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💸 A ban to bet on … anything?

January 21, 2026 · — Rob Kachelriess

🙃 Millennials and Gen Z aren’t fond of drinking or pizza 👎 But they love 2016. So in the spirit of hopping on a trending hashtag, here’s what Vegas looked like 10 years ago:

  • We were in between professional hockey teams. (R.I.P. Wranglers)
  • The Park MGM was the Monte Carlo (for a few more months anyway).
  • UNLV hosted a presidential debate.
  • The Riviera was imploded.
  • You could still park for free at the Venetian, Wynn, and Arts District 🥹

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What's CITY Talking About

💸 Polymarket: An Enemy of Nevada's Gaming Industry?

Polymarket is the king of the predictions market, operating as an online hub to bet on anything and everything, from politics to pop culture. Business is so good, Nevada gaming regulators are now taking legal action to stop what it calls “unlicensed wagering” in Nevada. Polymarket argues its business model is different from a traditional casino, allowing users to buy “shares” in outcomes, playing against each other instead of the house. [KSNV]

🕹️ Game Over for Atari Hotel

There’s a long tradition of Las Vegas resorts that are announced — but never actually get built. Now, you can officially add the Atari Hotel to the list. Six years after announcing their intentions, the organizers behind the video game-themed resort concede it’s not happening in Vegas, but swear one is coming along in Phoenix. [Las Vegas Sun]

⛽ Nevada Looks to Quit California Fuel Addiction

Las Vegas is dependent on California for a few things — like drunk tourists and El Niño weather patterns. But let’s talk about gasoline. Nevada gets nearly 90% of its fuel from California, which is shutting down refineries while embracing green energy. So, state lawmakers are examining how to diversify sources. One option: more pipelines from other parts of the country, including Texas. [Nevada Current]

💉 Weighing the Risk of New Vaccine Guidelines

The CDC revised its childhood vaccine guidelines a few weeks ago, leaving parents to wonder if the new policy is putting politics over pediatric health. City Cast Las Vegas talks with the Southern Nevada Health District about how Nevada’s vaccination rates compare to other states — and what locals need to know about vaccines moving forward. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

What To Do

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Thursday, Jan. 22

🫣 Like weeds in my backyard, the reach of the Boring Company continues to spread.

So our own Dayvid Figler joined back up with the team from City Cast Nashville to talk about how Elon Musk’s underground Tesla tunnels are working out — and what Music City can expect as their own version nears construction.

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