Category: This Week in Gambling News Videos
Betting on March Madness
This week’s gambling news looks at betting on March Madness, as the NCAA Men’s basketball Tournament tips off soon! There is also sports betting news from BetMGM to discuss, and Las Vegas casino news regarding the pandemic and occupancy rules! Top of the morning to you, lads and lassies! And thanks so much for joining me for another stroll through the green fields of gambling news! And you’ll be happy to know that’s the extent of my Irish references! We have so many things to talk about on this week’s program! We have the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starting up….
Sands Sells The Venetian and Palazzo Casinos
Just when you think things can’t get any stranger, the Sands sells The Venetian and The Palazzo casino resorts, along with their Sands Expo Center! And in a year of pandemic challenges for the gambling industry, there is still good news and reason for hope. Hello friends, and thanks so much for joining me for another look at the gambling headlines making news. And hey, we’re not even halfway through the month of March and already this has been a year of change! From the pandemic to sports betting expansion to this week’s big story! The leader of the Las…
The States of Sports Betting in America!
In an otherwise slow news week we take the opportunity to bring you an update on sports betting in America! We look at the states where it’s legal now, will be legal soon, and where it may never be legal at all! Also, when the pandemic is over, will Las Vegas ever host those famous buffets again? Hello my friends! It’s that time again Time to find out what’s happening This Week in Gambling! Unfortunately though, it’s a little bit of a slow news wee. But we can take this opportunity to learn what’s happening with sports betting in America! Did you know…
Las Vegas Casinos, Shows, and Restaurants Start Comeback
This week’s gambling news finds that the loosening of restrictions on Las Vegas casinos has several (MGM properties) making the decision to return to 24 hour, 7 day a week service. Meanwhile, the Virgin Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has set a new opening date, and even some Las Vegas shows are reopening with the expanding capacity limits. We also say goodbye to Full Tilt Poker, as PokerStars is closing the brand. Hello, friends! Thanks so much for joining me on another edition of This Week in Gambling! And hey, couldn’t we all use some good news right about…
Gambling News from BetMGM and Vegas Casinos
We have a full week of gambling news to report, as a “glitch” with the BetMGM sports betting app resulted in anger, confusion, and the police being called! Also, Las Vegas casino restrictions are being rolled back a little at a time, and the Super Bowl streaker tries to collect on his stunt! Hello my fellow players out there! Thanks for watching another edition of This Week in Gambling, where we have a lot of gambling news to cover in this episode, so let’s not waste any time and get right into it with this week’s big story: Last week…
Super Bowl Betting Not So Super for Las Vegas
With the pandemic still raging, this week’s gambling news finds Super Bowl betting at Las Vegas casinos down millions. The resorts are not enjoying their usual rush of visitors this year, and that translated to big losses not only in sports bets, but millions more in lost tourism revenue for hotels, restaurants, bars, taxis, and air travel. Despite this, there are signs that Sin City is preparing for the future, with new Coronavirus measures and new luxury resorts opening soon. Hello, friends! Thanks so much for streaming another edition of This Week in Gambling! And congratulations to the Tampa Bay…