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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: The El Rancho Vegas’ Origin Story
The El Rancho, founded by Thomas Everett Hull, is considered Las Vegas' first true Strip casino hotel Opened in 1941, the property had a storied history until it was destroyed by fire in 1960 Today, the property serves as the Las Vegas...
POKER PLAYER FLIPS OUT! Overturns Three WSOP Circuit Tables
"Flipping the table" is only supposed to be a poker expression. On Sunday, it became reality as one of the competitors in a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) tournament at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina overturned three tables. Though the incident...
Jesse Welles, Gen Z’s Bob Dylan, Takes Aim at Sports Betting
Sports betting has a vocal new enemy. In addition to the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Family Research Council, the burgeoning new industry now has Jesse Welles to contend with. This social-media Bob Dylan is a folk singer from Ozark,...
Las Vegas Airport Adds Swanky Capital One Lounge
Capital One has opened a swanky new lounge at the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. Capital One’s fifth and largest airport lounge so far allows up to 135 guests to wait for their flights in 8,200 square feet of...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: If Your ID is Expired, Your Jackpot is Forfeited
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 Oct. 23, 2023. Does an expired ID mean you can't cash in when you hit it big? Well, a viral TikTok...
Warner Bros. Withdraws Las Vegas Movie Studio Proposal
Bills were introduced in the Nevada Legislature this week to build two major film studios in Las Vegas Warner Bros. backed out of its pledge to build one of them and was replaced by a smaller studio Sony, its rival, still intends...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Wynn’s Pisces Story, Nevada Ranks as No. 3 Eating State
A month after Michelin-starred chef Fabbio Trabocchi confirmed that he would no longer open his Fiola Mare in the former Lakeside restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas, the resort announced its replacement, Pisces Bar and Seafare, which will open this spring. Unlike Fiola...
Universal Studios Sets Opening Date for Las Vegas Horror Attraction
Universal Horror Unleashed will open in downtown Las Vegas in August The attraction will provide visitors with four different haunted house experiences Universal's new venue will become the anchor of Vegas' popular Area15 entertainment complex “Universal Horror Unleashed” will open on August...
Police Arrest Trump Protester Kayaking in Bellagio Fountains
Las Vegas police arrested a man for paddling a kayak in the Bellagio fountains The man was taking part in an anti-Trump protest A man protesting the Trump administration was arrested by Las Vegas police Monday after paddling a kayak in the...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas to Host Power Slap 12
Power Slap 12 will take place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on March 7 The promotion, owned by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was created by Dana White Critics decry the sport for its health risks, including the potential for brain damage Dana White’s...
