Category: This Week in Gambling News Videos
US Online Gambling Expansion! Is Your State Next?
Online gambling continues to expand across America with casino games, sports betting, and poker! However, each state takes its own unique approach when it comes to gambling. This week we’re updating you on 20 states as they look to regulate internet casino games… or make them illegal! Online casinos in New Jersey are now making more money than the actual real casinos in Atlantic City. And as more and more states jump on the internet betting a bandwagon, others are starting to pump the brakes a bit. Or even throw things in reverse. This week we’re updating you on 20…
First Look at Some New Las Vegas Resorts
Sin City is always changing! New Las Vegas resorts being built while others are renovated and rebranded… one right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip! So that’s where we start this week, as we say goodbye to the Cromwell. The hotel is being transformed into a first of its kind destination: The Vanderpump! Renovations will upgrade 188 guest rooms and suites, plus makeover the casino floor. Actress turned restaurant owner Lisa Vanderpump has partnered with Caesar’s on this project after working with them to open a restaurant at the Paris. A cocktail lounge at Caesar’s Palace and Pinkies…
Goodbye to Some Popular Las Vegas Attractions
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Sometimes popular Las Vegas attractions are now either gone, cancelled, or leaving soon. So this week in gambling, we’re saying goodbye to some concerts and clubs, shows and services, restaurants, and maybe even a resort on the strip. In the ever evolving high stakes gambling landscape, Las Vegas attractions come and go. So we kick off this program with the Strip property that many think should have gone a long time ago. Circus Circus. The often maligned resort has officially been listed for sale with an asking price of $5 billion….
Las Vegas News for April Fool’s!
Bizarre Vegas News Stories That Might Be True! In the spirit of April Fool’s Day we’re sharing several Las Vegas news headlines that may or may not be true! It’s up to you to figure out which of these stories actually happened, and which are just made up for April fools! From nuclear blasts to contests with spoons. We’ve got several strange and possibly true Las Vegas news stories to cover. Which of these actually happened and which are complete bullshit? We’ll let you know in just a moment, but see if you can figure it out and no, using…
New Vegas Residencies for Summer & Fall
Seven new Vegas residencies are headed to the desert this summer and fall, while four current performers have extended their stays and one performer has canceled. Plus, there are rumors of the next big performer to call the spear home, and we’re discussing all of them this week in gambling! Back in early January, we reported on all the new concerts, comedies, and residencies headed for Sin City this year. And while that video is still available and mostly accurate, things move so quickly that it’s already time for an update. While four performers have extended their stays, no. While…
The Fight to Ban Smoking in Casinos
There’s been talk of about efforts to ban smoking in casinos in Las Vegas and across the country. After decades without any success, now there are renewed discussions in Nevada and around America about putting an end to casino smoking in Las Vegas and beyond! There’s been lots of talk about about a new ban smoking in casinos in Las Vegas and across the nation, but now that talk is turning into action. Forty-five states now have comprehensive or partial smoking bans, but several of those states also have exemptions to those bans for bars, strip clubs, and casinos, and…