The Global Gaming Expo is the biggest gaming event in North America, and it will return to the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas after missing last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This Week in Gambling will once again be in attendance to film game reviews and interviews with industry executives when G2E opens their doors in October. Reed Exhibitions runs the Global Gaming Expo, or G2E, and will be working with federal, state and local authorities, along with the Sands Expo and other partners, to make sure safety is a priority. The announcement that G2E will take place…

The Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has announced that their Circus Buffet has reopened as of May 29th. They are now operational and ready to serve guests delectable American comfort food for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The Circus Buffet offers a variety of American food, including cooked-to-order omelets. It will be open everyday of the week moving forward. The announcement comes days after both Caesars Palace and MGM Grand announced the return of their buffets. Circus Buffet serves breakfast and brunch from 7 in the morning all the way to 2 in the afternoon, and then dinner from…

Sports betting in Connecticut, including online betting, has been approved and signed by the Governor… but now we must wait for approval by the Federal Government. But why is Federal approval needed? Because the deal involves the states Tribal Gaming interests. The Mohegan Sun, operated by the Mohegan Tribe, and Foxwoods Casino, operated by Mashantucket Pequot, have “exclusive rights” to many forms of gambling in the state. And since a deal needed to be reached between the state and the Tribes, now the Bureau of Indian Affairs must approve the expansion. One interesting aspect of this agreement is that online…

Congratulations are in order as Nebraska sports betting has become the latest to join the regulated market! And while we are happy that betting on sports continues to expand, we cannot help but be a little disappointed that wagers will not be allowed online. Governor Pete Ricketts signed the legislation, which not only legalized betting on sports in the state, but also allowed for the expansion of casino gambling. Horse tracks in the state will now be permitted to offer “Las Vegas style” games, which we hope includes slots, craps, roulette, blackjack, and video poker. Initially, the Governor was opposed…

As the world recovers from the pandemic, one sign of normalcy is the return of Las Vegas buffets at the MGM Grand and Caesars Palace. Beginning this week, guests at the MGM Grand will be able to eat to their hearts content, provided it’s between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Thursday through Monday. Their buffet will feature breakfast, lunch and a brunch selection on the weekends. Last week, Caesars got their buffet up and running again. For the first time in a year (and after a multi-million dollar renovation) the award winning spread is also open Thursdays to Mondays,…

Several weeks ago, Governor Steve Sisolak promised his state would be fully open by June 1st. Now, Nevada regulators confirm that all restrictions in place for the Coronavirus will end that date. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has confirmed that at midnight, June 1st, “…none of Nevada’s counties will retain social distancing or occupancy limitations that would apply to a gaming licensee.” The timing of this announcement could have been better, as a big three-day weekend is coming for Las Vegas. And the 1st of June will come right at the end (Tuesday) of the Memorial Day holiday. The Control…