City Cast Las Vegas
💰 How a couple stole $652K from a casino
July 25, 2024 · Rob Kachelriess
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What's CITY Talking About?
💸 Couple Steals $652K From Casino
And it happened in Primm of all places. A married man and woman were arrested, accused of jumping the counter at the casino cage at the Primm Valley resort and stealing $652,000 in cash and chips. Police suggested medical bills were a motive in the theft 😞 [KSNV]
- More Primm news: The Primm Valley Golf Course is now closed and appears to have been sold. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
🃏 Shady Victory for WSOP Champ?
In a move described as unethical, but not illegal, Jonathan Tamayo earned a $10 million victory at the World Series of Poker after conferring with coaches in between hands at the Horseshoe 🤔 One of them had a laptop open that appeared to be running poker simulations. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
🎰 Durango Expanding Casino
Station Casinos will begin expanding Durango later this year. In addition to the already announced plans for a new parking garage, the casino will add 230 more slot machines, bringing it close in size to the company’s Red Rock Resort in Summerlin. A movie theater and country music dance hall have also been discussed, but are not confirmed. [KLAS]
😉 Las Vegas County Has a Nice Ring To It
There’s growing chatter about Clark County changing its name to Las Vegas County, but the idea would need approval by the state legislature and governor to happen. [KSNV]
- City Cast Las Vegas discussed the pros and cons of Clark County changing its name with UNLV history professor Michael Green. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
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Thursday, July 25
- 🍞 Kids Sourdough Start Class at Kneaders Bakery | 2 p.m. | $15 | Henderson
- ✨ Looking at the Stars at Sunrise Library | 5 - 6 p.m. | Free | Washington & Christy
- 🍷 Summer of Love Wine Dinner at Mezzo Bistro | 6 - 9 p.m. | $89 | Rancho & Craig
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Friday, July 26
- 🍸 Vodka Cocktail Class at F The Bar | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $35 | Downtown
- 🐟 Italian Feast of the Seven Dishes at Winnie & Ethel’s | 7 - 10 p.m. | $125+ | Huntridge
- 🎨 Native Youth Art Exhibition at Nuwu Art Gallery | 5 - 8 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🧋 Boba Tea Making Workshop at Paige & Rye | 6:30 p.m. | $40.50 | Summerlin
Saturday, July 27
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- 🎒 Cox Back-to-School Fair at the Pavilion | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Summerlin
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Las Vegas may have a Sin City reputation, but its swingers scene is something of a well-kept secret. If you’re curious about what happens inside sex clubs like the Green Door or Red Rooster, you’ll want to revisit this episode, featuring a conversation between City Cast Las Vegas co-host Sarah Lohman and kink educator and podcaster Gemini Stevens.
👀 You may have noticed trash collectors showing up early this week. Republic Services is adjusting its schedule to keep its workers out of the heat.
If you don’t do so already, it’s recommended to put out your bins the night before — instead of the morning of — your pickup day 👍 Just in case.
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