This Week in Gambling

Gone are the days of cheap Las Vegas buffets, following 3 to two blackjack right out the door at most casinos.  So, which resorts are offering the best food at the best price? Decide for yourself as we’re counting down the top five buffets… This Week in Gambling! Others have come before us ranking buffets in Sin City according to their own metrics. So, we decided to combine all the current rankings we could find, along with customer reviews and comments from social media groups, to put together our own list of the top Sin City buffets for 2026. We…

Bally’s Las Vegas has finalized a multiphase construction timeline for its new resort on the Las Vegas Strip, with development scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. The project will occupy the 35-acre site previously home to the Tropicana Las Vegas, which was demolished in late 2024. According to documents submitted to Clark County, the development will be integrated with a new 33,000-seat stadium for the Athletics Major League Baseball franchise. The master plan for Bally’s Las Vegas includes two hotel towers with a combined 3,000 guest rooms, a casino floor spanning 100,000 square feet, and a 2,500-seat…

The Plaza Hotel has announced that a new Five Guys Vegas will open its first location in downtown this summer. The move comes after a decade-long search by the franchise to find a suitable space within the downtown corridor. The new restaurant will occupy a 2,200 square foot space on the casino floor. It is designed to accommodate 60 guests through a combination of indoor seating and an outdoor patio. This location marks a milestone for the company as it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the brand. Before the full restaurant opens its doors, Five Guys Vegas plans to…

The NFL has established a firm boundary regarding Super Bowl ads for its upcoming championship game by prohibiting advertisements for prediction markets. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has publicly supported this decision, characterizing the league’s stance as a victory for the integrity of professional sports over potential advertising revenue. Christie, who currently serves as a strategic advisor for the American Gaming Association, spoke with iGaming Business about the league’s decision to exclude certain platforms from its broadcast. He argued that the NFL is demonstrating a commitment to regulated markets that offer fan protections. According to Christie, the decision shows…

The American Gaming Association has released a new report on Super Bowl bets this year, projecting that Americans will wager a record 1.76 billion dollars legally on the big game. This forecast represents a significant 27 percent increase over the previous year and highlights the rapid expansion of the regulated sports betting industry across the United States. According to the AGA, the growth in Super Bowl bets is driven by the maturation of legal markets in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Missouri is the most recent state to join the legal landscape, having launched its regulated market in…

MGM Resorts International has announced the launch of a new invite-only rewards program known as the Fountain Club. This initiative is designed specifically for high-spending guests who frequent the company’s properties for luxury experiences rather than traditional gambling activities. The move signals a shift in how major resort operators on the Las Vegas Strip identify and reward their most valuable patrons. According to company officials, the Fountain Club targets high-value guests who contribute significantly to non-gaming revenue streams, such as fine dining, premium entertainment, and luxury hotel accommodations. While the company has long offered the MGM Rewards program for its…