Penn Entertainment has unveiled the first phase of its multi-million-dollar M Resort renovations and property upgrades, spotlighting the extensive work that have transformed its casino floor. The new and improved gaming floor covers roughly 92,000 square feet and introduces a table games pit defined by travertine pathways and an expanded layout. Thirty-nine table games were updated with fresh upholstery and seating, and nearly 1,125 square feet of new carpet were installed. The high-limit room received new wallpaper, lighting, drapery, and a reconfiguration of table layouts. A key feature, the Coors Light Chill Zone, has been relocated and integrated directly with…

Hearing rumors of a possible Metallica residency at Sphere Las Vegas? Yea, we first saw this story on the Vital Vegas website (the only source for what’s really happening in Sin City) and were pumped! Still, we checked out the rumor and found multiple sites reporting the possible 2026 residency, sparking anticipation among fans of immersive live entertainment. Sources close to the venue say the band is ready to finalize a deal, although no official announcement has been made. The residency is expected to follow the conclusion of Metallica’s global M72 world tour, which wraps up its European leg in…

Get ready for Def Leppard at Caesars Palace! The band is set to return to Las Vegas with a new residency, bringing the band’s signature rock sound back to the Strip. The announcement confirms that the group will perform a series of exclusive shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency, titled “Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace” will include performances beginning on February 3rd, 2026, and running through February 28th. The band is expected to deliver a setlist that spans its decades-long career, featuring hits such as “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photograph,” and “Rock of Ages.” Caesars…

Several major Vegas casinos on the Strip will soon stop accepting poker chips from competing resorts, marking a shift in long-standing industry practices. The change, set to take effect on August 1, means players will no longer be able to cash out or exchange chips from other properties at certain casino cages. The decision comes after incidents involving counterfeit chips and concerns over security and accountability. Previously, it was not uncommon for casinos to honor each other’s poker chips, particularly for regular patrons who moved between properties. That practice, however, has gradually faded in recent years as casino operators adopted…

Las Vegas prices are drawing criticism from travelers and industry experts, as the city grapples with a drop in visitor numbers. Once known as a destination offering value and excitement, the current cost of a Vegas trip has left many questioning whether it still lives up to its reputation. Tourists and analysts alike point to soaring costs for hotel rooms, resort fees, food, and entertainment as key factors driving away visitors. Social media has been filled with complaints from travelers citing $25 drinks, $100 show tickets, and daily resort fees exceeding $50. These price hikes, they argue, are diminishing the…

The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to approve five-card Pai Gow for Las Vegas casinos following a recommendation from the state’s Gaming Control Board. Developed by Casino Gaming Development, the game was created by Angel Espino as a streamlined version of the traditional seven-card Pai Gow. In this version, players divide five cards into a three-card high hand and a two-card low hand, aiming to beat the dealer’s respective hands. Espino told regulators the simplified structure allows for faster gameplay, fewer errors, and more hands played per hour. The game underwent a successful field trial at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Lucas…