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Las Vegas Investor Tony Hsieh Had Propane Heater in Shed That Caught Fire, Killing Him

Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, after fighting with his girlfriend, went to a storage shed and used a propane heater to keep warm, according to a news report. He later died from...

Larry HenryJanuary 26, 2021

Cheaper Room Rates Available on Las Vegas Strip Through Airbnb

Visitors to Southern Nevada can get a lower room rate on the Las Vegas Strip by booking through Airbnb or other short-term rental sites, according to a published report. These bookings avoid...

Larry HenryDecember 14, 2020

Las Vegas’ Moulin Rouge Property Sold, Hope Remains to Honor History

Las Vegas’ long-vacant Moulin Rouge gaming property may soon be the site of a revived gambling venue. Before its demise, it was once the sole desegregated, upscale casino in Southern Nevada. Last...

Ed SilversteinDecember 9, 2020

Investigation Continues in Death of Tony Hsieh, Former Zappos CEO Helped Revive Downtown Las Vegas ? ?

The investigation into retired Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s death continued early this week. The 46-year-old Hsieh, who spent millions helping transform downtown Las Vegas, died Friday after injuries in a Connecticut house...

Larry HenryNovember 30, 2020

Phil Ruffin’s One-Time Home in Las Vegas On Sale for $3.2M

Casino mogul Phil Ruffin’s former Las Vegas house is now for sale. The listing price on the one-story home is $3.19 million. An expansive 7,249-square-foot structure, it was custom-built in the 1970s....

Ed SilversteinNovember 25, 2020

‘Casino’ Movie’s Anniversary Celebrated in Las Vegas, Recalling City’s Mafia History

The movie Casino’s 25th anniversary took center stage in Las Vegas this week. The movie recalls an era when mobsters operated casinos in Sin City. The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas...

Larry HenryNovember 19, 2020

Juvenile Sex Trafficking Discovered After Vehicle Stop at Las Vegas Casino: Police

A sex trafficking investigation that began with a vehicle stop at a Las Vegas hotel-casino has led to a suspect’s arrest, police said. The investigation began on Oct. 11. That's when police...

Larry HenryNovember 18, 2020

‘Casino’ Inspiration “Lefty” Rosenthal’s Bulletproof House Set for Sale in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas residence once belonging to Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, the iconic casino boss associated with organized crime figures and the inspiration for the movie Casino?is close to being sold. The home...

Ed SilversteinNovember 16, 2020
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Red Rock Resorts Rallies as JPMorgan Praises Management, Las Vegas Locals Segment

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) is one of the today's best-performing gaming stocks, surging more than six percent. That's after JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff reiterated an “overweight” rating on the parent company of...

Todd ShriberNovember 13, 2020

Rap Song Leads to Pimp’s Arrest Over ‘Prostitute’ at Las Vegas Casino: Police

Police have arrested a 23-year-old accused pimp whose rap song references “prostitutes,” including one who worked for him at the Cosmopolitan Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, authorities said. Letorian Hunt was...

Larry HenryNovember 12, 2020