Thursday December 14th is the official arrival date of the LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Hospitality pioneer David Grutman is the creator of this first expansion of the iconic LIV Miami Beach. LIV Las Vegas has lured some hot acts to headline its grand opening, featuring music producer and festival-favorite John Summit opening night, and Puerto Rican rapper  Myke Towers to follow up on December 15th. Then, multi-platinum music producer Metro Boomin will round things out on the 16th of December. Designed by award-winning architect and designer David Rockwell, LIV is the centerpiece of Fontainebleau’s nightlife experience. An…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Foxwoods Casino, and this year they are unveiling an exciting lineup that will welcome guests of all ages to experience the Wonder of It All this holiday season. The resort’s holiday season kicks off with the longstanding Foxwoods tradition, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Taking place on Saturday, December 2nd, the event will feature live performances, seasonal treats and a special celebrity appearance. Foxwoods’ beloved Ice Rink and Winter Terrace will also be opening back up to the public, allowing guests to make their way around the ice while basking in…

The Christmas season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it will also the time for the Golden Gate Casino on Fremont Street to shut down for a week. The down town landmark will temporarily shut down this month for renovations before welcoming guests again just in time for the holidays. Golden Gate Casino has announced the closure will run from December 18th through the 22nd in order to replace some carpeting. Not only that, but the resorts website seems to indicate that there is “No room at the Inn” (so to speak) from the 17th of…

After a lengthy delay and legal battles, sports bets in Florida are now live all across the state. The Hard Rock  mobile betting app will be available for download and use, and wagers on sporting events will also be taken at three land based casinos. The launch comes with just a few weeks left in the American football season. However, state residents do have some great match-ups with NFL teams from Florida in action through the month of December. Time is of the essence though, as further legal challenges are possible and may impact future betting. The Seminole Tribe has…

A brand new Bally’s Las Vegas is in our future. But that means the Tropicana is on borrowed time. Plans are to tear down the 66-year-old resort within the next two years, which will lead to a new Bally’s Las Vegas. How are these events tied together? And what does it all have to do with baseball and California?   Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where our big stories are the pending implosion of Tropicana Las Vegas, and the return of a new Bally’s Las Vegas. And it all begins with baseball. Baseball? Yes, baseball! Over…

Most people have heard that Las Vegas is getting a baseball team. What is not so well known is how that will bring about the return of Bally’s Las Vegas. Believe it or not, the two events are connected in ways that no one could have imagined a few years ago… and yet, here we are. First, you must understand that Bally Corporation was not associated with the Bally’s Las Vegas casino, which was owned by Caesars Entertainment. When Caesars decided to rebrand Bally’s as the Horseshoe, they sold the name to Bally Corp. The good folks at Bally Corp….