This Week in Gambling

Bottled Blonde, a new multi-level venue on the Las Vegas Strip, is set to open near Horseshoe Las Vegas on June 26th. The restaurant and nightlife destination will follow up on its soft opening with an official red carpet launch shortly afterward on July 18th. We first told you about this new Vegas attraction back in September of 2023 when we filmed the video below. The venue will operate as an Italian restaurant during the day, then transition into a nightlife destination once the sun goes down. The three-story building includes a full-service restaurant on the ground floor, a sports…

Governor Phil Murphy said this week he is open to discussions about expanding New Jersey casinos beyond Atlantic City. The comments came during a press conference in Trenton following a recent report from the Stockton University Poll that shows growing public support for allowing casinos in other parts of the state. Murphy emphasized that while he is not currently pushing for expansion, but he is willing to engage in conversations about the possibility. Atlantic City has held an exclusive license for casino gaming since 1978, and all nine of the state’s casinos are located within the resort town. Previous attempts…

Well race fans, the Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar at least through 2027. This announcement comes following a two-year contract extension, which was reached during the Canadian Grand Prix. The inaugural race in 2023 faced several issues, including inflated ticket and hotel prices, not to mention a disrupted practice session caused by a loose water valve cover. The incident damaged Carlos Sainz Jr.’s car and delayed the second practice until 4 a.m., forcing fans to leave before it resumed. In response, organizers lowered prices and moved the 2024 race start time from 10 p.m….

The Top Gun Experience is set to land in Las Vegas in the summer of 2028 near the Strat! While an immersive version of the Wizard of Oz is set to take over the Sphere in August! Yes, Vegas is an oasis for thrill seekers… so let’s take a look at what’s headed for Sin City! The Top Gun Experience has plans to land at the Strat, and adrenaline junkies will finally have a chance to test their skills with gravity defying state-of-the-art thrill rides, there are plans to bring in jet fighter simulators and immersive technology that will allow…

A new report on US online gambling reveals approximately 74% of all revenue came from unlicensed offshore operators. These illegal platforms generated around $67.1 billion of the total $90.1 billion GGR, leaving regulated sites with just $23 billion, or 26% of the market. The study was carried out by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, along with analytics firm Yield Sec, and looked at statistics from last year. And while legal gambling on the web saw a 26% increase year over year, illegal operators grew even faster, with a 64% surge. The report noted a significant disparity in market presence, with…

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