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Hogs & Heifers Opens at Plaza, Brash and Bawdy as Ever

Hogs & Heifers Opens at Plaza, Brash and Bawdy as Ever

Hogs & Heifers Outpost, a temporary pop-up bar (at least that's the plan), opened at the Plaza in downtown Las...
January 20 2026 — 5 min read — 2 comments
Golden Gate Turns 120: A Meticulously Researched Historical Overview, Probably

Golden Gate Turns 120: A Meticulously Researched Historical Overview, Probably

One of our favorite old-timey Las Vegas casinos, Golden Gate, celebrated its 120th birthday on Jan. 13, 2026. We could...
January 14 2026 — 12 min read — 13 comments
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Pivots to Parking Lot (Mostly)

Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Pivots to Parking Lot (Mostly)

A longtime live entertainment and event space, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), is facing big changes some would...
January 07 2026 — 2 min read — 2 comments
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” Gets Hitched at Downtown Chapel

Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” Gets Hitched at Downtown Chapel

"Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison (60) got married to Angie Polushkin (42) on Jan. 3, 2026, at downtown's Little White...
January 05 2026 — 3 min read — 8 comments
Plaza Scores Viral Jackpot With Funniest Vegas Video of 2025

Plaza Scores Viral Jackpot With Funniest Vegas Video of 2025

A hilariously mesmerizing video featuring two drunks battling an escalator at Plaza casino has been dubbed the "Funniest Las Vegas...
December 31 2025 — 3 min read — 6 comments
Sand Dollar Downtown to Close at Plaza Casino

Sand Dollar Downtown to Close at Plaza Casino

Sand Dollar Downtown is closing at Plaza casino. The venue’s last date of operation is Dec. 14, 2025. Sand Dollar...
November 27 2025 — 3 min read — 8 comments
Long-Ailing Pepper Club Restaurant to Close at English Hotel

Long-Ailing Pepper Club Restaurant to Close at English Hotel

A restaurant you've never been to, Pepper Club at downtown's English Hotel, will close at the end of the year....
November 14 2025 — 2 min read — 0 comments
Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve Lineup Features Copious Underwhelm

Fremont Street Experience’s New Year’s Eve Lineup Features Copious Underwhelm

Fremont Street Experience (FSE) has named its New Year's Eve talent lineup and we are experiencing a distinct sense of...
November 13 2025 — 3 min read — 7 comments
Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

Andrew Simon, who helmed Fremont Street Experience (FSE) for five years and was featured on "Undercover Boss," is leaving his...
November 12 2025 — 6 min read — 2 comments
Siegel’s 1941 to Close at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino

Siegel’s 1941 to Close at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino

An El Cortez official has confirmed Siegel's 1941 restaurant is set to close at downtown's El Cortez Hotel & Casino....
November 08 2025 — 2 min read — 20 comments
NADC Burger and Picanha Steak Set for Downtown’s Tony @ Carson

NADC Burger and Picanha Steak Set for Downtown’s Tony @ Carson

Two restaurants are planned for downtown's Tony @ Carson building, home to Carson Kitchen. Picanha Steak Restaurant will replace the...
October 21 2025 — 3 min read — 3 comments
Golden Gate Loses Table Games, Launches Best Happy Hour in America

Golden Gate Loses Table Games, Launches Best Happy Hour in America

PIVOT! We have penned more than 3,300 blog posts. How is this the first time we've started a story with...
October 08 2025 — 7 min read — 5 comments
Golden Gate Leans Into End of Table Games, Dancing Dealers

Golden Gate Leans Into End of Table Games, Dancing Dealers

It came as a shock to many when we broke the news Golden Gate would lose all its live table...
August 29 2025 — 3 min read — 5 comments
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...
August 19 2025 — 3 min read — 1 comment

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Hogs & Heifers Opens at Plaza, Brash and Bawdy as Ever

Hogs & Heifers Opens at Plaza, Brash and Bawdy as Ever

January 20 2026 — 5 min read — 2 comments
Golden Gate Turns 120: A Meticulously Researched Historical Overview, Probably

Golden Gate Turns 120: A Meticulously Researched Historical Overview, Probably

January 14 2026 — 12 min read — 13 comments
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Pivots to Parking Lot (Mostly)

Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Pivots to Parking Lot (Mostly)

January 07 2026 — 2 min read — 2 comments
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” Gets Hitched at Downtown Chapel

Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” Gets Hitched at Downtown Chapel

January 05 2026 — 3 min read — 8 comments
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