This Week in Gambling

The highly anticipated WSOP final table is officially set following a grueling summer of record-breaking poker action in Las Vegas. After weeks of intense competition at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas casinos, the 2026 World Series of Poker $10,000 No-Limit Holdem World Championship has narrowed its massive field down to the final nine players. A total of 9,208 entrants re...

A potential Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise remains highly anticipated, but the league held no vote during its latest meetings. Speaking to reporters after the meetings in July 2026, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed strong optimism about bringing a team to Southern Nevada. Although no official ballot was cast this week, Silver highlighted the league’s deep relationshi...

Negotiations regarding a potential MGM takeover have intensified as MGM Resorts International established a special board committee and appointed financial advisers to evaluate a proposal from media mogul Barry Diller. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, discussions between the casino operator and Dillers firm, People Incorporated, accelerated this month, altho...

The next time you’re in a casino in Sin City, try taking a deep breath! Just not too deep, or you might get a head rush from all that oxygen! At least that’s the Las Vegas urban legend: That casinos pump pure oxygen onto the casino floors just to keep players awake and gambling. And many people have believed this for years, but is it true?  Well, Vegas casinos do have so...

Stepping onto a sprawling casino floor delivers an undeniable rush. The rhythmic clatter of chips, the sharp spin of the roulette wheel, and the palpable energy of a packed room are the hallmarks of an unforgettable night. For decades, enthusiasts have traveled great distances just to experience the thrill of sitting at a felt table and going head-to-head with a professional ...