Category: This Week in Gambling News Videos
Major Las Vegas Expansions & Renovations!
There’s always something new headed for Las Vegas! This week we discuss a major Las Vegas expansions at the Bellagio that will stretch all the way to The Strip! Plus, there’s an addition planned for the Venetian! And renovation work at Caesars Palace effecting slots and poker! Something new is always under construction in Las Vegas. And this week we’re talking about a brand new hotel, right beside the Venetian. As well as a major Las Vegas expansions at Bellagio, right next to the strip. Now, they just wrapped up over $100 million Bellagio renovation this past January. They completely…
Tropicana Implosion Preparations
The Las Vegas Strip ain’t what it used to be on the south end, as crews prepare for a Tropicana implosion! All that’s left of the building is the gutted frame! We have a look around the property, discuss when the implosion will take place, and share July 4th fireworks locations and what’s happening over the weekend in Las Vegas! Check out the video to see what’s left of the Tropicana Las Vegas, and where the new Major League Baseball Stadium will be built: the future home of the Athletics, Sin City’s new MLB team. Crews are diligently working to…
US Sports Betting Troubles & the SAFE Bet Act
The US sports betting industry is under fire after several major scandals involving professional athletes and gambling. Now the main stream media is calling for changes amid concerns of addiction risks and player protections. Enter the SAFE Bet Act, which could bring some big changes to the American sports betting industry, but could also save it. As I prepare to leave for my summer vacation both the NBA and NHL championship series are underway, and with them lots of US sports betting action. On that note, I would like to leave you with some good news before I take my…
Big Changes for Las Vegas Slot Machines
We’re looking at some major changes for Las Vegas slot machines, some good and some not so good. These changes will impact your jackpots, your taxes, and how the casinos pay you. Plus, are there any coin slot machines left in Sin City? Yes, and we’ll tell you where they’re hiding! Several weeks ago, we told you about legislation that was working its way through Congress that would allow players to keep more of the money they win while playing Las Vegas slot machines by raising the tax reporting threshold limit on jackpots. And believe it or not, the IRS…
Vegas Renovations at Rio, Venetian, Paris & More
We have a look at some of the renovations at Rio Las Vegas inside and out! Plus, major makeovers at Venetian and El Cortez , changes at Paris Las Vegas and big plans for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! Las Vegas is a city of change, and this week we have some big changes coming to Paris and Virgin… two words you don’t often hear used in the same sentence. There are also major makeovers from Venetian to El Cortez, but we begin with the renovations at Rio Las Vegas! Several weeks ago we visited the Rio Las Vegas and booked…
Mirage Las Vegas: What Happens Now?
When is the Mirage Las Vegas closing date? When will the Hard Rock Open? And what will happen to the Mirage Volcano? We have that information and more! Plus, many states are pushing back against Dave & Busters plans to allow gambling in their restaurants! Hello friends, Mirage Las Vegas has made it official: They will shut their doors forever on July 17th, this despite earlier promises that they would keep the resort open through 2025. So now what? Well, they’ve already shut down the Dolphin Pool and The Secret Garden their Cirque du Soleil show, Beatles:Love, will close July…