Corey Levitan

@_GrandPaD @VitalVegas @MtM_Vegas @summacorp @HistoryNevada @LVA_Tweet I found a photo on UNLV's website. Thanks so much for making this piece complete!

I get your point about Las Vegas not being "Old West". However, while a few hotels took a Western theme in the early 40s, the true beginnings in that concept began with a J. Walter Thompson campaign commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce in 1946 - and the creation of the "smiling cowboy" (later renamed Vegas Vic).

This past weekend, Las Vegas celebrated its Wild West roots. Even though it doesn't have any. @VitalVegas @MtM_Vegas @summacorp @HistoryNevada @LVA_Tweet casino.org/news/vegas-myt…

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More garbage from a familiar foe of legitimate media... casino.org/news/vegas-myt…

My experience with @CampRunAMutt (aka: Why our dog flunked her boarding audition and must do hard time whenever we leave town). stndrds.com/converse/a-dog…

Here's how the tunnel Teslas may look when the monorail's former pylons give them a lift. #Vegas @LVA_Tweet @VitalVegas @MtM_Vegas casino.org/news/vegas-loo…

Today’s “Vegas Myths Busted” column is a refresher course in angular momentum for all you physics lovers. At least that’s how you can explain your browser history. casino.org/news/vegas-myt…

I have never seen the difference between the old Vegas and the new one described with such dastardly perfection. I am jealous that I didn't write this essay. Do yourself a favor and read it... thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinio…

Out of the 200 Vegas myths I've busted, this is by far the most idiotic. @VitalVegas @MtM_Vegas @professororock casino.org/news/vegas-myt…

I have no idea, and it wasn't easy to find, but CoPilot pretended to know... Yes, virtually every major Vegas casino has backup generators — but they’re not designed to keep the casino running, just to keep people safe. So a short, partial blackout like Red Rock’s is completely normal and doesn’t contradict the presence of emergency power. Having backup generators doesn’t guarantee the whole property stays lit, which is why Red Rock could still go dark for ~20 minutes. Here’s what the grounded info supports: 1. Casinos are required to have emergency power systems Clark County building codes require large commercial properties — including casinos — to maintain emergency backup power for: life‑safety systems emergency lighting fire suppression elevators security systems This is standard for any high‑occupancy building on the Strip or in the valley. 2. Backup generators don’t power the whole casino Backup systems are designed to keep people safe, not to keep the casino operational. So during an outage, you’ll typically see: emergency lights exit signs limited hallway lighting security systems some elevators But you won’t see: slot machines table games restaurants HVAC full gaming floors Those require far more power than emergency generators are designed to supply. 3. Why Red Rock could go dark anyway A 20‑minute blackout at Red Rock doesn’t mean they lack generators — it means: the outage may have hit a non‑life‑safety circuit the transfer switch may have delayed the generator may have powered only critical systems, not public areas the outage may have been internal equipment failure, not NV Energy’s grid NV Energy’s outage map shows Las Vegas outages do occur due to weather, equipment failure, or accidents.

@PokerTaco @redrockcasino I used to think so, but I’m not sure redundant systems are a thing. Hey, @coreylevitan, is this an urban myth? Lots of examples of power outages with no backup.

@redrockcasino went fully blacked out for about 45 minutes last night. Dealers and staff saying theyve never seen anything like it. Slots, tables all powered out. @VitalVegas dont they have back up generators?

@VitalVegas Mine is the same. My wife always told me it's because I'm a dick.

As awkward as it is factual.

This is great. Hey, @shecky71, I'd like to do a "Vegas Myths Busted" on this if you can get me a quote or a 10-minute Zoom with Penn. I had always heard it was because Johnny was a serious magician when he was younger and didn't like that they were giving away the secrets. Thanks!

Why weren’t Penn and Teller on The Johnny Carson show with Johnny Carson?

I tracked this myth down to a legit source who posted an inaccurate report 16 years ago. @vitalvegas @MtM_Vegas @LVA_Tweet @VegasMrr0ng @summacorp @MGMResortsIntl @_GrandPaD @HistoryNevada casino.org/news/vegas-myt…