Great Time at Longhorn Casino for Eastside Cannery Implosion
Vegas Advantage stayed at Longhorn Casino on Boulder Highway for two nights to cover the Eastside Cannery implosion. Here are some stories with pictures.
Las Vegas Casino Industry News
Resorts World Poker Room Folding
Resorts World will close in poker room at the end of March due to a lack of business. It will be the 43rd Las Vegas poker room closure since 2011.
Eastside Cannery Implosion Livestream by Vegas Advantage
Eastside Cannery is scheduled to implode at 2am on March 5, 2026. Vegas Advantage will livestream it from a hotel room across the street at Longhorn Casino.
Nevada’s Larger Slot Hold Is Larger Than It Looks
Nevada slot hold includes more than just traditional reels and penny games. This can cause players to think the return is higher than reported.
Avoid These Six Las Vegas Table Games With Forced Side Bets
Four downtown Las Vegas casinos deal games requiring the player to make a $1, $2, or $5 side bet. Find out which tables have this rule and what to play instead.
Las Vegas Casinos Are Loosening Up Games
Las Vegas casinos are lowering minimum bets, loosening up rules, and lower drink and hotel prices. Read about all the details here.
Planet Hollywood Poker Room to Close
Planet Hollywood will close its poker room less than one year after reopening it. The last day of operations will be January 31, 2026.
How to Avoid Video Poker Handpays at the $2000 W-2G Minimum
The W-2G minimum increased from $1200 to $2000 in 2026. Find out how this major reporting change affected popular video poker games and payouts.
When Playing a Bad Game Is Better
Standard gambling advice says to avoid bad games. However, there are times when playing bad games over good ones saves money. Here are some examples.
Las Vegas $1 Blackjack Games
One Las Vegas casino deals live $1 blackjack. Here are the details and how the rules and expected losses compare to other blackjack games.