Planet Hollywood Las Vegas News - Page 16

What do eSports, political betting and paid parking have in common? They're all part of a surprising year in the gambling industry. Casino City has gathered together ten of the top story lines from 2016.

Beginning late December 2016, Caesars properties across Vegas will implement a paid valet and self-parking initiative.

Chairman Robert Welch of Viejas Band of The Kumeyaay Indians announced the appointment of Thomas McCartney, effective 1 November.

The company announced a strong quarter in the Interactive Entertainment business unit and consistent growth in casino properties and developments.

Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations in the world for social media postings, and a recent study discovers the 10 Sin City locations to appear the most on Instagram.

Kicking off Aug. 4 at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina, the circuit will travel to 22 U.S. Circuit stops and six international stops.

Casino City's Gary Trask details his "bucket list" trip to Las Vegas last week when he spent two full days in the middle of the "madness" that is annually triggered by the first two days of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Pitbull's unique Vegas show runs through March 26. Jennifer Lopez begins her exclusive Planet Hollywood residency on May 22.

The awards will be presented on April 7 during the iGaming North America conference in Las Vegas.

With the popularity of sports betting on a steady rise, Las Vegas will host numerous viewing parties next week when March Madness kicks into high gear and millions of college basketball fans flock to the city.

Tickets to performances from June through September 2016 go on sale to the public Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. PT.

The World Series of Poker has released its 2016 schedule, announced several new tournament formats and plans to increase in the money finishes by 50% in most tournaments this summer.

The six critically injured were in stable condition by late Sunday night, Las Vegas police said.

For the first 8 minutes, 18 seconds of 2016, Las Vegas will be "On Top of the World," as the New Year's celebration theme goes, with eyes around the globe focused on a televised, $600,000 fireworks show launched from atop resorts along the Strip.

The company said overall revenue increased during the third quarter.

The driver had offered a ride to a plainclothes enforcement officer while not operating on the Uber platform.

Aristocrat's Britney Spears slot game can be found at several Caesars Entertainment properties. The pop superstar also announced that she has extended her residency show at Planet Hollywood through 2017.

The lawsuit is the most recent of several instances where gamblers have sued casino security personnel for civil rights violations.

The $100 million theater is the latest in a line of nongaming developments MGM is investing in at its nine Strip resorts.