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October 2023 Article Archive

Dozens of union workers arrested on Las Vegas Strip for blocking traffic as thousands rally

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thousands of hotel workers fighting for new union contracts rallied on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday evening, halting rush-hour traffic before dozens were ...

by: Rio Yamat, Associated Press

October 26, 2023

Sept. 2024 date set for trial of 2 teens as adults in fatal Vegas bicyclist crash seen on video

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A September 2024 date has been set for the trial of two teenagers being prosecuted as adults on murder and other charges in the fatal video-recorded crash of ...

by: AP News Wire, Associated Press

October 25, 2023

Las Vegas Monorail Announces “Show Your Ticket and Save” Program

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LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Monorail, one of the most convenient modes of transportation along the famous Las Vegas Strip, has announced the newest way to save on experiences in...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

October 17, 2023

Strip resort workers picket to send a message as contract negotiations stall

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Visitors seated at Paris Las Vegas’ outdoor cafes with tables facing the Strip had a front row seat as more than 200 Culinary Union members picketed Thursday morning, demandin...

by: Jannelle Calderon & Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent

October 13, 2023

September 2023 Article Archive

Las Vegas News, Rumors, And Shows In October 2023

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The weather in Las Vegas is perfect as we head into October. Temperatures this month will mostly be in the 80s and 90s during the day and 60s at night. Visitors from cooler cl...

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

September 29, 2023

A New 67-story Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Las Vegas — With a 6-acre Pool Complex and 36 Bars and Restaurants

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The long-anticipated Fontainebleau Las Vegas is set to welcome guests this winter. The $3.7-billion project is only the second newly built resort to open on the Las Vegas Stri...

by: David Morris, Travel & Leasure

September 20, 2023

Cyberattacks strike casino giants Caesars and MGM

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On Thursday, Caesars Entertainment, a casino company, reported to federal regulators that it was targeted in a cyberattack. However, the attack did not disrupt its casino and...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

September 15, 2023

Job Fair at Fontainebleau Las Vegas looking to hire workers ahead of December opening

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas has announced that it will open its doors in December and is currently seeking to hire over 6,500 workers. To facilitate its recruitment process, Fonta...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

September 14, 2023

After cybersecurity issue MGM Resorts reports that it is operational

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On Monday, MGM Resorts announced that it had shut down some of its systems due to a "cybersecurity issue." However, as of late Tuesday, the company has posted an update statin...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

September 13, 2023

Las Vegas African-Themed Casino the Sahara

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The Las Vegas Strip boasts a variety of casino themes, ranging from Ancient Rome and Egypt to the Wild West. However, none compare to the unique African-inspired theme of the ...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

September 13, 2023

14 thousand square foot attraction coming to Luxor

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A new entertainment attraction is set to open at Luxor, which is all about play. Unlike the casino, guests will enter the attraction through a slide similar to the ones found ...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

September 10, 2023

Workers at Las Vegas hotels are getting closer to a possible strike

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Las Vegas Strip workers' unions have scheduled a citywide strike vote this month. If approved, over 50,000 housekeepers, bartenders, and other staff may walk off the job....

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

September 08, 2023

Bellagio Faces Flak for Felling Fountain Trees For F1

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MGM Resorts, which owns the Bellagio, has begun removing a beloved row of shade trees lining the casino resort’s Las Vegas Strip sidewalk. This is so it can build a grandstand...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

September 07, 2023

Las Vegas News, Rumors, And Shows In September 2023

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It’s September and the unofficial end of summer is here with Labor Day Weekend. Even though the temperatures are still around 100 degrees the pool parties and dayclubs are sta...

