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Top Las Vegas news: One of city's oldest gay bars closes; 'Jeopardy!' champ plays poker World Series

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Published on June 25, 2019
Top Las Vegas news: One of city's oldest gay bars closes; 'Jeopardy!' champ plays poker World SeriesPhoto: Bastille/Yelp

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Las Vegas.

One of the oldest gay bars in Las Vegas closes

The Arts District loses another LGBT-friendly location.

Read the full story on Eater Las Vegas.

7-Eleven will now deliver Slurpees, other items in Las Vegas

7-Eleven launched a delivery service Monday that will send a Slurpee or almost anything else carried by the chain to public places ranging from parks to beaches.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

'Jeopardy!' champ playing in Las Vegas World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS (AP) - "Jeopardy!" champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer is making his World Series of Poker debut, with plans to donate half his winnings to charity. Tournament official Seth Palansky says Holzhauer is competing Monday in a No-Limit Hold'em event and plans to partner later in the day with Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton in another contest. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Las Vegas woman is Swedish diplomat, leader in trafficking fight

As honorary consul of Sweden to Nevada, Lena Walther helps Swedish citizens and, at the same time, has founded an organization to fight human trafficking.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.


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