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The Sphere in Las Vegas Sees Revenue Surge 38% as the World’s Most Viral Venue Dominates the Strip
Sphere Entertainment reported a 38% revenue surge to $386.4 million for Q1 2026 The "Wizard of Oz" immersive experience has become a massive financial success, topping $370 million in total revenue New non-music content, including an extreme-sports film by the creators of...
PANEL’S BLUNT MESSAGE: Allow Cannabis Delivery to Vegas Casinos
Experts at a UNLV panel last week argued that barring cannabis from casinos hurts Las Vegas tourism revenue Nevada reportedly loses $80 million in annual tax revenue as tourists were forced toward off-Strip dispensaries or illegal dealers Recent federal rescheduling of marijuana...
Dolly Parton Cancels Vegas Residency Over Persistent Health Challenges
Dolly Parton canceled her already-rescheduled 2026 Las Vegas residency due to continued health problems The singer confirmed chronic kidney stones and "swimmy-headed" dizziness Parton admitted she did not prioritize her health while mourning her late husband's 2025 passing Dolly Parton has officially...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Eagles Take it Beyond Sphere’s Limit, Olivia Rodrigo & Elton Return
The Las Vegas Sphere is set to host more Eagles after the band added six new fall dates—September 18–19, November 13–14, and November 27–28, 2026—extending the venue's longest-running residency to 64 performances. This marks the seventh time the venue has announced additional...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Trump Axed Jimmy Kimmel’s MGM Grand Run
This viral new myth has everything: celebrity beef, casino intrigue, and the irresistible fantasy that the whim of a vengeful president can topple a billion‑dollar entertainment schedule. What it doesn’t have is a shred of truth. “The MGM Grand in Las Vegas...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: This Woman Sat Atop This Famous Las Vegas Sign
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 May 12, 2025. “How did she get up there, let alone keep her balance?” asked a member of the...
How Getting Banned from 150 Casinos Shaped This Airline CEO’s Strategy
Scott Kirby’s past as a blackjack card counter has been an open secret in aviation for some time, including a mention during a January 2026 Stratechery interview. However, the United Airlines CEO took the story public last week in the Wall Street...
Circus Circus Food Court Bankruptcy is Latest Sign of Vegas’ Vanishing Value Tier
The private owner of the Circus Circus food court filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 16, following significant revenue losses The food court reopened after a one-day closure triggered by a dispute over past-due rent The filing is only the latest...
New Hampshire Casino Set to Open in Former Staples Retail Space
New Hampshire's Granite State Gaming plans a unique transformation The project will see the world's first casino open inside a former Staples store Construction begins this summer with plans to open by early 2027 While numerous casinos have opened in shuttered department...
Nelly Avoids Charges in Casino Assault Case
Missouri prosecutors dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge against Nelly in April 2026 pressed following a dispute with a casino security guard last year Rapper agreed to pay a $750 fine for a littering infraction to resolve the case, which originated from a...
