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.

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 — 2 comments

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

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. 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

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...

August 09 2025 — 7 min read — 37 comments

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...

August 08 2025 — 5 min read — 25 comments

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...

August 04 2025 — 3 min read — 1 comment

“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...

July 30 2025 — 2 min read — 1 comment

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...

July 28 2025 — 3 min read — 33 comments

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...

July 24 2025 — 3 min read — 4 comments

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...

July 14 2025 — 2 min read — 3 comments