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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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2640 stories by Corey Levitan

‘Secret Life of a Vegas Casino’ Takes Viewers Inside Golden Nugget’s Vaults and Back Rooms
September 11, 2026

‘Secret Life of a Vegas Casino’ Takes Viewers Inside Golden Nugget’s Vaults and Back Rooms

"Secret Life of a Vegas Casino," a new unscripted series from the Discovery Channel, promises to open the "authorized personnel only" doors at downtown Las Vegas’ historic Golden Nugget. The eight-episode show—premiering Tuesday, Sept. 29—trains...

Written by Corey Levitan
Carín León Postpones Las Vegas Sphere Show with Fans Already in Their Seats
September 11, 2026

Carín León Postpones Las Vegas Sphere Show with Fans Already in Their Seats

All fans were already seated inside the Sphere in Las Vegas at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday (Sept. 10) when they were informed by a PA announcement that Mexican superstar Carín León would not be appearing...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Mayor of Las Vegas Presides Over the Strip
September 11, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Mayor of Las Vegas Presides Over the Strip

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 Nov. 4, 2024, the day before the last U.S. presidential election. There’s...

Written by Corey Levitan
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Last Dance at Diner Ross, Potent Potables, Lilli Changes Pads
September 11, 2026

VEGAS DINING NEWS: Last Dance at Diner Ross, Potent Potables, Lilli Changes Pads

Diner Ross Steakhouse is pulling up stakes at The Linq on Sept. 26, taking companion venues 99 Prince Bar and Glitterloft down with it. Diner Ross and Disco went together like mirror balls and midnight....

Written by Corey Levitan
Woman Sues MGM Grand After Alleged Sexual Assault During Spa Massage
September 9, 2026

Woman Sues MGM Grand After Alleged Sexual Assault During Spa Massage

A Tennessee woman is suing MGM Resorts International, alleging the casino operator failed to protect her from a spa employee who sexually assaulted her during a massage at the MGM Grand in 2024. The MGM...

Written by Corey Levitan
LVCVA Approves $1.45M Australia Campaign Ahead of Direct Qantas Flights
September 9, 2026

LVCVA Approves $1.45M Australia Campaign Ahead of Direct Qantas Flights

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has approved up to $1.45 million in international marketing funds to bolster Sin City’s presence in Australia. The move comes as Qantas prepares to launch the first...

Written by Corey Levitan
Las Vegas Buffet Altercation Triggers ICE Arrest and Deportation of Tourist
September 9, 2026

Las Vegas Buffet Altercation Triggers ICE Arrest and Deportation of Tourist

A slap at the Wynn Las Vegas buffet led a tourist to spend three months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody before being deported. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. (Image: Shutterstock) Arpine Misakyan from...

Written by Corey Levitan
Paramount+ secures naming rights for T-Mobile Arena plaza in Las Vegas
September 8, 2026

Paramount+ secures naming rights for T-Mobile Arena plaza in Las Vegas

The two-acre space outside T-Mobile Arena, formerly known as Toshiba Plaza, is now officially Paramount+ Plaza. The naming rights to Toshiba Plaza expired last year. (Image: T-Mobile) The plaza, located directly outside the arena on...

Written by Corey Levitan
Florida Guest Sues Wynn Las Vegas Over Alleged Legionnaires’ Disease Exposure
September 8, 2026

Florida Guest Sues Wynn Las Vegas Over Alleged Legionnaires’ Disease Exposure

A Florida visitor is suing Wynn Las Vegas, alleging he contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a stay at the resort earlier this year. Two cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported at Wynn Las Vegas -- one...

Written by Corey Levitan
Reno Gaming Rebounds, but It Isn’t Chasing Las Vegas
September 8, 2026

Reno Gaming Rebounds, but It Isn’t Chasing Las Vegas

Northern Nevada’s gaming market is experiencing its strongest growth in decades, driven by rising gaming revenue in Reno and major capital investments from casino operators, according to a report by The Nevada Independent. Reno casino...

Written by Corey Levitan