Table Game Reservations at Sahara Las Vegas

Wanna play some blackjack? Better call ahead! The Sahara Las Vegas is now accepting reservations if players want to sit at their table games! According to a news release, the Sahara’s “Take a Seat” program is the first of its kind in Las Vegas. The program will allow players to book tables up to 72 hours in advance. While the program currently offers reservations for blackjack, roulette and baccarat, the Sahara says that additional reservation games will be added in the future. The service supports households traveling together so they can make arrangements to play the same live game, the…

Las Vegas Casinos: Face Masks Optional

The Coronavirus outbreak made it feel like a long wait for Las Vegas casinos to open again. But despite a pandemic that is still spreading, the state Gaming Control Board is not reconsidering a requirement for players to wear face masks while at casinos. They only way they would enforce a face mask requirement is if new COVID-19 cases became so bad that they overwhelmed hospitals. Control Board Chairwoman Sandra Morgan said she is not looking to change direction, even as the Southern Nevada Health District’s acting chief health officer issued pleas for business customers to wear masks to protect…

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Coronavirus May Lead to Cashless Casinos

When the world went on lock-down over the Coronavirus, few would have imagined it leading to cashless casinos. But that is precisely what the American Gaming Association is asking state regulators to consider. Recently, the group released a report called Payments Modernization Policy Principles which looks at the integration of cashless options for players on casino floors. According to the AGA, enabling payment choice allows casino customers the ability to supplement cash with safe and secure digital payment options on the casino floor. This not only improves responsible gaming efforts by equipping customers with digital tools to help them monitor…

Circa Resort & Casino Sets October Open Date

Today, CEO and developer Derek Stevens announced his newest Downtown Las Vegas property, Circa Resort & Casino, will debut October 28, 2020. Previously slated for a December 2020 launch, the 1.25 million-square-foot integrated casino-resort will open with its first five floors of amenities and state-of-the-art parking hub – Garage Mahal – ahead of schedule. Upon completion, the resort will have approximately 1,000 employees. To achieve this expedited timeline, Stevens reallocated construction resources from Circa’s hotel tower to the first five floors. Slated for completion at the end of 2020, the tower will house Circa’s 777 rooms and suites starting on…

One in, Two out as Kentucky Derby field takes shape

With less than three months to go until the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, the 2020 field is starting to take shape. Punters will already be looking ahead to the prestigious event and there could be some value to be had in the markets at this early stage. While running the rule over this year’s runners and riders, two likely contenders have to be crossed from this list while another is making a significant move. Current Updates Early ante-post horse racing betting markets from bet365 show Tiz the Law as the current favourite to win the Kentucky Derby, just…

Harrah’s Reno Will Not Reopen

Casinos across America are starting to welcome guests back, but Harrah’s Reno will not be among them. Caesars Entertainment has announced that the company does not have plans to reopen the property. The building will now be changed into a non-gaming property and named the Reno City Center. It will consist of about 540 market-rate rental apartments. Caesars previously announced in January an agreement to sell the property, which has operated for more than 82 years. Harrah’s Las Vegas will not be effected by this. You can read more about the permanent closure of Harrah’s Reno at Yogo Net.