This Week in Gambling

The Caesars poker room vanished last year in August, players were sort of used to poker disappearing from casinos by that point. However, the room has returned in a different location, and it’s less than spectacular. In fact, what they are calling a poker room has just eight tables… but there are plans for expansion. The newly re-opened Caesars poker room is located in the Appian Way section of the resort, and there are plans to add another 10 to 15 tables by the end of 2025. That doesn’t mean that there’s any  renewed commitment to live poker from Caesars,…

Caesars Palace has announced a Jennifer Lopez Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum. This new residency marks a triumphant return to Sin City following Lopez’s previous record-breaking run at Planet Hollywood, where she played 120 shows from 2016 to 2018, and earning over $100 million. The new residency, Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, will kick off New Year’s Eve week with four spectacular performances on December 30th and 31st, and again January 2nd and 3rd. This well be followed by additional eight shows in March 2026. Fans and audiences are sure to be Up ALL Night singing, dancing…

Paramount Global and Advent Allen Entertainment have announced plans for a Top Gun Las Vegas Immersive Experience at the Strat. Their partnership will help transform the iconic Top Gun movie franchise into one of the most adrenaline-charged attraction to ever to hit the Vegas Strip. Located on an undeveloped site at The STRAT Hotel, this high-octane destination is set to ignite passions and forge unforgettable memories in one spectacular location. Scheduled to launch summer of 2028, Top Gun Las Vegas will be a revolutionary fusion of daring rides and cinematic storytelling. This bold new venture will seamlessly combine breathtaking visuals,…

The Steve Miller Band is set to perform at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at 8 pm. This concert is part of their extensive 2025 US tour, which includes over 20 dates across the country and concludes in early November. The 2025 tour lineup includes Steve Miller on lead vocals and guitar, Kenny Lee Lewis on bass, Joseph Wooten on keyboards, Jacob Petersen on guitar, and Ron Wikso on drums. Select dates on the tour will also feature The Rascals as special guests, adding to the night’s musical depth…

The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, is rumored to be moving toward lifting is prohibition on athletes, coaches, and team staff from betting on professional sports. This is according to multiple sources, including Sports Illustrated. If approved by the Division I Board of Directors, changes could roll out as soon as June. During a video conference held on April 21st, the board voted overwhelmingly—21-1—in favor of directing the NCAA Council to adopt legislation that would deregulate the current prohibition. While the ban on gambling involving collegiate sports will remain firmly in place, the proposed changes reflect the NCAA’s evolving…

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