This Week in Gambling

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…

Just one day before workers across Las Vegas are set to walk off the job, Caesars Entertainment has reached an agreement with the Union. The deal was struck after a “historic” 20 hours negotiation session between the two sides, although details have not been made public. This does not mean that a Las Vegas strike has been averted, as there has been no announcement of an agreement reached between Union representatives and the other two operators involved. Talks with MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts continue, but the deadline for the work stoppage is now less than 24 hours away. Union…

As over 30,000 workers across Clark County prepare for a strike, the Las Vegas casinos which will be impacted by the stoppage are preparing for the worst. In an ominous sign of things to come, management at these resorts is making plans to keep their properties running in a “worst case” scenario. Employees at MGM, Caesars, and Wynn properties are seeking a new, five-year contract before their November 10th deadline. Now, contingency plans are being implemented across the 18 Las Vegas casinos effected. This includes hiring new employees. On the other side, the Union representing the workers is also making…