Gambling and Taxes: How to Report

Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life. But this time of year you may be wondering more about gambling and taxes. As we approach the deadline to file personal income tax here in America, you may have some serious questions about how (and whether you have to) report your wins at the casino. Luckily, we have some friends who can help answer questions. Recently, the Super Bowl was played. Then we found ourselves in March Madness. Both of these events have a huge amount of sports betting associated with them, according to the American Gaming Association. With…

An Eagles Residency Heads for Sphere

The “Long Goodbye” tour just got longer, as an Eagles residency at the Las Vegas Sphere is set begin this fall. The legendary group will land in the new venue following U2, Phish, and some dead heads. And they are doing this despite finishing their “farewell” tour, which began all the way back in September of 2023 and just finished in North American. That tour now heads to Europe through mid-June. A specifics number of shows has not been published, and representatives from the Sphere were careful to not confirm anything just yet. “We do not comment on any artists…

Margaritaville is Closing at Flamingo

Sad news to report, as one of our favorite places to eat in Vegas is going away. Margaritaville is closing it’s doors after more than two decades of welcoming guests… and we’re sad. Not as sad as when we lost Jimmy last September, but still sad. Margaritaville takes up a huge amount of space in Flamingo at over 32,000 square feet, and the announcement of the closure seems to follow the recent trend in casinos opting to manage theses restaurants internally instead of leasing space to other companies. And Margaritaville is closing even though it has been relatively successful. Just…

Oasis Pool Deck Opens at Fontainebleau

The new Fontainebleau at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip has opened their Oasis Pool Deck. The resort calls the area six acres of serenity, opulence and unparalleled recreational bliss available to hotel guests. There are seven distinct pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants, daylife destination LIV Beach, and a 2,300 square-foot gaming area opening in the spring. Designed in partnership with Lifescapes International, and with the help of Jeffrey Beers International, Oasis Pool Deck radiates a vibrant, playful ambiance reminiscent of classic Miami Beach. Drawing inspiration from the work of iconic mid-century landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx,…

2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix Tickets on Sale

Oh, joy of joys. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is making a return for 2024, along with all the construction and traffic headaches it brings. But those things aren’t important because they only inconvenience the general public, while the big corporations rake in millions. So mark your calendars, as this fall will once again bring chaos and race cars to Sin City. The Las Vegas Grand Prix announced the timeline and options for tickets to the event, taking place just before Thanksgiving, November 21st through 23rd. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 25. Nevada residents…

Borgata and BetMGM Poker Host Tourney

The Borgata Casino and their partners at BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Spring Poker Open, taking place from April 29th to May 14th. The series consists of three anchor events with over $4,000,000 in guarantees. Beginning April 1st, players can reserve their Spring Poker Open seats online through the BetMGM website. Through April and May, BetMGM Poker will offer weekly Borgata Spring Poker Open Packages, which include entries to various SPO events, a Borgata hotel stay, and credit. The site will also offer nightly seat-only qualifiers and online registration to most SPO events. Players can win…