Sale of two iconic Las Vegas Strip casinos, the Venetian and Palazzo, has been unanimously approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. We originally reported this sale to Apollo Global and Vici Properties back in March of last year, but now things can begin to move forward. The approval from the Control Board means the agreement will now go before the Nevada Gaming Commission for a final approval February 17th. Should they sign off on the matter, then this deal could finally be ready to close. There has been no disclosure of renaming or rebranding the Venetian and Palazzo properties…

The legendary Horseshoe Casino brand is returning to Las Vegas as Bally’s Casino begins a transformation into the brand known for gaming, poker and making it right for the gambler. The transformation will begin in the spring of 2022 and will include a renovated exterior, new entertainment and food and beverage options, and a re-imagined casino floor and public areas. In keeping with Horseshoe’s classic sophistication, the design team will incorporate a handcrafted feeling with tooled leather, dramatic colors, and the brand’s signature gold horseshoe iconography. Additional details will be announced as the evolution progresses. “At Horseshoe, it’s all about…

Despite the pandemic and travel restrictions, Nevada casinos managed to set an all-time high for revenue in 2021. Gambling in the state topped $13.4 billion, as reported by the Gaming Control Board. December was the 10th consecutive month that Nevada managed to bring on over $1 billion, and that’s a separate record all by itself. The Control Board reported showed an increase in generated revenue of nearly 70%, which translated to a win of $1.15 billion. Senior research analyst Michael Lawton of the Nevada Gaming Control Board stated that “The reasons for the record level of gaming win recorded this…

Perhaps you’ve heard rumors of a new Martha Stewart restaurant that would soon be opening in Las Vegas. And if so, we’re now happy to confirm that the rumors are true, and the eatery will open at the Paris Casino sometime this spring. In what is being described at a “fully immersive” experience, the concept of the restaurant will focus on Martha’s country farmhouse from New York. Martha and her team are developing delicious, seasonal dinner, weekend brunch, and holiday menus that feature exceptional quality and creativity. Signature menu items will be created from sourcing seasonal, high-quality ingredients from various…

We speak with Gary Shoefield about the PORTL Hologram booth, which was unveiled to the gambling industry at the 2021 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. This amazing bit of technology has the potential to radically change how land based casinos and betting companies interact with their customers. PORTL can put a casino employee or concierge “face-to-face” with customers in a live, interactive experience to answer questions, find games, or give directions to dining and entertainment! Some may call it ‘telepresence’ and some may call it ‘holoportation’, but however it’s referred to it is real and available right now! So…

In the midst of a pandemic, American casinos are still bringing in revenue… and in record numbers! Commercial casinos won nearly $14 billion in the third quarter of 2021, marking the industry’s best quarter ever, and pushing revenue past what it was for all of 2020. The figures from the American Gaming Association show more consumers feel comfortable visiting casinos amid COVID-19, and this as online gambling and sports betting revenues continue to grow. An article releases by the Associated Press, found American casinos on pace to break the annual record of $43.65 billion, set in 2019. Jane Bokunewicz, director…