Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Swingers Las Vegas Set for November Open
Las Vegas is a golf lovers dream, but this story is less about the sports and more about having fun. Swingers Las Vegas is a new miniature golf course set to open at Mandalay Bay is just over two months. And the venue hopes to transport guests to the English countryside estate from a century ago, complete with stunning grounds, cocktail bars, and a Carnival. Swingers Las Vegas is a $50 million, 40,000 square feet establishment which promises an immersive mini-golf experience with multiple bars, diverse dining options, and the intriguing “Swingers Arcade.” It was build where the same place…
Wizard of Oz Experience at Las Vegas Sphere
We hear rumors. Sometimes we share them, and some times we wait for confirmation. That’s where we were with the Wizard of Oz Experience at the Las Vegas Sphere. But now, the New York Post has seemingly confirmed the rumors, so let’s get into this. First, understand that from a profit perspective, the Sphere has made more money from their independent projects rather than their big concerts. Their “Postcard from Earth” film being a prime example. So, the owners of the property are keen to generate more original content. Enter the $80 million Wizard of Oz Experience. The original film…
V-U2 Immersive Concert Film at Sphere
A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience is headed for an exclusive stay at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The V-U2 Immersive Concert Film, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and future-defining U2:UV concert that played to over 700,000 fans over 40 sold-out shows. V-U2 is the first film ever to be shot entirely with Big Sky, the groundbreaking ultra-high-resolution camera system developed by Sphere Entertainment. V-U2 does not just capture U2’s epic run at the Las Vegas Sphere, it allows audiences to feel like they are at the live shows. The V-U2 Immersive Concert Film is a Sphere…
Las Vegas Pickleball Cup at Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau is hosting the first-ever PPA Tour Las Vegas Pickleball Cup with a Charity Pickleball Tournament benefiting Discovery Children’s Museum. The sports has been growing in popularity over the years, with many Americans embracing the activity as a form of exercise and recreation. The Pickleball Cup will benefit Discovery Children’s Museu, and will begin Tuesday, August 27th at 7 pm inside the resort’s Royal Ballroom. Proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit the Museum’s STEAM educational programs, ensuring that children from all backgrounds have access to educational and aspirational learning experiences. Play will continue through Sunday September 1st, as Fontainebleau…
Nevada Regulators Investigate Resorts World
Something isn’t quite right at Resorts World Las Vegas these days. In fact, the Nevada Gaming Control Board believes the casino has participated in “significant regulatory breaches” tied to organized crime, illegal bookmaking, and individuals with histories of gambling-related felonies. Now, the Board has filed a disciplinary complaint. The 31-page complaint levels twelve counts against Resorts World, claiming the casino failed to adhere to state anti-money laundering regulations, and that it lacked effective control over its operations. It also accuses the resort of overlooking suspicious activities for financial gain, potentially tarnishing the reputation of Nevada’s gaming industry. Details of the…
Gambling in America Hits New Heights
Commercial gambling in America reached $17.63 billion in Quarter 2 of this year, according to figured provided by the American Gaming Association. Their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker shows that the industry just hit its 14th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, and its highest-grossing Quarter 2 performance ever. Across the country, 24 jurisdictions saw year-over-year revenue growth in the second quarter of 2024, and nationwide commercial gaming revenue resulted in $3.73 billion in state taxes generated directly from gaming. Both land-based gambling in America and online gaming saw annual growth for the quarter. Year-over-year, the pace of land-based growth accelerated…