This Week in Gambling

Ever get a bit annoyed by all the sales people on the Strip? Well, a new Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban could help ease some of that. Clark County commissioners have approved a new ordinance which prohibits sidewalk sales people within 1,500 feet of resorts, large sports arenas, most convention centers, and the Welcome to Las Vegas sign! The Nevada Resort Association has also been concerned about this issue, and they’re watching the Las Vegas sidewalk vendor ban with interest. The new regulation will help set up licensing fees, and designate specific zones where sidewalk vending will be permitted. “We…

Wanna see something really weird? Then check out the Rhino Rilla Rex online slot from our friends at Microgaming! This is a high volatility game played on a 5 by 5 grid layout. It has the Any Adjacent Pays feature with 3,125 lines, where winning combinations can appear anywhere on the reels. There are also Feature Creature Multipliers, with wins up to 5 times your bet! And Rhino Rilla Rex comes with Wilds, Scatters, Bonus Spins and a Bonus Round! And we watching for the Progressive Beast Prizes! Microgaming has exceeded expectations with the Rhino Rilla Rex online slot. This…

The team at This Week in Gambling will be headed to the Global Gaming Expo next week, even as the threat of a Las Vegas strike hands over the city. Last month both the culinary workers union and bartenders union authorized a strike after if necessary. These unions represent well of over 50,000 Las Vegas employees, and they’re seeking a new five-year contract with better wages, more benefits, and profit sharing at the major resorts. If their demands are not met, the unions could implement a Las Vegas strike anytime after October 6th. The Secretary-Treasurer for the culinary union, Ted…

The Sphere in Las Vegas finally opened its doors this weekend, with legendary rock group U2 taking the stage! We have a look inside the venue, as well as some concert footage! Plus, information on the brand new free U2 attraction at the Venetian! The Sphere in Las Vegas has officially opened, and not just on the outside! This 17,000 seat arena welcomed guest for the very first time over the weekend, and legendary rock group U2 was center stage for the very first show! Hello, my friends! And welcome to This Week in Gambling, where the word on the…

Fans of U2 who happen to be in Vegas should check out the Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience, at the Venetian! The 12,000 square feet of interactive attraction is the brainchild of the band, the Venetian, and their longtime creative director Gavin Friday. The Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience opened last week, the same day as the band’s residency began at the Las Vegas Sphere. The exhibit has been described as a “cutting-edge, multimedia interactive love letter to fans”. And the best part? It’s completely free! A statement released by the band said that the attraction was supposed to be…

The Las Vegas Sphere has finally opened its doors! We have a look inside this amazing new 580,000 square foot, $2.3 billion project! With seating for over 17,000 people, the Sphere stands over 360 feet tall and 500 feet wide! This fully immersive experience also 23 VIP Suites! The Las Vegas Sphere also boasts Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, the world’s most advanced audio system, which provides crystal-clear, individualized sound to every seat in Sphere, a next generation entertainment medium opening in Las Vegas this fall. Sphere Studios, which develops groundbreaking technologies and content, partnered with HOLOPLOT, a global leader…