This Week in Gambling

The ownership may have officially changed, but Mirage Las Vegas will remain the Mirage for at least another 18 months. Hard Rock International took over management of the casino resort from MGM Resorts on December 19th, but the anticipated name change will not come for some time. Hard Rock made big Las Vegas news a year ago when they announced their plans to purchase and takeover Mirage Las Vegas. However, that proposal didn’t receive approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission until recently. And now that the $1.1 billion sale is official, some may be wondering when the name change and…

We’re still a few days from 2023, but the gambling news is already exciting! Poker players and enthusiasts can officially save the dates for the 2023 WSOP. Caesars has officially announced that the richest, most prestigious, and longest-running poker series will return to the Strip at the new Las Vegas Horseshoe and Paris casinos on May 30th through July 18, 2023. Last year’s WSOP tournament that saw nearly 200,000 entrants from more than 100 countries, and a record-breaking prize pool of $348 million. Bargain rates on hotel rooms are now available across many Caesars resorts specifically for the 2023 WSOP….

Atlantic City New Year’s Eve events are being planed by several casinos! Visitors and guests will be able to ring in the New Year with parties, celebrations, entertainment, live performances and food! Atlantic City is the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Bally’s Atlantic City Ring In The New Year with Jerry Blavat and The Intruders: Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing with legendary Hall of Fame DJ, Jerry Blavat, and the Intruders in Bally’s grand ballroom from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets include dinner, dancing, and open bar. The party continues with an open bar and dancing…

With a global event portfolio reaching across five continents, the SiGMA Calendar of Events has been released for next year, with a series of summits for the gaming and emerging tech industries – debuting its conferences in more established industry hubs as well as newer emerging markets. SiGMA Africa, Kenya, January 2023 We’re starting things off early with a January expo in Kenya. Its incredible economic potential, growing and youthful population, ability to leapfrog technologically and recent economic reforms make this a really exciting place to hold our first edition of SiGMA Africa. We hope to help galvanise this exciting…

Poker is one of the most popular games in the world, and poker in 2023 will continue to draw millions of players. With an estimated 100 million players worldwide. The U.S. proudly holds most of the world’s poker population, with around 60 million players. U.S. gamblers account for more than 60% of the worldwide poker economy. In this article, originally published for Online Casino City, the author will go over the top trends for poker in 2023, plus the reason for the sudden influx of new poker players and the industry’s future direction. Please visit the website for the complete…

After a successful completion of a 6-month trial, Competition Interactive’s new slot game Running Rich Reels has received recommendation for Final Approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The final step in the approval process will occur at the Commission meeting on December 22. Competition Interactive aims to shake up the world of casino gambling with its social, competitive, and hybrid skill-based games which can now be enjoyed in Las Vegas casinos including New York New York and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. Positively received by both operators and players for its interactivity, high-end graphics, and innovative game play….