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

September 01, 2023

August 2023 Article Archive

Formula One slashes Las Vegas Grand Prix fees after backlash from clubs, restaurants

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Formula One has pumped the brakes on a controversial plan to force Las Vegas clubs and restaurants to cough up millions of dollars in licensing fees by threatening to block th...

by: Staff, VegasLifeToday

August 23, 2023

Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Parking Charges for Hotel Guests Become Effective Next Month

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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is the latest Strip resort to do away with free self-parking for casino guests. Beginning next month, the luxury resort will also begin charging parking...

by: Devin O'Connor, Casino.org

August 22, 2023

Las Vegas food service workers demanding better pay and benefits are set to rally on the Strip

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Food service workers at a Las Vegas Strip arena demanding higher pay and better benefits are set to rally Thursday evening beneath the glittery lights of the ...

by: Rio Yamat, Associated Press

August 10, 2023

Durango Casino & Resort Opens Nov. 20 Off The Strip In Las Vegas

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Station Casinos is planning to open Durango Casino & Resort on Monday, November 20, 2023. The date is pending regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission....

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

August 04, 2023

The Rich History of Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is a top-notch destination known for its innovative attractions, such as the massive stadium set to host the upcoming Super Bowl, and contemporary resorts that often...

by: Robert Payson, VegasLifeToday

August 01, 2023

July 2023 Article Archive

F1 race permits don’t yet include construction of view-obstructing barriers

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The parent company of the Las Vegas Grand Prix has received almost 20 permits from Clark County to improve the surfaces and infrastructure on the Las Vegas Strip and nearby st...

by: Robert Payson, VegasLifeToday

July 30, 2023

Las Vegas Strip workers frustrated by traffic jams from Formula 1 repaving

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Repaving has been going on in and around the Las Vegas Strip for months now and will continue until one of the biggest sports in the world drives into...

by: Kim PAAORH, Fox5vegas

July 29, 2023

Future Las Vegas landlord of A’s says ‘not a lot of margin for error’ in stadium development

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A top executive with the real estate investment trust that owns the 35-acre Tropicana Las Vegas site said “there’s not a lot of margin for error” on the development of a plann...

by: Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent

July 28, 2023

Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10M to end fight over claims of sexual misconduct

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino mogul Steve Wynn’s long legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators over claims of workplace sexual misconduct is expected to end Thursday with a settl...

by: Ken Ritter, Associated Press

July 27, 2023

Here’s What’s New At Circus Circus Las Vegas

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Circus Circus continues to evolve on the north end of the Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas casino owned by Phil Ruffin has been changing since it was sold by MGM Resorts in 2019....

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

July 26, 2023

Design for Las Vegas Strip mass shooting memorial features a garden path and 58 beams of light

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A design for a permanent memorial to the 2017 Las Vegas Strip mass shooting has been chosen after more than three years of planning....

by: Rio Yamat, Associated Press

July 26, 2023

Free Parking Ending at Two More Las Vegas Strip Resorts

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Free parking on the Las Vegas Strip will soon become even more difficult to find. That’s after two centrally-located casino resorts announced plans this week to end free self-...

by: Devin O'Connor, Casino.org

July 18, 2023

Pizza Their Mind: $53 Las Vegas Pie Stokes Tourist Hanger

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A video pointing out the price for a pie at Di Fara Pizza at the Caesars Palace food hall has gone viral. Posted on Saturday on Las Vegas YouTube influencer Jacob Orth’s Twitt...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

July 16, 2023

Regulators give initial OK to Rio’s new ownership, long-stalled Fontainebleau

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It took less than 90 minutes for Nevada gaming regulators to grant preliminary approvals for two casino-resorts that could reshape the Las Vegas casino market....

by: Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent

July 12, 2023

Road work, lane closures continue before Las Vegas Grand Prix

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - With the inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix coming in November, lane closures needed for track paving will continue through the ...

by: C.C. McCandless, Fox5Vegas

July 10, 2023

Guy Fieri debuts new sports kitchen at Strip resort

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Celebrity chef Guy Fieri held a grand opening for his newest Las Vegas property last week....

by: C.C. McCandless, Fox5Vegas

July 10, 2023

New Owners Take Over Rio Las Vegas Soon, Plan Multi-Year Renovation

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Rio Hotel & Casino will have a new owner and operator beginning sometime during the fourth quarter of this year. The takeover has been a long time coming....

