The producers of the Vegas show Absinthe have announced a brief, temporary shutdown later this year, using the pause to voice sharp criticism against Formula One operations on the Strip. The production inside the Spiegeltent at Caesars Palace will pause performances from Nov. 16 through Nov. 29, 2026, to complete long overdue venue repairs and refurbishments. Producer Ross Mollison broke the news through the persona of The Gazillionaire, the outrageously outspoken host character of the production. While addressing the brief closure, the announcement targeted the timing of the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix, calling the event schedule detrimental to ticket…

The Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort is set to open a new 7,300-square-foot enclosed non-smoking gaming area on August 24th, expanding its overall casino floor with 224 additional slot games. Located near the William Hill Sportsbook, the new gaming space will feature titles supplied by nearly a dozen gaming manufacturers alongside a full-service bar. Unlike the property’s existing non-smoking section, this expansion offers a completely separate and fully enclosed environment for patrons seeking a smoke-free venue. According to Kevin Glass, general manager at the Las Vegas Palms, the decision to construct the space was driven directly by guest feedback requesting…

A newly hired employee was arrested following an armed robbery at the sportsbook inside Virgin Las Vegas after returning to work. Law enforcement authorities confirmed that the individual allegedly robbed his own workplace at knife point before showing up for his scheduled shift the following day. The incident began when the masked suspect entered the William Hill sportsbook operating within the property. Brandishing a knife, he threatened personnel and demanded cash, successfully fleeing the scene with approximately $28,000. Investigators reviewing surveillance footage from Virgin Las Vegas quickly established a timeline of events. Security video showed the suspect walking into a…

Think Vegas is all about blackjack, craps, and high roller slots? Las Vegas bingo rooms do not get the same attention as other, more popular casino games… and that’s a shame because up to 1 million people a year play bingo in Las Vegas. Bingo halls are hiding some cheap buy ins with some huge payouts! So, This Week in Gambling, we’re counting down the most exciting places to play bingo all across Sin City! We looked at customer reviews for Las Vegas bingo rooms and based our rankings on payouts, jackpots, promotions, hospitality, games offered, and even seating capacity…

Sphere Entertainment has officially announced an upcoming upgraded show experience titled Wizard of Oz 2.0, enhancing its hit production. Following the success of the initial immersive screening at the venue, organizers are introducing new visual elements and interactive atmospheric effects designed to take audiences deeper into the classic story. The original release established strong interest, and the revised version aims to expand on those foundational technical capabilities. The updated Wizard of Oz 2.0 attraction incorporates newly developed 16K resolution visuals projected across the vast wrap-around interior LED screen inside the Las Vegas venue. Production teams have integrated additional haptic seat…

A call for a prediction markets crackdown has intensified as sports leagues, casino operators, and lawmakers push back against federal regulatory proposals. The NFL and the Casino Association of New Jersey submitted comments urging the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to block financial platforms from offering sports event contracts. Traditional gaming companies argue that federally regulated derivatives platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket bypass state gambling laws, threatening established state and tribal regulatory authority across the country. The American Gaming Association estimates that state governments have lost more than $1 billion in tax revenues due to the expansion of federally…