We’re just days away from the opening of a new, 420 friendly hotel in Las Vegas! And while it’s not the biggest resort or located on The Strip, this five-story boutique hotel is set to become the city’s exclusive cannabis-inclusive destination! The Lexi Las Vegas is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its grand opening on June 2nd. Part of the Elevations Hotels and Resorts family, it only has 64 rooms. But the property has something others do not: The promise of a truly unique experience. When entering the hotel, guests will be greeted with a grand lobby and a…

Las Vegas has changed over the years, and gone are the days of steak and lobster for a few dollars. Sin City now boasts world class cuisine and major concerts, as well as professional sports teams. And all of this is leading to the higher paying customers that gambling companies really want. Heading to Vegas for Memorial Day?   Hello friends! With the Memorial Day holiday almost upon us, some of you may be headed to Sin City for the long weekend. And if so, chances are you’re going to pay more for this Las Vegas trip than you did…

Las Vegas is always changing, and coming out of the pandemic it seems no city bounced back stronger. It’s no longer just a destination to do some gambling, see a show, and grab a cheap steak dinner. It’s so much more, and you’re probably going to pay for that. Sin City is now a prime location for top-notch entertainment. It has become a place for artists in residency, fine dining, and major league sports. And executives at some of the biggest gambling companies are taking notice, and possibly seizing on the opportunity. Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, recently commented…

Well that escalated quickly! Just weeks after announcing Las Vegas baseball was a done deal, and that a new stadium would be built off the Strip near Interstate 15, things have turned once again. And it all pivots around public funding. Don’t worry, the A’s still plan to move to Sin City. However, in order to meet the fast approaching deadline of June 5th (which is the end of the Nevada Legislative session), some things needed to be moved around… like the location of that new stadium. Originally, the location of the new Las Vegas baseball stadium was west of…

There has been much speculation about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. But now, all the rumors have been confirmed. Oakland’s baseball team is headed for Sin City, and they will become the latest franchise to make the move from the bay to the desert. With the approval of MLB, the Athletics signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new, retractable roof ballpark in Vegas. Team president Dave Kaval announced on Wednesday that the deal was finalized, adding “We have a path in Las Vegas that can put the franchise on solid footing.” He called this move…

This week’s gambling news looks at when we can expect the MSG Sphere Las Vegas to open, and who will headline the opening act! Also, tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are on sale now… and they’re not cheap! Plus, updates on renovation work at New York-New York and Circus Circus resorts. Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where it’s time for an update on what’s happening in Las Vegas right now, including some new information on the Las Vegas Sphere! And that is this week’s big story. Over the past several weeks we’ve given you…