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Las Vegas Shaken by Earthquake as Officials Monitor Possible Aftershocks


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Residents across the Las Vegas Valley felt the ground shake Thursday afternoon after an earthquake struck northwest of Summerlin South. The tremor, initially measured at magnitude 4.1 before being revised to 3.8, rattled homes, businesses, and neighborhoods across Southern Nevada. While no injuries or significant damage were immediately reported, officials continue to monitor for aftershocks […]

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BTS, Cardi B, and Snoop Dogg to Rock Sin City at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival


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Las Vegas is set for another major music takeover this fall as BTS gears up to deliver a power-packed show with the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The K-pop sweethearts will command the stage alongside other chart-topping stars, including Cardi B and Snoop Dogg, preparing to headline the event. Organizers unveiled the first wave of performers […]

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Visiting Slot Player Lands $2.3m Dragon Link Jackpot at Vegas Strip Resort


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A visitor to Las Vegas turned a single high-limit spin into a lifetime victory after securing a massive Dragon Link jackpot at ARIA Resort & Casino. According to insiders, the lucky guest won over $2000,000 while playing Dragon Link in the property’s high-limit slot room. A Stop at ARIA Delivers Dragon Link Jackpot The multimillion-dollar […]

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Golden Knights Take Game 1, Edge Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Final Opener


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The Vegas Golden Knights opened the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals with a dramatic road victory Tuesday night, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. After falling behind by two goals early, Vegas responded with relentless pressure and timely scoring to seize a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series. Golden Knights’ Game […]

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Lucky Grandma Turns Vegas Visit Into $249K Bingo Jackpot at Off-Strip Casino


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A family trip to Las Vegas became even more memorable after a visitor hit a life-changing bingo prize at an off-Strip casino. The lucky grandmother, who was in town for her granddaughter’s recital, snagged an almost $250,000 Jumbo Linked Progressive Jackpot during a Friday afternoon bingo session, turning a routine visit into one a big […]

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Las Vegas Local Cashes in on Rare $1M Baccarat Jackpot at Palms Casino


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A Las Vegas baccarat jackpot worth more than $1 million has produced the latest casino success story in Southern Nevada. Palms Casino Resort announced Thursday that a local player won the seven-figure prize after placing a $5 progressive side bet alongside a $5 main baccarat wager. From A $5 Bet To A Rare Baccarat Jackpot […]

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Police Arrest Teen After Three Horses Stabbed at Vegas Barrel Racing Event


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A teenage girl has been arrested after three horses were allegedly stabbed at a major barrel racing competition. Authorities say the incident occurred during the 2026 National Barrel Horse Association Professional’s Choice Las Vegas Super Show at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. Investigators believe the suspect used a sharp object to injure the animals […]

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Golden Knights Reach Stanley Cup Final in Glorious Four-Game Sweep Against AvalancheThe


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The Vegas Golden Knights are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final after completing a stunning four-game sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final. Vegas secured a 2-1 victory Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena, clinching the franchise’s third Western Conference title in just nine NHL seasons. Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final Run […]

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Golden Nugget Owner Tilman Fertitta Buys Out Caesars Entertainment in Massive $17.6B Deal


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Tilman Fertitta is expanding his Las Vegas empire in a major way after Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday that it would be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion. This includes assumed debt. The blockbuster agreement places one of the most recognizable names on the Las Vegas Strip under the control […]

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Ray J Knocked Out Cold in Vegas MMA Fight Months After Health Scare


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Ray J suffered a brutal knockout during a celebrity MMA match in Las Vegas over the weekend. The singer and reality TV personality faced YouTuber Supa Hot Fire during a livestreamed fight event hosted by internet personality Adin Ross at the UFC Apex arena. This comes months after he revealed troubling health details where doctors […]

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BTS Fever Hits Vegas as Businesses Brace for Arirang Tour Crowds


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Las Vegas has officially turned purple ahead of BTS’s highly anticipated Arirang World Tour stop, with fans flooding the city, businesses ramping up operations, and BTS-themed billboards popping up across the valley. From Chinatown pastry shops to the area surrounding Allegiant Stadium, excitement continues building as the K-pop superstars prepare for four sold-out performances during […]

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Man Pleads Guilty After Vegas Airport Officers Seize 70 Pounds of Ketamine at Harry Reid


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Federal authorities in Las Vegas say a 19-year-old Southern California man has pleaded guilty months after officers discovered more than 70 pounds of ketamine hidden inside his luggage at Harry Reid International Airport. Legal documents revealed how the massive drug bust happened after the traveler underwent a secondary baggage inspection by Customs officers. Harry Reid […]

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North Las Vegas Police Stop Armed Suspect at High School Campus


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A frightening police pursuit spilled onto the campus of Legacy High School Thursday morning after North Las Vegas police officers chased an armed suspect through a neighborhood and onto school grounds. Authorities said officers opened fire during the confrontation after the man allegedly pointed a handgun at police while running across the campus. North Las […]

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Lisa Vanderpump Brings ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Drama to Las Vegas


