Kenny Rogers may be most famous for his morality tale“The Gambler,” but the country-pop singer has a long history of topping the charts. Though he fumbled at the beginning of his career with semi-stardom in two mid-level bands, in the 1970s, his luck changed.

It began with a little song called “Lucille” that quickly caught the attention of music fans nationwide. Then came The Gambler and its sequels, made-for-TV specials, a brilliant duet with Dolly Parton (“Islands in the Stream”) and a fast food chain. The superstar has continued to churn out project after project in a variety of media.

Rogers also continues to regularly tour and record, and is in the process of working on an album of new material (sparking rumors of another duet with Parton). This month, the Gambler returns to Las Vegas for three nights of modern hits and timeless classics. As always, Rogers remains a sure bet.

Kenny Rogers plays the Orleans Showroom April 23, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $88, $104.50 and $121.

By Caitlin McGarry