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“Lisa Vanderpump is bringing new style to the Las Vegas Strip! The Vanderpump Hotel celebrated its grand opening Thursday night. Caesars Entertainment teamed up with the businesswoman and reality TV star to rebrand The Cromwell with a bold new design at the property. MORE: http://news3lv.com/news/local/celebrity-red-carpet-lisa-vanderpump-hotel-las-vegas-strip-grand-opening-caesars-entertainment-business-nevada #lisavanderpump #realhousewives #rhobh _______________ Never miss an upload from News…

“Social media is reshaping the casino business in Las Vegas, and one local content creator is drawing a new generation of gamblers to casino floors by sharing his journey online. Bobby Rivas, known online as Bluff, has built a large following by posting gambling content across multiple platforms. Rivas said the gambling content space looked…

“A judge says a teen accused of stabbing three horses at a barrel racing competition over the weekend will remain in custody. The juvenile court judge says the local 17-year-old, who was a competitor at the event herself, is a danger to the community. This comes on the heels of a request by the Clark…

“Billionaire buyers circling two of the biggest casino companies on the Las Vegas Strip are raising fresh questions about what comes next for tens of thousands of hospitality jobs in Southern Nevada, especially as more properties experiment with electronic gaming and automation. Businessman and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta announced his intention to purchase Caesars…

“The President of the Clark County Barrel Racing Association Tilly Jenski, says it was she knew of the teen accused of injuring several horses during a weekend competition only as an acquaintance, saying she never imagined that teen could be capable of the actions she is accused of. “My initial thought was, how could somebody…

“A second blockbuster deal is now targeting the Las Vegas Strip. Just days after Caesars Entertainment agreed to be sold to billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta, MGM Resorts has received a buyout offer valued at $18 billion from Barry Diller’s People Inc. If both deals move forward, two of the Strip’s biggest resort operators would be…

“Las Vegas visitors are still coming for big celebrations and bucket-list entertainment, but many are feeling the sting of higher costs on the Las Vegas Strip even as hotel occupancy and airport passenger counts slide. Cici Tubis, visiting for a BTS concert and a vacation, said, “We came here for a concert and a little…

“Tilman Fertitta is poised to become one of the most powerful figures on the Las Vegas Strip, with a $5.7 billion cash deal to buy Caesars Entertainment and add the casino giant to a portfolio that already includes the Golden Nuggetand a wide range of businesses. The much-anticipated move would give Fertitta control of one…

“Data from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police revealed a sharp increase in kidnapping and abduction reports so far this year. Metro police reported more than 150 kidnapping or abduction cases as of May 24, compared with 108 reported during the same period last year, a roughly 42 percent increase. Under Nevada law, kidnapping can include a…

“Traffic concerns around town have prompted action from Las Vegas leaders. The city council unanimously approved a traffic light camera pilot program to address the problem. Twelve locations around town will have the pilot, which will last a year. They include areas where there’s construction, heavy traffic and it’s a known intersection for having issues,…

“The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing that happened at an apartment complex east of the Strip early Wednesday morning. Metro said several calls came in to 911 around midnight reporting that a man had been stabbed. MORE: http://news3lv.com/news/local/man-killed-in-stabbing-in-apartment-complex-east-of-the-strip _______________ Never miss an upload from News 3 Las Vegas! Subscribe on…

“The man charged with murdering two people at a Las Vegas grocery store allegedly admitted to police that he wanted to kill his ex over child support payments, according to a police report. Alejandro Estrada was arrested for killing wife and husband Amanda and Victor Frias Rosas at the Smith’s on Maryland Parkway and Silverado…

“For the first time in 15 years, the Heart Attack Grill in downtown Las Vegas has gone dark, with its doors locked for good. The restaurant, known for its ultra-high-calorie menu and its over-the-top hospital-themed experience, officially closed yesterday morning. On Tuesday, people still stopped by for lunch without realizing the Fremont Street landmark had…

“A suspected shoplifter sprayed mace inside a Henderson Costco on St. Rose Parkway on Saturday afternoon, prompting customers to evacuate as police investigated the scene. Henderson police said they responded to the store just before 2 p.m. Videos from the scene showed customers leaving the building while holding their breath to avoid the mace. Police…

“The annual EDC music festival returns to Las Vegas this weekend, but a new event is getting the excitement started a day early. For the first time, event organizer Insomniac is hosting a special World Party Parade and music festival on the Las Vegas Strip Thursday night. The event is described as a parade made…