This Week in Gambling

Las Vegas Sphere has already welcomed some big-name performers, including the Eagles, Kenny Chesney, and U2. Now, rumors are flying, and everyone wants to know: Who will headline the next Sphere residency?! Well, the Sphere does not confirm new residencies until the ink on the contracts is dry, but that doesn’t stop folks from talking about them. And from local news outlets to the national media and even among some music industry insiders, several big names are being tossed around as possibly being the next headline acts. We begin with the bands rumored to be considering a run at the…

Boyz II Men have officially announced their return to the Las Vegas Strip for a limited engagement at the Cosmopolitan in 2026. The world renowned R&B group is scheduled to perform four exclusive shows at The Chelsea, marking their third consecutive year appearing at the venue. The upcoming performances are set for August 14, 15, 21, and 22. Known as the best selling R&B group of all time, the trio consisting of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman continues to maintain a significant presence in the music industry. The group has sold over 64 million albums throughout their career…

The WSOP Las Vegas has officially released the daily event schedule for its fifty seventh annual series. The competition is set to return to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. The 2026 edition will feature one hundred gold bracelet events starting on May 26. This launch represents what organizers describe as a revamped summer lineup intended to build on the momentum of the record breaking 2025 season. The upcoming World Series of Poker will begin with several marquee tournaments designed to draw large crowds early in the summer. The opening slate includes the…

Starburst Galaxy is the latest evolution of the iconic Starburst series. It transforms the classic experience into a dynamic 5×5 grid that can expand into a massive 7×7 layout. Built with Medium to High volatility for those chasing bigger swings, the game is fueled by a relentless mix of cascading wins and heavy-hitting multipliers. The action stays unpredictable thanks to Random and Expanding Wilds that dominate the screen, while the new Elevate Features kick the entire gameplay loop into high gear for a much more intense experience. NetEnt has officially expanded its most recognizable franchise with the release of Starburst…

Boyd Gaming Corporation has announced that its newest Southern Nevada property, Cadence Crossing, is scheduled to open in Henderson by late March 2026. The announcement came during an earnings call where executives expressed optimism for the coming year following a record performance in 2025. The new 50,000-square-foot facility is located along Boulder Highway and is designed to replace the aging Jokers Wild Casino. This project represents the first new casino development for the company in the Las Vegas Valley in more than two decades. The initial phase of Cadence Crossing will feature a 10,000-square-foot gaming floor equipped with 450 slot…

Could holograms remake Las Vegas Shows and entertainment? Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston have performed in Las Vegas posthumously. And someday the biggest stars in Sin City might not even be real.  So This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at past, present, and future holographic shows and projects headed to Sin City! What people define as entertainment is changing. These days, artists who no longer perform live or are no longer with us can still fill concert halls. But let’s be clear, these shows are not actually real holograms created with split laser beams, even though that is how they’re…