The investors thought they were buying into the “Magic Mike Live” stage show at the Sahara in Las Vegas. He...
Katy Perry Extends Resorts World Las Vegas Residency into 2023
Katy Perry extended her Resorts World Las Vegas residency, “Play,” into 2023 on Thursday. She added 14 concerts: Feb. 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, and 25; March 3 and 4; and April 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15. Tickets go on...
BrewDog to Open Giant ‘Carbon-Negative’ Bar on Las Vegas Strip
BrewDog, the Scottish brewer known for its bold beer and bolder claims, is opening its first Las Vegas brewery in typical style. It will be “the first ever carbon-negative bar in Las Vegas,” according to the company’s marketing materials. The rooftop bar...
First Racially Integrated Casino Hotel in US Will be Rebuilt, Investor Claims
A new investor in Las Vegas claims it plans to finance reconstruction of the Moulin Rouge casino hotel. Trypto Business Solutions, a local technology consulting group, claims it will invest $2 billion into the project on behalf of Las Vegas Moulin Rouge...
Dana White Gets Slap Fighting Approved as Actual Nevada Sport
It's not just for the Three Stooges anymore. Slap fighting is now an actual licensed thing in Nevada. The latest combat sports venture from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was approved as a sport by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) at its...
Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix Tickets on Sale Soon, Start at $500
Tickets for the 2023 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 5 via ticketmaster.com. Prices start at $500. Tickets, sold as 3-day passes only, are limited to eight per purchaser. ....
Late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s Estate Sued for $12.5M Based on Post-it Note
A man has filed a $12.5 million creditor’s claim with the estate of late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. The internet entrepreneur was worth a reported $840 million when he died in November 2020. The claim is based mostly on a Post-it note....
Brunch With Dead Loved Ones Via New Las Vegas Show
“Brunched by an Angel,” a new production at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, promises guests the ability to “brunch with their dearly departed.” This is possible via the supernatural skills of Reginald Lewis, Loriann Mans, and Christopher Allan – “three...
