This Week in Gambling

Last week, we released a video detailing plans for how Dave & Buster’s gambling could become a real thing. The company has plans to roll out peer-to-peer betting through their app for guests in their restaurants who are over 18 years of age. We also speculated that this would run into legal challenges, and we were right. Of course, this was sort of easy to predict so we can’t be too proud of ourselves. The Dave & Buster’s gambling announcement sparked immediate responses from gaming regulators and lawmakers alike, with questions of  legality and concerns of underage betting. The company…

Well, we knew it was coming but it still hurts. The era of the Mirage Las Vegas will come to and end this summer, ushering in new ownership with a new look on The Strip, as Hard Rock International finally steps into a prime time location. This despite a previous announcement that the resort would remain in place through 2025. The announcement came late yesterday, and a July 17th closing date for Mirage Las Vegas was made official. The iconic volcano attraction will not survive the changes, but will be replaced by a 660-foot guitar-shaped hotel.The 3,000 plus employees will…

Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet is growing quickly. If that growth continues, the operation is set to pose a serious challenge to the dominance of both DraftKings and FanDuel in the American market. This according to a survey from Truist Financial Corporation, a US-based bank holding company. That 2024 survey highlights the pivotal role of ESPN Bet as the ‘go-to app’ for sports scores, placing it as a strong potential contender in the sports betting industry. The data shows 44% of sports enthusiasts trust ESPN for scored, with 64% of those people interest in betting integration into the app. Additionally, over…

Are there really plans for betting on arcade games at Dave & Buster’s? Believe it or not, the restaurant chain is really going to allow guests to gamble on a variety of games for real money! However, not everyone is happy about this, and a showdown may be brewing! Dave & Busters has announced that they are going to start allowing betting on arcade games for guests in their restaurants! From skee-ball to basketball, and from arcade classics to virtual reality, all you have to do is download their app and start betting! The company has over 160 locations in…

Comedian Mike Epps just wrapped up his shows at the Venetian Las Vegas on May 4th. However, the crowds loved his stand-up so much that additional shows have been scheduled. Those performances will take place this September on Friday 20th and Saturday the 21st. Tickets for those shows will start at just $49 and went on sale May 10th via the Ticketmaster website, the Venetian Las Vegas website, and resorts phone sales at 702-414-9000 or 866-641-7469.  You can also walk up and get your tickets at any box office at at Venetian. Mike Epps is generating an extraordinary amount of…

Traditionally, slot machines only took coins. But in these modern times, finding coin slots in Las Vegas is becoming more difficult. Casinos have mostly switched over to the ticket voucher systems, even though more and more properties are changing the rules on slot ticket redemption. But even as Sin City rushes into the 21st Century and becomes more “modernized”, there are still a certain number of players who seek out coin slots in Las Vegas. And whether it’s from nostalgia or just wanting something different, there are a few of these machines left around town. The tricky part is finding…