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2027 stories by Corey Levitan
UNSOLVED VEGAS MYSTERIES: What Happened to Stardust Bandit Bill Brennan?
While researching the history of Las Vegas for our other two regular Casino.org features, “Vegas Myths Busted” and “Lost Vegas,” we’ve run across quite a few fascinating unsolved mysteries. Instead of continuing to ignore them, we're delving in. Welcome to the inaugural...
Harry Styles Finalizing Deal to Play Vegas Sphere — Report
The New York Post reports that Harry Styles is in final negotiations for the next Las Vegas Sphere residency Sphere owner James Dolan reportedly wants Styles to perform 35 shows Styles' residency would begin after the Backstreet Boys wrap up this summer...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: You’re Allowed to Cash Out a Slot You Didn’t Play
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 April 7, 2023. Last week, TikTok creator @ileana.justine posted a video documenting what she called her favorite casino game:...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Sahara Names Bazaar Meat Replacement, Famous Vegas Steakhouse Steers to Big Apple
Acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi is taking over the space currently occupied by Bazaar Meat at the Sahara Two new Mexican restaurants are coming to Vegas The famed Golden Steer is hoofing its way to NYC The Sahara has nabbed a James Beard...
True Identity of Las Vegas’ ‘Miss Atomic Bomb’ Uncovered
The subject of one of the most iconic Las Vegas photos of all time has been misidentified for 68 years The identity of “Miss Atomic Bomb” was revealed this week thanks to 25 years of detective work Only three days ago, Casino.org...
Mark Wahlberg Sells Vacant Las Vegas Lot for $17M
Mark Wahlberg sold an empty 2.5 acres of land in the uber-wealthy Las Vegas enclave he calls home He had been planning to build a house on the land but decided against it He bought two houses in the same community, one...
Legendary Mint 400 Off-Road Race Returns to Las Vegas
Fifty-four years after it inspired Hunter S. Thompson’s classic novel, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” the Mint 400 remains the great American desert race. This weekend, it returns for its 40th run. The big race on Saturday, March 8 will see...
‘Anora’ Only 5th Best-Picture Oscar Winner Filmed in Vegas
Since the first Academy Awards were handed out in 1929, 606 films have been nominated for Best Picture, and 97 have won 'Anora,' which won the honor at the 97th Oscar ceremonies, was only the fifth winner to be at least partially...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Mötley Crüe Postpones Residency, What You Oughta Know About Alanis, Pitbull & More
Kickstart those refunds, Mötley Crüe fans. The '80s hair-metal band has postponed its residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM due a medical procedure ordered by singer Vince Neil’s doctor. Originally scheduled for March 28 through April 19, it will now take...
A’s to Sell Priority Access to 2028 Las Vegas Season Tix
The Athletics are selling priority access to season tickets for their 2028 season starting Friday 2028 will (they hope) be their first season playing in a new stadium built on the site of the imploded Tropicana casino hotel on the Las Vegas...
