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VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: He Who Feeds the Slot Wins the Pot
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, 2025. If you put money into a Las Vegas slot machine and let a friend take...
Who Was William Hill, the Man Behind the Betting Brand?
William Hill built a betting empire through mail and telephone credit in the 1930s while boycotting physical betting shops, which he considered low-class After Hill's death in 1971, his company transitioned from a boutique credit-betting house to a massive retail chain, eventually...
Former NBA Guard Damon Jones to Plead Guilty in Betting Scandal
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal charges involving leaked injury data for sports betting The case involves a vast network of over 30 defendants accused of using inside NBA information to place high-stakes wagers...
Fifth Suspect Arrested in Las Vegas Restaurant Pipe-Bombing
Police have arrested a fifth suspect for the 2025 pipe-bombing of Piero’s in Las Vegas Two other indicted suspects are currently wanted fugitives after skipping court The trial for suspect John Navarro, originally set for April 12, has been postponed Las Vegas...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Au Revoir Le Cirque, Hola Bad Bunny Taqueria
Le Cirque, one of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed fine‑dining institutions and the final U.S. location of the storied family brand, will permanently close after dinner on August 23, MGM Resorts announced on April 14. The closure will end nearly 28 years of...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Chris Brown & Usher into Allegiant, Sphere’s Surprise Chesney Replacement
R&B heavyweights Usher and Chris Brown revealed plans on Tuesday, April 14, for a joint stadium tour, featuring a two-night stop in Las Vegas on September 5 and 6. For Usher, the dates mark his first Allegiant Stadium appearance since headlining the...
FBI Releases Images of Suspects Wanted in Offset Florida Shooting
Federal investigators released photos of suspects and vehicles involved in the recent shooting of rapper Offset The April 6 attack at a Florida casino involved an attempted robbery and a non-life-threatening leg wound Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on unrelated charges nearby,...
Boulder City Moves to Protect Historic Motels From Vegas Bulldozers
Boulder City, Nev. has approved a plan to create a protected district for its historic motels This initiative follows the recent demolition of three landmark mid-century motels by Las Vegas The district will provide legal protections for eight vintage properties that have...
7th Proposed Vegas NBA Arena Site in Play Also Plans Casino
Starr Vegas is a new $10 billion proposal for an NBA-ready arena 2 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip The 63-acre site would include a basketball arena, retractable-roof soccer stadium and a casino The project marks the seventh site currently competing...
Popstar Bruno Mars Addresses Gambling Debt Rumor
Bruno Mars addressed long-standing gambling debt rumors during his tour kickoff in Las Vegas The singer joked with Anderson .Paak on stage, claiming he is finally 'debt-free' Despite past reports of multimillion-dollar losses, MGM Resorts previously denied any outstanding debt During the...
