F1 Las Vegas returns this weekend, and Caesars Sportsbook with its William Hill brand are emerging as dominant forces in the betting scene. The sportsbooks have posted aggressive odds, particularly favoring top drivers Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, George Russell and Oscar Piastri. Caesars’ fast-moving offers reflect growing engagement from bettors around the Nevada race. Verstappen is listed at +175, while Norris trails close behind at +230, according to the current odds. George Russell is at +450, with Piastri not far back, underscoring how the sportsbooks anticipate a tight battle at the Circuit of the Strip. Market watchers say the odds…

FanDuel and DraftKings are making a major shift in strategy: they are stepping away from Nevada’s regulated sportsbook market in order to focus on prediction markets under federal oversight. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has confirmed that FanDuel surrendered its gaming licenses, and DraftKings withdrew its pending sportsbook applications. The core of the conflict lies in “sports event contracts,” or prediction-market products. Nevada regulators regard these as incompatible with the state’s traditional gaming model, while FanDuel and DraftKings argue that these contracts should fall under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission instead of state gaming boards. FanDuel is…

Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval as chairman of its board of directors, marking a significant leadership shift for the Strip property as it continues navigating regulatory scrutiny and organizational changes. Sandoval replaces Jim Murren, who will remain involved with the company as chairman emeritus. The decision follows nearly a year of Sandoval’s service on the board. His background includes terms as Nevada’s governor, attorney general, and chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, along with experience as a federal judge. Resorts World Las Vegas executives say his combination of regulatory knowledge and state-level leadership will…

MGM Resorts International reported a drop in profits from its Las Vegas operations during the third quarter, as hotel renovations and softer visitor demand slowed performance. The company said net revenue from its Las Vegas properties declined about seven percent to roughly two billion dollars compared to the same period last year. Overall, MGM Resorts posted adjusted earnings of twenty-four cents per share, falling short of analyst projections that averaged around forty cents. Total company revenue increased slightly, rising about 1.6 percent to 4.25 billion dollars, helped by strong results from its China operations, which grew more than seventeen percent…

Red Rock Resorts has announced a $385 million investment for the next phase of expansion at Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas. The new development will be built on the north side of the existing property and will add roughly 275,000 square feet of new space. Construction on this phase is set to begin in January 2026, with completion expected around mid-2027. The expansion will introduce a 36-lane bowling center, a luxury movie theater complex, additional dining venues including a food hall, and an expanded casino floor with about 400 more slot machines. This follows the first expansion phase,…

Boyd Gaming has confirmed it will demolish the long-closed Eastside Cannery hotel-casino and sell the property for residential development. The move ends years of speculation about the fate of the site on Boulder Highway, which has been dormant since the COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020. The Eastside Cannery has remained closed since Nevada’s statewide casino closures more than five years ago. Boyd Gaming, which owns the property, determined that demand in the local market did not justify reopening the resort. Company officials said the decision followed a lengthy review of financial and operational considerations. Built in 2008, the Eastside Cannery featured…

New Las Vegas projects and construction is always popping up, but even the most promising and exciting plans don’t always work out. So, This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at four Sin City projects: Two open now, and two under construction, that might not make it another year. For every Las Vegas player who wins, there are many players who lose. And for every Las Vegas project that succeeds, there are many projects that fail.  Now, the city’s new baseball stadium and that high-speed rail project are in jeopardy. But let’s begin with one of Sin City’s biggest gambles ever:…

A new attraction called The Magicians Room has opened at the Linq Promenade, promising a blend of interactive gaming and theatrical illusion. The venue is being developed and operated by Las Vegas–based Pompey Entertainment, and it aims to offer a two-stage experience to visitors. Upon arrival, guests will enter a modern arcade area built around crane machines and interactive claw games. That section is described as a “crane-only” arcade, with a nostalgic edge designed to entice visitors as they explore. From there, a concealed entrance leads to the magic showroom, where audiences can view live performances. Access to the magic…