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VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Gondoliers Propel The Venetian’s Gondolas
Every so often, someone wanders into Las Vegas with enough childlike innocence to believe that the Venetian's gondolas are really human-powered. Case in point: TripAdvisor user USHis2ry Teacher from Springdale, Ark., who recently wrote: “It is very romantic to have a real...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Century-Old Burger Chain Leaves Strip, Beard Awards Snub Sin City
Two of Las Vegas’ four White Castles have permanently closed. That includes the only location of the slider slinger ever to operate on the Strip -- the one that opened at Casino Royale in 2015. The other closure was in Henderson. White...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Holdout Apt. Owner Refused Steve Wynn Sale
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 Feb. 26, 2024. The internet has made modern folk heroes of real-estate holdouts who stand up for what's...
Las Vegas’ New All-Inclusive Era: MGM v. Caesars at the Value End of the Strip
Las Vegas spent decades resisting all-inclusive packages. Cheap rooms, cheap buffets, and free drinks on the casino floor did all the necessary work. But since that model has sailed like a Caribbean luxury cruise, the Strip’s two dominant operators, MGM Resorts and...
Las Vegas Mayor Proposes Two New NBA Arena Sites
Las Vegas has deepened its desire to host an NBA arena by identifying two potential city-based sites that could play host to a pro-basketball arena, with Mayor Shelley Berkley revealing these two sites at a press conference on April 2. Berkley’s proposals...
Woman Who Abandoned Dog at Vegas Airport Misses Court
A Las Vegas judge issued a bench warrant for the woman who allegedly abandoned her dog at Harry Reid Airport Germiran Bryson was originally released without bond but missed her arraignment Tuesday A family member called the judge, claiming that Bryson was...
The Most Inaccurate Signs in Las Vegas History
The accuracy of vintage Las Vegas signage took a backseat to other considerations These included glamour, visual impact, and structural stability In three of the four examples below, the animals depicted do not even match the animals in the business name Las...
UPDATE: NFL Chooses Las Vegas to Host 2029 Super Bowl
UPDATE: As predicted, NFL owners have awarded the 2029 Super Bowl to Las Vegas during their annual meeting on Monday, March 30. This will be Sin City's second Super Bowl since 2024. The vote required at least 24 of the league's 32 team...
Former Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift for Trademark Infringement
A former Las Vegas showgirl is suing superstar Taylor Swift for allegedly co-opting the brand she spent more than 12 years building. According to TMZ, which viewed the lawsuit, Maren Wade claims Swift’s latest album infringed on her rights to the brand...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Caesars Hails K-Pop Star, Justin Talking Dolby, No J-Lo Encore
Blackpink’s Lisa announced four "residency" dates at the Caesars Palace Colosseum Justin Timberlake is negotiating a 2028 residency at Park MGM following tour struggles, according to NewsMax Jennifer Lopez declined a residency extension at Caesars after only one confirmed sellout Lisa of...
