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Corey Levitan
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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Luxor’s Sphinx Jinx
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 Oct. 13, 2025. The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt faces east,...
Officials Identify Body Found in Barrel on Drying Lake Mead Shore in 2022
Clark County officials on Thursday released the identity of the murder victim found inside a corroded barrel on the receding shoreline of Lake Mead, advancing a high-profile cold case that reignited speculation regarding Las Vegas'...
Vegas Club Promoter Sentenced to 8 to 20 Years for DUI Crash That Injured Mother and Child
A Las Vegas nightclub promoter was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 15 to up to 20 years in prison for crashing his Tesla into a family near the Strip, critically injuring a mother and her 2-year-old daughter...
Boyd Gaming Named in Civil Lawsuit Alleging Teen Sexual Assault
Boyd Gaming has been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit alleging a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted inside a guest room at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The complaint was...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Sonic the Hedgehog Pop-Up, $20K Metallica Steak Head to the Strip
The Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café zooms into Chinatown on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5600 Spring Mountain Road, Suite A—taking over the space vacated by the One Piece Café earlier this month. The Blue Blur...
Juror Ousted From Flamingo Abuse Case Over Profane Outburst
A prospective juror was dismissed Tuesday, Oct. 13, from the trial of Mitchell Fairbarn, the Canadian tourist accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo at the Flamingo Las Vegas in March. According to the Las...
Mike Tyson Sued for $2M Over Collapsed Gambling Promo Featuring Giant Talking Pigeon
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and his wife, Lakiha Spicer, are being sued for nearly $2 million (£1.5 million) in London’s High Court following a dispute over a collapsed endorsement deal with online gaming...
The Villas at Caesars Palace Ranked No. 1 Casino Hotel in Inaugural AAA List
The Villas at Caesars Palace has taken the top spot in AAA’s first-ever ranking of casino hotels and resorts across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The exclusive enclave placed No. 1 out of...
The Venetian to Open Exclusive Milano Hotel-Within-a-Hotel in March 2027
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced this week that Milano, a 275-suite hotel-within-a-hotel inside The Palazzo, will open in March 2027. The boutique enclave features a dedicated arrival experience, a private concierge team and a...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: John Mayer Hits 21 at Sphere, Sting Returns to Caesars
John Mayer has added three dates to his 2027 Sphere residency, bringing the run to a Vegas-lucky 21 shows. The new dates—June 9, 11 and 12—were announced Tuesday following sustained demand. Mayer initially announced six...
