There are rumors that the Las Vegas monorail is about to be shut down, or that it will be merged with a new transportation project. Which story is true? Yes, in a city that’s always changing, there are rumors that the Las Vegas Monorail will be shut down. So This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at what’s really going on… and the answer is stranger than you think! It was just over a year ago that the folks running the Las Vegas Monorail asked for $12 million in cash… just to stay in business! They got their money, but then…

Durango Casino Resort has officially announced the opening of its new Fortune Coin Bonus Room, a dedicated gaming space designed to provide guests with more opportunities to win through a unique community based jackpot system. The new area is located adjacent to the resort gift shop in the space formerly occupied by the high limit slot room. This addition introduces a specific promotional environment where the primary focus is a series of progressive jackpots that must be awarded before reaching designated financial limits. The Fortune Coin Bonus Room operates on a random must hit by jackpot structure that remains active…

Las Vegas Cinco de Mayo is always bigger and better! And this year, Sin City has everything you could possibly want to enjoy the holiday, including fiestas, margaritas, Latin DJs, and concerts… even a fight or two, ya know, so you don’t have to get drunk and start one yourself. And that’s where our show kicks off with PBC Fight Night at T-Mobile Arena. There are eight bouts on the card, and two Mexican fighters in the main event. David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramirez, squaring off on Saturday, May 2nd. But before the boys can lace up the gloves, several…

MGM Resorts International has confirmed that the MGM Grand Buffet will permanently cease operations after service on May 31, 2026. The decision marks the end of a 33 year run for the dining venue, which originally opened alongside the resort in 1993. The closure represents a significant shift in the culinary landscape of the Las Vegas Strip, where the traditional all you can eat model has been in steady decline for over two decades. The MGM Grand Buffet occupied approximately 15,000 square feet and was once a central part of the resort’s appeal to families and tourists seeking variety. During…

Caesars is up for sale! Not Caesars Palace, the whole company is up for sale! But, that’s not the only Las Vegas sale that’s pending, and Sin City could soon be completely transformed! But actually, there are nine Vegas casino resorts that could be sold very soon… and another major resort that just changed hands with hardly anyone noticing.  We’ll get to that in just a moment because uh first, the possible sale of Caesars Entertainment. Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta has made them a takeover offer for $7 billion. If successful, he would acquire the Las Vegas resorts of Caesars…

The Banc of California has initiated the process of converting the Downtown Grand Las Vegas into a marketable asset following a significant loan default by the property ownership group. The hotel and casino complex located in the heart of the city was placed into receivership earlier this year after the owners reportedly failed to meet their financial obligations regarding a major construction loan. According to recent court filings in Clark County District Court, the lender moved to take control of the Downtown Grand Las Vegas after interest payments allegedly ceased in March 2025. The situation worsened when a ninety million…

Summer is approaching fast, and people are making plans for Las Vegas concerts and trips! Many visitors schedule their vacations around one of their favorite bands or music artists visiting Sin City. Now, the Eagles residency at the Sphere has finally come to an end… after 18 months and six extensions. But as they leave, several big name artists are headed to Sin City to fill the void this summer. So, let’s break it down by venue. Starting at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace, where Blake Sheldon’s Live in Las Vegas residency continues with eight shows in May, followed by…

A significant change in ownership and leadership has taken place at Rio Las Vegas as Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has moved into the position of majority owner. Dreamscape Companies, which initially purchased the property from Caesars Entertainment in 2019, has transitioned into a minority ownership role. This shift in the corporate structure has resulted in an immediate and substantial shake up of the executive team at the resort. The ownership transition involved buying out former minority stakeholders, including longtime casino executive Bill McBeath. Following the change in control, several high ranking officials have departed the organization. Among those no longer…