A guest from Idaho Falls hit a $927,063 jackpot on a Dancing Drums Dragon slot at The STRAT, scoring the win in just six minutes with $3 spins early Friday morning on the north Strip.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will host its sixth-annual Dine With a Purpose throughout September, with select restaurant menu items supporting Three Square Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts in Southern Nevada.
Canadian rock band Triumph will bring their Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour to BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 1, 2026, with April Wine as special guest and a portion of ticket sales supporting Sounds Unite Charity
The Great Big Game Show at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is offering $35 tickets for a limited time, with online purchases available through August 31. Games must be played by September 30, making it a timely option for families this back-to-school season
A California guest hit a $1.56 million Dragon Link jackpot at Resorts World Las Vegas on Sunday, marking the casino’s second million-dollar slot win this month. Other major jackpots were reported across the Las Vegas Valley.
The Plaza Hotel & Casino has launched a 2,000-square-foot high-limit slot room with 53 machines, concierge services, and cashless gaming, aiming to attract privacy-seeking players in downtown Las Vegas.
The stage production ‘Awakening’ will close at Wynn Las Vegas on October 10, 2026, making way for a new show set to debut in 2027. The closure marks a significant change for the 1,600-seat theater.
Las Vegas magician Mat Franco will tape his first Netflix special at The LINQ Hotel in October 2026 and is launching a new partnership with Fantasy Claw Arcade, offering exclusive prizes and show tickets for visitors.
Las Vegas will mark National Fantasy Football Draft Day on August 21 with a city proclamation and a multi-day festival at Circa Resort & Casino, featuring live podcasts, industry panels, and fan competitions.
Smith’s Food & Drug will open a new 122,000-square-foot supermarket at 900 W. Tule Springs Parkway in North Las Vegas, with completion targeted for 2027. The project marks the chain’s 48th Nevada location.
Allegiant Stadium has been voted the AFC’s Best NFL Stadium and Best NFL Stadium Food in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking second overall nationwide and reinforcing its status as a major Las Vegas sports and event hub
Caesars Entertainment will introduce Caesars Olympus, a new top loyalty tier, in January 2026. The invitation-only status requires an estimated $1.5 million in spending and offers exclusive perks for high-value guests.
“Mutiny,” starring Annabelle Wallis and Jason Statham, brings high-stakes action to theaters nationwide. The film follows a revenge mission that takes viewers from London to international waters, with Wallis in a leading role.
Comedian Aries Spears, known for his eight seasons on “MAD TV,” will bring his stand-up to Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on April 2, 2027. Tickets start at $35 and go on sale August 28.
Dolly Parton, who performed in Las Vegas venues and inspired generations of entertainers, has died at 80 in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. Her impact on the city’s entertainment scene remains significant.
Arizona Charlie’s will award four Toyota Camry Hybrids across its Boulder and Decatur locations, with the first giveaways scheduled for August 28 and 29. Guests can enter by earning base points while playing at either Las Vegas casino.
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace brings back its Dine with a Purpose campaign for September, featuring exclusive menu items at top restaurants to support Three Square Food Bank during Hunger Action Month.
Pinches Tacos at The Gramercy introduces a football-themed menu for the season, featuring Chili Cheese Fritos, carne asada Philly cheesesteak, burgers, and wings. The restaurant opens daily at 10AM and offers a lively game-day atmosphere.
Experts say the Las Vegas metro area must add about 5,000 apartment units annually to keep rental housing affordable as population growth and demand continue to rise across Southern Nevada.
Renters searching for more space in Las Vegas Valley can find the largest apartments for $1,500 in Spring Valley, with 954 square feet available as of June, according to a new RentCafe report
A 300-room hotel-casino called Silverado is planned for Las Vegas Boulevard near Richmar Avenue, with Clark County set to review the project on September 2. The development would add new resort options several miles south of the Strip
Debbie Gibson will headline five performances of “Winterlicious: Holiday and Hits” at The Strat Theater on the Las Vegas Strip from December 17–20, with tickets starting at $91.56 and a new album release coinciding with the run
Jeezy’s Legend of the Snowman residency at Planet Hollywood’s PH Live now runs through December 31, making it the longest-running hip-hop residency in Las Vegas history and culminating with a New Year’s Eve finale.
Man Gai Thai, a new Thai restaurant focused on authentic chicken rice, is set to open at Sahara West Center in the Richfield neighborhood. The opening is expected later this year or early next year at 3441 W Sahara Ave B3.
Debbie Gibson will bring her Winterlicious holiday concert series to The Strat Theater in Las Vegas from December 17–20, 2026, with five performances featuring seasonal favorites and her classic hits.
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