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

July 07, 2023

MSG Sphere in Las Vegas lights exterior for first time with Fourth of July display

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The MSG Sphere is scheduled to officially open September 29, but on the Fourth of July, Las Vegas got a preview of what this next-generation entertain...

by: Shawna Khalafi, Fox5Vegas

July 05, 2023

Finalized permanent memorial to Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting victims on horizon

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From angel wings protruding into the sky from a concrete floor to giant horses scattered about the grounds, the 1 October Memorial could take shape in many different forms....

by: Grace Da Rocha, Las Vegas Sun

July 05, 2023

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks....

by: Jim Salter, Associated Press

July 03, 2023

June 2023 Article Archive

MGM Resorts Unveils New Photo And Video Policy For Las Vegas Table Games

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MGM Resorts has a new photo and video policy for table games in its Las Vegas casinos. The new policy was necessary as taking photos of winning hands at table games continues ...

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

June 06, 2023

Las Vegas News, Rumors And Events In June 2023

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Things are heating up in June as temperatures are starting to kiss the 100-degree mark. This is a great time of the year to enjoy the great outdoors in the Las Vegas Valley....

by: Marc Meltzer, PlayUSA

June 01, 2023

May 2023 Article Archive

A’s release renderings of proposed new ballpark in Las Vegas

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The Athletics released the first renderings of their proposed new ballpark in Las Vegas which includes a partially retractable roof and a seating capacity of 30,000....

by: Athletic Staff, The Athletic

May 26, 2023

Brasserie B by Bobby Flay Set for Caesars Palace, Old Homestead To Close

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Celebrity chef Bobby Flay announced a new restaurant scheduled to open at Caesars Palace, Brasserie B by Bobby Flay....

by: Scott Roeben, Vital Vegas

May 17, 2023

Deal reached for Las Vegas ballpark bill, filing expected early next week

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A legislative deal for a Las Vegas ballpark has been reached late Friday evening, and the bill is set to be drafted and filed early next week....

by: Jaclyn Schultz, Fox5Vegas

May 13, 2023

VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Strip Casinos Earn Most of Their Revenue from Gambling

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The Las Vegas Strip has been the heart of gambling in the US for decades. But gambling is no longer the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Over the last 30 years, casino profits ha...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

May 05, 2023

Encore Boston Harbor Poker Room

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On a recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts I had the opportunity to visit the Encore Boston Harbor Casino Poker Room. The Poker Room was clean and bright with plenty of space....

by: Robert Payson, VegasLifeToday

May 04, 2023

Long-unfinished blue Strip tower sets date for grand opening

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A soaring blue-glass resort that has sat empty and unfinished for close to two decades on the Las Vegas Strip is now set to open its doors to the public in December...

by: Rio Yamat, Associated Press

May 02, 2023

Stanton Social Prime brings flambe, and flamboyance, to Caesars Palace

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Stanton Social Prime, with creative cuisine from chef Chris Santos, has opened at Caesars Palace, offering a modern take on art deco and dramatic culinary presentations....

by: Paul Szydelko, Travel Weekly

May 02, 2023

VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Howard Hughes Bought Silver Slipper Just to Dim its Sign

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The 12-foot tall, 17-foot wide, rotating high heel was designed by Jack Larsen Sr., a former Disney animator who worked for the YESCO sign company, where he also created the p...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

May 01, 2023

April 2023 Article Archive

Harry Styles has one direction: The MSG Sphere

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More than a decade ago I caught a One Direction show at then-Planet Hollywood Theatre of the Performing Arts....

by: John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 30, 2023

Horseshoe Las Vegas Tower Assimilating into Paris

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Clark County has approved plans for Caesars Entertainment Inc. to remake one of its two Horseshoe towers into a Paris Las Vegas tower. The tower will connect to Paris via an e...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

