This Week in Gambling

With only 11 months reported for the year so far, the state of Nevada was still able to set a new all time gambling revenue record. The casinos there have collectively brought in $13.5 billion in 2022, which represents a gain of more than 10% from the year before. The month of November helped, as it market yet another with revenues of over $1.2 billion. That market the 21st consecutive month of recorded billion dollar revenue. However, even though the numbers in the state were up as a whole, it was not all good news. Every major market in the…

This week’s gambling news looks at when we can expect the MSG Sphere Las Vegas to open, and who will headline the opening act! Also, tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are on sale now… and they’re not cheap! Plus, updates on renovation work at New York-New York and Circus Circus resorts. Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where it’s time for an update on what’s happening in Las Vegas right now, including some new information on the Las Vegas Sphere! And that is this week’s big story. Over the past several weeks we’ve given you…

The Big Shake Neon slot machine is a fantastic, 80’s themed coin pushed slot machine from our friends at Eclipse Gaming. We had a front row seat for all the action this game brings, combining the traditional slot machine with the player favorite coin pusher game for a lot of excitement and some huge win potential! We take a look at some of the best features of The Big Shake Neon, including the Rapid Fire feature, which brings the elements of skill game into the slot. Plus, there’s the Coin Wheel bonus, where coins rain down on the pusher! Our…

The Las Vegas Strip is always changing. And what doesn’t change gets improved. That’s the case with the latest New York-New York upgrades have been revealed, as the property plans to remodel close to 1,900 of it’s hotel rooms and suits. The overhaul will cost over $60 million, but most visitors to Sin City would agree that any New York-New York upgrades are not only welcomed, but long overdue. These redesigns are just part of series of upgrades taking place at the resort. Additionally, the upgrades are said to draw inspiration from New York City itself, with the implementation to…

So, you want to watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix in person? Well, you better be ready to fork over nearly $3,000 per person. And that doesn’t include your airfare, taxi rides, or food. But what an experience it will be to watch the cars zip past you at over 200 miles an hour on The Strip! To be completely fair, the hefty price tag does include a 3 day Race Ticket, along with a 3 night Premium Stay at a nice resort. The package also includes an unlimited supply of food & beverages while you’re at the track. Of…

The legendary band U2 is scheduled to perform the very first concert at the MSG Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas. And while there is no specific date as of yet, the venue is expected to open sometime this year. The opening had been originally slated for 2021. However, the delays associated with the pandemic, as well as additional “cost-saving measures” have pushed that date back repeatedly. The construction of the MSG Sphere was first announced in early 2018, and construction began in September of that year. When completed, the Sphere will be a $1.8 billion arena and the…