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…

World famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for a limited engagement next year. The comic legend has been selling out venues since 2003, and now he will perform a total of six shows with all new material at The Colosseum. Jerry Seinfeld has easily cemented himself as the longest-running superstar headliner in the iconic resort’s history.  The events already scheduled for next year are on April 12th and 13th, then again on August 9th and 10th. There will be a third set of shows in September on the 6th and 7th. All of these…

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…

The smoke caught everyone’s attention at first. The brand new, yet-to-open Fontainebleau Las Vegas was burning? Talk about your bad luck! After sitting empty for over fifteen years and countless delays, could the resort be destroyed before it ever welcomes a guest? Well, let’s slow things down a bit. Yes, there was a fire at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. And yes, everyone up and down The Strip saw the smoke. But the fire was contained to some construction materials on the roof. And truth be known, this was actually a positive for the resort. First of all, this was a two-alarm…

We’re just days away from the opening of a new, 420 friendly hotel in Las Vegas! And while it’s not the biggest resort or located on The Strip, this five-story boutique hotel is set to become the city’s exclusive cannabis-inclusive destination! The Lexi Las Vegas is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its grand opening on June 2nd. Part of the Elevations Hotels and Resorts family, it only has 64 rooms. But the property has something others do not: The promise of a truly unique experience. When entering the hotel, guests will be greeted with a grand lobby and a…

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…