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Ellis Island Casino Debuts Bar 1968

Ellis Island Casino Debuts Bar 1968

The phased renovations at Ellis Island Casino have been happening for roughly 14 years, but completion is closer than ever!...
July 09 2026 — 5 min read — 13 comments
Gold Spike Sold in Downtown Las Vegas, 25% Chance Gambling Returns [UPDATED]

Gold Spike Sold in Downtown Las Vegas, 25% Chance Gambling Returns [UPDATED]

Downtown's once-enjoyable Gold Spike has been sold, and by "once-enjoyable" we mean "it had gambling." The diminutive former hotel-casino-bar, located...
June 30 2026 — 6 min read — 5 comments
The Dream Lives: Atlanta Visitor Nails $10.3 Million Megabucks Jackpot at Westgate

The Dream Lives: Atlanta Visitor Nails $10.3 Million Megabucks Jackpot at Westgate

You can always tell when somebody hits Megabucks. Every Megabucks machine (in Las Vegas and beyond) resets to $10 million....
June 17 2026 — 3 min read — 5 comments
Sigma Derby Moving to Golden Gate, Parade Will Feature Little People and Ponies

Sigma Derby Moving to Golden Gate, Parade Will Feature Little People and Ponies

A beloved horse racing slot machine, Sigma Derby, is moving from The D to Golden Gate in downtown Las Vegas....
June 05 2026 — 6 min read — 3 comments
Sunset Station Unveils Gloriously Refreshed Gaudi Bar and Table Games Pit

Sunset Station Unveils Gloriously Refreshed Gaudi Bar and Table Games Pit

If you're a Las Vegas visitor, you may have never visited Sunset Station, located in the magical land of "Hendertucky."...
May 21 2026 — 4 min read — 7 comments
“Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” to Spotlight Cromwell to Vanderpump Rebrand

“Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas” to Spotlight Cromwell to Vanderpump Rebrand

We've chronicled the transition of Cromwell into Vanderpump Hotel, but now the saga will be immortalized in a series on...
May 14 2026 — 4 min read — 1 comment
Cromwell’s Vanderpump Hotel Makeover Continues Apace

Cromwell’s Vanderpump Hotel Makeover Continues Apace

Cromwell's transition to Vanderpump Hotel is moving along faster than a tourist dodging a timeshare salesperson. We popped in to...
May 05 2026 — 3 min read — 8 comments
Siegel’s 1941 Closes at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino, Alex Prime Steakhouse to Open Soon

Siegel’s 1941 Closes at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino, Alex Prime Steakhouse to Open Soon

A longtime downtown eatery at El Cortez casino, Siegel's 1941, has closed. The restaurant is getting a renovation and partial...
April 22 2026 — 3 min read — 11 comments
Plaza Plans New High Limit Lounge, Plus Metric Ass-Ton of More News

Plaza Plans New High Limit Lounge, Plus Metric Ass-Ton of More News

There's a slew of news coming out of Plaza Hotel & Casino at the moment, so let's dive headlong into...
April 16 2026 — 3 min read — 3 comments
Downtown Grand is in Receivership, Here’s the Scoop Behind the Scoop

Downtown Grand is in Receivership, Here’s the Scoop Behind the Scoop

When we broke the news Downtown Grand is in receivership, it came as no surprise to those who read our...
April 13 2026 — 6 min read — 8 comments
Dreamscape Out as Majority Owner of Rio, Executive Shake-Up Ensues

Dreamscape Out as Majority Owner of Rio, Executive Shake-Up Ensues

Some serious changes have been happening at the beloved Rio Hotel & Casino, including a change in ownership and an...
April 03 2026 — 4 min read — 30 comments
Bally’s Corp. Offers Pop-Up Casino on Former Tropicana Site

Bally’s Corp. Offers Pop-Up Casino on Former Tropicana Site

It hasn't been publicized, but you can gamble at the Tropicana again! Sorta. There's a regulatory requirement that live gaming...
March 30 2026 — 2 min read — 2 comments
El Cortez Casino Shuffles Executive Line-Up

El Cortez Casino Shuffles Executive Line-Up

Downtown's El Cortez is one of our favorite casinos in Las Vegas, so we naturally care when there are moves...
March 24 2026 — 5 min read — 8 comments
Chatter About Potential Caesars Entertainment Sale Gets Real-Real

Chatter About Potential Caesars Entertainment Sale Gets Real-Real

Chatter about the potential sale of Caesars Entertainment to bajillionaire Tilman Fertitta popped up a couple of weeks ago, but...
March 12 2026 — 2 min read — 6 comments

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Ellis Island Casino Debuts Bar 1968

Ellis Island Casino Debuts Bar 1968

July 09 2026 — 5 min read — 13 comments
Gold Spike Sold in Downtown Las Vegas, 25% Chance Gambling Returns [UPDATED]

Gold Spike Sold in Downtown Las Vegas, 25% Chance Gambling Returns [UPDATED]

June 30 2026 — 6 min read — 5 comments
The Dream Lives: Atlanta Visitor Nails $10.3 Million Megabucks Jackpot at Westgate

The Dream Lives: Atlanta Visitor Nails $10.3 Million Megabucks Jackpot at Westgate

June 17 2026 — 3 min read — 5 comments
Sigma Derby Moving to Golden Gate, Parade Will Feature Little People and Ponies

Sigma Derby Moving to Golden Gate, Parade Will Feature Little People and Ponies

June 05 2026 — 6 min read — 3 comments
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