Category: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Sports Betting in Maryland & Kansas in Danger
A friendly wager on a game may nice, but sports betting in Maryland and Kansas may be changing in a bad way. Sure, since the Supreme Court decision of 2018 things have gone pretty well for those who like to make games “more interesting”, but not everyone is onboard. And now, some lawmakers are reconsidering their choices. Online sports betting in Maryland is facing a potential shutdown under a new bill introduced by Senator Joanne Benson. Filed on February 20, SB 1033 seeks to end mobile sports wagering in the state by January 1, 2026 — making it the second…
Hawaii, Mississippi, & New York Online Gambling
A majority of states here in America now allow sports betting. However, there’s a new push for New York online gambling with casino games, and in states like Hawaii and Mississippi, there’s now a renewed interest in expanding sports betting to include online and mobile wagers as well. First in New York, lawmakers are once again revisiting the issue, with State Senator Joseph Addabbo introducing a new bill to authorize and regulate online casino gaming. This marks Addabbo’s third attempt to pass such legislation. Supporters of the measure argue that New York is currently losing valuable tax revenue to neighboring…
Cadence Crossing Casino Breaks Ground
The Las Vegas area is getting a new casino, as Boyd Gaming has broken ground on their Cadence Crossing Casino project in Henderson. The new property will be a state of the art facility and replace the Joker’s Wild Casino, which will be demolished in order to build more parking spaces. Boyd Gaming’s upcoming casino, set to debut in mid-2026, will be a more modest addition compared to the sprawling resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The Cadence Crossing Casino will include a 10,000-square-foot gaming floor with 450 slot machines, along with several dining and beverage options that are still…
Vanderpump Hotel Headed to Las Vegas
Here comes another one! The Cromwell will soon be no more, as the property will be rebranded as the The Vanderpump Hotel. Caesars Entertainment and reality television star and entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump are teaming up once again, unveiling plans to debut an original hotel concept in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The new boutique hotel located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road has a planned grand opening in early 2026. The transformation of The Cromwell into The Vanderpump Hotel will include a full-scale renovation of the Las Vegas property. Vanderpump will oversee the redesign…
Hard Rock Las Vegas Starts to Take Shape
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…
Centerfolds Las Vegas Closes
Centerfolds Las Vegas, a longtime topless cabaret located off the Strip on Paradise Road, has officially closed its doors. The venue, which has been a staple in the city’s adult entertainment landscape for years, will be replaced by a new club named Players, a sports-themed nightlife concept promising a fresh blend of entertainment and performance art. Centerfolds General Manager, Lianne Heck, expressed heartfelt thanks to the staff, performers, and loyal patrons who helped shape the club’s legacy. Throughout its run, the club also featured shows like A Touch of Burlesque, and sought to expand its appeal with productions such as…