April 29, 2023

Gaming revenue declines in March despite state’s 25th straight billion-dollar month

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March gaming revenue topped more than $1.312 billion statewide — the 25th consecutive month the state surpassed the $1 billion mark....

by: Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent

April 25, 2023

Dates, ticketing info announced for U2 at MSG Sphere in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Dates and ticketing information was announced Monday for U2′s highly-anticipated series of shows at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas....

by: Caitlin Lilly, Fox5vegas

April 24, 2023

Feds will release more water downstream into drought-stricken Lake Mead after wet winter

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The US Bureau of Reclamation announced Thursday that this winter’s rain and the projected runoff from above-normal snowfall is expected to boost its water releases this year f...

by: Ella Nilsen, CNN

April 23, 2023

Burning Man-Inspired Outdoor Art Gallery Transfix Opens in Las Vegas

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Located on four acres adjacent to Resorts World, the exhibit, open through this fall, includes the playa-famous steampunk octopus (for two weeks only) plus 40 other participat...

by: Melinda Shekells, The Hollywood Reporter

April 22, 2023

Nevada lawmakers await details of A’s land buy in Las Vegas

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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada legislative leaders said Thursday that they had little information about the Oakland Athletics’ plans to move to Las Vegas, beyond that a land ...

by: Gabe Stern, Associated Press

April 20, 2023

Golden Nugget Pulling Plug on Nevada Sports Betting App, Could DraftKings Be Replacement?

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Golden Nugget is shutting down its Nevada mobile sports wagering application on April 26. The casino operator notified patrons about the decision in a Monday email blast....

by: Todd Shriber, Casino.org

April 18, 2023

Vegas Player MSG Entertainment Sells Tao Group to Investment Firm

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:MSGE) has sold Tao Group Hospitality to Mohari Hospitality Ltd, the investment firm owned by PokerStars co-founder Mark Scheinb...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

April 17, 2023

Who's going to Vegas? A visitor profile

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Visitors to Las Vegas were more likely to be single and employed and were younger than in recent years, according to the annual Las Vegas Visitor Profile released last month....

by: Paul Szydelko, Travel Weekly

April 11, 2023

The Horseshoe name is back in lights in Las Vegas

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Missing for almost two decades from the city where it all started, the legendary Horseshoe brand officially returned to Las Vegas last month....

by: Paul Szydelko, Travel Weekly

April 08, 2023

Disco will live on in a new Vegas show from Spiegelworld

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The glitz and glamor of the disco era will be the loose theme of Spiegelworld's latest production on the Las Vegas Strip....

by: Paul Szydelko, Travel Weekly

April 08, 2023

Strip Venue Likely to Hit Market this Year, Says Analyst – But Not Caesars

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A Las Vegas Strip casino resort is likely to hit the auction block this year, and it won’t be one of the venues currently operated by Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR)....

by: Todd Shriber, Casino.org

April 07, 2023

March 2023 Article Archive

VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: The Flamingo Was the 1st Casino on the Strip

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We already busted the myth perpetuated by that scene in the 1991 film, Bugsy, in which Warren Beatty walked out into the barren desert and had a vision. No, mobster Benjamin “...

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

March 31, 2023

New details about 2017 Las Vegas mass shooter revealed in hundreds of FBI documents

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A cache of newly released FBI documents reveals Stephen Paddock, the gambler who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history in Las Vegas in 2017, may have ha...

by: Elizabeth Wolfe and Paradise Afshar, CNN

March 31, 2023

Road work to begin April 2 to start prep for F1′s Las Vegas Grand Prix

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Road work will begin on Sunday, April 2 in advance of Formula 1′s November Las Vegas Grand Prix....

by: Michael Bell, Fox5KVVU-TV

March 31, 2023

Mark Wahlberg says leaving Hollywood for Las Vegas gave children 'chance to thrive'

