Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Circus Circus May Finally be Sold
Circus Circus has been the object of ridicule and the butt of many jokes for year, bit now the 56 year old result may be on the market. The owner, Phil Ruffin, is considering the sale of the property he purchased for $825 million just over 5 years ago, which could not be worth $5 billion. Ruffin plans to use the proceeds from the sale to acquire another property on the Strip, highlighting the land’s strategic value as a key factor in his decision. The property, which caters to families and budget-conscious travelers, features attractions like the Adventuredome indoor amusement…
No, Vegas Resort Fees are Not Banned
There was some excitement making headlines recently, claiming that Las Vegas resort fees had been banned by the Federal Trade Commission. It was an eye catcher for sure, but was it true? Well, not really. Various news outlets latched on the segments of the FTC story, including a quote from their own press release stating their actions had essentially banned Junk Ticket and Hotel Fees, but let’s take a closer look. While it is true that the FTC introduced a new rule aimed at addressing nuisance fees like Vegas resort fees, it did not really ban them. Instead, it focused…
Tito Double P Headed to Planet Hollywood
The hottest act out of Mexico has announced his first U.S. Tour! Tito Double P will kick off the “¡AY MAMÁ!” tour in Las Vegas on April 26th at Planet Hollywood, and tickets are already on sale. His debut album “INCOMODO” was released last summer and quickly exploded, leading to global acclaim and attracting new fans who love his vibrant energy. Fans can purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show soundcheck and exclusive performance with Tito Double P, VIP merchandise, early entry into the Las Vegas venue and more. The VIP package contents will vary…
Circa Sports NFL Contest Winners Announced
Circa Sports’ professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI, came to an exciting close over the weekend. After a thrilling season, the sports betting venture will pay out a record-breaking $20,266,000 amongst contests winners. The largest prize pot in history, totaling $14,266,000, will be awarded to the eight winners of Circa Survivor. All eight contestants held a 20-0 record throughout the 2024-2025 season. Each winning entry will take home $1,783,250. In the last week of the season, five of the winning entries relied on Tampa Bay and an incredible second-half comeback. Two entries chose Indianapolis who beat Jacksonville…
Durango Casino Already Expanding
We first mentioned the Durango Casino in one of our weekly news videos back 2022 when it was still just an idea. The property has only been open since December of 2023, but already their owner, Station Casinos, in preparing for a $116 million expansion as part of the second phase of development. Construction for the expansion project has already began and is expected to take 12 months. It will bring significant enhancements to the property, including expanded gaming options and a large new parking structure. The casino will grow by 25,000 square feet, adding a high-limit slot and bar…
Caesars Online Casino gets Live Dealers
Caesars online casino, along with Horseshoe and Caesars Sportsbook online, have launched their first branded live dealer studio in Pennsylvania. . The studio, located in Philadelphia, was created through a partnership with Evolution Gaming and aims to offer an immersive live casino experience that replicates the luxury and energy of Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The new studio features five blackjack tables catering to various player preferences. Each table is designed with custom felts branded with the Caesars Palace logo and related web casino platforms, adding to the overall immersive experience. Some of the Caesars online casino tables also feature co-branded…