This Week in Gambling

One of the most unique games we’ve reviewed, it’s the Rock & Roll Rooster online slot! A 5 reel, 3 row game from Synot has 9 paylines and medium to low volatility! This 50’s themed chicken game features greased hair and leather jackets, plus lots of rock & roll! It has a payout rate of up to 97.8%. Plus, the Rock & Roll Rooster online slot also comes with both wild and scatter symbols, along with re-spins and a “Pick the Chick” bonus round! The Rock & Roll Rooster online slot is perfect for new slot players who want to…

Our friends at the the American Gaming Association have released their latest report based on US gaming revenue. And according to their Revenue Tracker, a remarkable milestone was obtained during the first quarter of 2023. That’s when revenue reaching an unprecedented quarterly record of $16.60 billion. This outstanding achievement marks the eighth consecutive quarter of breaking records for the gaming industry. The highlight of this quarter was the extraordinary month of March, which recorded the industry’s highest-ever earnings of $5.90 billion. This is all happening while Nevada and Las Vegas continue their run of billion dollar months. Across the country,…

After fifteen years, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is finally set to open! But at the other end of The Strip, the Tropicana is set to close to make way for a new baseball stadium! We’ve also got updates from the Bellagio and the Paris, and rumors of the return of Bally’s Las Vegas! Several weeks ago we told you that Las Vegas was going to be getting a major league baseball team, and that the city was going to build that team a brand new baseball stadium. And this week, that story got a lot more interesting! Originally, there were…

We all knew this day would come eventually, but every day we hoped it wasn’t today… but it is. Doyle Brunson, the legendary godfather of poker, has died. He was 89 years old. I was honored and thrilled to meet Doyle at industry events when his Doyle’s Room poker site worked with us years ago. He was the same exact man in person as you saw on television. During one of our meetings, Doyle even let me wear one of his famous cowboy hats while we filmed… just to be funny. He was that sorta guy. Known as Texas Dolly,…

Check out our review for the Magical Reels online slot, a 5 reel game with 20 paylines from Microgaming! Players collect Bonus Stars so they can fill their Star Meter and collect knock out symbols, build their multipliers, and even unlock Free Spins! Along the way, players will can land winning combinations with potions, orbs, and top hats. Plus, the Magical Reels slot has a the potential to pay out up to 10,000 times their bet! Microgaming continues their Award Board series with another star collecting installment, but the Magical Reels online slot comes across as less generic due to…

There is a Bellagio redesign underway for their luxurious Spa Tower and Suites. The $110 million transformation of the rooms are designed to bring contemporary accommodations, inspired by the beauty and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Como. The Spa Tower work, which encompasses over 800 guest rooms and 100 suites, is slated for completion in October, with the first collection of rooms available for guest stays beginning in July. Designed by New York City-based interior design atelier Champalimaud Design in partnership with MGM Resorts International Design Group, the Bellagio redesign of the Spa Tower suites will feature sophisticated design elements, custom…