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‘Star Wars’ VR experience coming to Las Vegas Strip early 2018

Location-based VR startup The Void is getting ready to open two additional locations in early 2018: The startup will open new Void Experience Centers in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian in Las Vegas as well as in the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, CA early next year, it announced Tuesday.

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Vic Vegas to open a 7 Sinful Subs in southwest Las Vegas

“Food Network Star” alumnus Victor “Vic Vegas” Moea will take his 7 Sinful Subs to the southwest valley early next year. He tells us a lease has been signed for the sandwich shop to be located at Fort Apache Road and Tropicana Avenue. Look for it to open in January. One big difference at this spot, the chef tells us, will be that “you can have a damn beer with a knuckle sandwich now.”

Experts expect Las Vegas outdoor music venues to flourish

Outdoor music venues like Las Vegas Village, where a gunman massacred concert-goers Sunday night, are open targets. Don’t expect such sites to be razed and replaced anytime soon, experts say.

Lyft offering a discount on rides during Life is Beautiful

Lyft is offering up to $10 off the cost of rides during Life is Beautiful, an offer aimed at reducing the number of impaired drivers attending the three-day music festival set for next weekend in downtown Las Vegas.

Lotus of Siam likely to remain closed longer than first thought

Lotus of Siam manager Penny Chutima said she doesn’t know whether her famed restaurant will reopen in time to celebrate its 19th anniversary in November after it suffered roof damage Friday evening following Friday’s rainstorms.

‘Walking Dead’ attraction opens in downtown Las Vegas

A year-round attraction based on the “Fear the Walking Dead” TV show opened earlier this month at 425 Fremont St., the building that houses Hennessey’s Tavern and Walgreens.

McDonald’s swag available as part of UberEats promotion

Fans of McDonald’s can wear attire representing their favorite snacks, including Big Mac onesies, Egg McMuffin sweatshirts and a blanket checkered with burgers and fries as part of the fast-food chain’s McDelivery Collection.

Westgate awarded $2.2M in Elvis exhibit lease dispute

A company that used space at the Westgate for an Elvis Presley exhibit must pay the Las Vegas resort more than $2.2 million for defaulting on a lease, the resort’s chief operating officer said this week.

Tejano music, culture energize Las Vegas convention

The Tejano National Convention celebrated its 14th year this weekend at Paris Las Vegas, with more than 50 performers, traditional Mexican food (including Menudo soup) and numerous booths to meet and talk with artists.