This Week in Gambling

Las Vegas bus drivers and mechanics will not initiate a strike, as members of Transit Union have reached a tentative new contract. Representing approximately 1,200 employees, the union’s spokesperson announced the deal via email on Saturday morning. The next procedure involves 1637 members voting on ratifying the contract, as outlined in the email. Throughout the negotiation period, the union had been operating under a temporary agreement, which has now been succeeded by the tentative new contract. “We are very pleased with the outcome and are excited to present the final offer to our membership,” said Terry Richards, Union president. Had…

The threat of another Las Vegas strike involving culinary and hospitality workers is over… almost. Originally, there were about 20 resorts in danger of seeing about 8,000 workers walk off their jobs. This was a separate work stoppage ultimatum from the union in the past year, with the first coming in October. The deadline for this latest Las Vegas strike was pushed back from Friday to Monday, as progress was being made in talks between the resorts and the union. Several of the original 20 properties were able to reach deals with their workers, and by last week there were…

We’re rapidly approaching one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, and Super Bowl betting is already taking place. It’s not just happening in Las Vegas, either. All across America there are people in nearly 40 states placing wagers. However, if you’re playing in the big game, you best not be one of them. The National Football League is implementing stricter gambling policies dealing with Super Bowl betting. And in fairness, the new rules will only apply to players and coaches on the two teams playing in the game. Those new rules state that all players on one of…

Well, the good news is the Bellagio Fountains have been cleared of the disgusting grand stands from the Formula 1 race. So it must be time to get back to normal and get on with life, right? Well, not so fast… there’s more money to be made. Fresh off their appearance in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Bellagio Fountains are once again front and center for the upcoming Super Bowl. But this time they won’t be hosting fans. Instead, they will host the CBS Sports studio during the big game. In a town where prostitution is illegal (no matter…

The Tropicana closing has officially been confirmed. Its last day of business has been set, and the resort will be demolished. In the meantime, thousands of casino workers are threatening to strike within days… just in time for Las Vegas to host the Super Bowl. While we wait for specifics on the Tropicana closing, the Super Bowl is just 2 weeks away, but the deadline for Las Vegas Culinary and Hospitality workers to walk off their jobs is this Friday. Complicating the issue even further is that now, Las Vegas bus drivers are getting involved. But first some good news,…

Are you ready for professional baseball in Las Vegas? If so, that means a Tropicana demolition, but not a lot of people seem to be upset about that. The building is one of the oldest on the Strip… but not for much longer, as there are now plans for the resort and casino demolition. Bally’s Corporation owns the resort, and they have officially announced that April 2nd will be the last day of business for the Tropicana. A quick check of their website finds reservations are being accepted up to April 1st… and that’s no joke (April Fools?). As for…