CIRCA preposition (often preceding a date) approximately. “the church was built circa 1860” The newest Hotel and Casino to “soon” open in Vegas seems to be appropriately named. The Circa Hotel and Casino has stated that they will open in October of 2020. With the uncertainty of the Coronavirus and Las Vegas seeing and increase in infections, the claimed date could just be an “approximation.” Approximation or not there are plenty of other mediums for getting your gambling fix. For those who can’t get by without their daily dose of action, there are plenty of online gambling opportunities for those individuals. Aside from the curious name, I could not think of a worse time to open a Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas or anywhere…

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Its official, Las Vegas the City of Sin is back in business albeit a truncated version of its former self. June 4th, 2020 will definitely grace the history books and will either be the start of a new Vegas or the beginning of the end for an industry that could not recover from the Coronavirus. We of course hope for the best and look forward to heading back to the most popular dessert “town” in the world. I’m sure this will be welcome news for those who have been spending or winning money on the many online casino options. What has Changed in Vegas since its 2.5-month Hiatus? The change from being closed to being open will not take a 180 degree turn anytime soon.…

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Stanley Ho the King of Macau Casinos passed away on May 26, 2020, at the ripe old age of 98. With an incredible run of success and millions of dollars, oops sorry, Billions of dollars, Stanley had a monopoly on the Casino industry in Macau for 4 long decades. It took until 2002 when the Chinese rulers decides that Mr. Ho would no longer monopolize the market. For the next 18 years Stanley controlled no less than 50% of the market while exerting influence and leverage in the industry as well as politics. Stanley was more of a land-based casino magnet and never ventured into the online gambling business, although if I had to choose, its the old-school casinos that provide an ego boost and…

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When it comes to the Coronavirus all Businesses and Casinos are treated equal, although some are more equal than others. The idea of what businesses are essential and what are not has been left in most part to the Governors of each States. There is a consistent pattern when it comes to the political affiliation of each Governor, but we will leave that for another day. In the great State of California, it seems that the Tribal Nation Casinos are a bit more equal than other casinos and have been granted the ability to open their doors. Without getting into the details, the Tribal Casinos as well as other parts of Indian life are under Federal jurisdiction and are Sovereign entities. It is a long…

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Whether you’re going Uptown, Downtown, Midtown or to any “town”, you know that it will be something fun and exciting. But there is no doubt if you are looking for some action at one of the top online casinos, then you will be heading to Uptown Pokies. As one of the top-rated casinos in both Australia and abroad, there is always something new and original to try. With its long-standing reputation and history of great payouts and real money casino games, Uptown Pokies is an online casino that is worth giving a try. And for those who are not from Australia and New Zealand, “Pokies” is just another name for “Slots” so get your mind out of the gutter. Does Uptown Pokies Online Casino just…

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Whatever your thoughts are on the Coronavirus and the issue of being quarantined, everyone is doing what they can to make the best of the circumstances. For some people, especially those with families, it’s a trying experience and taxing both financially and emotionally. But for Gamers who spend their extra time on the computer, it’s a blessing and something they probably wish would never end. Of course, they don’t wish for the illness and deaths, but Gamers are sure making the best of the situation. Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is one the games which has a cult like following and is a perfect example of how technology has progressed since its introduction in 1997. Since then the series comprises 11 stand-alone games and 4 expansion…

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If there is any city and industry that will work diligently to get back on track, it is Las Vegas and its Casinos/Hotels. This city has been literally shut down since the Coronavirus and has left hundreds of thousands of workers without a job and sitting home patiently or impatiently waiting for this to get back to “normal”. So, when we heard that Vega was working on a plan to get back into the game, no one was surprised. What’s the Plan for Las Vegas? According to Emily Zanotti of the Daily Wire, Wynn Casinos and Resorts are the ones kickstarting this program of getting the city back on track. Without the casinos and hotels such as Wynn’s, Vegas will continue to not only struggle…

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Its no secret that Slot/Pokie Machines and their online cousins are the most popular of all the casino games available. Even with all those exciting table games such as Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Poker (many versions) and others, the Slots are still the go-to games for many while providing the largest source of revenue for casinos. To best answer why Slots are so popular among the gambling crowd, its best to delve into a bit of the history and where we are in the 21st century. Full Disclosure: This is NOT scientific and is pure speculation from someone who works in the Casino Industry and has seen trends and games come and go. The Attraction of the One-Armed Bandito Up until the mid-19th century, gambling took…

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JokaRoom online casino is no JOKE and after a few minutes of playing for free or real money, you’ll understand why this is one of the hottest online casinos available. A relatively new online casino, Jokaroom jumps right into the online play with plenty of games, themes, and developer options. During these anxious times in dealing with the Coronavirus, it’s certainly a welcome surprise to have a playing option with such a quality online casino. JokaRoom Online Casino Games As you would expect from any quality online or land-based casino, there a plenty of games to keep players satisfied either for this short quarantine period or for the long term. Jokaroom decided that more is better, and from the Game Options to the Game Developers…

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It doesn’t take much imagination to realize that along with hundreds of other industries and businesses, Las Vegas is one city/town that could be catastrophically affected. With approximately 6 million people applying for unemployment in the US, it’s obvious that the unprecedented crisis will cripple many industries worldwide. Las Vegas is in a class of its own as it is not any normal town/city which is built on a philosophy of getting people together in one place and having a great time. On March 18, 2020 all Casinos in Nevada were ordered to close for at least 30 days and until the spread of the Virus could be contained and/or a reevaluated. The only other time this has happened is in November of 1963 for…

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