Vital Vegas
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Founder | Scott Roeben |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada, |
| Parent | Casino.org |
| Website | vitalvegas |
Vital Vegas is an online platform that provides news, insights and updates related to Las Vegas.[1][2][3]
History
[change | change source]Vital Vegas was founded in 2013 by Scott Roeben, a blogger with an interest in the casino industry, restaurants and entertainment, as well as other subjects related to Las Vegas.[4][5] In 2021, Vital Vegas officially partnered with Casino.org.[6]
Vital Vegas shares information about Las Vegas, including hotels, restaurants, shows and casinos.[7][8][9][10] It gives readers updates on entertainment and hospitality in the city.[11][12][13][14] In 2013, Vital Vegas was named the "Best Business Blog" in the Las Vegas Digital Media Awards.[15]
Legal Case
[change | change source]In 2020, Sahara Las Vegas sued Scott Roeben for reporting a sourced rumor the casino could close due to its financial struggles.[16][17] Roeben prevailed in the lawsuit. The case was dismissed utilizing Nevada's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) law, a statute protecting journalists from frivolous lawsuits. Sahara appealed, but the company's efforts were unsuccessful. [18]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Moniuszko, Sara M. "Christmas Eve jackpot: Woman wins $1M in Las Vegas playing 'Wheel of Fortune' slot". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Villano, Matt (2020-06-09). "Las Vegas reopened. People showed up". CNN. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Glusac, Elaine (2019-11-01). "The New Long Weekend: Las Vegas Guide". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ Vives, Ruben; Montero, David; Winton, Richard (2017-10-09). "Las Vegas shooter made video poker his job". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Bartels, Joe (2021-02-18). "BITCOIN BONANZA: Cryptocurrency soars in value, Las Vegas casinos, business embrace it". ktnv.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Roeben, Scott (2021-11-23). "Gird Your Loins: Vital Vegas Strikes Partnership with Casino.org". Vital Vegas. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Roeben, Scott (2019-06-11). "VITAL VEGAS: Scott Roeben gives the inside scoop on things happening on the Strip". 8newsnow.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Gallen, Jake (2020-12-10). "Jake Gallen's Guest List: 70 | Vital Vegas: An Insider's Insider | Scott Roeben on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ "MGM denies rumor of Bellagio Fountains closing". Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ "Riviera Set To Join The Frontier, And Others In The Vegas History Books". Nevada Public Radio | KNPR. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Lazara, Gina (2016-09-28). "Vegas casinos roll out drink monitoring system". news3lv.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Otto, Kent (2021-03-18). "Insomniac CEO says plans still underway for EDC 2021 in May". Electronic Vegas. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Lazara, Gina (2016-09-28). "Caesars rolls out drink monitoring system". Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Hiller, Michael (2019-11-07). "Those fees at Las Vegas Strip restaurants? You don't have to pay them". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ "Las Vegas Digital Media Awards 8". lvima.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Ferrara, David (2020-08-07). "Sahara says closure rumor untrue, sues Las Vegas blogger". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Seeman, Matthew (2020-08-07). "Sahara Las Vegas sues blogger for defamation over report on closure rumors". KSNV. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ↑ Ferrara, David (2020-10-21). "Judge tosses Sahara's defamation lawsuit against Las Vegas blogger". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-19.