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Reporter: 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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2479 stories by Corey Levitan

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Opens VIP Lounge Inside Concert Venue

Thunder Valley Casino Resort has opened the Studio, a catered private VIP lounge for groups attending concerts at the property's performance space, the Venue The self-contained space offers amenities including shuffleboard and gaming stations Reservations are required and prices are tied to...

Corey Levitan May 26, 2026

Only One Record ‘Broken’ at Doping Olympics in Vegas

Only one world record was "broken" at the inaugural Enhanced Games at Resorts World on Sunday, despite attempts by dozens of doped sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters Kristian Gkolomeev’s 20.81 seconds in the 50m freestyle beat the official world record but won’t be...

Corey Levitan May 25, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Was an Original Creation

“What Happens Here, Stays Here” is the most iconic tourism slogan ever minted. Within a year of its 2003 debut, Billy Crystal was riffing on it to close the 76th Academy Awards. It even titled a 2008 rom‑com that got nowhere near...

Corey Levitan May 25, 2026

EDC Las Vegas Expands to Two Weekends for 2027—Tickets on Sale Today

EDC will expand to a 12-day format for 2027, featuring two festival weekends The new "Dusk Till Dawn" schedule includes extensive events and activations between the weekends Ticket sales begin today, May 22, at noon, with various pass options available EDC (Electric...

Corey Levitan May 22, 2026

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Frank Sinatra’s Stag Film

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 Aug. 25,  2025.   He was an Oscar-winning actor, one of the best-selling recording artists of all time and the...

Corey Levitan May 22, 2026

NASCAR Legend & Vegas Son Kyle Busch Dies After Illness

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41 The racing icon passed away Thursday shortly after his family requested privacy during treatment for an undisclosed illness The NASCAR and motorsports communities are mourning the loss of the prolific...

Corey Levitan May 21, 2026

‘World’s Tallest Thermometer’ For Sale Near Vegas

The ‘World’s Largest Thermometer’ in Baker, California is officially for sale First built in 1990 to honor Death Valley's record heat, the 134-foot sign has survived structural collapse and years of neglect The current owners seek a buyer who can preserve the...

Corey Levitan May 21, 2026

Vegas Flamingo Torture Suspect Skips Second Las Vegas Court Date

Mitchell Fairbarn has skipped his second court appearance The Canadian tourist faces felony animal cruelty charges for the March 2026 abduction and assault of flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Security footage and cell phone evidence reveal Fairbarn captured and choked the...

Corey Levitan May 21, 2026

VEGAS DINING NEWS: World’s Largest In-N-Out Almost Done, Heart Attack Grill Drops Dead

New construction photos of the soon‑to‑be world’s largest In-N-Out burger hit social media this week, and salivating burger fans are reacting like someone announced a second secret menu. There’s no official opening date yet, but construction is moving fast enough that a...

Corey Levitan May 20, 2026

Flavor Flav’s Polite (But Clumsy) Public Testimony Goes Viral in Las Vegas

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav visited the Clark County Government Center to advocate for a parade honoring the U.S. women’s hockey team's Olympic gold victory The rapper bypassed his trademark vocal branding during his testimony, opting for a professional and polite introduction Local...

Corey Levitan May 20, 2026