This Week in Gambling

The 25% capacity limits set as Las Vegas casino restrictions have now been extended by Governor Steve Sisolak. Originally set to expire in a few days, the new date is January 15th… but don’t count on that date either just yet. On a positive not, the Governor did not announce any additional restrictions. However, he did add that Nevada has continued to see increased COVID-19 hospitalizations. There were 1,700 Nevadans in hospitals due to Coronavirus as of last Friday. “I know the mitigation restrictions in place under the current ‘pause’ are devastating to many Nevadans who just want to go…

After a long history of opposition to expanded gambling, Disney sports betting and fantasy sports are set to become a real thing. The company recently said that their goal is to use betting on sports to strengthen the company’s ESPN+ streaming service. Disney purchased ABC Television, and ABC owns ESPN. Over the past several years, Disney had been hesitant to embrace sports betting. But they now seem to feel that regulated betting on sporting events and the emergence of fantasy sports are a great way to improve the ESPN+ service. The company also stated that it has added 11.5 million…

With riverboat gaming already in place, the possibility of Missouri sports betting in 2021 is looking like a possibility. A few of those riverboat casinos already have licenses for betting on sporting events and fantasy games. In fact, gambling on sports could have been legalized in the state this year if not for the pandemic. Now heading into 2021, many expect that the state will regulate the activity as three state senators have put forth different bills for retail, online and mobile and sports books. The most favorable legislation is Bill 256 which includes the lowest state imposed fees, avoids…

Just in time for the festivities, we’re taking a look at the Holiday Season online slot! A 5 reels game with 10 paylines that features wild and scatter symbols, bonus spins, and a gamble feature! ‘Tis the Holiday Season, filled with presents, champagne, and even turkey. Get together and wait for the clock to strike 12, and start your party. Put your fears aside: It’s time to get festive! Enjoy Christmas and other winter holidays any time of year in Holiday Season, a sparkly 5-reel slot from Play’n GO. Play up to 10 twinkling lines to delight in the cheerful…

We’ve called Sheldon Adelson a hypocrite for years, and now he’s proving it with his support of Texas online gambling. The Las Vegas Sands boss is thought to be investing in a measure to introduced legalized internet gambling in the state. According to news outlets in Austin, Texas, Adelson has given $4.5 million to Republican candidates campaigns. And further reports say the move took place after a proposition affecting a constitutional amendment which would permit iGaming in coastal jurisdictions. A previous effort failed earlier this year. A representative from Port Arthur, Texas (Joe Deshotel) has declared that land based casinos…

With tourism down, a pandemic still raging and the holidays approaching, The Palazzo Las Vegas has decided to close their hotel until at least the 23rd of December. The Sands Corporation said the move will “better reflect occupancy patterns”, and that their guests are still welcome to stay at their sister property, The Venetian. The Palazzo has already shut down hotel operations during the week in July. However, restaurants, bars and shops at the Grand Canal and on the resort’s casino floor remain open. This closure represents the falling midweek occupancy rates across Las Vegas. In October, the Las Vegas…