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Lisa Vanderpump is officially taking her reality TV empire to Sin City. Bravo announced a new limited series, “Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas,” during NBCUniversal’s 2026 Upfront presentation on May 11. The show will follow Vanderpump and her team as they race to open the lavish The Vanderpump Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip while […]

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Dolly Parton Pulls Plug on Vegas Residency Amid Health Battle


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Dolly Parton has canceled her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency as the country music icon continues to recover from ongoing health issues. In an emotional message shared with fans, Parton revealed she is responding well to medication and treatment but admitted she still has “some healing to do” before returning to the stage. Dolly Parton […]

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Chris Brown Rings in 37th Birthday With Ultra-Private Vegas Bash


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All roads led to Sin City on Tuesday, May 5, as music star Chris brown marked his 37th birthday with no shortage of thrills. The music star gathered close friends and family for an exclusive evening that exuded every bit of the typical Vegas night, amid his preparation for his upcoming tour and ahead of […]

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Vegas Aces’ A’Ja Wilson Goes Full Gold For Stunning Met Gala Debut


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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson pulled out all the stops for her Met Gala debut, arriving as a radiant gold vision at the 2026 event in New York City. Draped in metallic brocade with gilded details from head to toe, Wilson embodied this year’s “Costume Art” theme, which invited stars to treat fashion as […]

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Vegas Police Stop School Shooting Threat, Arrest Suspect


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Quick-thinking officers of the Las Vegas police department swung into action after receiving information about an individual’s intent to carry out a school shooting at Las Vegas High School. What could have turned into a disastrous situation was immediately quelled after an insider stepped in. A Shooting Threat That Could Have Shook Vegas Vegas police […]

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Olivia Rodrigo To Bring ‘Unraveled’ Tour to Vegas for Two Nights


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Music star Olivia Rodrigo is rolling out her next body of work alongside her international “Unraveled” Tour, which will include two exhilarating Vegas nights. The pop star is set to treat fans to a high-energy 65-date trek that cuts across continents. Olivia Rodrigo Adds Two Spectacular Vegas Shows To Her “Unraveled” Tour The former Disney […]

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Cyndi Lauper’s Vegas Residency Gets Heated as She Tells Heckler ‘I’m Gonna Come for You’


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Music icon Cyndi Lauper just wants to have fun at her ongoing Las Vegas Residency, but she doesn’t mind taking out time to prove she suffers no fools. The “Queen of Quirky Pop” colluded with a heckler attempting to disrupt her performance, establishing that she was not to be messed with. Cyndi Lauper Challenged A […]

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Lucky Player Snags $1.15M Dragon Link Grand Jackpot at Durango Casino


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The familiar sensation of victory seized the air at the Durango Casino & Resort after a fortunate gambler landed a huge jackpot. The off-strip casino guest struck it big with a massive $1,159,768.43 grand prize, stamping yet another life-changing day on the strip. Durango Dragon Link Jackpot Hits $1.15M The lucky player triggered the progressive […]

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Karol G Brings ‘Tropitour’ to Las Vegas After Coachella Takeover


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Fresh off a history-making Coachella takeover, Karol G is bringing her global momentum to Las Vegas with a major stadium stop on her “Viajando Por El Mundo, Tropitour.” The chart-topping artist will headline Allegiant Stadium in August, part of a sweeping international tour that spans North America, Latin America, and Europe. Karol G Takes Tropitour […]

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WWE’s CM Punk Smacks Fan’s Phone Away In Vegas Hotel Lobby Encounter


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Wrestling icon CM Punk still had some Wrestlemania 42 steam in him when he accosted a fan in the lobby of a Strip hotel. In a clip that has now gained vast attention on social media, the combat star could be seen showing disapproval for a wrestling fan by swatting a phone out of their […]

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Las Vegas Aces Retain A’Ja Wilson in Historic $5M Supermax Deal


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A’ja Wilson has agreed to a three-year, $5 million supermax contract to remain with the Las Vegas Aces. The welcomed development comes as a deal widely reported as the richest and largest in WNBA history. A’ja Wilson’s Supermax Contract Makes WNBA History Wilson’s new Superstar A’ja Wilson’s supermax contract comes after a record-setting season that […]

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No Doubt’s Tom Dumont Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis Ahead of Vegas Residency


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Tom Dumont has revealed his struggles with early-onset Parkinson’s, sharing his diagnosis as he prepares for No Doubt’s upcoming residency at Vegas Sphere. The music star also stated that his health issues will not stand in the way of his performance. Tom Dumont On His Parkinson’s Diagnosis Ahead of Sphere Residency Tom Dumont opened up […]

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Vegas Local Bags $1.69 Million Slot Jackpot at Off-Strip Casino


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While Storms are being predicted to hit Las Vegas, one came in the form of a dollar storm slot jackpot, hitting The Resort at Summerlin in favor of a lucky local. According to casino representatives, the player who is a regular at the casino won the prize money after betting on a humble $30. Slot […]

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Las Vegas Rolls Out Parade, Street Honor for Bruno Mars


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Las Vegas is preparing a Strip-side celebration for Bruno Mars on Friday, featuring a parade and the unveiling of a street bearing his name. This is to be done in recognition of his achievements in the Entertainment Capital of the World. The Parade Will Highlight Bruno Mars’ Impact In Las Vegas The street honor and […]

