There has been much speculation about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. But now, all the rumors have been confirmed. Oakland’s baseball team is headed for Sin City, and they will become the latest franchise to make the move from the bay to the desert. With the approval of MLB, the Athletics signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new, retractable roof ballpark in Vegas. Team president Dave Kaval announced on Wednesday that the deal was finalized, adding “We have a path in Las Vegas that can put the franchise on solid footing.” He called this move…

There have been rumors floating for months that a one-time WSOP site could become the future home on Major League Baseball. And recently, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said that the Oakland Athletics relocating to Las Vegas is looking more and more like a reality. And while building a new baseball stadium on the south Strip where the Tropicana is located… or perhaps at the north end at the Las Vegas Festival grounds, a new possible location has emerged. The Rio Casino, which once served as the official WSOP site from 2005-2021, holds a significant place in poker history. It has…

J.Todd is on location outside of the Las Vegas Sphere at the Venetian! He has all the technical data on the lighting and sound effects, both inside and out! Plus, information on the first show (Postcard from Earth) and the first concert (watch and see) to be hosted by the Las Vegas Sphere!   If you’ve visited Las Vegas in the past year or so then you may have been wondering what in the world is that big, black, dome of a building in back of the Venetian? Well, that my friends is the MSG Sphere! And while we can’t…

The $110 million Las Vegas make-over is underway. The Bellagio renovation of all rooms and suites in its Spa Tower, which includes 819 guest rooms and 104 suites, is expected to be completed in October, with the first set of rooms available in July. The Spa Tower redesign will deliver “contemporary accommodations inspired by the beauty and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Como,” according to the resort. The rooms and suites will feature custom furnishings and art influenced by Italian style and couture, while the color palettes will be inspired by the Lake Como and the Alps. The suite corridors will…

March Madness in wrapping up. Baseball season is just getting started. That means tax season is here. When it comes to gambling and taxes there are some wide spread misconceptions. According to the American Gaming Association, March Madness is causing a nationwide betting frenzy, with nearly 70 million adults expected to wager up to $15.5 billion this year. However, a survey conducted found that 62% of taxpayers are uncertain about how to report money won from sports bets and gambling. According to that study, conducted by Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, 48% also falsely believe that cash winnings from sports bets…

The state of Nevada and growing Las Vegas gambling revenue has set another monthly record! Gaming revenue for the month of February came to $1.24 billion! This marks a significant increase from the previous year, as Sin City resorts and casinos throughout the state continue to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest figures from the state’s Gaming Control Board indicate a 6.7% rise in gaming revenue compared to the same period last year. This is particularly impressive given that February 2022 was a leap year, meaning that there was an extra day of gaming activity in…