We’re all waiting for things to get back to normal. And for Sin City, one of the first steps is to get Vegas casino workers vaccinated against COVID-19. Now there’s work from the Nevada COVID-19 Task Force that workers in Las Vegas may be receiving that vaccination as soon as two weeks. This crucial first step is of paramount importance to the economy of the state and city. MGM President of Entertainment and Sports George Kliavkoff recently stated that people are starting to see a “…palpable change in the enthusiasm in Las Vegas… tied for us to a reduction in…

The SiGMA Europe show will now run from 16-18 November, and will be held at the MFCC, Malta after a surge in Covid-19 cases led to the temporary closure of Malta’s nightlife scene. SiGMA Group has announced that its SiGMA Europe event, which was to be held in Malta this April, will be moved to November 16 -18, 2021, following the publication of new government measures for Malta’s entertainment scene. In a press conference, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced today that they would be closing nightclubs, bars, and restaurants from March 5th until April 11th, after the number of cases…

It’s been less that two months since the Sands Corporation lost their leader, Sheldon Adelson. And now the company has made a major announcement about their future in Nevada: There is none! A deal has been reached which will allow Apollo Global Management and Vici Properties to buy the Sands Las Vegas properties for $6.25 billion. When completed, the Sands will no longer have a presence in Sin City… or Nevada, for that matter. The Las Vegas Sands Corporation will subsequently change it’s name to simply “Sands” as a result. Sands CEO Robert Goldstein said “The Venetian changed the face…

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…

Betting on sports was legalized in May of last year. And since that time, sports betting in Colorado has grown every month… for nine consecutive months. Now, they are the 6th largest market for sports wagers in the country. January was another record month for the state, bringing in nearly $327 million. That’s up from just over $284 million in December and $231 million for November. Even better news for the state is that January’s record revenue netted the state almost $1.2 million in taxes, which was an increase of 125% increase from the previous month. According to the PlayColorado…

When the new legislative sessions starts March 2nd, there will be at least three Florida sports betting bills to be considered. The proposed regulations would allow mobile and retail sports books in the state with the possibility of gaming terminals placed at specific locations. The session is quite short, running from March 2nd to April 30th. Lawmakers may not have enough time to fully decide if Florida sports betting should move forward. However, the Governor supports the industry and could sign any legislation that makes it to his desk. Here are some brief summaries of the bills that could be…