The LINQ Hotel + Experience News - Page 11

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.

A uniquely Vegas attraction, the 550-foot-tall High Roller is the world's largest Ferris Wheel. After taking a spin on this suped-up observation wheel, Casino City's Gary Trask reports back with some tips for the perfect ride.

The company's pari-mutuel daily fantasy sports are now available at casinos in Las Vegas, including The Cosmopolitan and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The Strip's newest upgraded hotel tower features 600 standard guest rooms and 72 suites.

For the seventh straight year, the renowned Football SuperContest in Las Vegas has hit an all-time high for participants, earning comparisons to the World Series of Poker's Main Event for its popularity, prestige and increasing challenge to win.

Las Vegas has no shortage of things to do and sights to see, which can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. Casino City's Gary Trask shares his tips, acquired over a decade of travel to Sin City.

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

Casino City's Gary Trask returns from seven days in Las Vegas with some random thoughts on how to entertain yourself during the summer in Sin City, the World Series of Poker, and Nevada's silly ban on DFS.

The Las Vegas Strip property says the 12 rooms with bunk beds will bring "hip technology and chic decor" just in time for summer vacations.

The St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off at noon with a blowout parade throughout the LINQ Promenade complete with bagpipers, leprechauns, stilt walkers and more.

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.

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.

Casino City spends a Saturday afternoon inside the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino SuperBook and explains why the $13 million in recent improvements -- including a mammoth video wall, new bar and private VIP cabanas -- make it a "must visit" for race and sport bettors.

The city of Las Vegas showed its remorse for the horrifying terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday.

The company said overall revenue increased during the third quarter.

The accounting firm will be represented on several panels during the two-day conference at The Linq in Las Vegas.

Downtown gaming revenue has increased in eight consecutive months, including September's 9% jump.

CEO Mark Frissora says casino operators have "underpenetrated" a tech-savvy, young customer base accustomed to mobile and social gaming.

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.