The threat from the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus did little to slow down the Vegas revenue record streak. Nevada casinos once again took in over $1 billion in the month of January, marking the 11th consecutive month they’ve done so. A report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board shows that the state won close […]
Tag: Land Based Gaming and Casinos
Massachusetts & Oklahoma Sports Betting Updates
Anyone waiting for Oklahoma sports betting just got a ray hope last week. A bill to bring the activity passed from a House Committee recently, and aims to legalize wagers on sporting events at state tribal casinos. This proposed legislation, House Bill 3008, stops short of regulating mobile betting. All transactions would be required to […]
Caesars to Sell a Casino on Las Vegas Strip
We’ ve reported on the big changes coming to the particular Las Vegas Strip over the past few weeks, and now you can add another name to that list of casinos. We just don’ t know what that will will be yet. The Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Tom Reeg, recently confirmed of which […]
Gambling in America Hits $53 Billion in 2021
In 2021, gambling in America set an all-time revenue record for the commercial gaming industry. Revenue reached $53 billion, according to our friends at the American Gaming Association. This total shatters the 2019 industry record of just under $44 billion by more than 20%. The industry closed the year on a high note, setting an […]
No More Las Vegas Face Masks!
Yea, you read that headline correctly! There is no longer a Las Vegas face mask requirement for guests at casinos! But before you get too excited and starting booking your next trip, there are a few caveats which everyone should keep in mind. First, Nevada’ s announcement of dropping the face mask requirement stated that […]
Tropicana Las Vegas Could be Demolished
Many of you already know that Bally’s Corporation agreed to purchase the Tropicana Las Vegas last April. The sale came to just over $300 million. That agreement was really for the land on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard than it was the deteriorating hotel and casino. The non-land assets were another $150 million. Now, […]
The Venetian and Palazzo Sale Moves Forward
Sale of two iconic Las Vegas Strip casinos, the Venetian and Palazzo, has been unanimously approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. We originally reported this sale to Apollo Global and Vici Properties back in March of last year, but now things can begin to move forward. The approval from the Control Board means the […]
Legendary Horseshoe Casino Returning to the Strip
The legendary Horseshoe Casino brand is returning to Las Vegas as Bally’ s Casino begins a transformation into the brand known for gaming, poker and making it right for the gambler. The transformation will begin in the spring of 2022 and will include a renovated exterior, new entertainment and food and beverage options, and a […]
Nevada Casinos Reach All-Time Revenue High
Despite the pandemic and travel restrictions, The state of nevada casinos managed to set an all-time high for revenue in 2021. Gambling in the state topped $13. 4 billion, as reported by the Gaming Control Board. December was the 10th consecutive month that Nevada managed to bring on over $1 billion, and that’ s a […]
Martha Stewart Restaurant Coming to Vegas
Perhaps you’ ve heard rumors of a new Martha Stewart restaurant that would soon be opening in Las Vegas. And if so , we’ re now happy to confirm that the rumors are true, and the eatery will open at the Paris Casino sometime this spring. In what is being described at a “ fully […]