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September 8, 2025

Vegas Showbiz Myths Debunked

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Vegas Showbiz Myths Debunked

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Did Sinatra really make a porn? Who was actually the first magician on the Strip? Did Barbara Streisand beat Elvis to the International Hotel? It's only natural that the entertainment industry in Las Vegas, city of spectacle, would foster so many tall tales. So Corey Levitan, creator of the Vegas Myths Busted column at Casino.org, quizzes our hosts, Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, on the wildest myths and actual truths from the history of Vegas showbiz. Play along and let us know how you did!

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