April 1st is almost upon us. So This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at several bizarre Las Vegas April Fools stories which may or may not be true. From jet skis in the Bellagio fountains to men performing as showgirls, can you tell which stories are true and which are just for fools? Las Vegas is a big city. Big money, big resorts, and big rumors. We’re sharing three stories about Las Vegas which may or may not be true. And you’ll find out which is which in just a moment. Let’s begin at the famous welcome to Las Vegas…

Another Las Vegas resort has been imploded just as two new Sin City resorts are ready to open! Yes, as the dust settles, the next generation of Sin City resorts begins to rise. So, This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at new Las Vegas hotels opening next week, next month, and next year! The East Side Cannery is no more. The resort was closed during Covid and never reopened. Now it’s lost to the past as Boyd Gaming had the abandoned property imploded on March 5th. That was the first implosion in Las Vegas since the Tropicana came down in…

Tired of paying Las Vegas resort fees of up to $55 a day? Fees for things that you probably aren’t using anyways? Well, This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at over 10 Sin City properties, from The Strip to downtown, that will help you keep more of your money in your pockets! And up first, it’s Marriott’s Grand Chateau, near Planet Hollywood and the Miracle Mile Shops. Their villas come with kitchens, dining rooms, free Wi-Fi, and pool access. Next, it’s the Jockey Club between, Bellagio and Cosmopolitan. They offer a large, quiet hotel for budget travelers and suites that…

Sixty-eight teams… ten amazing sports books… and one city that does March Madness 2026 better than anywhere else! Las Vegas does college basketball big, with more than 70 sportsbooks across the city. But, choosing the right spot to watch can make or break your tournament experience. This Week in Gambling we’re counting down the 10 best Sin City sportsbooks to catch every buzzer-beater, big upset, and bracket-busting moment from the Big Dance!  From the luxury of Venetian to the madness of the Westgate, we’re listing our top 10 picks for Las Vegas sports books during March Madness 2026. We’ve compiled…

Las Vegas Sphere has already welcomed some big-name performers, including the Eagles, Kenny Chesney, and U2. Now, rumors are flying, and everyone wants to know: Who will headline the next Sphere residency?! Well, the Sphere does not confirm new residencies until the ink on the contracts is dry, but that doesn’t stop folks from talking about them. And from local news outlets to the national media and even among some music industry insiders, several big names are being tossed around as possibly being the next headline acts. We begin with the bands rumored to be considering a run at the…

Could holograms remake Las Vegas Shows and entertainment? Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston have performed in Las Vegas posthumously. And someday the biggest stars in Sin City might not even be real.  So This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at past, present, and future holographic shows and projects headed to Sin City! What people define as entertainment is changing. These days, artists who no longer perform live or are no longer with us can still fill concert halls. But let’s be clear, these shows are not actually real holograms created with split laser beams, even though that is how they’re…