March Madness Betting to Hit $2.7 Billion
According to our friends at the American Gaming Association, legal betting at regulated sportsbooks on this years March Madness betting is expected to exceed $2.7 billion, which would make the total nearly twice as much as what was bet on the Super Bowl this year. Of course, the Super Bowl was just one game, while this is both the men’s and women’s tournaments, with over 120 teams, so that stands to reason. The AGA’s analysis pulled together monthly sports betting revenue reports from various states, focusing on bets placed for NCAA basketball tournament games with American sportsbooks. Up to this…
An Eagles Residency Heads for Sphere
The “Long Goodbye” tour just got longer, as an Eagles residency at the Las Vegas Sphere is set begin this fall. The legendary group will land in the new venue following U2, Phish, and some dead heads. And they are doing this despite finishing their “farewell” tour, which began all the way back in September of 2023 and just finished in North American. That tour now heads to Europe through mid-June. A specifics number of shows has not been published, and representatives from the Sphere were careful to not confirm anything just yet. “We do not comment on any artists…
Margaritaville is Closing at Flamingo
Sad news to report, as one of our favorite places to eat in Vegas is going away. Margaritaville is closing it’s doors after more than two decades of welcoming guests… and we’re sad. Not as sad as when we lost Jimmy last September, but still sad. Margaritaville takes up a huge amount of space in Flamingo at over 32,000 square feet, and the announcement of the closure seems to follow the recent trend in casinos opting to manage theses restaurants internally instead of leasing space to other companies. And Margaritaville is closing even though it has been relatively successful. Just…
March Madness Events Hit Las Vegas
The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament begins this week, and March Madness events are taking over Las Vegas! Where are all the watch parties on the Strip and down on Fremont Street? Plus, basketball is not the only game headed to Las Vegas! The Las Vegas Grand Prix may be 8 months away, but tickets have already gone on sale. More on that in just a moment. Up first, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off this week, and whether you’re headed to Las Vegas or staying home to place a few bets, we’ve got you covered. Keeping in mind that…
Oasis Pool Deck Opens at Fontainebleau
The new Fontainebleau at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip has opened their Oasis Pool Deck. The resort calls the area six acres of serenity, opulence and unparalleled recreational bliss available to hotel guests. There are seven distinct pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants, daylife destination LIV Beach, and a 2,300 square-foot gaming area opening in the spring. Designed in partnership with Lifescapes International, and with the help of Jeffrey Beers International, Oasis Pool Deck radiates a vibrant, playful ambiance reminiscent of classic Miami Beach. Drawing inspiration from the work of iconic mid-century landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx,…
Watch Parties for March Madness in Las Vegas
March Madness in Las Vegas comes with some exciting college basketball games, with 68 teams battling it out on the hardwood. It’s only the start to a season filled with a ton of sports action, and if you’re heading to Nevada there will be no shortage of choices when it comes to watching the games. Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria Resort & Casino will offer all-you-can-eat specials from Friday, March 22nd through 24th. Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts will offer several Hoops on the Strip specials and packages from Tuesday, March 19th through Monday April 8th. These experiences feature…
