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Corey Levitan
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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Al Capone Bribed Nevada to Legalize Gambling
The claim that Chicago crime boss Al Capone bribed Nevada lawmakers to legalize gambling is repeated constantly, but falls apart when you search for a shred of supporting evidence. There isn’t any. Other than a...
Police: Trio Kidnapped and Beat Man at MGM Grand Over Alleged Fake Sports Betting Scheme
Three Michigan men were arrested this week for allegedly kidnapping and beating New Yorker Naved Azim in an MGM Grand hotel room The suspects -- a dentist, a DJ, and a physical therapist -- accused...
Player 86’ed from World Series of Poker Event for Smoking
Brazilian poker player João Siqueira was disqualified from Event 56 at the WSOP on Friday for smoking at the table Siqueira argued with a floor supervisor before putting his lit cigarette into a water bottle...
Downtown Vegas’ Former Gold Spike Casino Sells (for 42% of What Tony Hsieh Paid)
Las Vegas real-estate investors have purchased the former Gold Spike Hotel & Casino from Tony Hsieh’s estate for $11.38 million That’s nearly 58% off Hsieh's original 2013 purchase price While currently operating as a community...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Casino Lights Trace Out Nevada’s Border from Space
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 March 31, 2025. Nearly all Nevada border towns, no matter how small,...
Vegas Flood Channel Transforms Into Emergency Delivery Room for Firefighters
Las Vegas firefighters responded to a woman giving birth inside an underground flood-control tunnel this week Paramedics clamped and cut the umbilical cord before transporting mother and baby to a local hospital, where both are...
Floyd Mayweather No Longer ‘Money’ in Las Vegas: Boxing Legend Faces Felony Charges Over Bad Check
Floyd Mayweather faces up to 24 years in prison over two Nevada felony charges involving a bad check The boxer allegedly passed a check with insufficient funds on New Year's Eve 2024 to buy a...
Las Vegas Sands Funds $150K Workforce Program for Unhoused LGBTQ+ Youth
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) recently donated $150,000 to fund a mobile coffee truck job initiative The grant empowers housing-insecure LGBTQ+ youth with paid, transferable workforce development skills While operating strictly in Asia, LVS still maintains...
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Coming to Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2027
The Rocky Horror Picture Show will receive an immersive enhancement at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027 'Advanced technologies' will upscale and expand the 1975 cult classic for the massive, curved screen The production will...
MGM Grand Names Movie-Inspired ‘Now You See Me Live’ as David Copperfield’s Replacement
Now You See Me Live will officially replace David Copperfield at the MGM Grand The high-tech magic show stars Andrew Basso, Adam Trent, Enzo Weyne, and Gabriella Lester Performances begin October 15, 2026, at the...
