Nevada gaming revenue kept up their winning ways in August, extending their winning streak to an amazing 30th consecutive month of generating over a billion dollars. Casinos raked in right at $1.2 billion in revenue, as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. This figure remains largely consistent compared to August of the previous year, albeit a slight decrease from the record-breaking Nevada gaming revenue of $1.4 billion achieved in July. Revenue from the Strip was hit by a decrease of 3.4% in slots winnings, but this was offset somewhat by a gain of over 7% in table game money….

It’s a milestone birthday for Harrah’s Las Vegas, and it’s worth singing about! Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond is doing just that, as the headliner recently surprised his audience with a special birthday song to commemorate the resort’s 50th anniversary. During Harrah’s month-long birthday bash, guests can experience great food and beverage specials, participate in social media sweepstakes, enjoy entertainment and spa offers and more throughout October. The iconic Las Vegas Strip property opened in 1973 as the Holiday Casino and later transformed into Harrah’s after casino pioneer William F. Harrah acquired the property in 1992. Since then, the Harrah’s brand…

The High Roller Las Vegas was not the first observation wheel planned for the city. The original Las Vegas Super Wheel was never actually built, and now all that remains of the planned Skyvue Wheel sits in a vacant lot across from Mandalay Bay on the south end of The Strip. Planned as the main attraction of the London Las Vegas project that never came to be. And now, these two lonely towers are all that remain, and they are finally coming down. The Skyvue Las Vegas Super Wheel, also known simply as Skyvue, is an unfinished observation wheel near…

Ever get a bit annoyed by all the sales people on the Strip? Well, a new Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban could help ease some of that. Clark County commissioners have approved a new ordinance which prohibits sidewalk sales people within 1,500 feet of resorts, large sports arenas, most convention centers, and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign! The Nevada Resort Association has also been concerned about this issue, and they’re watching the Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban with interest. The new regulation will help set up licensing fees, and designate specific zones where sidewalk vending will be permitted. “We…

The team at This Week in Gambling will be headed to the Global Gaming Expo next week, even as the threat of a Las Vegas strike hands over the city. Last month both the culinary workers union and bartenders union authorized a strike after if necessary. These unions represent well of over 50,000 Las Vegas employees, and they’re seeking a new five-year contract with better wages, more benefits, and profit sharing at the major resorts. If their demands are not met, the unions could implement a Las Vegas strike anytime after October 6th. The Secretary-Treasurer for the culinary union, Ted…

Fans of U2 who happen to be in Vegas should check out the Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience, at the Venetian! The 12,000 square feet of interactive attraction is the brainchild of the band, the Venetian, and their longtime creative director Gavin Friday. The Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience opened last week, the same day as the band’s residency began at the Las Vegas Sphere. The exhibit has been described as a “cutting-edge, multimedia interactive love letter to fans”. And the best part? It’s completely free! A statement released by the band said that the attraction was supposed to be…