This Week in Gambling

Have we seen the Mirage Volcano shut down for good? The attraction at the popular Las Vegas resort has been turned off! And while you will have another chance to see it one last time, you better hurry! Plus, a look at gambling news from Mexico and two new Halloween slot game reviews! Hello friends! Happy Halloween! And welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we begin with some news that is certain to scare the hell out of some of you! And that is the Mirage Volcano shut down. But don’t worry, you may still have a chance to…

We have a look at the Witches Tome online slot, a 5 Reel, 3 row game comes with 243 Paylines from Habanero! This game comes with high levels of volatility, and there are magical book WILDS that can replicate themselves, along with Spooky Cauldron scatters that trigger free spins! There’s even a buy bonus! Plus, the Witches Tome slot has a payout rate as high as 98%! Habanero has unveiled the Witches Tome online slot, a magical journey with Replicating Wilds, captivating visuals, haunting audio, and stunning splash-screen effects. The game layout is conventional, with a 5-reel grid offering three…

Could Mexico ban slot machines? Really? If their Secretary of the Interior, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, has her way, then yes. And believe it or not, the President of Mexico is already on board with the proposal! So what the hell is going on? The Mexican Secretary of the Interior would like to reform and repeal various regulations associated with the Federal Gaming and Sweepstakes Laws. Her goal appears to be an attack on our industry that would reduce the duration of casino permits, while eliminating slot machines altogether. If we do see Mexico ban slot machines, they will be…

Fly away on Halloween night to find tricks and treasure with the Rags to Witches online slot from Betsoft! This game features explosive progressive jackpots for lots of treats! A cackle splits the spooky night, and mysterious shadows fly across the full moon! The Rags to Witches slot is the latest 5-reel, 3-row video slot from Betsoft! It will engulf players in a bubbling cauldron of Halloween tricks and treats that will appeal to any sweet tooth! Players will find themselves transported to a new world with the Rags to Witches online slot! Find witches, bats, skeletons and cats in…

The battle for the biggest fantasy sports provider in America has a new king. DraftKings has officially surpassed their rivals at FanDuel to take over the top position, and it’s in large part to their acquisition by the Golden Nugget in 2023. Since that purchase, DraftKings has experienced a steady growth. DraftKings now possesses a 31% share of the American online gambling revenue, besting FanDuel by a single point, as they sit at 30%. However, if we adjust those numbers to exclude online casino games and just focus on just sports betting, DraftKings lead jumps to nearly 40% compared to…

The Las Vegas protests from the Culinary Workers Union will block traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard this week! The union expects to stop cars and trucks on the Strip, and to have their members arrested! And rumor has it that these actions are not even necessary!   Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we have a preview of some brand new slot machines coming from Aristocrat Gaming… but first, Las Vegas protests are threatening to shut down the Las Vegas Strip? That’s got to be this week’s big story! We’ve been discussing a potential Las Vegas…