Carrie Underwood holds ...

Dang, we thought we had a chance. Seems Carrie Underwood has a taste for athletes, going from quarterbacks to Olympic medalists (Michael Phelps), and now to hockey player Mike Fisher. Underwood was in Las Vegas last weekend for her bachelorette party at LAVO (at The Palazzo). Her gal...

Motley Crue singer DUI ...

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil was picked up last night in Las Vegas under suspicion of drunk driving. Metro pulled by his Lamboghini at around 11 p.m. on June 27. Neil stayed the night in Clark County jail before posting bail and released that daylight. [Source] Las Vegas News...

Steve Wynn disses Washi...

In this interview, Steve Wynn talks about the lack of common sense in Washington, D.C. He lashes out at the U.S. government, saying that Macau is more stable, and that the health care plan will ultimately end up costing us more. It’s a surprisingly candid interview with one of Las...

MGM Mirage now MGM Reso...

If you didn’t already know, MGM Mirage has officially changed its name to MGM Resorts universal. Ah, imagine all the little pads of paper in each hotel room that now have to be changed. The name change better positions the company for its expansions in Asia and the Middle East. MGM...

Free pearl necklace (wi...

While you’re waiting in the faraway, expanded line for the Imperial Palace elevators (what is up with that place?), you can turn around and see the row of jewelry trinkets being sold by Alexander Kalifano. The fun-to-browse kiosk offers cheap jewelry, such as Swarovski cyrstals at 2...

The Uniqueness of Each ...

There are several hotels in Las Vegas and while some fall in the high end category, others are classified as the budget traveler’s delight. However, it is true that each of the hotels of this city has something unique to boast of. So while the Mirage has a pool that can take your breath...

Phantom turns 4 with a ...

You had hundreds of Santas, hundreds of women in bikinis… How about hundreds of Phantoms? To celebrate Phantom of the Opera‘s fourth anniversary on June 24, the theater will house by 1,800 Phantoms. Meaning audience members that evening will receive a Phantom mask and be...

DJ spinning party at TA...

Las Vegas Weekly is having a DJ party at TAO Beach (at The Venetian) on Friday, June 25. DJs will go mano a mano as they spin to win $2,000 cash — but even better, residency at a TAO Group venue. Root on your favorite DJ while hanging out at the pool, and enjoy an open bar amidst 1...

Nevada strikes against ...

Nevada has put its foot down on online casinos in the state. Unless online gaming ends up legalized, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has stated that Las Vegas casinos should not think about launching any type of online casino. Harrah’s already has an online casino, branded under...

Sam Farha World Champio...

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Sam Farha moments after winning a world championship at the 2010 WSOPClick photo for gallery image Sam Farha, professional poker player from Houston, added a third WSOP bracelet to his collection when he sealed a win in Event 25, $10,000 Buy-In...