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2028 stories by Corey Levitan
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...
Kim Kardashian’s Las Vegas Birthday Plans Blown by High Winds
Kim Kardashian’s lavish plans to celebrate her 42nd birthday in Las Vegas were dashed by high winds. Gusts of up to 60 mph prevented the private jet carrying the billionaire, her sister Khloe, and their mother Kris Jenner from landing on Saturday...
Magic Johnson Negotiating for Piece of Las Vegas Raiders: Report
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is reportedly negotiating to buy a minority piece of the Las Vegas Raiders – for a record price. According to semafor.com, Johnson has been assembling a team of investors in recent weeks, and the price “could...
‘When We Were Young’ Bands Rebooked By Local Las Vegas Promoters
Tens of thousands of punk and emo music fans were left bitterly disappointed on Saturday. That's when the opening day of the inaugural “When We Were Young” festival in Las Vegas was canceled by 60 mph wind gusts. But local concert promoters...
Broadway Reacts to Times Square Casino Proposal
The two main organizations representing Broadway theaters have issued conflicting statements about the impact they believe a proposed Caesars casino would have in Times Square. At issue are its potential effect on the theater district, its economy, and whether it would take...
Las Vegas Journalist’s Murder Suspect Indicted – Update
A grand jury indicted former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles on Thursday for the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. Telles, 45, was indicted on one count of murder with a deadly weapon against a victim who is...