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Burning Man Homicide Victim Identified as Washington Man Vadim Kruglov

Posted on September 5, 2025 (September 5, 2025)

Authorities have identified the man killed at this year’s Burning Man festival as Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian national living in Tacoma, Washington. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his identity after fingerprint analysis, marking the first homicide reported at the annual desert gathering. Kruglov’s body was discovered on the night of August 30, as thousands gathered to watch […]

Marquee’s Next Chapter: How Jason Strauss and Noah Tepperberg Keep Winning in Las Vegas

Posted on August 29, 2025 (August 29, 2025)

Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan is about to reopen its doors with a fresh look and a bigger vision. Tao Group Hospitality has previewed sweeping upgrades for both Marquee New York and Marquee Las Vegas, with New York returning in September and Las Vegas following in October. The Las Vegas refresh focuses on the main […]

Nevada DMV Shuts Down Statewide After Cyberattack

Posted on August 29, 2025 (August 29, 2025)

Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles remains closed after a major cyberattack crippled state government systems, leaving thousands of residents unable to complete routine transactions. The cyberattack, first reported in mid-July, triggered what officials have called a “statewide network outage” that continues to disrupt multiple state agencies. While investigators have not disclosed who was behind the […]

Downtown Las Vegas Is Proving All The Headlines Wrong

Posted on August 28, 2025 (August 28, 2025)

While Las Vegas is getting headlines for slowing down, Downtown Las Vegas just had one of its busiest weeks yet. The Fremont Street Experience pulsed with energy, hotter than any poker table, drawing everyone from WWE stars to pro athletes. The San Francisco 49ers were here to take on the Raiders, and they found the […]

Sacred Recovery: How to Rebuild After Body, Mind, Soul, and Spirit Trauma

Posted on August 15, 2025 (August 15, 2025)

The term “trauma” is taken from the Greek word “τραῦμα,” meaning wound. And like a wound, trauma doesn’t always fully heal, especially when it’s misunderstood. Recovering your body and mind in the aftermath of a traumatic incident is a multi-step process. Rather than some sort of one-and-done quick fix, working through trauma requires dedication, discipline, […]

Dana White Dominates the News Cycle: UFC’s $7.7B Deal with Paramount Is a Total Knockout

Posted on August 14, 2025 (August 14, 2025)

The fight game just had its biggest mic-drop moment in years. UFC President Dana White landed a seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount and CBS, a move that instantly changes the way fans watch fights in the U.S. Starting in 2026, the UFC will retire the old pay-per-view model in America, putting every card on Paramount+, with […]

Grinding Through the Ashes: How Justin Spearman Rebuilt His Life with Discipline, Grit, and Federal Tutoring

Posted on August 11, 2025 (August 11, 2025)

In an industry built on trust and timelines, comebacks are rare and reputations hard-earned. But for petroleum landman Justin Spearman, rebuilding wasn’t a matter of press releases or polished narratives—it was a matter of waking up every day and doing the work. Quietly. Consistently. Without shortcuts. Today, Spearman is a respected Independent Petroleum Landman. But the […]

Murray the Magician Conjures Up Magic Hall of Fame Honor

Posted on August 11, 2025 (August 11, 2025)

Las Vegas has seen its share of jaw-dropping acts, but this time, the magic happened offstage. Murray SawChuck, known worldwide as Murray the Magician, has been inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame by The International Magicians Society, securing his place among industry icons like David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, and Penn & Teller. With a career […]

A Legal Advocate: Morris Bart Brings Passion to Make a Positive Impact

Posted on August 8, 2025 (August 8, 2025)

When it comes to needing a legal advocate, finding a lawyer who is a law expert and will fight to get you the justice you deserve is a must. Yet, while many factors make up a great lawyer, civic-minded legal leaders who focus less on winning in the courtroom and more on making a positive […]

Mega-influencers Spotted Partying At Circa Las Vegas [Photos]

Posted on August 2, 2025 (August 1, 2025)

There is always something going on in Downtown Las Vegas, and we love getting the inside scoop. What better place to be, and be seen, than Circa Resort and Casino? We received word that mega-influencer and actress Kendra Lust joined family and friends at Barry’s Downtown Prime the other night. We hear they indulged in […]

