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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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2524 stories by Corey Levitan

Former Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift for Trademark Infringement
March 30, 2026

Former Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift for Trademark Infringement

A former Las Vegas showgirl is suing superstar Taylor Swift for allegedly co-opting the brand she spent more than 12 years building. According to TMZ, which viewed the lawsuit, Maren Wade claims Swift’s latest album...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Caesars Hails K-Pop Star, Justin Talking Dolby, No J-Lo Encore
March 30, 2026

VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Caesars Hails K-Pop Star, Justin Talking Dolby, No J-Lo Encore

Blackpink’s Lisa announced four "residency" dates at the Caesars Palace Colosseum Justin Timberlake is negotiating a 2028 residency at Park MGM following tour struggles, according to NewsMax Jennifer Lopez declined a residency extension at Caesars...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Lefty’s Life-Saving Steel Cadillac Plate
March 30, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Lefty’s Life-Saving Steel Cadillac Plate

Move over, Mirage’s gold-glazed windows -- here’s another myth we feel horrible for spreading ourselves... For decades, the story went like this: mobster Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal survived the October 4, 1982 bombing of his car...

Written by Corey Levitan
Vegas Golden Knights Fire Head Coach
March 29, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights Fire Head Coach

The Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy Sunday after a recent 1-6-0 skid John Tortorella was named head coach following a gold-medal Olympic stint With eight games remaining, Vegas aims to secure its Pacific...

Written by Corey Levitan
Downtown Las Vegas Casino Enters Receivership after $90M Default
March 28, 2026

Downtown Las Vegas Casino Enters Receivership after $90M Default

The Downtown Grand has been operated by a court-appointed receiver since January, after it defaulted on a $90 million bank loan Despite interest from buyers in 2024 and 2025, no sale was secured Nevada law...

Written by Corey Levitan
LOST VEGAS: The Original Welcome to Las Vegas Sign
March 27, 2026

LOST VEGAS: The Original Welcome to Las Vegas Sign

Las Vegas built a wooden arch in 1929 to impress visiting federal dam officials Federal leaders rejected the city due to local vice and built Boulder City instead No other official welcome signs were built...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The End of the Penny Means the End of Penny Slots
March 27, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The End of the Penny Means the End of Penny Slots

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 June 9, 2025.  The U.S. Treasury’s plan to phase out the penny...

Written by Corey Levitan
NBA Votes to Explore Las Vegas Expansion Team
March 25, 2026

NBA Votes to Explore Las Vegas Expansion Team

The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize a formal exploration of expansion for Las Vegas and Seattle Potential franchise fees could reach $10 billion, reflecting Vegas' new status as a sports hub...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Year’s Most Anticipated Eatery Sets Opening Date, First Luke at Combs’ Place
March 24, 2026

VEGAS DINING NEWS: Year’s Most Anticipated Eatery Sets Opening Date, First Luke at Combs’ Place

Las Vegas' most anticipated new restaurant of 2026 now has an official debut date. Maroon, the new concept from James Beard Award–winning chef Kwame Onwuachi, will open April 24 at the Sahara, in the space created after José Andrés’...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Luke Combs Outdraws Taylor Swift, Plus New Shows from Kesha, Wu-Tang Clan, Salt-N-Pepa/TLC/En Vogue
March 23, 2026

VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Luke Combs Outdraws Taylor Swift, Plus New Shows from Kesha, Wu-Tang Clan, Salt-N-Pepa/TLC/En Vogue

Luke Combs first date on his "My Kinda Saturday Night" tour saw over 70,000 fans through the turnstiles Kesha announces Las Vegas date on her new "Freedom" tour Wu-Tang Clan will also be in Vegas...

Written by Corey Levitan