This Week in Gambling

The idea of expanding internet gambling is being tossed about. In fact, the topic of Maryland, California, and New York online gambling was recently discussed at an industry event. And while many believe that the mess in California makes the idea improbable, the other states have real chances to make it happen. Rhode Island recently became the seventh state to offer regulated online casino gambling. The first six states where Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,  and West Virginia. Nearly 40 states regulate online sports betting, but remember that is not the same as casino gaming, or even online poker,…

Just before St. Patty’s Day we’re having a go at the 777 Rainbow Respins online slot, a 4 Reel, 7 row game with 127 Paylines from Microgaming! Watch the Leprechaun on the left as he rises up the rainbow! His magic hat spins to determine your multipliers, while winning spins are highlighted, held, and RESPIN for bigger wins! This game features Scatters and Bonus Spins! Plus, landing THREE pot of gold symbols will trigger the Respin Insanity bonus round! Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with the 777 Rainbow Respins online slot! This Irish-themed game boasts a…

The new Las Vegas ballpark for the city’s professional baseball team took another step closer to reality this week. The Athletics released official renderings of the proposed stadium to be built where the Tropicana Casino now stands… and not everyone is a fan. Some find it oddly similar to the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Judge for yourself in our “short” video preview below. The A’s are aiming to transition to the new 33,000-seat covered stadium by the 2028 season, but that may come down to the construction schedule. Architectural firms Bjarke Ingels Group designed the facility, which features a…

You might be a redneck if you want to see Jeff Foxworthy when he hits the Palms Las Vegas! The iconic comedian is bringing his material for two unforgettable nights of comedy at the resort, Friday, 13 December and Saturday, 14 December 2024. So, you have time to get the tickets. Foxworthy will appear in the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Las Vegas. Tickets prices starting at just under $60 a piece, but that does not include service charges or fees. Those tickets will go on sale this week, on March 8th, through the Ticketmaster website. An Evening with…

Resorts, attractions and big name acts are leaving Las Vegas! Time’s almost up for the Tropicana, as the resort will soon face demolition to make room for the new baseball stadium and resort! Plus, with the Mirage closure the beloved volcano attraction will soon be just a memory, but the timing of the removal is a bit murky. And while this is happening, U2’s Vegas residency has come to an end!   The days of the Tropicana are numbered, my friends. And that number is less than 30… as in: We have less than a month to go before the…

In the middle of a record breaking run, Nevada gaming continues to reel in huge profits. During the first month of 2024, state revenue from casinos was up nearly one percent and brought in $1.28 billion. And while that’s the biggest total ever for January, it was still far behind December’s totals of $1.43 billion. Nevada gaming revenue from slot machines totaled $885.9 million for the month, which was a a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year. Multi-denomination slots contributed $567.2 million to this total, while penny slots generated $231.1 million in revenue. However, revenue from table, counter, and…