This Week in Gambling

Valentine Monchy is an enchanting 6-reel, 5-row slot where romantic symbols like teddy bears, hearts, and flowers fill the screen. The gameplay features unique Golden Locks that remain sticky on the grid until a matching Key symbol lands on the same reel to unlock them. Beyond the standard Wilds, Scatters, and Bonus Spins, the game utilizes splitting symbols to trigger extra wins and drive the action forward. While it offers the steady pace of low volatility, the math is anything but small; the initial 729 paylines can expand to a staggering 1 million ways to win.  Habanero has officially expanded…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its final revenue figures for the Las Vegas Strip in 2025, revealing a downturn in monthly performance driven primarily by a slump. Statewide gaming win for December reached 1.44 billion dollars, representing a 1.55 percent decrease compared to the same month in 2024. Despite the drop, the state maintained its streak of monthly wins exceeding the 1 billion dollar threshold for the 58th consecutive month. The Las Vegas Strip remained the primary point of concern for state regulators. Casinos in the resort corridor generated 827.7 million dollars in gaming revenue during December, a 6.1…

Gone are the days of cheap Las Vegas buffets, following 3 to two blackjack right out the door at most casinos.  So, which resorts are offering the best food at the best price? Decide for yourself as we’re counting down the top five buffets… This Week in Gambling! Others have come before us ranking buffets in Sin City according to their own metrics. So, we decided to combine all the current rankings we could find, along with customer reviews and comments from social media groups, to put together our own list of the top Sin City buffets for 2026. We…

Bally’s Las Vegas has finalized a multiphase construction timeline for its new resort on the Las Vegas Strip, with development scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. The project will occupy the 35-acre site previously home to the Tropicana Las Vegas, which was demolished in late 2024. According to documents submitted to Clark County, the development will be integrated with a new 33,000-seat stadium for the Athletics Major League Baseball franchise. The master plan for Bally’s Las Vegas includes two hotel towers with a combined 3,000 guest rooms, a casino floor spanning 100,000 square feet, and a 2,500-seat…

The Plaza Hotel has announced that a new Five Guys Vegas will open its first location in downtown this summer. The move comes after a decade-long search by the franchise to find a suitable space within the downtown corridor. The new restaurant will occupy a 2,200 square foot space on the casino floor. It is designed to accommodate 60 guests through a combination of indoor seating and an outdoor patio. This location marks a milestone for the company as it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the brand. Before the full restaurant opens its doors, Five Guys Vegas plans to…

The NFL has established a firm boundary regarding Super Bowl ads for its upcoming championship game by prohibiting advertisements for prediction markets. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has publicly supported this decision, characterizing the league’s stance as a victory for the integrity of professional sports over potential advertising revenue. Christie, who currently serves as a strategic advisor for the American Gaming Association, spoke with iGaming Business about the league’s decision to exclude certain platforms from its broadcast. He argued that the NFL is demonstrating a commitment to regulated markets that offer fan protections. According to Christie, the decision shows…