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Corey Levitan
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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Carrot Top is an Unfunny Prop Comic
Carrot Top’s sad headline-grabbing weekend made us realize we had yet to address probably the biggest myth of Las Vegas comedy. For anyone who watched David Letterman or listened to Howard Stern in the last...
UPDATE: Carrot Top Awake and Breathing on His Own After Suicide Attempt
UPDATE: Carrot Top (real name: Scott Thompson) remains hospitalized in Las Vegas following what is now widely being reported as a suicide attempt on Friday (Sept. 18). On Sunday afternoon (Sept. 20), a rep for...
First Look: New ‘Wizard of Oz’ Effects at Las Vegas Sphere
The Las Vegas Sphere has finally shown, not just teased, the upgrades coming to The Wizard of Oz when the refreshed production debuts next Friday (Sept. 25). Producer Ben Grossmann puts it plainly in a...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Strip’s Naked City Was Named for Sunbathing Showgirls
EDITOR’S NOTE: A new “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s edition originally ran on Jan. 15, 2024. In the 1960s, back when Las Vegas’ Meadows Addition neighborhood was nice, showgirls...
Cleopatra Statue Returns to Caesars Palace for More ‘Lucky’ Rubs
The golden Cleopatra figurehead that once protruded from the bow of Caesars Palace’s famed floating barge lounge has returned to public view. The restored statue now anchors a 60th-anniversary memorabilia exhibit in the Appian Way...
Las Vegas Judge Sends Hip-Hop’s Mally Mall Back to Prison for Violating Supervision Terms
Hip‑hop producer Jamal “Mally Mall” Rashid was ordered back to federal prison Thursday (Sept. 17), after a Las Vegas judge found he repeatedly violated the conditions of his supervised release. Rashid received a 17‑month sentence...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Resorts World Wants ‘Pizza the Action,’ Private A’s Steakhouse, T-Mobile BBQ, Health Closure
Resorts World has announced that the replacement for Mulberry Street Pizza, which closed Sept. 14, will be another New York-inspired slice shop. However, unlike Mulberry Street—an established Los Angeles brand—Amici New York Pizzeria is an...
Gina Fiore Interview: An Exclusive Look at Her Advantage-Playing Career
In the game of blackjack, the dealer receives two cards: one face-up and the other, the hole card, face-down. The hole card is meant to stay hidden until players finish their hands. "But as a...
Ex-Resorts World Compliance Exec Claims He Was Fired Over Money Laundering Warnings
A former compliance director at Resorts World Las Vegas is suing the Strip operator, alleging he was fired in retaliation for repeatedly flagging suspicious international gambling activity and anti-money laundering red flags. In a federal...
DraftKings Rolls Out New Responsible Gaming Tools, Ad Campaign
DraftKings is expanding its player-protection push with a new suite of responsible gaming tools, nationwide ad campaigns, and educational initiatives tied to major sporting events. Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas continue their cross-country road trip...
