This Week in Gambling

Say what you want about the Las Vegas Grand Prix being a huge pain in the ass for the city. Complain about the traffic… the construction… the massive headaches and confusion. Criticize the removal of trees at Bellagio… or the rotunda at Caesars. It will all fall on deaf ears. But why? Well, why do you think? Money. It’s no exaggeration to say that a majority of the city’s residents and workers could do without the Las Vegas Grand Prix. After all, they are not the ones reaping the financial benefits of the race. But love it or hate it,…

It was the talk of the town all summer, and now Las Vegas baseball will become a reality. Was it ever really in doubt? Well actually, yes. Fights over financing the stadium, a grassroots campaign from concerned citizens, and the approval of Major League Baseball were all factors, but in the end Vegas gets a team. Last week the thirty owners of MLB teams met for a vote on the move of the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas. A minimum of 75% of those votes (23 teams) were needed to approve the move. Instead, the vote was unanimous, and Las…

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…