This Week in Gambling

You may have heard that the IRS is thinking of raising the reporting threshold for slot jackpots. But even if they don’t, the Handpay Reduction Act being could raise the reporting limit anyway. Representatives Dina Titus of Nevada and Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania have brought forth a bill which would mandate a change if the IRS failed to act on the matter. Titus has been advocating for this regulatory change, introducing bills in 2020 and 2022, albeit without advancing past the committee stage. Recent developments, however, seem to suggest that pushing the Handpay Reduction Act  may be unnecessary. In November,…

Woe, cowboy! It’s time to take a look at the Buffalo Sunset online slot from GameArt, with 5 reels and 243 paylines! This medium volatility game has buffalo of course, along with many other wild animals of the plains like marmot, wolf, and lynx! They fill the reels along with Multipliers and Wild symbols, and when 3 or more Gold Mustang Scatters hit they will trigger up to 20 Free Spins! Saddle up and keep your shotgun loaded because it’s time to head out west and blaze your own trail with the Buffalo Sunset online slot from GameArt. Spin the…

Hard Rock recently confirmed the closure of Mirage Las Vegas, and that they would layoff the 3,000 plus Mirage employees when the resort closes in July. That’s not great news to the families who depend on those jobs, especially after the company had stated the hotel would not shut down during the transition. Now a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification has been filed with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation to help those displaced Mirage employees find new jobs. They will also assist individuals with health insurance options, job training, workshops, and planning a budget. Additionally, the resort…

We have a look at some of the renovations at Rio Las Vegas inside and out! Plus, major makeovers at Venetian and El Cortez , changes at Paris Las Vegas and big plans for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! Las Vegas is a city of change, and this week we have some big changes coming to Paris and  Virgin… two words you don’t often hear used in the same sentence. There are also major makeovers from Venetian to El Cortez, but we begin with the renovations at Rio Las Vegas! Several weeks ago we visited the Rio Las Vegas and booked…

There is always fresh renovation work happening in Sin City. One exciting change is currently happening at Paris Las Vegas, where the resort is seeing the addition of balconies for some of their rooms. This is actually part of the Horseshoe renovation work, as they old Jubilee tower that was part of Bally’s has been turned over to  Paris Las Vegas. It will now become the Versailles tower, and the work in progress to rebrand the tower includes these balconies. The views of the Strip from these new rooms should be amazing, although we doubt anyone at Cosmo will be…

Here’s a look at the Rise of Tut Magic online slot from the good people at Greentube. This is a high-volatility game with an Egyptian theme that features Bonus Spins, Wilds and Expanding Wilds! Rise of Tut Magic has 5 Reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines and comes with Scatter Symbols that will trigger free games! Experience the allure of ancient Egypt in the captivating Rise of Tut Magic online slot by Greentube, featuring a 5×3 layout with 10 paylines and a wide betting range from 0.10 credits to to 150 credits. Immerse yourself in the timeless mystique of this…