Welcome to the Future: MEF5 Ushers In the Era of Interplanetary Music Festivals

Posted on August 1, 2025 (August 1, 2025)

In the heart of Las Vegas, a city already known for pushing the boundaries of entertainment, a groundbreaking experience is set to redefine what a music festival can be. Meet Mega Extraterrestrial Fest V (MEF5), a three-day, multisensory, interplanetary event designed for the future. Slated for 2027, MEF5 isn’t just another festival. It’s the launch […]

Pawn After Dark: Behind the Scenes with Tattooed Vegas Icon Sabina Kelley

Posted on July 30, 2025 (July 31, 2025)

Las Vegas’ own Sabina Kelley, internationally recognized pin-up model, showgirl, and entrepreneur, is the latest guest to appear on the hit podcast Pawn After Dark, hosted by Pawn Stars legends Rick Harrison and Chumlee. Filmed after-hours inside the world-famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, the episode dives into Kelley’s glamorous yet gritty journey—from ballet dancer and showgirl to […]

MLB Draftees Celebrate Taking On Las Vegas

Posted on July 21, 2025 (July 21, 2025)

Las Vegas remains the place for any occasion, and everyone can get the ultimate star treatment. Circa Las Vegas, located on Fremont Street, has become a high-traffic spot that more and more guests are gravitating towards for just that reason. From musicians to movie stars, and with the growing popularity of professional sports here, athletes […]

All The Sin City Action Is In Downtown Las Vegas

Posted on July 4, 2025 (July 4, 2025)

An action-packed weekend of UFC and Power Slap in Las Vegas? This called for a girls’ night out Downtown. We gathered the group and secured a reservation at Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Las Vegas and headed for Fremont Street. Why go Downtown when the main events are happening nowhere near there, you may ask? […]

How Two Engineers Reengineered Real Estate Investing for Busy Professionals

Posted on June 28, 2025 (July 25, 2025)

In an industry overrun with real estate “gurus,” quick-fix promises, “secrets”, and unreliable data, Fernwood is redefining what it means to invest with precision. Co-founded by Eric Fernwood and Cleo Li, the company is shifting the norms by bringing data-driven real estate investing, which was once reserved for institutional giants, into the hands of busy, high-earning individuals who […]

NKOTB Sightings at Barrys Prime and Circa Resort & Casino

Posted on June 27, 2025 (June 27, 2025)

As Las Vegas continues to become the capital for everything, they are still finding ways to raise the bar in terms of entertainment. With new venues, long-term activations, and experiences constantly popping up, it is no wonder Vegas doesn’t shy away from doing it up big, and artists are definitely taking notice. We scored tickets […]

Las Vegas DJs Are No Longer Just the Headliners — They Are the Business

Posted on June 27, 2025 (June 27, 2025)

In a city built on spectacle, no force has redefined Las Vegas nightlife more than the rise of the superstar DJ. What once were simple club residencies have evolved into full-blown revenue machines, where names like Calvin Harris, Cedric Gervais, and The Chainsmokers do more than fill dance floors — they drive bottom-line profits. Behind […]

Get Your Butt To Circa… Literally.

Posted on June 26, 2025

Lots of places do what they can to uphold the history of Las Vegas, from branded matchbooks at the bar to actual coin-operated slot machines. But nothing compares to the historical element of Vegas shows of yesteryear that keep us always wanting more of what used to be. Well, things just got a whole lot […]

Super Bowl & World Series Champs Show Up To Support Baller Dreams Foundation Hosted by Greg Maddux

Posted on June 13, 2025 (June 13, 2025)

With the rise of professional sports in Las Vegas, there continues to be increased awareness of several nonprofit organizations that players and their teams support. We got invited to the third annual Celebrity Poker Tournament benefiting the Baller Dream Foundation. This event, hosted by Greg Maddux, brings sports celebrities and poker enthusiasts alike together for […]

The Best Fireworks Shows in the US for the Fourth of July in 2025

Posted on June 13, 2025 (June 13, 2025)

Fireworks are a long-standing American tradition. And of course. There’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than with a sky full of colorful explosions, a heart full of patriotism, and a cooler full of “soda.” Every Fourth of July, small towns and big cities across the United States pull out all the stops with […]

Website Traffic Still Matters in the Era of Dark Social & Micro-Conversions

Posted on June 7, 2025 (June 7, 2025)

New tech isn’t the only tech. AI, embedded shopping experiences, private messaging channels, and other tech advances may be flashy, but that doesn’t negate the necessity of a website traffic checker. In fact, the constant stream of new tech capabilities makes the classic website traffic checkers more vital than ever. Why? Marketers can use them to keep things […]

Is Sobriety the Only Solution to Overdrinking?

