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.
Las Vegas Casino Industry News
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.
Las Vegas Casino Closures Outnumber Openings Since 2020
Las Vegas has seen more casino closures in the last five years than openings, a rarity in its history. Read about all the openings and closings since 2020 here.
Remembering Eastside Cannery
Eastside Cannery was the newest Las Vegas locals casino when it closed in March 2020. It is now being demolished. Read about the casino’s past here.
Best and Worst Craps Bets
Craps can be one of the best casino games. Players must know which bets to make and avoid avoid to receive the best return. Learn the house edges here.
Las Vegas Poker Room Decline Appears to Have Bottomed
The Las Vegas poker room count bottomed at 17 in 2024. The count has since increased. with one more poker room scheduled to open by the end of 2025.
ZorkFest 2025 Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker Class
Vegas Advantage will hold a Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker Master Class at ZorkFest 2025 at M Resort in December.
Coveted Guinness World Record for Casinos Is Impossible to Beat
The world record for “Most Casinos Visited in 24 Hours” was last set in 2017. In current Las Vegas conditions, the record is impossible to beat. Here is why.