This Week in Gambling

Enjoy summer while it’s here, but come this fall online sports betting in Maine will officially be up and running. It won’t come in time for the start of the NFL season, but by Thanksgiving you’ll be able to bet your Uncle Ed on all the Thursday games! Shannon Moss of the Maine Department of Public Safety stated that “Temporary or initial licenses will be issued on the day of adoption to allow licensees to go live and offer wagers on sports according to law and rule.” The State Gambling Control Unit has already presented their set of proposed rules…

There’s another big construction project near the Horseshoe! This time it’s Bottled Blonde Las Vegas, a $50 million venue that will take up 25,000 square feet and stand four stories! Evening Entertainment Group is the Arizona company investing in the project, which will overlook Las Vegas Boulevard from the Grand Bazaar Shops. The Bottled Blonde brand was originally established back in 2014 in Scottsdale. Since that time, they have expanded to several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Miami. As a testament to its success, the news release proudly declares that it holds the title of the highest-grossing bar…

The biggest poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker Main Event, is over for 2023. And an American has won the WSOP title for the first time in a long time. Daniel Weinman , a 35 year old player from Atlanta took home the prestigious Gold Bracelet and a cool $12 million. Weinman came out on top after a 10-day battle where he overcame a record field of over 10,000 players from all over the world. His incredible win set a new milestone as the largest first-place Main Event payout ever from the biggest prize pool in…

There have been a lot of rumors about the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in recent months, including that it would be demolished to make room for a new baseball stadium. So what’s up with the Rio? Will it be torn down? Or are there other plans for the resort casino? Hello friends! I am in Las Vegas sweating my ass off on the Strip with the record-breaking 118 degree heat! But before I left I made you this video with some game reviews to talk about, and this week’s big story! Over the years we may have used…

The Wynn Las Vegas was once again voted the best resort in the city by Travel + Leisure. Their 2023 World’s Best Awards list top hotels and travel destinations around the world as based on the opinions of their readers. This marks the fourth year in a row that they have won this prestigious honor. Part of the success for Wynn Las Vegas can be attributed to its commitment to offering new and exciting experiences for its guests. This year, Wynn unveiled the extraordinary “only-in-Las Vegas” show called Awakening, which captivated audiences with its breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerialists, and high-energy…

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