This Week in Gambling

Yes, another rumor floating around Las Vegas. This time that the Casino Royale will be torn down and replaced with a 700 foot tall resort. So, is there any truth to the demolition rumors? Well, there’s a little bit of truth in all good rumors, so let’s take a look. First, Casino Royale sits in the middle of The Strip, sort of like a reminder of old Las Vegas. It’s run by Best Western, but it’s a small hotel with only about 150 rooms. Still, in Sin City it’s all about location… and this place has one of the best….

The Mystical Pearl Mermaid slot machine, part of the enchanting Mystical Pearl family, is delivered by Konami Gaming on their cutting-edge Dimension 27 cabinet. Players can indulge in the immersive experiences of both Mystical Pearl Mermaid and Mystical Pearl Neptune games, in an undersea adventure with these linked progressive games! Ready for some game play that revolves around gathering simmering pearls as possible? Well, players are virtually grabbing… and the pearls are just symbols. But the Mystical Pearl Mermaid slot features a hold and spin bonus and free spins, along with a beautiful mermaid helping you along. This thrilling slot…

Marking another exciting milestone, the highly anticipated Durango Casino Las Vegas will reveal a striking new marquee today at sundown. The sign stands at 130 feet tall, and the captivating display will illuminate the new casino site as a sequence of engaging content pieces highlight the resort’s luxury amenities and unique brand perspective. The double sided display is 60 feet high and 55 feet wide. The new Durango Casino Las Vegas marquee will boaster high-resolution technology with over six million color LED pixels. Complementing the casino and hotel tower facades, the complete pylon sign includes textured cladding panels making for…

After an immensely successful Las Vegas residency from 2018 to 2022, the Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano tour is returning to  the Park MGM for twelve shows. The first show is actually scheduled for later this month, so you better move quickly if you want tickets. The talented “Poker Face” singer received a guarantee of $1 million per show for the initial 74 shows of her residency, making it a highly lucrative venture. Fans will be thrilled to know that tickets for the Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano performances will be available for the general public on August 4th, beginning…

When will The Mirage and Hard Rock transition take place? When will the new Dream Las Vegas start welcoming guests? We’ve got some answers! Plus, a legendary comedian is set to return to Sin City next year for just six shows! And tickets are on sale now! Hello my friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we have news out of Sin City as one Resort is on its way up… while another Resort is on its way down. Plus, a man who is truly sponge-worthy, but first, it’s this week’s big story. Most of you know about…

We recently visited the (supposed) future home of the Dream Las Vegas. We saw a lot of dirt, a chain link fence, and some construction equipment. But other than that, the site (and the project) appear to be dead in the desert. Just a short walk from Mandalay Bay, or a short cab ride from Allegiant Stadium, Dream Las Vegas sits on a vacant 5 acre parcel on the the south end of the Boulevard that was acquired in collaboration with Contour Real Estate back in February 2020. The vision was to transform this space into a lavish full-service hotel…