Las Vegas has changed over the years, and gone are the days of steak and lobster for a few dollars. Sin City now boasts world class cuisine and major concerts, as well as professional sports teams. And all of this is leading to the higher paying customers that gambling companies really want. Heading to Vegas for Memorial Day?   Hello friends! With the Memorial Day holiday almost upon us, some of you may be headed to Sin City for the long weekend. And if so, chances are you’re going to pay more for this Las Vegas trip than you did…

Las Vegas is always changing, and coming out of the pandemic it seems no city bounced back stronger. It’s no longer just a destination to do some gambling, see a show, and grab a cheap steak dinner. It’s so much more, and you’re probably going to pay for that. Sin City is now a prime location for top-notch entertainment. It has become a place for artists in residency, fine dining, and major league sports. And executives at some of the biggest gambling companies are taking notice, and possibly seizing on the opportunity. Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, recently commented…

Despite record breaking revenue numbers for Nevada and Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment in hemorrhaging cash. While the company was able to generate $2.3 billion in revenue, which is up from $1.8 billion the year before, their net losses somehow increased from $423 in 2021 to $680 million this year. Part of the reason for the counterintuitive results lies in the fact that Caesars operational expenses are up over 45%. Those expenses came to $2.3 billion, which was their exact revenue that the company reported. Additionally, they lost $53 million from their digital segment, which had been profitable to the tune…

An Indianapolis Colts betting deal with Caesars Entertainment and William Hill marks a new way for football fans to engage in sports betting this season in Indiana. The agreement means that Caesars Rewards will sponsor a free-to-play “Pick 6 Predictor” game on the Colts Mobile App. The Pick 6 Predictor generates a series of questions and fans predict the outcome prior to games. Correct picks are rewarded with weekly prizes. Once the game receives approval from regulators, the “Caesars Sports Book by William Hill” app will integrate it into the Colt’s media and marketing efforts, bringing exclusive offers and promos…

Don’t look now, but one Las Vegas operator has made a change: Caesars is charging for parking again. While Nevada residents and hotel guests will not be charged, other guests will have to pay for self-parking. These fees will be collected at Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel + Experience and Harrah’s Las Vegas. Caesars officials say this change is intended to improve the overall guest experience. Fees will start to be collected on October 30th, and you can read more about why Caesars is charging for parking at their resorts at…

More interesting headlines today, as Caesars sells Bally’s brand name to the Twin River Holdings in Rhode Island for $20 million. The move comes after Twin River bought three properties, including Bally’s Atlantic City, from Caesars and Eldorado Resorts as the two giant companies were offloading properties in hopes of having its merger approved by regulators. After the Caesars-Eldorado merger there were rumors that the new company would sell one of their Las Vegas Strip properties. Bally’s Las Vegas is still listed as a Caesars Entertainment property, but that could change in the near future. The sale of the brand…