#Circus Maximus

Two years ago, Las Vegas, and many other casino destinations, were reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is safe to say that Las Vegas is back especially after the numbers it posted in July. Sin City was in the headlines this week for other reasons, too. We had an arrest from the notorious "Black Book" list and an impressive retirement…

Another Las Vegas casino has closed and is scheduled for demolition. The Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel, located on Tropicana Avenue less than a mile west of the Strip, closed its doors last week with only three days' notice after operating since 1974, originally as the King 8. Owner Station Casinos has announced plans to raze the casino and…

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A casino employee who has called Caesars Palace home for more than 55 years has officially retired. According to Caesars Entertainment, Benny Figgins was hired at the property on April 27, 1967, and held positions in five different departments. He was also the final first-year employee working at the…

When we look back at the year in entertainment in Atlantic City, Chris Rock's two shows Saturday night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will likely go down as the most memorable gig of 2022 thanks to it taking place just six days after the now-infamous Academy Awards ceremony. But on a purely show-business level, that accolade could wind up belonging…