Posted on June 6, 2025

Traditional addiction recovery methods often focus solely on stopping alcohol use. However, Colleen Freeland Kachmann, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, takes a different approach. She believes the real issue isn’t drinking itself but the emotions and thoughts that lead to it. Her message is clear: “Get happy, not sober.” A Different Approach to Drinking Colleen isn’t […]

Chuck Liddell Brings the Heat (and Ice) to Pawn After Dark

Posted on May 27, 2025 (May 27, 2025)

UFC legend Chuck Liddell made a knockout appearance on the Pawn After Dark set this week, sitting down with Rick Harrison and Chumlee for a no-holds-barred podcast episode—and that wasn’t the only thing he came to do. In addition to recording the episode, Chuck brought the chill—literally—as he filmed a segment for his hit YouTube series Out Cold alongside […]

Present and Purposeful: The Story Behind Youtuber Ashana Sule’s Rise To Fame

Posted on May 21, 2025 (May 21, 2025)

Ashana Sule didn’t plan to become a lifestyle influencer. Her path began with vulnerability, not strategy. “I had just moved to a new country and was navigating a completely new environment,” she recalls. “I felt inspired to start sharing my experiences, the challenges, and the exciting moments of this big life change.” What started as college […]

Barry’s Downtown Prime: The Real Main Event During WrestleMania Week in Vegas

Posted on April 28, 2025 (April 28, 2025)

When the WWE Universe rolled into Las Vegas for WrestleMania 41, it wasn’t just the ring lighting up; so was Barry’s Downtown Prime. Tucked inside Circa Resort & Casino, this swanky steakhouse became the unofficial hideout for some of pro wrestling’s biggest names. Forget the pyrotechnics and piledrivers; this was all about good vibes, good food, […]

Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Celebrates Rockin’ Birthday Bash with Bret Michaels in Laughlin—New ‘Pawn After Dark’ Episode Now Streaming

Posted on April 28, 2025 (April 28, 2025)

The glitz of Vegas hit the road as Pawn After Dark—the podcast hosted by Pawn Stars favorites Rick Harrison and Chumlee—traveled to Harrah’s Laughlin for a special birthday episode featuring rock icon Bret Michaels. This marked the show’s first trip outside Sin City, and it delivered. Michaels, legendary Poison frontman, joined the crew for a candid pre-show chat […]

Circa Hits the Top Rope: A Star-Studded Week of Wrestlemania Legends

Posted on April 23, 2025 (April 23, 2025)

Las Vegas was already bracing for a suplex of chaos with WrestleMania 41 in town, but Downtown Las Vegas? That’s where the real main event went down. Circa Resort & Casino became the ringmaster for a star-studded week that blurred the lines between fan experience and full-on wrestling spectacle. Over the weekend, we spotted WWE […]

Its ‘Knight’ Time In The City Of Las Vegas!

Posted on April 15, 2025 (April 16, 2025)

As the NHL playoffs inch closer, the Knights have been firing on all cylinders over the past month. They have won ten out of their last thirteen games, and with players like Tomas Hertl stepping back into the lineup as the season comes to a close, it looks like the Knights are going to be […]

Youth Hockey Hits The Jackpot With Circa’s Owner Derek Stevens

Posted on April 8, 2025 (April 8, 2025)

If you still believe that “hockey cannot work in the desert,” maybe this will change your mind. This past week, just after the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs for their seventh time in franchise history, the possibilities of the future of hockey in Las Vegas grew even bigger as Derek […]

Greg Maddux Brings The Heat To The Circa Sportsbook On MLB Opening Day

Posted on April 2, 2025 (April 6, 2025)

Circa Resort & Casino brought serious star power to the world’s largest sportsbook this MLB Opening Day, welcoming Hall of Fame pitcher Greg “Mad Dog” Maddux to toss out the ceremonial first pitch. Baseball fans filled the iconic sportsbook on Fremont Street, soaking in the all-American vibes with apple pie, American Coney Island hot dogs, […]

