This Week in Gambling

Smoking in Las Vegas casinos and hotel rooms used to be quite common, much like cheap buffets. While puffing away is still widely allowed on casino floors in Sin City these days, it has been nearly banned everywhere else. Most Vegas resorts no longer offer smoking rooms when you’re booking online, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely off-limits. In many places, smoking rooms are still available upon request. For example, Caesars Palace allows guests to book smoking rooms online while most of their other properties do not. MGM Resorts largely phased out smoking rooms nearly ten years ago, but Caesars…

With nearly 50 March Madness Las Vegas watch parties, how can you decide which ones to attend? We list them all and pick the “Final 4” that we like the best! Plus, several regulated sports books are offering March Madness specials! March Madness gets underway on the 18th and runs through April 8th. So, we’re listing all of the March Madness Las Vegas watch parties we could find, plus our final four best parties based on location, atmosphere, viewing quality, food and drink, and especially value. However, even if you’re not in Sin City for the tournament, there are still…

College basketball returns to Fontainebleau Las Vegas soon with March Mania, the ultimate tournament viewing experience. The 90,000-square-foot BleauLive Theater will feature an 80-foot-wide LED screen, on-site betting, open bar passes, VIP seating with private lounge sofas, dedicated servers, and unlimited buffet access. “BleauLive Theater will be the go-to spot for college hoops this year,” says Senior Vice President of Entertainment Fedor Banuchi. “March Mania will offer a court-side feel with HD screens, unlimited food and drinks, on-site betting, and more. We can’t wait to welcome guests to the best tournament party on the Strip.” Admission to BleauLive Theater is…

Get ready for the ultimate March Madness viewing experience as Basketball Bonanza returns to the Palms this March, transforming the Palms Pool into an electrifying basketball hub where fans can watch every game on massive LED screens while enjoying free admission, free parking, interactive games, DJs, and unbeatable food and drink specials. This year’s event takes the hoops-watching experience to new heights with live games on Thursday and Friday, followed by a DJ on Saturday and Sunday to keep the energy high. Guests can also test their skills with Pop-a-Shot, Cornhole, and Life-Sized Beer Pong, plus a live host activating…

With March Madness upon us, it was nice to see the College Basketball Crown enter into a partnership with gambling giant MGM Resorts. By becoming an Official Partner of the post-season tournament, MGM has positioned themselves at the heart of one of college basketball’s most exciting new events, which is set to take place in Las Vegas next month. The College Basketball Crown post-season tournament will be presented by FOX Sports and AEG, and it will feature 16 top teams from major conferences like the Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East, as well as additional at-large participants. Set to…

What happens when you put an Old West bank robber into an online slot? You get the Take The Vault Hold & Win game from our friends at BetSoft! This online slot offers an exciting gambling experience with so many chances to score big payouts! But be aware that the crafty Bandit appears to favor reels 4 and 5 over reels 1, 2, and 3. This could pose a problem in this high volatility game, because when the detonation occurs it potentially leaving players with nothing! This game reunites players with the bandit from BetSoft’s original Take The Vault game,…