The casino and the rest of the resort will remain open during the renovation, which is set to be complete early next year for the property’s 25th anniversary.
Jim Barnes
Jim Barnes was named assistant sports editor at the Review-Journal in September 2022. He previously covered gaming and tourism for the Review-Journal. He first joined the RJ as a copy editor in 2012 and has covered sports betting and the World Series of Poker for the RJ. The Fort Worth, Texas, native previously was the sports editor at the Waco Tribune-Herald and also covered high school sports for the Dallas Morning News. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000. He is an experienced gambler who has competed in the Westgate SuperContest and the World Series of Poker Main Event.
The number of Americans who approve of legalized betting on pro sports has risen sharply since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed expansion to other states.
Betfred, a United Kingdom-based bookmaker, remains in the Nevada licensing process more than 15 months after the property opened, an official said.
The project, called Arcade, will open this fall as the Strip casino continues its rebrand to Horseshoe Las Vegas. No opening date has been announced.
Craig Reifsnyder, a recently retired mailman from Pennsylvania, realized his dream by playing in the World Series of Poker Main Event on Sunday at Bally’s.
Two initiatives would bring sports betting to California if approved in November. One allows online betting, while the other allows only in-person wagering.
Circus Circus has expanded on its status as the only Strip casino still offering coin-operated slot machines.
The Grammy winner is part of the MGM Resorts promotion, a sort of scavenger hunt through nine Las Vegas properties, running now through July 11.
Former All-Pro offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden placed the first wager at the refreshed Harrah’s sportsbook, which features new TVs, chairs and bar space.
More than 200 exhibitors are expected at the event, hosted by the American Gaming Association, which showcases the latest gaming technology.
The Next Gen car has seemingly leveled the playing field in NASCAR, and handicapper Micah Roberts said a betting record could be set at the Pennzoil 400.
Saint Mary’s and San Francisco are viable alternatives for bettors for the West Coast Conference tournament, which starts Thursday at Orleans Arena.
The Wynn Millions, a $10,000 No-limit Hold’em tournament starting Thursday, again has one of the largest prize pool guarantees in poker history.
A total of 88 events are scheduled for the World Series of Poker from May 31 to July 20 at Bally’s (soon to be Horseshoe Las Vegas) and Paris Las Vegas.
The World Series of Poker will be held at Bally’s (soon to be Horseshoe Las Vegas) and Paris Las Vegas from May 31 to July 20. There are 88 events on the schedule.