Barry’s Downtown Prime In Las Vegas Welcomes a Star-Studded Lineup of Champions

Posted on March 29, 2025 (March 29, 2025)

Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Las Vegas saw a wave of high-profile athletes this week, starting with two of the biggest names in boxing: Claressa Shields and Terence Crawford. The undefeated champions dined together in private and even posed for a photo in the kitchen- just the two of them, no fanfare needed. Shields, a […]

Star Power and Prime Cuts: Athletes Flock to Barry’s Downtown Prime for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Posted on March 20, 2025 (March 20, 2025)

Athletes visiting Las Vegas always find their way to Barry’s Downtown Prime and Chef Barry with his staff, took things to another level, serving up not just the finest steaks in town, but also a guest list packed with famous faces. From sports legends to combat sports stars, Barry’s was the place to see and be seen, and lucky […]

Corporate Prominence to Community Impact: Reinventing Legal Practice With Empathy and Innovation

Posted on March 19, 2025

As the ‘Top Dog Law’ firm’s founder who puts the client first, attorney James Helm has faced numerous challenges. His journey is deeply personal, challenging the conventional hierarchies of law and demonstrating genuine empathy in a difficult world. Through innovation and advocacy, James is finding a way forward in a challenging industry. An Inspired Choice […]

Chef Sean Chaprak Transforms Soho Asian Bar and Grill Through Innovative Leadership

Posted on March 18, 2025 (March 19, 2025)

Executive Chef Sean Chaprak sees himself as a pioneer of sorts, who is redefining dining experiences to set a new standard of excellence in the American dining scene. One of the ways he is doing this is through his innovative work as the Head Chef for the Soho Asian Bar and Grill in Aventura, Florida. The establishment […]

Washington Huskies Baseball Players Get VIP Treatment, Fuel Up At Barry’s Prime Las Vegas

Posted on March 6, 2025 (March 6, 2025)

The Washington Huskies baseball team wrapped up its 3-game schedule at the Las Vegas Classic with a 12-8 victory over Texas Tech on Sunday, March 2nd. After dropping their previous two contests to Texas and Illinois, the Huskies needed a boost, and they sure did get one. Their victory to end the weekend comes on […]

Anthony Alvarenga: One Of World’s Richest Traders Caught Day Trading In Rolls Royce On Las Vegas Highway

Posted on February 19, 2025

Picture this: a sleek Rolls-Royce Cullinan pulled over on the side of a bustling Las Vegas highway, its doors swung open to reveal a scene so outrageous it could belong in a blockbuster film. One of the world’s richest day traders—Anthony Alvarenga, notoriously known as Mamba Fx- sits inside, bathed in the soft glow of […]

President Donald Trump Holds “No Tax On Tips” Event at Circa Las Vegas

Posted on January 27, 2025 (January 27, 2025)

President Donald Trump made a last-minute visit to downtown Las Vegas’ newest property, Circa Resort & Casino, strictly to highlight the importance of “No Tax On Tips” – a policy that spearheaded his landslide reelection in November. Attendees of this event were lined up at Circa Las Vegas from nine in the morning, all trying to snag […]

PULSE+ Partners With Las Vegas Raiders Elevating Hydration At Allegiant Stadium

Posted on January 27, 2025 (January 27, 2025)

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How to Make Your Vegas Wedding Outfit Pop Without Falling Into the Usual Trap?

Posted on December 10, 2024 (December 10, 2024)

Vegas weddings are known for being bold, exciting, and anything but ordinary. But let’s face it, the whole “Vegas wedding look” has become a bit predictable. A lot of couples go for the white dress and tuxedo combo, or maybe a themed ensemble that screams “what happens in Vegas…” But if you’re about to walk […]

The Animal Foundation to Host Free Dog Adoptions in Las Vegas Friday

Posted on November 7, 2024 (November 7, 2024)

The Animal Foundation, a Las Vegas animal shelter agency, is waiving all adopting fees on Friday as they hit critical capacity. On Friday, Nov. 8, the animal shelter will be hosting a “Shine a Light on Love” adoption fee starting at 11 a.m. Thanks to Olight, a local flashlight manufacturer, all adoption fees for dogs […]

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