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2277 stories by Corey Levitan
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Old MGM Grand Was Imploded After the Fire
Many people think the original MGM Grand hotel, where 87 died in a tragic 1980 fire, was imploded and rebuilt Instead, it became Bally's, which is now Horsehoe, while today's MGM Grand was built a mile south Since the fire, millions have...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Sphere Not Harry’s Style, Country Star Won’t Say Why She Canceled
The Sphere isn't Harry's style Kelsey Ballerini high steps out of scheduled Vegas show A long Weeknd in Vegas British pop star Harry Styles isn't planning a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere after all. And, according to a spokesperson for the...
Amazon Prime Premieres Unique Indie Gambling Documentary
Illegal bookie Andrew McElroy had his $5B sports betting empire shut down by feds in 2013 A decade later, he gambled in a big way again A new documentary chronicles his most insane bet yet How successful was Andy McElroy at illegal bookmaking?...
Wife of Celebrity Ghost Hunter Arrested in Las Vegas for Plotting His Murder
Wife of "Ghost Hunters" star is accused of trying to have him killed Police say Victoria Goodwin hired a hitman Victoria Goodwin is currently in jail in Las Vegas The wife of Aaron Goodwin, star of “Ghost Adventures,” has been arrested for...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Luxor Closing Buffet
Another Vegas buffet gives up the ghost Ferraro's Ristorante named one of the world's best Italian eateries The Buffet at Luxor will serve its last customer on March 30, according to an employee who works there. It’s not like the world clamored...
Cromwell in Las Vegas Rebranding as Lisa Vanderpump Hotel
Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump is partnering with Caesars Entertainment to rebrand The Cromwell on the Las Vegas Strip The Vanderpump Hotel will open in 2026 There is no word on whether it will continue to host the nightclub Drai's, the site...
Las Vegas Could Have $30 Rideshare Helicopters by 2026
If all goes according to plan, rideshare helicopters could be summoned for trips around Las Vegas by next year The trips would take 3-5 minutes each and cost as little as $30 per person You’re in Vegas and your best friend’s Elvis...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Bad Guy Review, Strip to be Wall-to-Wahlbergers, Krispy Kremes No Longer Kosher
Guy Fieri's Las Vegas restaurants get burned in recent dining review Oy! Krispy Kreme doughnuts are no longer kosher The Wahlbergs are taking over the Strip While Las Vegas may be Flavortown thanks to its plethora of outstanding restaurants, according to one...
Largest Las Vegas Airport Carrier to Start Charging for Bags
Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check their bags on May 28 Southwest previously announced it will also end its open-seating tradition, charging for assigned seats beginning later this year Starting May 28, the only baggage you can fly with for...
UK Betting Odds Favor Metallica for Next Vegas Sphere Residency
Metallica leads the UK betting odds for the next Sphere residency at 6:1 Harry Styles, heavily rumored to be the next Sphere act to announce, is in a second-place tie Despite rampant speculation that their homegrown pop superstar, Harry Styles, will be...
