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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
8 vehicles involved in fire in south Las Vegas valley hotel parking garage
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Several vehicles were involved in a fire in the South Point Hotel parking garage in the south Las Vegas valley Sunday, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Around 3 p.m., CCFD responded to reports of a vehicle on first at 9777 South Las Vegas Boulevard. When fire crews responded to the scene, they found that the fire involved a vehicle parked on the top floor of the South Point parking garage. CCFD successfully extinguished the fire, however, in total eight vehicles were involved in the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported, according to CCFD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
South Point to host season 2 of MrBeast's ‘Beast Games'
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A building near the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas will host a new production featuring YouTube megastar MrBeast. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, will be producing the second season of his 'Beast Games' competition at the location in south Las Vegas. In Beast Games, 'contestants compete in nail-biting, physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize,' according to an official release from Amazon MGM Studios. According to the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), episode 201 of the Beast Games will be filmed entirely on location at the South Point. Officials said that the production has an estimated $16 million budget, all of which will be spent in Nevada. 'This decision not only underscores our commitment to showcasing iconic American destinations, but also brings significant economic and public relations benefits to the greater Las Vegas area,' officials said. Over the course of a month, including pre-production, filming, and wrap-up, officials said that approximately 500 professionals would be employed, including grips, electricians, carpenters, painters, production assistants, producers, security staff, and others. 'We are excited to bring Project Seek to Nevada and look forward to a successful collaboration with the Las Vegas community,' officials said. Season one of the Beast Games was filmed at the Allegiant Stadium and featured 2,000 contestants. The project is expected to be completed by Feb. 2026, according to state government documents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Old Casino Souvenirs - How Valuable Are They
Get answers at the World's Largest Casino Collectibles Show. 'The annual CCA show is a wonderful opportunity to have old casino treasures and souvenirs of any kind evaluated by those in the know.'— Casino Collectibles Assocation LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 / / -- For years people have collected casino souvenirs of all kinds - chips, tokens, or any of the hundreds of items casinos branded for promotional purposes. Some surface from time-to-time in attics, catch-all drawers and estates, prompting the owner to wonder if they may have become valuable. Now there's a wonderful opportunity to have these treasures evaluated by those in the know. Dozens of dealers of casino memorabilia will be on hand for just that service at the World's Largest Casino Chip and Collectibles exhibition, Thursday thru Saturday, June 12-14, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. People can bring their memento collection to the 32nd annual Casino Collectibles Assocation show to learn a little history the item(s) and a range of value – not an appraisal – from the casino collectibles world. If interested, many dealers are in the market to buy casino collectibles. More About the Show The Casino Collectibles Association 's annual show is open to the public and is a must-see event for anybody who is fascinated by gaming history. The show features the greatest single-location collection of iconic artifacts and mementos that bring casino history, and memories, to life. Many are symbols of past gaming grandeur that are gone or becoming rare; souvenirs from when the casinos wanted customers to pocket their branded keepsakes as reminders of a memorable experience. Things like gaming chips of all denominations, gaming tokens, dice, slot cards, playing cards, matchbooks, ashtrays, menus, dinnerware, swizzle sticks, casino photos, post cards, signs, table felt – just about anything a casino could put its name on. Over 40 worldwide dealers will be on hand to offer attendees the unique opportunity to examine, buy, sell, or trade casino collectibles. Concurrent to the Show, as part of the Casino Collectibles Association's 501 (c) 3 educational requirement, the club hosts four educational seminars which are offered to the public free of charge. A live auction of hundreds of casino chips and other casino memorabilia is also offered at no charge to show attendees. These bonus activities are held in adjacent meeting rooms at the South Point Hotel and Casino. A complete show schedule is available at the club's website. The exposition is the annual educational effort of the Casino Collectibles Association, a non-profit club with hundreds of members who passionately share the hobby of collecting and preserving the past. Show hours are June 12, 10 AM – 5 PM (admission $10), June 13, 9 AM – Noon (admission $5), and admission is free from Noon to 4 PM June 13 and from 9 AM until 4 PM on June 14. Admission is free every day for First Responders, Active Military, and all casino employees with appropriate ID. Location is Exhibit Hall D at the South Point Hotel Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada. BRAD SMITH Casino Collectibles Association +1 740-244-7445 email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 separate Legionnaires' disease investigations at 2 different Las Vegas properties
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two separate cases of Legionnaires' disease at two Las Vegas properties and is attempting to locate any other guests who became ill. One case involves the South Point Hotel located on South Las Vegas and Silverado Ranch boulevards, where two cases of 'travel-associated' Legionnaires' disease are reported. According to the health district, one person stayed at the property in August 2024 and another person stayed there in February 2025. Both have since recovered. Water samples taken at the hotel tested positive for the bacteria that causes the disease, the district stated in a news release. Any guests who stayed at South Point on or after April 16, 2025, and developed or are experiencing symptoms within 14 days of their stay are urged to complete a confidential illness survey that can be found at this link. Symptoms typically begin 10 days after exposure and can include a cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches for up to two weeks. People who stayed at the South Point before May 7, 2025, and are not experiencing symptoms are not considered at risk for the infection, the district stated in a news release. The South Point is doing water system remediation efforts and conducting follow-up testing to ensure the water is safe, the district stated in a news release. The second property is The Grandview at Las Vegas, which is located next to the South Point. The health district is investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease in people, not from Nevada, who stayed at that property. One person stayed there in February 2025, and the two others were there in April 2025. The bacteria that cause the disease were also found in water samples from the Grandview, and remediation efforts are taking place. Any guest who stayed at the Grandview on or after March 27, 2025, who became sick or is still experiencing symptoms, is asked to complete the survey at this link. People who are at increased risk of getting sick include: People 50 years or older Current or former smokers People with chronic lung disease People with weakened immune systems People who take drugs that can weaken their immune system (after a transplant operation or chemotherapy) People with underlying illnesses as diabetes, kidney failure, or liver failure Anyone with additional questions can contact the district's Helpline at (702) 759-4636 (INFO). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
