When will The Mirage and Hard Rock transition take place? When will the new Dream Las Vegas start welcoming guests? We’ve got some answers! Plus, a legendary comedian is set to return to Sin City next year for just six shows! And tickets are on sale now! Hello my friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling where we have news out of Sin City as one Resort is on its way up… while another Resort is on its way down. Plus, a man who is truly sponge-worthy, but first, it’s this week’s big story. Most of you know about…

Most people were a bit upset when they announced that the Mirage change to Hard Rock would mean an end to the popular volcano attraction. The tension only grew when they learned that the iconic volcano would make way for the guitar shaped hotel that Hard Rock is famous for. Now things have gotten a bit sticky. It seems that this transition… this Mirage change to Hard Rock Casino… will once again be delayed. Back in December, we reported that the transformation of the property had been pushed back to 2025. And now, just over six months later, that transition…

Those of you waiting for the Hard Rock Las Vegas to open will have to wait a little longer. Even with all the talk of shutting down The Mirage and it’s iconic volcano attraction, the new resort won’t be ready to welcome guests for at least another two and a half years. The company recently put out a press release with details about their plans. When referring to their new property on The Strip, Hard Rock stated that it would be “set to open in 2025”, but did not get more specific than that. One point of curiosity for guests…