This Week in Gambling

We’ve worked with the folks at Everygame Casino for over a decade, and they always have a player special running. This month is no different, as they are giving casino players a match bonus with a little something extra. Twenty-five percent extra, to be precise. New players who register at Everygame Casino will get a 125% Match Bonus for up to $1,000 free! That means you can deposit as little as the $20 minimum at get another $25 put in your account. Like with all bonuses, of course, just be sure to read the terms and conditions so you understand…

Those of you waiting for the Hard Rock Las Vegas to open will have to wait a little longer. Even with all the talk of shutting down The Mirage and it’s iconic volcano attraction, the new resort won’t be ready to welcome guests for at least another two and a half years. The company recently put out a press release with details about their plans. When referring to their new property on The Strip, Hard Rock stated that it would be “set to open in 2025”, but did not get more specific than that. One point of curiosity for guests…

A mere eight months after announcing that Bally’s Las Vegas would be re-branded as the Horseshoe, workers began removing the Bally’s name on the outside of the building. One by one the letters came down. And while that may seem like a big deal, there is so much more involved than what we can see on the building’s exterior. As we approach the end of the year, guests can expect to see additional changes to the casino floor and other public areas, changes to food and beverage options, and new entertainment options including a classic arcade where the sportsbook used…

We’re talking about American sports betting news in two of the biggest states in America, both of which are worth potential billions of dollars in annual revenue! Plus, gambling news from Massachusetts and Kansas, and a look at a new slot machine! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we’re following two huge American sports betting stories, both involving big markets… both involving big money… and both involving big operators and tribal gaming! This week’s big stories start on the west coast of the united states where California sports betting may actually become a reality this fall….

The November elections are closing in faster that it seems, and sports betting in California is in the cross hairs. There will be at least two competing ballot measures put before voters, both of which seek to legalize and regulate the activity. But that’s about the only thing they have in common. One measure would allow online betting, while the other would be strictly retail. Some say one measure would give Tribes a monopoly, and the other would hurt local tax revenues. One measure is estimated to bring the state $3 billion in revenue annually, while the other would generate…

The Lightning Dollar Link Slot Machine is a 5 reel game that can have 5, 10, 50 or even 100 paylines. Aristocrat Gaming has launched the Lightning Link follow up with the Checkered Flag game, as well as Chica Bonita, Corrida de Toros, and the game we feature in this video, Kung Fu Master. Each of these slots feature the player favorite Hold & Spin bonus, in which three free spins are awarded, and cash-on-reels symbols lock in place. Lightning Link has struck again with the Lightning Dollar Link family of games! It has 4 new games that have new…