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MGM Resorts Debuts K-9 Security Officer Trading Cards in Vegas
Guests of any of MGM Resorts’ 12 Las Vegas Strip properties can now take home more than just the soap and shampoo. K-9 handlers for the hospitality corporation are currently handing out trading cards that spotlight their four-legged security personnel. And yes,...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Live Nation Cries Beyonce, Adele Misunderstands Heckler, Ringo Teases New ‘LOVE’
The answer to who will get the next big Las Vegas residency is … not Beyonce. Live Nation set music fans across the US up for the huge disappointment on Sunday by posting to Instagram a photo of a woman with...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: Bugsy Introduced Mob to Vegas in 1946
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel is incorrectly blamed for introducing the mafia to Las Vegas in 1946. That's when the suspected murderer from Brooklyn exploited Flamingo founder Billy Wilkerson’s gambling addiction as the means to steal the under-construction casino resort out from under him....
BETTOR MAN: Pearl Jam Singer Shocked by Results After Staking Vegas Audience Member to Gamble
During Pearl Jam's recent two-night stint at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, singer Eddie Vedder staked a front-row audience member. “Here’s $500, just see if you can double it, I trust you,” Vedder told the fan, who identified herself as Erin. “If...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: J. Lo Cancels Tour & Lies About Why, Minaj Pt. 2
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer concert tour of the US. Promoter Live Nation issued a press release Friday explaining that the pop superstar is “taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.” If that explanation sounds...
How to Not Die While Visiting Vegas in Summer Heat
So you ignored logic and scheduled your next Las Vegas trip between June and August? Maybe you’re the kind of person who enjoys a little sunstroke. Or maybe you’ve read that it's a dry heat in Las Vegas, which makes it more...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Las Vegas Boasts 15K Miles of Neon
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Vegas Myths Busted" publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today's entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Oct. 2, 2023. Travel, real estate, and legal websites frequently attempt to generate more traffic than they deserve by...
F1 Pledges to Leave Vegas Less Pissed Off This Year
Facing a massive local backlash for the disruptions caused by its inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, F1 promises faster and more efficient race preparations its second time around. “We will not be going through the same level of disruption we...
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Canceled Brian McKnight Gig After Fan Backlash
A Brian McKnight concert scheduled for June 9 was canceled by Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel not long after it was announced via the resort’s Facebook page. The casino provided no reason for its decision. However, it has since become clear, according to...
JENNY BLOCKED: Negotiations for Las Vegas J. Lo Residency Stall — Report
The brakes have been hit on pricey negotiations for a Jennifer Lopez residency on the Las Vegas Strip early next year, according to a report in the New York Post. At issue are sagging sales for her new album and upcoming summer...
