Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is a quirky alternative to the Las Vegas Strip, with good gambling, a grittier vibe and a diverse collection of restaurants, bars and casinos.

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

A.I. is a miracle in many ways, but it's often not great when it comes to Las Vegas, including details...
Golden Gate to Replace All Live Table Games with Electronic Table Games

Golden Gate to Replace All Live Table Games with Electronic Table Games

We recently shared the news Golden Gate casino will close its lone remaining craps table, but we missed the forest...
Golden Gate to Close Its Last Live Craps Table [UPDATED]

Golden Gate to Close Its Last Live Craps Table [UPDATED]

It seems like every month or so we say, "It's the end of an era." This actually is. Again. Downtown's...
Pinches Tacos Shutters at Downtown Container Park

Pinches Tacos Shutters at Downtown Container Park

A longtime fixture in the Downtown Container Park, Pinches Tacos, has closed after 12 years of operation. Pinches Tacos had...
“Game of Thrones Dragons” Attraction Goes Down in Flames at Horseshoe, Strat Rumor Heats Up

“Game of Thrones Dragons” Attraction Goes Down in Flames at Horseshoe, Strat Rumor Heats Up

Hopes for a lit "Game of Thrones Dragons" attraction at Horseshoe (formerly Bally's) have been extinguished. Do our fellow youths...
Rumor: Downtown Grand Reportedly Stops Paying Vendors

Rumor: Downtown Grand Reportedly Stops Paying Vendors

The ongoing Downtown Grand saga has reached DEFCON 1, with the financial community and employees buzzing with rumors about the...
Unfortunate Coincidence Makes Circa Tee Highly Collectible

Unfortunate Coincidence Makes Circa Tee Highly Collectible

It's been a fairly slow news week, but never fear, the Internet is always up for a manufactured kerfuffle! Circa...
Electric Mushroom Erects Eye-Catching Facade on Fremont East

Electric Mushroom Erects Eye-Catching Facade on Fremont East

Electric Mushroom—a new bar, restaurant and nightlife venue coming to the Fremont East Entertainment District—has quietly unveiled a distinctive facade...
Rolling Stone Deal to Buy Downtown Grand is Dead

Rolling Stone Deal to Buy Downtown Grand is Dead

As we were the first to share back in March 2025, Penske Media Corp. was set to buy Downtown Grand....
Hogs & Heifers Biker Bar Closes in Downtown Las Vegas

Hogs & Heifers Biker Bar Closes in Downtown Las Vegas

A much-loved but controversial bar, Hogs & Heifers Saloon, has closed in downtown Las Vegas. The sassy spot operated across...
Plaza Podcast Features Best Guest, Ever

Plaza Podcast Features Best Guest, Ever

It's been a minute since we've done a podcast episode of our own, but that doesn't mean we aren't out...
“Miss Behave’s Mavericks” to Close at Plaza, With an Asterisk

“Miss Behave’s Mavericks” to Close at Plaza, With an Asterisk

A quirky variety show at Plaza, "Miss Behave's Mavericks," will close after its July 6, 2025 performance. The closure, however,...
Iconic “Crazy Girls” Statue is Coming to Circa Las Vegas

Iconic “Crazy Girls” Statue is Coming to Circa Las Vegas

It's as recognizable as the Bellagio fountains, Carrot Top, the Strat tower, Vegas Vic or the Las Vegas sign. The...
DDT Pro Wrestling-Themed Bar Closes Downtown

DDT Pro Wrestling-Themed Bar Closes Downtown

A wrestling-themed bar in downtown Las Vegas, DDT, has closed. DDT was located in the space that was previously Bocho...

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

A.I., Too, Is Confused About the Silver Slipper Sign

Golden Gate to Close Its Last Live Craps Table [UPDATED]

Golden Gate to Close Its Last Live Craps Table [UPDATED]

Pinches Tacos Shutters at Downtown Container Park

Pinches Tacos Shutters at Downtown Container Park