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Las Vegas Golden Knights Stake Sold by Maloof Brothers
The Maloof Brothers, George, Gavin, Joe, and Phil, have sold what is believed to be their 30% ownership interest in the Las Vegas Golden Knights to Bill Foley. The billionaire founder of Foley Family Wines has been the majority owner and chair...
Wynn Might Not Get Extension to Build Third Vegas Strip Tower
Wynn Resorts wants a five-year extension on its permit to build a third tower on the empty lot where the New Frontier Hotel and Casino once stood. However, those plans were approved eight years ago for a different project, and the Clark...
Casino Chip Grabber Nominated to Nevada ‘Black Book’
A man accused of stealing fistfuls of chips from tables and casino patrons has been nominated to Nevada’s so-called “black book,” its list of individuals who are forever banned from all casinos in the state. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) nominated...
$100M Awarded to Family of Las Vegas Tourist Killed in Helicopter Crash
A Clark County judge approved awarding $100M to settle a lawsuit brought by the parents of one of five British tourists. The sightseers were killed when a helicopter that took off near Las Vegas crashed and burst into flames in 2018. The...
Fan Ejected from Criss Angel’s Vegas Show Claims Magician Assaulted Him
Criss Angel helped make a fan disappear from his “Mindfreak” show in Las Vegas on December 29, according to an arrest report from local police. And now that fan claims that the illusionist assaulted him. Branden McDonald, 31, was arrested on suspicion...
Landmark Casino Demolished South of Las Vegas
The former Gold Strike Casino, a landmark to motorists driving Interstate 15 between California and Las Vegas for more than 35 years, is being torn down to make room for an industrial park. The Gold Strike was opened in December 1987 by...
Tupac Murder Suspect Bail Set at $750K, Can Serve House Arrest
A Clark County judge set bail at $750K Tuesday for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former L.A. gang leader charged with orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap superstar Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis, 60, can also serve house arrest at his...
F1 Hires Former Las Vegas City Manager as Grand Prix COO
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has hired Betsy Fretwell, who served as Las Vegas city manager for eight years, as its new chief operating officer. “We are excited to add a seasoned professional of Betsy’s caliber to our team,” said a statement...
Jeffrey Epstein Secretly Filmed Richard Branson Sex Tape, New Docs Claim
Sir Richard Branson’s name appears in the latest Jeffrey Epstein document dump. The billionaire Virgin Hotels Las Vegas owner was implicated by Sarah Ransome, one of Epstein’s alleged sex slaves. “When my friend had sexual intercourse with Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Richard...
VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Michael Mina Opening Four Seasons Steakhouse; Popular Restaurateur Prison-Bound
Celebrity chef Michael Mina is applying the finishing touches to Bourbon Steak, his take on the classic Las Vegas steakhouse. It will be located at the Four Seasons, in the former Charlie Palmer Steak space, which has remained closed since the pandemic....
