Sin City is always changing! New Las Vegas resorts being built while others are renovated and rebranded… one right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip! So that’s where we start this week, as we say goodbye to the Cromwell. The hotel is being transformed into a first of its kind destination: The Vanderpump! Renovations will upgrade 188 guest rooms and suites, plus makeover the casino floor. Actress turned restaurant owner Lisa Vanderpump has partnered with Caesar’s on this project after working with them to open a restaurant at the Paris. A cocktail lounge at Caesar’s Palace and Pinkies…

The new Hard Rock Las Vegas almost seems like it’s been forgotten. But behind that huge “privacy” fence, construction crews are working diligently to get that new guitar shaped hotel in place. They’ve spent several months clearing the land and digging down to set a new foundation. And now, you can actually start to see how things are going to come together. We actually visited the site on The Strip less than a year ago, and you can find that video embedded below. The iconic guitar-shaped tower for Hard Rock Las Vegas will rise on the former site of the…

Hello friends! Hard Rock Las Vegas is going up as the Tropicana has come down! Plus, all of Las Vegas is bracing for the big Formula 1 race! We’re reporting from the Las Vegas Strip with a look at the demolition work and the race course, plus more rumors that could bring an NBA team to Sin City. The Tropicana is no more! The walls came down as scheduled early Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the new Las Vegas baseball stadium which they plan to have up and running by 2028 Hello friends, J Todd out here on the…

When will the Hard Rock Las Vegas open for business? When will the Mirage be imploded? And how can you cash in those left-over casino chips and slot vouchers ? We’ve got the answers to these questions along with information on the volcano, the atrium, and other Mirage memorabilia. Las Vegas said goodbye to the Mirage a few days ago, and casinos all along The Strip lit up their marquees with farewell messages, thanking them for their legacy and for ushering in the age of the mega resort. Hello friends, the Mirage is closed, the fences are up, the bulldozers…

When will The Mirage and Hard Rock transition take place? When will the new Dream Las Vegas start welcoming guests? We’ve got some answers! Plus, a legendary comedian is set to return to Sin City next year for just six shows! And tickets are on sale now! Hello my friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we have news out of Sin City as one Resort is on its way up… while another Resort is on its way down. Plus, a man who is truly sponge-worthy, but first, it’s this week’s big story. Most of you know about…

Most people were a bit upset when they announced that the Mirage change to Hard Rock would mean an end to the popular volcano attraction. The tension only grew when they learned that the iconic volcano would make way for the guitar shaped hotel that Hard Rock is famous for. Now things have gotten a bit sticky. It seems that this transition… this Mirage change to Hard Rock Casino… will once again be delayed. Back in December, we reported that the transformation of the property had been pushed back to 2025. And now, just over six months later, that transition…