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Players aplenty: A 'wow' reaction as bettors fill slots, tables

Apr. 5-Craig Williams of Indianapolis arrived at the Terre Haute Casino Resort on Friday morning when doors opened at 10:30. He was asked to compare it to the casinos in his hometown. "I should have stayed in Indy," he said with a laugh. His response was likely due to the fact that he had lost a couple of hundred dollars in a couple of hours. "It's…

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Caesars Palace in Las Vegas won the jackpot on a slot machine

A guest at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas won the jackpot on a slot machine three times in one night. Officials with Caesars Entertainment announced the big win in a press release, obtained by KVVU. The player hit a $125000 jackpot around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by another jackpot of $383500 at 10:58 p.m. Around 12:27 a.m. on Wednesday morning,…

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Indiana Public Media

Terre Haute's new casino opens April 5

Terre Haute's casino will open April 5. The celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the opening of several food and beverage offerings. The 122-room hotel grand opening is scheduled for May 15. The location will be the 12 owned and operated by Louisville-based Churchill Downs and the first in Indiana. Vice…

Finance ・ 24 February 2024

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Big Screen Jackpots: The Role of Online Casinos in Cinema Features Film Threat

What do you prefer: movies or games of chance? If the answer is "both", the article is just for you. Get to know everything about the way the gaming industry has evolved and how much it is connected and how it is represented in the movie industry. Check out the article! Diving into the flashy and ever-spinning world of casinos and how they've…

Movies ・ 13 February 2024

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Tropicana Las Vegas ceasing operations this spring to make way for new ballpark

The Tropicana's last days are in full effect after its owner announced the date it will cease operations ahead of demolition for a new professional baseball stadium. Slot machines will no longer be heard on the resort's casino floor on the Las Vegas strip after April 2, just shy of its 67th anniversary. Bally's Corporation made the announcement…

Land-based ・ 30 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

Times Of Casino

Top 5 Blackjack Movies of All-Time

There are a number of casino movies out there, many of them set in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Though gambling acts as something of a backdrop in some, there are other movies where a specific game is at the center of the story. These blackjack movies do the game justice in more ways than one. We've all seen the GIF of Zach Galifianakis in deep…

Top and Best ・ 05 December 2023

NBC News

MGM Resorts reaches labor deal with Las Vegas unions, averts strike

The MGM Grand hotel and casino in Las Vegas on July 28.Bridget Bennett / Bloomberg via Getty Images / Source: Reuters The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas on Thursday reached a tentative deal with MGM Resorts International for a new contract covering nearly 25400 employees, less than 24 hours before a strike threatened to shut…

Land-based ・ 10 November 2023

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Las Vegas sex worker accused of robbing, beating man in Strip hotel room

A Las Vegas prostitute has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and other crimes after she allegedly beat her disabled John to near death in a hotel room before stealing thousands of dollars of his cash, according to police. Napria Wilson, 26, left the mobility scooter-using victim with a broken back and fractures to his face after a…

Incidents ・ 05 November 2023

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Top 7 Best Movies About Gambling

There are few themes that capture audiences as much as the thrill of gambling mania. Whether it's a tense poker game, a fast-paced bet or the drama of a casino heist, gambling movies have always appealed to audiences. They have a unique charm that can dive viewers into a world of excitement and risk, even if they are not gamblers themselves. These…

Movies ・ 20 October 2023

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High-Stakes Case Grips Eastington District Court, Echoes Embezzlement Thrill in Top Online Casinos

The Eastington District Court convened on Friday, marking an unusual day in the city's judicial history. Lying in the heart of the bustling city's routine chaos was an immense sense of calm, yet, under the surface, an elevated tension lingered. A high-stakes case, involving a prominent businessman alleged of embezzlement, was set to…

Gambling Sites ・ 29 September 2023

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Sheriff’s Office makes arrests for illegal gambling operations

SILER CITY - Undercover operations by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office has resulted in nine arrests which include 36 felony and 39 misdemeanor charges. The operations focused on illegal gambling and gaming activities at various locations in Chatham County. Over several months, law enforcement targeted video gambling machines that were found to…

Incidents ・ 21 September 2023

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Illegal gambling found at 17 Chatham businesses, 9 owners charged

A Chatham County Sheriff's Office investigation found 17 businesses violated state laws related to illegal gambling. The investigation into 51 businesses spanned several months and involved undercover operations. The sheriff's office found 17 businesses in violation of state law, including possession of illegal gaming equipment, promotion of…

Law ・ 18 September 2023

CBS 17

9 charged in illegal gambling, gaming investigation in Chatham County, sheriff says

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) - An investigation into illegal gambling and gaming activities in Chatham County led to 17 businesses being found in violation of state law, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office launched an investigation into illegal gambling and gaming activities that happened at various locations across the county.…

Incidents ・ 18 September 2023

Indiana Public Media

Terre Haute's new casino hiring for March opening

Construction of Terre Haute's casino resort is scheduled to finish in late March. The $290 million project will feature one thousand slot machines, 35 table games, a 122-room luxury hotel with pool, five restaurants, and six bars. Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett said construction is expected to generate up to one thousand jobs. "They're continuing…

Travel ・ 13 July 2023

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Indiana Casino in Terre Haute Breaks Ground for Projected 2023 Opening

