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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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2217 stories by Corey Levitan

Las Vegas Sphere Emoji Gets a Name and Its Own Merch

The Sphere announced that its popular yellow emoji now has a name Orbi fans can buy branded gear online The iconic yellow emoji that’s been charming visitors and locals alike from the massive LED Exosphere of the Sphere in Las Vegas finally...

Corey Levitan February 27, 2025

VEGAS DINING NEWS: Steaks on a Plane, Bazaar Meat Announces Moving Day, Health Dept. Closures

A new dining option is flying into Las Vegas' Area15 by 2026 Bazaar Meat has announced its last service date at the Sahara You might like this airplane food, though. Dinner at the newest AREA15 restaurant/experience will be served in the fuselage...

Corey Levitan February 26, 2025

Warner Bros. Joins Arch Rival Sony in Las Vegas Film Studio Proposal

Warner Bros. has decided to partner in building Las Vegas' first major film studio with Sony The project hinges on the passage of an Assembly bill granting it $80M in annual tax credits Warner Bros. pulled out of a competing studio bill,...

Corey Levitan February 26, 2025

Restaurant’s Bankruptcy Unlikely to Touch Las Vegas Hooters

Hooters' parent company will reportedly file for bankruptcy protection soon The Hooters at Las Vegas' OYO Casino is most likely too profitable to be closed Even if Hooters of America (HOA) files for bankruptcy, as Bloomberg News reported as likely on Tuesday,...

Corey Levitan February 26, 2025

VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: When We Were Young Festival, Backstreet Boys Add Dates

When We Were Young festival adds second date Backstreet Boys add three dates to their Sphere residency Vegas will celebrate songwriters in August When We Were Young, the annual alt-rock festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, has added its anticipated second...

Corey Levitan February 25, 2025

Gay Las Vegas Boutique Hotel to Reopen

One of only two Las Vegas hotels catering to the LGBTQ+ community is set to reopen in April Its closure six months ago seemed permanent A new investor, in addition to the owners' decision to purchase their own building, proved fortunate Six...

Corey Levitan February 25, 2025

Resorts World Las Vegas Makes Thousands Wait Up to 7 Hours to Check In

Thousands of guests were forced to wait hours to check into Resorts World on Friday night A systemwide computer upgrade took more time than expected Resorts World is offering affected guests half off their next stay Thousands of guests were forced to...

Corey Levitan February 24, 2025

Wynn Las Vegas Wins Super Bowl Victory Party for Philadelphia Eagles

Super Bowl champs the Philadelphia Eagles partied at Wynn Las Vegas this weekend The battle to host Super Bowl victory parties is as fierce for Las Vegas nightclubs as it is for Super Bowl opponents Millions of dollars are spent by casinos...

Corey Levitan February 24, 2025

LOST VEGAS: The Cheap Buffet

Half of Las Vegas' "affordable" buffets have closed over the past five years Buffets have been a Vegas staple since 1946 Though COVID is blamed for many of the closings, other factors played a more significant role Less than five years ago,...

Corey Levitan February 24, 2025

Armed Robbers Pause Crime Spree to Get Hitched in Vegas

Alleged robbers paused their two-week crime spree to get married in Vegas The pair is accused of a dozen robberies throughout Southern California The couple is currently in custody and awaiting trial An alleged modern-day Bonnie and Clyde have been charged with...

Corey Levitan February 24, 2025