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Mark Wahlberg joined the ongoing celebrity exodus from Hollywood last fall when he moved his family to Nevada....

by: Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, Fox News

March 30, 2023

Nevada Casinos Extend $1B Winning Streak to 24 Months, February Revenue Hits Record

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Nevada casinos in February continued their unprecedented run of winning at least $1 billion off gamblers. Last month’s statewide gaming haul of more than $1.23 billion marked ...

by: Devin O'Connor, Casino.org

March 28, 2023

Adele Announces 34 More Las Vegas Dates and Concert Film

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Adele herself made the announcement to her Colosseum crowd during Saturday’s show, which had been slated to be the residency’s closing night....

by: Corey Levitan, Casino.org

March 27, 2023

Renamed Horseshoe to host Poker World Series on Vegas Strip

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A name paired with poker and Las Vegas lore now has a place on the neon-lit Strip following the rebranding of an iconic hotel with a memorable history at a cr...

by: Ken Ritter, Associated Press

March 25, 2023

Super Bowl winner and NFL veteran Tom Brady acquires ownership interest in the Las Vegas Aces

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces have added another athlete to their roster but this time, it's as an owner....

by: Jarah Wright, KTNV Las Vegas

March 23, 2023

Clark County approves Hard Rock’s plans to transform site of Mirage volcano

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Another piece of Las Vegas history will soon be no more. Clark County Commissioners on Wednesday approved permits and designs submitted by Hard Rock ...

by: Caitlin Lilly, Fox5vegas

March 22, 2023

Dream Las Vegas hotel construction put on hold

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — More than three years after announcing a dream to build a luxury 450-room hotel on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, construction has come to a halt....

by: Duncan Phenix, 8NewsNow

March 22, 2023

MSG Sphere hiring 3K positions for new Las Vegas venue

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. announced on Tuesday that is hiring thousands of positions ahead of the opening of the “state-of-the-art...

by: Caitlin Lilly, Fox5vegas

March 21, 2023

Resorts World Las Vegas Debuts The World's Largest Immersive Art Experience

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Resorts World Las Vegas debuts the new and incredible TRANSFIX immersive experience on April 21. This innovative and never-before-seen experience offers a maze-like, multi-sto...

by: Sophie Robinson, Vegas Magazine

March 20, 2023

Gloria Dea, 1st magician on Las Vegas Strip, dies at age 100

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LAS VEGAS -- Gloria Dea, touted as the first magician to perform on what would become the Las Vegas Strip in the early 1940s, has died. She was 100....

by: The Associated Press, Associated Press

March 19, 2023

Resorts World Las Vegas to Raise Cyberbullying Awareness

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Resorts World Las Vegas, an integrated casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip, announced a new initiative aimed at raising awareness about cyberbullying during this year’s March...

by: Julie Moraine, Gambling News

March 14, 2023

Las Vegas water agency seeks power to limit residential use

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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering a remarkable shift in allowing the water agency that manages the Colorado River supply for Las Vegas to limit single-...

by: Gabe Stern, Associated Press

March 13, 2023

Here are the best Irish Pubs in Las Vegas for St. Patrick's Day

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Whether you're Irish or not, these fun, laid-back pubs say they offer a vibrant and friendly atmosphere perfect for enjoying drinks, food, and live entertainment. Just make su...

by: Stephanie Overton, KLAS Las Vegas

March 13, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo signing with Raiders in major NFL free agency domino

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Las Vegas is reportedly giving Garoppolo a three-year, $67.5 million deal, including $34 million guaranteed, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported....

by: Jenna Lemoncelli, New York Post

March 13, 2023

Siegfried & Roy's Las Vegas mansion, Jungle Palace, sells for $3 million

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The mansion, which once belonged to popular German-born entertainers Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn and was often referred to as Jungle Palace, has sold for $3 million. Aa...

by: Lori Bashian, Fox Business

March 12, 2023

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