Mole People – The Tunnels Beneath Las Vegas
Beneath Las Vegas lies a shadowy world, home to thousands of people living under the city of lights in approximately 320 kilometers of tunnels. Those who live there are called “mole people.” The Tunnels Beneath Las Vegas These tunnels were originally built to collect the city’s rainwater during storms, and today they form an extensive network of dark passages that some of their residents say go as deep as seven stories underground....
Planet Hollywood inks license agreement for nation of Georgia’s first full integrated resort in Tbilisi
Planet Hollywood Resorts, whose global operations include Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has signed a license agreement that will see its brand adorn a new integrated resort development in Tbilisi, Georgia – located at the intersection of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. The agreement with Orbi Group and Block Group, and in association with Iconic Entertainment, brings the Planet Hollywood name to the...
Sarann Knight-Preddy, the first Black woman with a gaming license in Nevada
Sarann Knight-Preddy was a business pioneer in the United States gambling industry, becoming the first and, at that time, the only Black woman to receive a gaming license in Nevada. Let’s discover her story… Early years and education She was born in 1920 in the small town of Eufaula, Oklahoma. She was a cheerful person who loved springtime, the color red, and sweets. Immediately after graduating from high school, she married her first...
Oran Gragson, a civil rights advocate and anti-segregationist in Las Vegas
I think we should mention that the city of Las Vegas did not become a world-famous metropolis solely through its personalities in music, entertainment, casino owners, or famous chefs, but also through the work of people who fought for the community here, for civil rights, and to eradicate the segregation that eroded American society for so many years. Here is the story of Oran Gragson, the longest-serving mayor in Vegas history. Oran...
Carrot Top, “The King of Props”. Comedy in Las Vegas 2.0
In this edition dedicated to Las Vegas personalities, we present the story of one of Las Vegas’ longest-running comedians: Carrot Top. Born in 1965 in Rockledge, Florida, Carrot Top—whose real name is Scott Thompson—made his debut on the Las Vegas stage in the 1990s, armed with an arsenal of bizarre and ever-changing props and a shocking orange hairstyle. Over the course of his nearly 40-year career, the comedian has created an...
