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2217 stories by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Tipping with Casino Chips is Allowed
It's illegal to tip dealers in Nevada using casino chips The law was designed to bring the state into line with federal laws regarding the creation of new currencies Despite the law's existence, players still regularly violate it without penalty This one...
FBI Director Attends Las Vegas Event to Talk UFC Partnership
One night after UFC CEO Dana White hosted accused sexual predators Andrew and Tristan Tate at a Power Slap match at the Fontainbleau, a high-profile guest at his next Las Vegas event also made more national headlines than the event itself. FBI...
VIDEO: Dana White Embracing Accused Sex Traffickers at Vegas Fontainebleau Event Draws Conservative Ire
Conservatives are furious at a viral video showing Dana White warmly welcoming accused sex traffickers Andrew and Tristan Tate back to the US on Friday night in Las Vegas. “Welcome to the States, boys,” the UFC CEO says in the clip, in...
Athletics to Wear Las Vegas Arm Patches While Playing in Sactown
The former Oakland A's will wear "Las Vegas" armbands while playing for the next three seasons in Sacramento They're being paid $8.25 million to wear the bands by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as part of a sponsorship deal Their...
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...