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Three Binion’s Employees Accused in $300K Skim Scheme


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Vegas Police have apprehended three employees of Binion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel, accused of foul play over the disappearance of nearly $300,000 from casino registers. According to court documents, the workers carried out the illegal act for over two years.  Three Binion’s Employees Roped in Theft Scandal Court documents identified the three Binion’s employees as […]

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$5 Bet Explodes Into $10.4m Megabucks Win at Mandalay Bay


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A single $5 wager has produced one of the largest slot payouts of the year after a player at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino hit a staggering $10,486,432.04 jackpot on a Megabucks machine. International Game Technology shared the big news that gathered ample attention across cities. $10.4M Megabucks Win at Mandalay Bay Stuns Strip The […]

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L.A Visitor Bags $242K on Dragon Link at Palms Vegas


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A visitor from Los Angeles turned a high-limit wager into a six-figure payout after hitting a Dragon Link jackpot at Palms Casino Resort on Saturday. This surprise victory swiftly transformed a short stay into an extended holiday in splendor. Dragon Link Jackpot at Palms Vegas Reaches $242,677 Playing the Dragon Link game at Palms Vegas […]

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Blackpink’s Lisa to Headline First K-Pop Vegas Residency at Caesars


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Lisa is set to make Las Vegas history this fall. The BLACKPINK star will headline the first K-pop Vegas residency at Colosseum at Caesars Palace with her newly announced show, “Viva La Lisa.” BLACKPINK’s Lisa Vegas Residency Set for November BLACKPINK’s Lisa Vegas residency will take place over two weekends in November at Caesars Palace. […]

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Golden Knights Fire Bruce Cassidy, Name John Tortorella Coach


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The Vegas Golden Knights shook up their bench, leading to the dismissal of head coach Bruce Cassidy and the appointment of John Tortorella as his replacement. In an announcement made on Sunday, the team confirmed its desire to move in a different direction amid the ongoing NHL season. Golden Knights Fire Bruce Cassidy in Late-Season […]

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NBA Board Votes To Explore Las Vegas, Seattle Expansion


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The National Basketball Association Board of Governors has approved a formal process to explore expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle. This comes off as a significant step, ushering in a fresh era for Sin City in the sports world. NBA Las Vegas And Seattle Expansion Moves Forward The NBA Las Vegas and Seattle expansion process […]

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Virgin Hotels Vegas Guest Lucks Out With Two Monster Jackpots on Same Slot


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While jackpot moments are rare, they are not unattainable, but what are the odds of striking double wins in one night? This was the plot twist at Virgin Hotels Vegas, where a player aced not one but two jackpot wins on a single slot machine, exiting the building with thousands of dollars in prize money. […]

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Vegas Player Strikes $1.12 Million Royal Flush Jackpot at Harrah’s


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A lucky player on the Las Vegas Strip turned a winning hand into a seven-figure payday after hitting a one-million-dollar mega progressive jackpot with a royal flush. The victorious gambler had been playing Mississippi Stud Poker at Harrah’s Las Vegas when the big moment happened. Harrah’s Las Vegas Royal Flush Jackpot Reaches $1.12M The Harrah’s […]

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Hawaii Visitor Cashes in $100K Keno Jackpot at the Orleans


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The Jackpot “gods” visited a Hawaii player at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, leaving him with a staggering six-figure payout during a live keno bout. The gambler’s huge win came after he put forward a $2 keno wager.  The Hawaii visitor Spun His Way To A Keno Jackpot The Hawaii visitor’s keno […]

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Vegas Local Takes Home $100K on Keno Jackpot at the Orleans


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A Las Vegas local is celebrating a payout of over $99,000 after hitting a live keno jackpot at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. The player turned a $10 wager into one of the freshest five-figure wins near the Strip. Live Keno At The Orleans Blesses A Vegas Regular According to property officials, the player placed […]

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‘Pawn Stars’ Corey Harrison Launches Fundraiser After Crash


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Reality TV personality Corey Harrison has launched a fundraiser following a recent motorcycle crash. The ‘Pawn Stars’ regular is asking fans for financial support as he recovers from injuries that led to significant medical expenses. Corey Harrison Gains Attention Over Fundraiser After January Crash The news about Corey Harrison’s fundraiser effort got out when a […]

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Las Vegas AMBER Alert Ends With Baby Safe, Father Arrested


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A North Las Vegas Amber Alert issued early Thursday morning ended with relief after police located a missing 10-month-old girl unharmed and arrested her father. Authorities issued the alert hours after the now-apprehended parent took the infant from an apartment complex. Amber Alert Goes Off In The Early Hours of Thursday The North Las Vegas […]

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WWE Hall of Fame 2026 Takes Over Las Vegas Strip


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The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is officially headed to Las Vegas. The key sports ceremony brings one of professional wrestling’s most anticipated annual events to the Strip as part of WrestleMania 42 weekend festivities. Las Vegas Presents WWE Hall of Fame 2026 World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed that the WWE Hall of Fame 2026 […]

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