This Week in Gambling

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…

We’ve got a look at the new NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine on the King Max Cabinet! Our friends at Aristocrat Gaming gave us a preview of this exciting new game, including the Clutch Kick Feature, where players “kick” footballs to win credit prizes and additional kicks! We also trigger Cash Blitz with Cash-on-Reel prizes, bonus triggers, and expanding reel arrays. Plus we get to see the Wheel Feature, and we end our review with the 2 Minute Drill! We are changing the game with this first-of-its-kind officially licensed game, the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine! And this…

Yesterday we reported that Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement with the Union to avoid a Vegas strike. Today we can share that Wynn and MGM Resorts have also come to an agreement with workers to avoid a work stoppage. Union representatives reported earlier today that a “tentative agreement” had been reached with the two remaining resorts that will get employees new new five-year contracts, narrowly missing today’s 5am deadline. The 11th hour deal to avoid a Las Vegas strike comes just days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix is scheduled to begin, with the 100,000 tourists expected to come…