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March 23

Las Vegas bets big on March Madness amid city's tourism slump that worries many

Las Vegas casinos go all-in on March Madness with massive watch parties as Americans could wager $3.3 billion on NCAA tournaments. The hope is that it will boost tourism.

March 20

Tourists in Las Vegas pay $1,000 for dinner on the Strip while sharks eat like royalty

Mandalay Bay's lead aquarist says the resort's sharks eat better than tourists on the Strip, dining on mackerel, herring and sardines three times a week.

March 19

LeBron James backtracks on potential NBA team ownership in Vegas, says he's not interested 'at all'

LeBron James distanced himself from owning a potential NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, saying he is no longer interested in it after previously expressing his desires.

March 19

Las Vegas poker rooms fold as casino tourism plummets to record lows

The Las Vegas Strip loses another poker room as Resorts World is closing its poker room March 30, leaving only eight remaining. Tourism is down 7.5% as online gambling grows.

March 16

Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top

Las Vegas sheriff defies judge's release order for repeat offender, sparking Nevada Supreme Court battle over who controls electronic monitoring decisions.

March 15

Restaurants revive retro pricing for anniversaries — but does the trend make 'cents'?

Restaurants nationwide celebrate anniversaries with throwback pricing promotions, offering everything from $1.65 fries to $3.50 pizzas for limited times.

March 7

CEO of Olympic-styled sporting event that allows enhancements ready to put negative connotations to bed

Enhanced Games CEO Max Martin argued that permitting performance enhancements makes sports safer and more transparent, challenging traditional Olympic competition norms.

March 6

Tourist's bird-brained Vegas stunt with flamingo lands him behind bars on felony charges

Canadian tourist allegedly steals flamingo from Las Vegas casino habitat, carries bird to hotel room in bizarre incident that injured the animal.

March 6

Las Vegas tourism plummets as officials consider $6M plan to win back Canadian visitors

Las Vegas tourism drops 7.5% as officials are now considering a $6 million marketing push to win back Canadian visitors. The city seeks to reverse declining numbers.

March 6

Haunting note on Vegas hotel door hinted at tragedy before cheer mom, daughter found dead

A note warning of a possible suicide attempt was found on a Vegas hotel room door, prompting authorities to enter and discover an 11-year-old girl and her mother shot to death inside.