Casino Owner “Misplaces” Million Dollar Sports Bet Ticket, Frantic Search Underway

UPDATE: April Fools’ Day! We had a blast writing and sharing this story, but to be clear, it’s completely made up. The million-dollar ticket is safe and sound, but we hope you’ll find this story still has some entertainment value. Derek Stevens, owner of The D Las Vegas, made national headlines this week for a…

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Downtown Has a New Man Cave: Binion’s Opens Cigar Lounge

Opinions about cigar-smoking vary widely, but for many, cigars are an integral part of the Las Vegas experience. Binion’s Las Vegas has responded to that sensibility with a new cigar lounge. The new cigar lounge at Binion’s is a clever solution to a time-honored problem. How do you give cigar-smokers what they want while avoiding…

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Romantic Things for Couples to Do in Downtown Las Vegas

We’re always getting questions about things for couples to do in Las Vegas, and not just for Valentine’s Day. If you’re like us, you’ve waited until the last possible moment to make your plans, which means your procrastination has probably resulted in feelings of panic and dread as you search frantically for romantic things to…

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Golden Nugget Unveils Grand New Chandelier and Staircase

If you’re used to entering the Golden Nugget Las Vegas from the hotel-casino’s self-parking garage, prepare to be wowed. A recent renovation project has turned an inconspicuous rear entrance into a conspicuous one. Golden Nugget fans will recognize this entrance as the one nearest the former Carson Street Cafe. The Carson Street Cafe was replaced…

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“Sunday Bloody Bar” at The D Las Vegas Makes a Classic Cocktail an Experience

It’s part breakfast, part cocktail and part hangover remedy: It’s a Bloody Mary. The D Las Vegas turns this classic drink into an experience at its “Sunday Bloody Bar,” each Sunday at Longbar (you sort of can’t miss it) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “Sunday Bloody Bar” at The D serves up Bloody Marys…

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Golden Gate’s Du-par’s Serves Up Daunting Stackzilla Challenge

Inspired by the world’s largest slot machine, Fremont Street’s SlotZilla zip line, Du-par’s Restaurant and Bakery at Golden Gate is offering diners the chance to take on a towering stack of their acclaimed pancakes in the new “Stackzilla Challenge.” Guests who can devour 10 of Du-par’s manhole cover-sized pancakes in 15 minutes get their pancakes…

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Accolades Highlight People, Places and Best Things to Do in Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown is the center of all the action in Las Vegas, and recent “Best of” lists have graphically illustrated the point. Three publications—Las Vegas Weekly, Vegas Seven and the Las Vegas Review-Journal—recently published their “Best of” lists and downtown received a slew of honors. If you’re looking for award-winning things to do in Las Vegas,…

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Delicious Diversions Await at Golden Nugget’s Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar

July 24 is the official National Tequila Day, but at Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar inside the Golden Nugget, its as if every day is National Tequila Day. Cadillac Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar hasn’t been open long, but it’s already winning over downtown visitors with its great selection of tequila and mouth-watering menu….

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Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews Opens at Binion’s Gambling Hall

It’s about time downtown Las Vegas got some world-class BBQ! Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews recently opened at Binion’s, replacing the former Benny’s Bullpen. The new BBQ restaurant has a simple menu full of barbeque favorites, including a full rack of baby back ribs (for $13.99), a half rack ($9.99), a half chicken ($8.99) and…

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Downtown Happy Hour Discovery: Chart House at Golden Nugget

Downtown Las Vegas has more than its fair share of great happy hours. Our latest discovery is the happy hour at Chart House inside the Golden Nugget. The Chart House happy hour runs from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our favorite libation on the discounted menu? The signature Fleur D’Lis cocktail, with…

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