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2028 stories by Corey Levitan
LOST VEGAS: That Time Caesars Ent. Almost Brought the Mob Back
The Caesars-owned Cromwell Hotel on the Vegas Strip will soon be rebranded as the Vanderpump Hotel The property, previously Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, was almost rebranded in 2014 as Gansevoort Las Vegas The deal fell through when Caesars' proposed partner was...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Beyonce Puts a Ring on Allegiant, Rod Extension
Beyonce pledges Allegiant Rod Stewart can't quit Colloseum Earth, Wind & Fire go Venetian After flirting with a Sphere residency through last July, Beyoncé finally committed to her next Las Vegas venue on Monday. The crossover superstar will close her upcoming “Cowboy...
Multiple Reports Suggest UFC Ditching ESPN for Netflix
Technical problems prevented thousands of viewers from purchasing UFC 313 on ESPN+ earlier this month The incident was the latest in a string of issues between UFC and ESPN Reports say UFC CEO Dana White is looking for a new deal with...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Cleopatra’s Barge Floated
Cleopatra's Barge wasn't a "floating lounge," as claimed in Caesars Palace's marketing materials The small pool of water surrounding it provided no buoyancy It was actually something just as cool -- a primitive motion simulator Cleopatra's Barge never floated on the water...
UPDATE: False-Alarm Shooting Inside Circus Circus Sparks ‘Panic’
UPDATE: Las Vegas police said reports of a shooting on Saturday evening at Circus Circus' Adventuredome were unfounded. "Detectives learned that a fight broke out inside of the venue, causing numerous individuals to run out of the property," they said in a statement....
‘Ghost Adventures’ Star Files for Divorce From Wife Accused of Ordering Him Killed
"Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin has filed for divorce from his wife Victoria Goodwin stands accused of plotting his murder with a Florida prisoner she met and flirted with online It's not easy to stay married to someone who does that In...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Old MGM Grand Was Imploded After the Fire
Many people think the original MGM Grand hotel, where 87 died in a tragic 1980 fire, was imploded and rebuilt Instead, it became Bally's, which is now Horsehoe, while today's MGM Grand was built a mile south Since the fire, millions have...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Sphere Not Harry’s Style, Country Star Won’t Say Why She Canceled
The Sphere isn't Harry's style Kelsey Ballerini high steps out of scheduled Vegas show A long Weeknd in Vegas British pop star Harry Styles isn't planning a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere after all. And, according to a spokesperson for the...
Amazon Prime Premieres Unique Indie Gambling Documentary
Illegal bookie Andrew McElroy had his $5B sports betting empire shut down by feds in 2013 A decade later, he gambled in a big way again A new documentary chronicles his most insane bet yet How successful was Andy McElroy at illegal bookmaking?...
Wife of Celebrity Ghost Hunter Arrested in Las Vegas for Plotting His Murder
Wife of "Ghost Hunters" star is accused of trying to have him killed Police say Victoria Goodwin hired a hitman Victoria Goodwin is currently in jail in Las Vegas The wife of Aaron Goodwin, star of “Ghost Adventures,” has been arrested for...
