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Reporter: Corey Levitan

Corey Levitan joined Casino.org in 2022 after a long career covering Las Vegas. He currently covers entertainment, dining and gaming news in Las Vegas.

Corey spent six years covering the Vegas Strip for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, where he also wrote the most popular humor column in the city’s history. (For “Fear and Loafing,” he tried out 176 Vegas jobs, including poker player, blackjack dealer and Follie Bergere dancer.)

Corey has won more than 100 local, state and national awards for his journalism, which has also appeared in Rolling Stone, New York Magazine and the New York Post.

Corey is a New York native whose hobbies include playing guitar, trying to be a better husband, and arguing with strangers on Facebook.

Contact Corey at corey@casino.org.

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2317 stories by Corey Levitan

WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas to Air First Hour Live on Cable

For the first time, WrestleMania 42 will broadcast the opening hour of both nights on basic cable Following the free hours, domestic streaming moves exclusively to ESPN Unlimited while most international fans get to watch live for free with Netflix subscriptions Tickets...

Corey Levitan March 1, 2026

Las Vegas Legend Neil Sedaka Dies at 86

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka died at age 86 on Friday, February 27  Sedaka was a prolific Las Vegas headliner, performing at the Sahara, Riviera, Hilton, and Orleans He famously transitioned from a 1960s teen idol to a celebrated adult contemporary showman Neil...

Corey Levitan February 27, 2026

VEGAS DINING NEWS: LPM SOL at Cosmo, Ace Dragon Woks the T.I. Plank, Hello Another Kitty, New Health Closures

The massive LPM Restaurant & Bar at Cosmopolitan will permanently shutter in March A third Hello Kitty Café is currently under construction at the Caesars Forum Shops Two popular restaurants were temporarily closed by health inspectors LPM Restaurant & Bar will close...

Corey Levitan February 27, 2026

Tupac Murder Suspect Seeks Diddy as Witness for Vegas Trial: Report

Duane "Keffe D" Davis hopes Sean Combs will testify to discredit his previous murder confessions Defense lawyers believe Diddy's denial of a hit-money allegation will convince a jury that Davis was just lying The jailed mogul could be subpoenaed as a bombshell...

Corey Levitan February 27, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Atomic Liquors Opened in 1952

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 Feb. 3, 2025. Atomic Liquors admitted its 1952 founding date was actually based on illegal cocktail service The bar...

Corey Levitan February 27, 2026

MGM Resorts Partnering with Flavor Flav on Las Vegas Bash for US Women’s Hockey Team

MGM Resorts and rapper Flavor Flav will co-host a massive Olympic celebration in Las Vegas this summer The July 16-19 event will honor the women’s hockey team after they declined a White House invitation Just hours after Flav set up a GoFundMe...

Corey Levitan February 26, 2026

Nevada’s Top Fire Official Fired After Alleged DUI Crash

Nevada's State Fire Marshal has been fired following a DUI arrest Joseph Rodriguez allegedly crashed a state vehicle early Saturday morning in Sparks, Nev. The military veteran and former school board member is scheduled to appear in court on March 9 Nevada...

Corey Levitan February 26, 2026

VEGAS DINING NEWS: Famous Chicago Eatery to Pop Up at Bellagio, Vegas’ Oldest Steakhouse Gets Bearded

Alinea’s six-week residency at the Bellagio's Michael Mina space is now open for bookings The pop-up serves as the grand finale for Chef Grant Achatz’s 20th anniversary global tour Bob Taylor’s Ranch House was named a 2026 James Beard America’s Classic winner In...

Corey Levitan February 25, 2026

Metallica Announces Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Metallica announced an eight-show residency at the Las Vegas Sphere starting October 1, 2026 Its "No Repeat Weekend" format ensures entirely different setlists for every Thursday and Saturday show Metallica will be the first heavy metal act to headline the Sphere --...

Corey Levitan February 25, 2026

Wynn Resorts Data Breach Confirmed After Cyberattack and Extortion Attempt

Wynn Resorts has confirmed a breach of 800,000 employee records stolen by hackers While a ransom payment remains unconfirmed, Wynn claims they were told the data was deleted The hackers also removed their threat to Wynn from their dark web site Wynn...

Corey Levitan February 24, 2026