“Silverton” Poker Room Closes

We recently reported that the “Fitzgerald’s” poker room was closing and now news that the “Silverton’s” poker room has now also closed. If you are not familiar with the “Silverton” it’s about three miles from the strip and, is mostly known for a big fishing store as well as an aquarium at the property. In the last few years poker rode a wave of popularity because of the numerous television shows featuring games but after a government clamp down on the US poker sites it seems the growth has slowed. Every property in Las Vegas added poker rooms and with the economy and a slowdown in poker play it’s not surprising some of the less busy rooms are closing. Some of the business for these rooms may also be going to newer or bigger properties such the “M Resort” or “South Point” which also aren’t that far away from the “Silverton.” We wouldn’t be surprised if smaller poker rooms closed in this climate, but overall poker seems to still be pretty popular.

Editors Notebook: Events Section & "Fitzgeralds"

Las Vegas is showing signs of things picking up as traffic was up in March which is good news for for the hotels although because of that room prices are rising a little but room rates are still a bargain. We have recently added an event section which will showcase upcoming events such as concerts as opposed to ongoing shows. The latest hotel section has been added which is for "Fitzgeralds" downtown on Fremont Street more sections are coming soon as well as updates to current sections.