Gambling News - 'Las vegas'
Industry
March 16, 2026
Las Vegas NBA Franchise on the Table as League Officials Eye Sin City Opportunities
Las Vegas could get its own basketball team as the NBA officials prepare to vote on adding new franchises to the league. The other city that could get a team is Seattle, with the vote set to take place later this month. NBA to Add New Teams for the First Time in Decades The NBA […]
Casino
March 16, 2026
The Cromwell to Shut Down Rooms During Transition to The Vanderpump Hotel
The Cromwell has kicked off a transformation process associated with its upcoming rebrand. As a result, its hotel will soon temporarily cease accommodating guests, officials announced. The Hotel Will Temporarily Turn Down Guests The Cromwell, which is a Caesars Entertainment-operated property on the famed Las Vegas Strip, will temporarily cease accepting guests due to its […]
Business
March 16, 2026
Bally’s Moves Forward with Las Vegas Expansion Plans
Work around the future home of the Oakland Athletics is beginning to take clearer shape as Bally’s Corporation marks notable progress in its plans for a large entertainment district that will surround the team’s new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. Local officials have taken the first formal step toward approving Bally’s land-use plans for […]
Sports
March 13, 2026
FanDuel Launches Docuseries Starring Vegas Matt and Family
FanDuel has decided to take a deeper dive into influencer marketing with the release of a new six-part docuseries centered on one of its most recognizable brand ambassadors, gambling YouTuber Vegas Matt. All-In: Vegas Matt The series, called “All In: Vegas Matt,” follows the life of Matt Morrow, the 62-year-old content creator better known as […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
LVCVA: Las Vegas Sees More Sports Bets and a Change in Visitor Demographics
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has released its 2025 Visitor Profile report, revealing several notable insights about the city, showing that spending on sporting events nearly doubled, while visitors also increased their spending on attractions. Sports Have Had a Significant Role in Increased Las Vegas Visitors As Las Vegas continues to host […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Las Vegas Visitor Eyes Lawsuit After Scorpion Sting in Hotel Room
Casino visits are something we usually associate with leisure, good memories, and the thrill of firing up the reels of a slot machine. One unfortunate Las Vegas visitor, however, ended up returning home with memories of intense pain after being stung by a scorpion in his hotel room. Stings Are Rarely Dangerous, But Usually Hurt […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Officials Assure Higher Gas Prices from the Iran War Won’t Affect Las Vegas Tourism
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), said it is still too soon for Las Vegas to respond to the recent surge in gasoline prices that have followed the start of the Iran war. Las Vegas Tourism Won’t Be Affected, LVCVA President Says Hill noted after Tuesday’s LVCVA […]
Casino
March 10, 2026
Boyd New Casino Update: Cadence Crossing to Open March 25
It’s official: Boyd Gaming has set the opening date for Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson, its newest casino in the Las Vegas area. The property will open its doors to the public at noon on Wednesday, March 25. 450 Slot Machines, No Table Games at Opening Located at 920 N. Boulder Highway, right next to […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Las Vegas Renames Park Avenue in Honor of Bruno Mars’ MGM Legacy
A stretch of Park Avenue in Las Vegas will soon carry a new name: Bruno Mars Drive. The Clark County Commission approved the change this week. Officials noted that this gesture honors a performer whose residency has become a fixture of the Strip. MGM Resorts International confirmed the street renaming project, though details on the […]
Casino
March 3, 2026
College Student Deported After Vegas Trip Goes Wrong
A simple vacation in Las Vegas ended in a nightmare for 22-year-old Gabriel Espinoza. The college student from California, who was brought to the US from Mexico as a child, was visiting the city with a friend in January when things went horribly wrong. The Troubling Text Message The trouble began with an automated checkout […]