This Week in Gambling

If employees at Las Vegas resorts were happy about getting a new contract, this should be downright thrilling for them! Caesars and the Venetian are offering several prizes that workers could win just for working during the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend. What sorts of prizes are we talking about here? Well, the Venetian will offer cash awards, ranging from $500 all the way up to $10,000. There’s even a car up for grabs, or the cash equivalent. That would be a Tesla Model 3 or $25,000. Not bad for your average Vegas resorts employee. Meanwhile at Caesars, the…

Two lucky Caesars Rewards members recently secured big online wins of nearly $750,000 in total on Harrahs Casino in New Jersey and the Caesars Sportsbook app in New York.  Cheryl from Cedar Grove, New Jersey, was playing the popular 888 slot title Mermaid’s Millions on Harrah’s Online Casino when she won a $218,207 jackpot on a 75 cent spin. Her initial reaction to the jackpot was, “complete disbelief.” After upgrading their flight for an already planned trip to Italy to first class, Cheryl and her husband used the cash from the first of the big online wins to immediately give…

The Las Vegas Monorail offers fans a quick and convenient F1 transportation option for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking place Thursday, 16 November to Saturday, 18 November. The all-electric system features seven stations along Las Vegas Boulevard, with three providing direct access to race zones. Those include Harrah’s/LINQ Station, Flamingo Station, and Horseshoe/Paris Las Vegas Station. To better accommodate the influx of race enthusiasts, the Monorail has adjusted its hours and will operate continuously from Tuesday, November 14 at 7 a.m. to Monday, 20 November at 3 a.m. Monorail trains will arrive at each station every 5-12 minutes….

Treasure Island just celebrated its 30th year in operation last month. Their grand opening was in October of 1993. In commemoration, the property will have multiple promotions, discounts and offerings, beginning Wednesday, 1 November through Tuesday, 14 November. At Treasure Island restaurants, including Gilley’s; Las Vegas Yacht Club, A Seafood Restaurant; and Pizzeria Francesco’s, seafood selections like Yacht Club’s Fish and Chips; and pizza and wings at the pizzeria. Additionally, guests will be able to sign up for a new players card where they can earn 100 points to redeem $30 in free slot play. “The Treasure Island property has…

Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, along with presenting partner the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, have announced that EGOT winner John Legend and Grammy Award-winning DJ, Tiësto, have officially joined the lineup for the opening ceremony of the inaugural race in 2023. The event officially begins Wednesday, November 15. The two join previously announced iconic entertainers from the world of music, including Andra Day, Bishop Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, and will.i.am, plus appearances by Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil and all 20 F1 drivers participating in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The opening…

The amazing new Durango Casino has been getting a lot of attention lately. The Station Casino project was slated to open just before Thanksgiving, but that’s not going to be the case. And while Station has offered no specific explanation for the delay delayed, they did say it was to “ensure a first-class opening of the property.” Their new sign was illuminated back in August, and the property has already made a huge difference for the city by adding over 1,000 new jobs. Station views their newest resort as a step in a new direction as they emerge from the…