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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: The Luxor’s Sphinx Jinx
A longstanding myth claims the Luxor's history of unfortunate events and occurrences can be blamed on the fact that the giant Sphinx outside the hotel faces in the wrong direction The myth claims that unlike the original Sphinx of Giza, which faces...
Fiscales buscan la pena de muerte para el hombre que asesinó a una mujer en un resort del Strip de Las Vegas
Fiscales de Las Vegas pedirán la pena de muerte para Dandre Owens Se le acusa de asesinar a Brittani Bailey en el MGM Grand y ejecutar a otro hombre en el desierto Los fiscales de Las Vegas anunciaron que buscarán la pena...
Third Las Vegas Aces Victory Parade to Shut Down Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Aces will shut down the Las Vegas Strip on Friday, October 17 for their third WNBA championship victory parade and rally in four years. The Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the finals at Footprint...
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Accused of 800 New Environmental Violations Digging Las Vegas ‘Tesla Tunnels’
Nevada regulators have accused the Boring Co. of committing nearly 800 environmental infractions over the past two years while expanding its Vegas Loop, according to a new report by ProPublica and Cast Las Vegas podcast co-host Dayvid Figler. A cease-and-desist letter issued...
Prosecutors Seek Death for Man Who Murdered Woman at Las Vegas Strip Resort
Prosecutors in Las Vegas say they intend to seek the death penalty against Dandre Owens, the man they accuse of fatally shooting 29-year-old Brittani Bailey in an MGM Grand hotel room and of luring another man to the desert before executing him...
‘World’s Best Dealer’ Couldn’t Find Job in Las Vegas!
51-year old Vegas native Elleonor Hoffman has been named the "World's Best Dealer" after winning the inaugural Dealer Championship at the G2E Despite her skills, Hoffman hasn't been able to land a job on the Strip Instead, Hoffman had to find work...
UPDATE: Dates, On-Sale Info Announced for No Doubt’s Las Vegas Sphere Residency
UPDATE: As TMZ predicted, the Las Vegas Sphere confirmed on Friday morning an upcoming six-show residency starring No Doubt. The dates are May 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, and 16, 2026, though contrary to the gossip site's report, there are no June...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Sinatra Got His Teeth Knocked Out by Casino Exec
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 October 14, 2024. Carl Cohen, the 250-lb. vice president of the Sands Hotel, delivered a roundhouse punch to Frank Sinatra’s mouth...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Dolly Swears She’s Not Partin’, Luke Combs Pledges Allegiant, Chicago Extends, 311 and SEMA Festivals
Following a plea from her sister for prayers from her fans, Dolly Parton -- who recently postponed her six-date Caesars Palace residency for 9 months due to “health challenges” -- posted a video to Instagram and YouTube assuring everyone that “I ain’t...
Rio Rolls Out Cheapest Live Craps in Las Vegas
In an effort to attract lower-rolling gamblers, the Rio has introduced $3 craps tables The games are available daily from 8 am - 3 pm, depending on demand The Rio's craps tables are the cheapest to be found on (or more accurately,...
