The Nevada Gaming Commission regulates everything from casinos on the Strip to the row of slot machines at your neighborhood convenience store. Anything deemed a threat to interests of the state or licensed gaming is subject to a fine. Those fines hav…
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Huntridge Theater’s future uncertain
Sleek, tall and modern, a marked contrast from the surrounding strip malls and gas stations, the historic Huntridge Theatre was supposed to be open to the public from time to time. The owners were …
Dive into that quintessentially Vegas dining option, the buffet
The South has fried chicken, Texas has barbecue, Chicago has hot dogs, New York has pizza and Las Vegas has them all. That is to say, our regional cuisine is the buffet. The all-you-can-eat extravaganza is the epitome of Sin City self-indulgence. But …
Reflecting on Aerosmith’s many distinct eras, as the band begins its Park Theater residency
The globally inescapable Armageddon soundtrack ballad “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” improbably became the band’s biggest single of all time.
Tips and tricks for getting the most from your Las Vegas buffet experience
Try an all-day pass, survey the scene before you begin and work with the staff if you have dietary restrictions.
An all-you-can-eat Vegas experience for every occasion and need
Where to bring the kids, meet the in-laws, sample sushi or splurge for VIP treatment.
Diving deep into the history and evolution of the Las Vegas buffet
The South has fried chicken. Texas has barbecue. New York has pizza. And Las Vegas has them all. That is to say, our regional cuisine is the buffet.
One high-production edibles facility supplies nearly all of Nevada’s 62 cannabis dispensaries
All edibles in Evergreen Organix undergo three state laboratory tests before they’re packaged and sold to dispensaries.
New question on 2020 Census stoking immigration fears
Immigration advocates are worried a new citizenship question on the upcoming Census will hurt population data in certain states, affecting representation for voters and federal funding.
Corks and Forks raises nearly $200K for Planned Parenthood
The ninth annual Corks and Forks fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada helped raise more than $188,000 for the two locations in the Las Vegas Valley.