As the country and the gaming industry bounce back from the pandemic, American gambling revenue for April nearly set a record. In fact, gambling revenue for the month of April was the second highest it’s ever been. Commercial gaming in the U.S. across casino games, sports betting, and online gambling totaled nearly $4.4 billion, just […]
Tag: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Big Las Vegas 4th of July Plans
If you would like to celebrate the holiday in style, you had better book your Las Vegas 4th of July trip now! There are big plans for Independence Day, with seven resort casinos on The Strip having fireworks planned. That list of properties includes Caesars Palace, The Aria, Treasure Island, The Venetian, Planet Hollywood, The […]
Additional Las Vegas Tribal Gaming Purchase
Las Vegas Tribal Gaming has been in the headlines a lot this past year. First, it was Mohegan Gaming that agreed to run the casino at the new Virgin Hotel located where the Hard Rock used to be. Then, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians snapped up the Palms Hotel and Casino just last […]
Challenge to Florida Seminole Gaming Compact
The ink isn’t even wet of the Seminole Gaming Compact with the state of Florida, but already there are political challenges being raised. The mayor of Miami Beach has voiced his concerns that the agreement is corrupted, and he wants the Federal Government to kill the deal. The U.S. Department of the Interior must approve […]
Free Casino Games Launch Ahead of Arizona Sports Betting
Three casinos have launched free-play casino games ahead of the launch of Arizona sports betting this fall. The Wild Horse Pass Casino, along with Lone Butte and Vee Quiva´s, are all allowing residents of the state to play online social casino games. Offering games such as blackjack, roulette, online slots, and video poker that can […]
Global Gaming Expo Returns to Las Vegas for 2021
The Global Gaming Expo is the biggest gaming event in North America, and it will return to the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas after missing last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This Week in Gambling will once again be in attendance to film game reviews and interviews with industry executives when G2E opens […]
Circus Circus Las Vegas Buffet Returns
The Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and Casino has announced that their Circus Buffet has reopened as of May 29th. They are now operational and ready to serve guests delectable American comfort food for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The Circus Buffet offers a variety of American food, including cooked-to-order omelets. It will be open everyday […]
Sports Betting in Connecticut Approved
Sports betting in Connecticut, including online betting, has been approved and signed by the Governor… but now we must wait for approval by the Federal Government. But why is Federal approval needed? Because the deal involves the states Tribal Gaming interests. The Mohegan Sun, operated by the Mohegan Tribe, and Foxwoods Casino, operated by Mashantucket […]
Nebraska Sports Betting and Gambling Expansion
Congratulations are in order as Nebraska sports betting has become the latest to join the regulated market! And while we are happy that betting on sports continues to expand, we cannot help but be a little disappointed that wagers will not be allowed online. Governor Pete Ricketts signed the legislation, which not only legalized betting […]
Las Vegas Buffets Return
As the world recovers from the pandemic, one sign of normalcy is the return of Las Vegas buffets at the MGM Grand and Caesars Palace. Beginning this week, guests at the MGM Grand will be able to eat to their hearts content, provided it’s between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Thursday through Monday. Their […]