The next time you’re in a casino in Sin City, try taking a deep breath! Just not too deep, or you might get a head rush from all that oxygen! At least that’s the Las Vegas urban legend: That casinos pump pure oxygen onto the casino floors just to keep players awake and gambling. And many people have believed this for years, but is it true?  Well, Vegas casinos do have sophisticated ventilation systems, and they have invested heavily in what’s called scent branding. So, they are pumping in floral and citrus aromas to keep things smelling nice, but releasing…

The annual Ultimate Contest Weekend is officially returning to Circa Resort and Casino in downtown Las Vegas from August 27 through August 29. The highly anticipated three day event is designed to kick off the football season and celebrate participants registered in the sportsbooks major pro football handicapping competitions. The operator is hosting this Ultimate Contest Weekend to bring together entrants of its popular sports betting competitions, which include Circa Survivor, Circa Million, and the high stakes Circa Grandissimo. This year, the brand has raised the stakes by offering a historic 30 million dollar total prize pool across its various…

Are you ready to experience the absolute best Las Vegas virtual experiences? In this video, we are stepping away from the casino floors and diving headfirst into the most advanced, mind-blowing immersive tech on the Strip and beyond. We tested three heavy hitters in location-based entertainment to find out which one reigns supreme. This Week in Gambling, strap in my friends! Vegas just leveled up, and we’re diving into the future of Sin City entertainment with virtual reality. And our first stop is the MGM Grand and Zero Latency, the ultimate free roam un-tethered reality check. Grab your wireless headset,…

The historic Sigma Derby horse racing game is officially relocating from its longtime home on the second floor of The D Las Vegas to the nearby Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. Casino management announced that the transition will take place on June 16, accompanied by a public promotional parade along the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. The scheduled celebration is set to feature Shetland ponies and performers to mark the relocation of the vintage betting machine. Casino owner Derek Stevens has maintained the electro-mechanical attraction since its installation at The D in 2012, when the property rebranded from…

A potential Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise could be approved within weeks following the conclusion of the professional basketball season. With the championship series officially complete, team owners are scheduled to convene for their annual meetings in mid-July. League insiders indicate that a final vote on expansion could take place during the annual summer league tournament, which runs from July ninth through July nineteenth. In March, league owners unanimously approved both Las Vegas and Seattle as preliminary locations, making a formal decision from the NBA the next logical step for sports executives. Securing a Las Vegas NBA team is a…

How great are Las Vegas immersive experiences? Well, you can tour the new Vegas baseball stadium before it ever opens! Visit the Sistine Chapel without needing a passport! And soar through the skies without ever leaving the ground! Sin City is full of immersive experiences, and we’re telling you all about them… This Week in Gambling! Las Vegas is more than gambling and neon lights. They have some of the most amazing immersive experiences anywhere. From breathtaking flyovers to interactive tours of stadiums that haven’t even been built yet! And you don’t need a VR headset to enjoy them! So,…