LAS VEGAS, NV — In a groundbreaking move that’s sure to blast the competition out of this world, the Stardust Casino has announced it will now accept cryptocurrency from Mars. That’s right — gamblers can finally place bets using the highly volatile, interplanetary digital currency known as "Red Rock Coin" (RRC), mined exclusively by Martian robots and rumored to be backed by actual space dust.

"We wanted to be the first casino on Earth to embrace extraterrestrial currency," said Stardust CEO, Chuck "Space Cowboy" Johnson. "Our slogan is now 'Go big, or go to Mars!' We believe in futuristic gambling, and if Martians want to ante up, who are we to say no?"

The casino’s new crypto-friendly slot machines, nicknamed "Alien Slots," display holographic Martian landscapes and occasionally emit mysterious beeping noises that some patrons swear are messages from the Red Planet. When asked about the security of accepting an off-world currency, Johnson replied, "We’ve got the best Martian crypto miners on our side — or at least, we think they’re miners. Could be space tourists. Either way, it’s out of this world!"

Local gambler and conspiracy theorist, Tina "Martian Whisperer" McGee, expressed her excitement: "I’ve been telling everyone that Mars is the next Vegas. Now I can finally gamble with my Galactic Credits instead of boring old dollars! Plus, I hear the odds are better when you play with Martian money — or maybe that’s just the alien influence messing with my head."

As the world watches this cosmic gamble unfold, one thing is clear: Stardust Casino’s acceptance of Martian cryptocurrency is proof that when it comes to Vegas — even the sky is no longer the limit. Next up? Betting on black holes and interstellar blackjack tournaments. Stay tuned, Earthlings!