Poker Pro Robbed After WSOP Main Event
American professional poker player Jared Griener reportedly got robbed shortly after the recent World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas Tourism Decline Hits Economy Hard
A new analysis finds a steep decline in overall economic activity in 2025 was caused by a sharp drop in visitor numbers to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Jacks Plans New NBA Franchise
Businessman and sports executive Jerry Colangelo revealed his ambitious plans for a new NBA franchise located in Las Vegas.
Chinese Woman Marries 14 Men in Las Vegas for Gambling Funds
A Chinese woman has been charged with agreeing to marry as many as 14 men to obtain funds that she gambled away at casinos in Las Vegas.
Woman Marries 14 Men to Fuel Gambling Habit
A 33-year-old woman from Las Vegas allegedly said “yes” to more than a dozen men during official wedding ceremonies as part of a crazy plan to fuel her gambling habits.
Las Vegas Youth Baseball Scandal Involves Alleged $64K Misuse
A youth baseball organization in Las Vegas is facing allegations of embezzlement by its former president, who reportedly misused tens of thousands of dollars from league funds for personal expenses, including gambling and adult entertainment.
Las Vegas Fourth of July Weekend Economic Impact Reaches $690.6
Las Vegas generated an estimated $690.6 million in economic impact over the Fourth of July weekend, a 5.8% increase from $652.7 million last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
Canadian Promo Draws 75K Visitors to Las Vegas
In May, we reported on the tremendous success of “At Par”, a special promotion launched by a group of major downtown casinos in Las Vegas aimed at reversing the drop in Canadian tourists to the United States.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Passenger on Vegas Flight
A 38-year-old man from Mexico pleaded guilty to stabbing a fellow passenger on a flight to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Australian Woman Disappears During Las Vegas Trip
Las Vegas authorities are on the lookout for an Australian tourist who disappeared during her solo vacation to the city. 26-year-old Sally Grace Contarino remains missing as investigators are attempting to piece together her movements.
Station Casinos Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity for 50th
Las Vegas-based Station Casinos has unveiled a new logo and brand identity as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, launching a citywide marketing campaign aimed at reinforcing its long-standing focus on serving local residents.
Las Vegas Air Traffic Decline in May
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport has seen 8.6% less traffic last month. With such a slump in passenger traffic right at the beginning of the busiest tourist season for the city, many worry that this is a precursor to a wider tourist decline.