The Global Gaming Expo is taking place in Las Vegas in just over a week. This Week in Gambling will be attending, and shooting video footage at the event and out on the Strip. But while we’re heading down to Sin City for business, we thought some of you may want to know what other interesting things are happening there, and destined to change the city in a few months and over the next year! Marijuana on The Strip First up, let’s talk about marijuana. Nevada is one of the states where pot is legal within certain restrictions, and a…

Well, this isn’t really a surprise is it? For the 18th consecutive time, Nevada gaming revenue has topped a billion dollars in a month. The numbers are in from August, and they show that the state generated over $1.2 billion for the last full month of summer. The data was compiled by the  Nevada Gaming Control Board, and it shows that revenue was up nearly 27% from August of 2019, before the Coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of the city for several months. Gaming properties on the Las Vegas Strip generated most the the profit, which is not surprising, bringing…

The amazing run for US gambling operators continued into the summer, with the month of July producing nearly a 3% increase in profits from the previous year. Those numbers made it the third highest month for gross profits of all time, according to data from our friends at the American Gaming Association. Profits for retail gambling in America just crept over the $5 billion mark in July, making it the 4th month this year to see such numbers. That means we should see another record setting year for US gambling, as the latest numbers bring year-to-date revenue numbers to well…

Oops! They did it again! Nevada gambling revenue broke $1 billion in the month of July, marking the 17th month in a row to break the billion dollar mark. The state collectively brought in $1.31 billion, to be precise. Like numbers? Here are some more: Part of that $1.31 billion was the second highest revenue total ever posted from Las Vegas Strip casinos, and the highest total since the pandemic began back in 2020. More numbers? You got it: The State Gaming Control Board reports that the $1.31 billion total for July was also the fourth highest monthly total for…

The fight to have the most iconic Las Vegas casino is one that never sleeps. In fact, one is even themed after the city that never sleeps: New York, New York! And now, owners MGM have big plans for their property themed after the Big Apple! The company has announced plans for a $63 million remodel of over 1,800 rooms and 150 suites. The company tasked with this project is HVS Design, and they stated in a press release that the remodel “will feature vibrant new designs and upgraded in-room amenities”. In the simplest of terms, MGM wants to make…

Those of you waiting for the Hard Rock Las Vegas to open will have to wait a little longer. Even with all the talk of shutting down The Mirage and it’s iconic volcano attraction, the new resort won’t be ready to welcome guests for at least another two and a half years. The company recently put out a press release with details about their plans. When referring to their new property on The Strip, Hard Rock stated that it would be “set to open in 2025”, but did not get more specific than that. One point of curiosity for guests…