The first resort casino to open on The Strip in ten years is ready to go! Resorts World Las Vegas is a $4.3 billion resort affiliated with the Hilton Hotels brand. Crews worked through the coronavirus pandemic to finish. Reservations began this week for the 3,500 room destination, which will boast 40 food outlets, plus […]
The investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley says that the Las Vegas recovery on the backside of this pandemic is coming ‘fast and strong’. The company’s statements come as a part of their recent report on the gaming industry. Analysts for the company recently visited Las Vegas, finding that the market was busy […]
A study of over 9,000 people was recently conducted by Censuswide, and it found that most people don’t mind health passports if they will facilitate global travelers. In fact, over 90% of those questioned said they will be comfortable using a digital health passport on their future trips. An equal number of those surveyed also […]
Bally’s Corporation has purchased the Tropicana Las Vegas for just over $300 million, giving them their first property on The Strip. The agreement will be finalized sometime early next year, pending regulatory approval. The deal finds Bally’s paying $150 million for the building and assets, then leasing the property from real estate investment trust Gaming […]
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has announced plans to reopen Las Vegas, and all other counties in the state, at 100% occupancy by June 1st! That includes an end to the mandatory social distancing as early as May 1st! Wearing masks is a bit different. The Governor added “I wish I could give all Nevadans an […]
I was there on one of the last nights the Stardust Casino was open in Las Vegas. I watched Don Rickles perform his signature routine and laughed a lot. John Stamos was in the audience a few rows behind me. I said “Hey, John.”. He said, “Hey. Who the hell are you?” Seriously, though. I […]
Blackjack, also known as “21”, is one of the most popular casino and card games in the world, and it’s available in almost every land-based or online casino. The game is favoured by many punters due to its lower house edge, which means players have higher chances of winning. But Blackjack is not a simple […]
The city will be administered by Colombo Port City Economic Commission, with a board appointed by the President of Sri Lanka and a Director General. The Special Zone is expected to bring a variety of investments including offshore banking to boost economic activity. Sri Lanka’s Economic Commission will regulate gaming activities and license procedures in […]
What a week of gambling news! Las Vegas casinos are vaccinating their employees while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing travel restrictions for those already vaccinated. Plus, there is now talk of a Vegas Health Passport for visiting Sin City! Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling! I hope everyone […]
America is slowly emerging from lock-down, and that could be great news for Vegas and the state of Nevada. The Center for Disease Control has eased some of their travel restrictions, and things are looking better for vacation destinations… such as Sin City. Having warned citizens not to travel unless necessary, a new directive from […]