March LVA Posted:

The March Las Vegas Advisor is up and ready to read online. This month’s topics include the best prime rib value in Vega

New Poll Shows Support for Sports Betting:

A Seton Hall poll of 626 adults on their attitudes toward sports betting came in at 46% in support and 42% opposed. Pret

GC Discount:

The Gold Coast is handing out cards to get 20% off at Cornerstone Steakhouse tomorrow night only. There’s no catch, just

Report: Online gambling could bring Pa. more than $400 million in six years

A report released Monday states Pennsylvania can rake in more than $400 million by 2022 if lawmakers legalize online gambling. The 14-page white paper comes as state legislators prepare to open hearings about how to use expanded gambling statewide to help fill a multibillion-dollar hole in the state budget for 2017-18. Lawmakers will view the report with …

Nevada gaming revenue up 12 percent in January, eclipses $1 billion

Nevada gaming revenue saw a sharp increase in January, up 12 percent compared to the same month last year, with Clark County seeing a 14.3 percent jump, state regulators reported. Statewide, nonrestricted casinos — those with table games and …

Rodman Reminisces About the 'Mean Streets':

In his latest blog titled ‘Mean Streets,’ Blair Rodman discusses the wayward methods of the 'road gamblers’ who used to

BJ's Update:

Yesterday we posted that two of four BJ’s Cocktail Lounges had closed, but an LVA member reports that BJ’s South has als

China's high rollers are back at Macau's gaming tables

Chinese high rollers are pulling Macau out of its doldrums, helping reverse the gambling Mecca’s two-year slump with cash created by soaring real-estate values and …

Cubs Tops for Season Wins:

The Westgate SuperBook has posted over/under lines for MLB season wins. The highest total is 96.5 for the defending cham

Worst Beat Ever?

In gambling there are bad beats, and then there are BAD BEATS. Everyone who watched the Academy Awards tonight understan

Oscar Odds:

In tonight’s Academy Awards, La La Land is the favorite for Best Picture at -1000. Casey Affleck is -105 to win Best Act

Two BJ's Bars Close:

Two of the four BJ’s Cocktail Lounges have closed. BJ’s on Tropicana and BJ’s West on Tenaya are closed (the Trop bar wa

Oscars Parties:

Wynn Las Vegas will hold its ninth annual Oscars viewing party today, starting at 4 p.m. in the sports book. It’s open t

March Madness Contest:

Station Casinos will run its ‘Last Man Standing’ contest for the March Madness college basketball tournament. Entry fee

HR Steakhouse Named:

The new steakhouse from Michael and David Morton at the Hard Rock will be called MB Steak, which stands for Morton Broth

MRI Raising Resort Fees:

Caesars did it two weeks ago, now MGM is following suit. MGM Resorts International has announced that it will raise reso

No Return for Downtown Crown:

The Downtown Crown won’t be coming back after all. When the third Crown and Anchor closed in the Arts District, manageme

Sheldon Adelson lost his first fight with a union. Will it have a domino effect?

When Sheldon Adelson’s casino empire opened a new branch in 2009 on the grounds of the old Bethlehem Steel mill in Pennsylvania, the interior designers played up the link to faded …

New Poll Up -- Your Favorite Game:

What’s your favorite machine game? Double Double video poker? Jacks or Better? Deuces Wild? Video keno? This is a good o

NakedSword's 'Ultra Fan' Season Finale Released

NakedSword Originals today announced the release of the finale of its new smash online series, “Ultra Fan,” which was written and directed by Falcon Studios Exclusive Brent Corrigan.

SpeedVegas Reopens:

Two weeks after a crash that killed a customer and an instructor, the SpeedVegas driving facility has reopened. SpeedVeg

Convention Center Will Be Second Largest:

Additional details of the $1.4 billion expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center have been released. When the project

Sands casino guards make union history

Billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s 29-year winning streak in keeping the world’s largest casino empire free of union contracts was halted Wednesday by a bunch of security guards making $13 an hour in Bethlehem. After nearly six years of battling …

Las Vegas Weekend Highlights:

Reba Brooks and Dunn are center stage at Caesars Palace (2/22-¾)
Bon Jovi will perform ‘This House Is Not For Sale’ a

Rikk York Becomes a Raging Stallion Exclusive

Falcon Studios Group today announced the addition of Rikk York as a Raging Stallion exclusive.

Gridiron Grill at Red Rock:

The Gridiron Grill opens today at Red Rock Resort. It replaces the Wiener’s Circle as the food outlet in the sports book

Downtown E-Sports Arena Opening:

Downtown’s e-sports arena has announced an opening date of March 3. Millennial Esports at Neonopolis will feature a 200-

Sands China a bargain after battering on high-roller revival

Cashing in on the tourists and recreational bettors who flock to the gambling enclave of Macau had long been Sands China Ltd.’s recipe for success, but …

MGM Resorts to launch responsible-gaming program

When the fun stops and gambling becomes a problem for an individual, seeking help could be difficult for some. In an attempt to provide better access to help, MGM Resorts International and …

Japan Heating Up:

Add Melco Crown Entertainment to the competition to build a casino in Japan. Following a statement by Sheldon Adelson th

National Margarita Day:

Every day is National-Something Day, but today’s designation as National Margarita Day will pay dividends in Las Vegas.

Dancer Touches on a Moral Issue:

What should you do if you see someone drop money in a casino, keep it or hand it back? That’s the subject of a new Bob D

Tea Tuesdays at Lucky Dragon:

Lucky Dragon has initiated ‘Tea Tuesdays,’ featuring 50% off exotic teas in Cha Garden. The promotion is running every T

Las Vegas Sands CEO says Japan casino-resort could cost up to $10 billion

A resort hosting casinos in Japan could cost up to $10 billion to build, Las Vegas Sands Corp’s chief said, as the casino operator looks to win operating rights in what is …

Neon Museum Getting Bigger:

The Neon Museum is expanding thanks to a $425,000 grant from the city of Las Vegas. The museum at 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Aristocrat names Wilson new managing director

Aristocrat Technologies named Matt Wilson managing director of the Americas on Tuesday. …

Price Increase for Arizona Charlie's Specials:

The prices have been raised on the breakfast and hamburger specials at the Sourdough Cafes at both Arizona Charlie’s. Fo

Calling all Frogger fans: Skill-based game at MGM this weekend

George Costanza’s fictional Frogger high score of 860,630 may be out of reach, but that won’t stop gamers from trying this weekend at the Level Up entertainment lounge at MGM Grand.

MGM misses 4th-quarter profit forecasts

MGM Resorts International on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $24.7 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said …

Should South Carolina gamble on casinos?

Every two months or so, Willie Rae Lee scrapes together $200 and steps onto a bus bound for Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina, Wind Creek in Alabama or a few other casinos dotting the Southeast …

Papaya King Coming to the Strip:

Just three months after opening its first restaurant on Harmon across from the Hard Rock, a second Papaya King is prepar

Nevada Noted for Thai:

In this weekend’s Parade Magazine feature on comfort food in all 50 states, Nevada’s entry was ‘Thai food.’ The entry ci