Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Nevada Revenue Hits $1.34 Billion in February
Believe it or not, the amazing run for Nevada revenue continued in February, with gaming generating over $1.3 billion for the state. That’s a jump of nearly 9% from the same time last year, and has some people wondering how long this can continue. In February of 2023, revenue reached a notable $1.24 billion, marking a significant 4.7% increase from January of this year, making it the strongest opening month to a calendar year in Nevada’s history. Among the various gaming options, slots led the revenue charge, generating $827.6 million for the month, a modest uptick of 0.6% from the…
Las Vegas Sphere Drone Footage Part 1
We have an areal view from Las Vegas with Sphere drone footage! Our compilation of high resolution drone footage from above Sin City as the Sphere goes through incredible displays! Some of the drone footage courtesy of Sphere Entertainment. Love the Sphere? How about taking a high resolution look at the show from high above Sin City with drone footage! This compilation of quality drone footage of the Sphere will leave you wanting more. And that’s not a bad thing, because this is just Part One! The Sphere display featured a mix of fireworks and stars and stripes animations before…
Lapa Lounge at Rio Las Vegas Opens in June
Dreamscape Companies has announced the addition of the Lapa Lounge at Rio Las Vegas, scheduled to open in June this summer. As renovation work continues, the newest addition to the redesigned Rio Casino draws inspiration from the pulsating energy of Rio de Janeiro’s famed Lapa neighborhood. This new bar pays homage to the vibrant ethos and lively social atmosphere of the city. Capturing the essence of the district, the Lapa Lounge at Rio Las Vegas design is a captivating blend of the natural charm of Rio De Janeiro’s Tijuca National Forest and the sophisticated allure of local upscale venues. Upon…
Rock Band Foreigner to Play Venetian Las Vegas
This past weekend, rock band Foreigner launched their exclusive headlining two-part “Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour” residency with two sold-out shows on The Strip, at The Venetian Theater, inside The Venetian Las Vegas on Friday. They are a British-American band, formed in New York City in 1976. The high-energy production includes live performances of some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Head Games,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home,” and many more.Guests may even get to see their tradition of inviting a…
SLOT Act Could Change Jackpots Forever
What’s the only bad thing about winning a jackpot? The taxes! But now, the SLOT Act could help lessen some of that pain. Two Congressional Representatives, one from Nevada and the other from Pennsylvania, are pushing legislation to raise the reporting limit for jackpots. Currently, anyone who wins a jackpot at a slot machine or on video poker is required by the IRS to report amounts of $1,200 or more. However, the SLOT Act would raise that limit to match the rate of inflation, which would set the updated threshold at $5,000. Additionally, the legislation has a provision to keep…
Hootie & the Blowfish at Fontainebleau
Here’s a blast from the past! You can see Hootie & the Blowfish at Fontainebleau soon, as they bringing their this summer! Tickets for their two shows went on sale today, following a pre-sale for Citi card members. Citi is the official card of Hootie & the Blowfish at Fontainebleau. The Summer Camp with Trucks Tour will hit the BleauLive Theater for two nights in August, first on Friday the 23rd and again on Saturday the 24th. Both shows will begin at at 8 p.m. Hootie & the Blowfish are a rock band hailing from Columbia, South Carolina, United States…