This Week in Gambling

The economic recovery from the Covid pandemic continues for Las Vegas Strip casinos. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reported March was the 3rd highest monthly gambling revenue ever recorded for resorts up and down the Boulevard, while the state reached it’s 2nd highest revenue figured of all time. Strip casinos hauled in over $745 million, which was up nearly 50% from the same time last year.  As a whole, the state brought in $1.35 billion in revenue, second only to the $1.59 billion earned in July of 2021. All of this began back in March of 2021 when Nevada…

As we head toward the Cinco de Mayo holiday, we’re taking a look at the El Jackpotto online slot! A 5 reel, 3 row, 20 line game from Blueprint the features a Bonus Round and Bonus Spins, Wild and Scatter Symbols, plus a Gamble Feature and a Mystery Bonus! You can also play this wild game on your mobile device! Players spin the reels to help our hero become the Ultimate Luchador! Typically he is a simple burrito salesman. But at night he becomes El Jackpotto! The gas filled Luchador who’s competing in Lucha Libre! Play through 5 Saucy Reel…

Will the second time be a charm for Maine? This week’s sports betting news finds the state one signature away from regulating bets on sporting events… but we’ve been here before. Back in 2019 everything looked good for sports betting in Maine. That is, until Governor Mills vetoed the bill, simply stating that she did not believe that the citizens of Maine wanted the activity regulated, plus some other odd ramblings. But the House and Senate passed a new bill bill last week, and hopefully this time is different. The new bill is part of large, tribal sovereignty legislation. It…

The Palms Las Vegas today announced April 27, 2022 as the official public opening date for the legendary Las Vegas property, with room and suite reservations now being accepted on their website for stays beginning on April 28, 2022. This new chapter in Palms history will be celebrated with a fireworks extravaganza on opening night. “It’s an honor and a privilege for us to welcome everyone back to Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas,” notes San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority Chairwoman Latisha Casas. “We look forward to introducing our guests to our rich history, culture and signature hospitality. We can’t…

This week’s gambling news will be exciting for anyone who likes to bet on sports: The launch of the PokerStars Betting Exchange! Find out what all the excitement is about, and learn about the possibility of regulated California sports betting as well. Sports betting is spreading across America faster than an STD at a porn convention…. Sorry for the visual. You can now legally bet on sports in 33 states and the District of Columbia, plus another nine states have active legislation to regulate the activity! Pennsylvania just reached an all-time high in sports betting revenue. New York mobile sports…

Here comes another one! Now there’s a new bill that would legalize South Carolina online sports betting, and potentially much more! The legislation is a Bipartisan bill from the State House, sponsored by Representatives William Herbkersman, a Republican, and Todd Rutherford, a Democrat. This is a second attempt at passing a bill to regulate sports bets in the state. The first try was about three years ago. This time around, the aim is to regulate not just South Carolina online sports betting, but retail bets as well. There are additional provisions for esports and the use of cryptocurrencies. If approved,…