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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Trees Can Spontaneously Combust in Strip Heat
More than 119K people watched this video of a smoking palm at the Encore Beach Club, which was posted to X/Twitter at 5:30 p.m. July 7 by the account @KMart. “It’s so hot in Vegas," the post claimed, "the Wynn pineapple lit...
Clark County Commissioner Proposes Name Change to Las Vegas County
It makes perfect sense to Tick Segerblom. He’s the new chair of the Clark County Commission, the seven elected officials who really govern the Las Vegas Strip. Unbeknownst to almost everyone who has never resided in Las Vegas, Clark is the name...
SOCIAL DISTORTION: Top Social Media Influencers Paid by Vegas to Promote Vegas
On Sept. 14, 2023, Florida couple Sam Patterson and Monica Gartner posted this video to their TikTok account. In it, Gartner narrates a travelogue of their recent Vegas experiences, reviewing each one. This includes an ATV experience (a “10 out of 10”),...
WSOP CONTROVERSY: Winner May Have Consulted Poker Program During Play
The poker world has been gripped by controversy following Jonathan Tamayo’s $10 million win at the World Series of Poker's (WSOP) Main Event on Wednesday. The 38-year-old poker pro from Humble, Texas defeated amateur Jordan Griff at the conclusion of a 10-day...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Guests Once Entered MGM Grand Through the Gold Lion’s Mouth
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 Oct. 7, 2022. According to a pervasive Las Vegas myth, the mouth of the old MGM Grand lion served...
UPDATE: George the Flightless Duck to be Relocated from Doomed Mirage Lagoon
UPDATE: George the duck will be rehoused. According to a spokesperson for The Mirage, “Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary has graciously stepped up to accept .” Details about when his move will occur have yet to be finalized. EARLIER: In our July 16 story...
Sitcom Star Bob Newhart, Comic from Vegas’ Golden Age, Dies at 94
Bob Newhart, one of the most popular sitcom stars in television history, died Thursday at age 94. His publicist said he had recently battled a series of brief illnesses. Newhart is best remembered as the star of two hit sitcoms, “The Bob...
Las Vegas’ Neon Museum Moving to Arts District for More Room
With all the iconic Las Vegas casinos being demolished by their new owners, it was bound to happen. The Neon Museum is running out of room to display the still-glowing remnants of Las Vegas’ past. This sad reason is why the cramped...
Nevada Collected $24M in Vouchers Left Behind by Gamblers This Year
Nevada gamblers left $24.4 million in vouchers behind in casinos during the fiscal year that ended June 30. That’s according to preliminary results from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Casinos got to keep 25% of their redemption value, reporting a sum...
Mirage Las Vegas Demolition to Start Next Week, Atrium a Goner
Bulldozers are expected to converge on The Mirage less than 24 hours after the iconic Las Vegas Strip casino-resort closed for good. That’s according to Jim Allen, chair of Hard Rock International, who told reporters before Wednesday’s closing ceremony that “major demolition”...
