This Week in Gambling

Most people have heard that the Palms Las Vegas Casino was purchased by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Most people also know that the resort has been closed for a while due to the pandemic. What people may not know is that when the Palms welcomes guests back, they will also welcome back a popular night spot. Ghostbar is an 8,000 square-foot bar on the rooftop of the 55th floor of the Palms. At one time, the iconic nightclub allowed guests to drink and dance the night away with stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip. The popular…

Online gambling wasn’t even a topic of discussion when Congress made sports gambling illegal.Back in 1992 they passed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and no one really blinked. If someone wanted to place a bet on the Super Bowl or a basketball game, their options were minimal at best: jump on a plane to Las Vegas or phone their local bookie. Fast forward 25 years and the internet is ubiquitous and laws such as PASPA arcane, making May 14, 2018, a day of gambling liberation, as the Supreme Court overturned the law on the grounds it was…

As we reported on our gambling news video from March 29th, The Rise of Interstate Poker Compacts in America, the shared liquidity agreement between Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware has now grown to include the state of Michigan. This is just the first step of expansion that industry insiders believe will also include Pennsylvania and possibly West Virginia, for starters. It’s also worth noting that while this agreement clearly benefits online poker the most, it is not exclusive to poker. In fact, the specific wording of the announcement was that the purpose of shared liquidity was to benefit players who…

We’re giving the Big Fish Grand slot machine a look! It’s a simple take on the classic spinning-reel game from Aristocrat Gaming, and it’s packaged on their Neptune Double cabinet. The Catch & Win mechanic means you win whatever lands in your box, and this medium volatility game comes with amazing graphics, a gamble feature, and a multi-site progressive jackpot! Aristocrat has rolled out their brand new Big Fish Grand slot machine, with simple game mechanics and a frequent multi-site progressive jackpot. It comes with vivid graphics, catchy music, and an amazing player experience, where a single spin can result…

Esports Entertainment Group has announced the successfully completion of the ‘soft play’ phase of their New Jersey esports launch. Their VIE.gg platform now allows registered bettors in the state to bet on approved professional esports events. They are the first operator to be granted the right to launch full New Jersey esports betting. Players can wager on their favorite esports teams in real-time as part of a seamless and immersive experience. Players are able to leverage their esports skills across games such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, CS:GO, League of Legends and DOTA 2. “We are pleased with the completion…

This week’s gambling news finds March Madness wrapping up, Ontario online gambling kicking off, and Hooters offering sports betting! Yes, it took nearly three years, but Ontario online gambling has finally gone live. Residents in the province are now able to bet on casino games and sporting events via websites and mobile apps. Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, the only show NOT discussing Will Smith slapping the shit out of Chris Rock! Except for just now… And this is my last show before I head across the pond to London, England for the International Casino Expo…