The latest Indiana casino project is officially underway. In November 2021, Churchill Downs Inc. was awarded the right to develop a casino in Terre Haute in western Indiana, near the Illinois border. On Tuesday, groundbreaking was held for that project, the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, as local dignitaries attended. According to a release in…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

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Australia will ban the use of credit cards for online gambling

Australian gamblers will soon be banned from using credit cards for online betting. The government intends to introduce new legislation in the coming months that will bar this payment method. In a recent announcement, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland and Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth seek to align online gambling with…

Payment Methods ・ 03 May 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald

Online gambling with credit cards to be banned as Albanese government closes ‘absurd’ loophole

Gamblers will no longer be able to use credit cards to punt online under a forthcoming ban, which anti-gambling advocates say must be the first step in a broader crackdown on the industry. The Albanese government will this year introduce legislation to implement the credit card ban, bringing online gambling companies such as Sportsbet in line with…

Payment Methods ・ 28 April 2023

The Mountain Jackpot News

Cripple Creek Casino Sign Wars Flare Up!

Council Denies Historic Preservation Designation; Fears Lost of Landmark Status Rick Langenberg It was a case of Déjà vu in the Cripple Creek City Council Chambers last week in a hearing that drew comparisons to the early years of limited stakes gaming, when historic preservation decisions almost turned into near fist fights. In what some describe…

Land-based ・ 14 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Tilman Fertitta to buy Hard Rock Lake Tahoe, will convert the casino to a Golden Nugget

The company controlled by Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price. According to a statement released Friday, privately held Fertitta Entertainment, which is based in Houston, will transform the hotel-casino into a Golden Nugget-branded casino. The…

Incidents ・ 29 March 2023

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Top 5 Valuable Tips From Casino Movies For Online Gambling

Casino movies have long been a popular source of entertainment for movie lovers worldwide. They give us a peek into the exciting gambling universe, full of glitz, glamour, and high-stakes drama. However, these movies offer more than just entertainment. They provide valuable insights into the betting world and offer tips that you can apply to…

Movies ・ 15 March 2023

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Best Countries for Casino Tourism

The gambling industry, including the relatively new phenomenon of "casino tourism," has flourished since the introduction of the Internet. While the popularity of online casinos is undeniable, this does not indicate that brick-and-mortar casinos are in decline. Land-based casinos attract staggering numbers of visitors, with Las Vegas and Macau…

Land-based ・ 13 March 2023

Niagara Gazette

Two decades after opening, Falls casino impact still up for debate

When it opened in 2002, some hailed Seneca Niagara Casino as the catalyst Niagara Falls needed to drive the growth of new hotels, attractions and other businesses in the downtown area. At the time, others weren't quite as convinced of the casino's potential impact, suggesting instead that would be more of a "piece of the puzzle" in re-establishing…

Land-based ・ 31 December 2022

The Bond Buyer

Chicago eyes gambling jackpot as it makes pick for casino license

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose Bally's Corporation from the three short-listed candidates to hold the city's first casino license, with the promise of a $40 million upfront payment and then a $200 million annual tax jackpot. The selection of the Bally's $1.7 billion casino and resort development proposal marks a milestone in the city's…

Finance ・ 20 December 2022

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Wind Creek Breaks Ground For Suburban Cook County Casino In Illinois

Somewhat overshadowed by the process of Bally's moving forward as the applicant for Chicago's downtown casino license, Wind Creek quietly broke ground for another casino in Illinois, this one located in the south suburbs of Cook County. The Illinois Gaming Board selected Wind Creek over South Suburban Development last December, capping a process…

Finance ・ 17 December 2022

Gambling News

430,000 Children in Australia U-16 Gamble Online

A new report by the Alliance for Gambling Reform has confirmed that more than 430000 in Australia are currently gambling. These children are all under the age of 16, notes the organization's chief executive Carol Bennett, with close to 40000 children now categorized as at-risk gamblers, and another 14400 referred to as problem gamblers. The issue…

Law ・ 05 December 2022

Film Threat

What Casino Movies We Would Like To Have A Sequel

Gambling is a prevalent theme in movies and cinema in general. This is probably because people like stories set in elegant casino establishments. Additionally, they find the tension and heat unique to such movies more appealing. Therefore, if you want to know a thing or two about an online casino, these movies would be an excellent way to learn. On…

Movies ・ 07 November 2022

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Golden Nugget Casino Danville breaks ground in Illinois with plans to open by March 2023

Ground has been broken on the upcoming Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, Illinois, the sixth Golden Nugget casino in the United States. The ceremony was attended by company officials and local authorities, including Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr, who stood in the center at 204 Eastgate Drive as ground-breakers officially began construction of…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

Sportsbook Wire

A peek into the past as Las Vegas' Sahara hotel celebrates 70 years

In the summer of 2011, Amy Raymer stood outside the Sahara Las Vegas, waiting for a chance to own a piece of history. It was an end of an era. The Sahara, one of the oldest properties on the Strip, was closing its doors. Raymer, a Las Vegas resident, was one of the hundreds to show up for its liquidation sale - despite the 100-plus-degree heat. The…

Land-based ・ 21 October 2022

Henry Herald

Las Vegas Strip Casino Brings Back a Music Icon

It may be cold and lonely in the deep dark night, but Caesars has found a way to show tourists a bit of paradise. In Las Vegas, celebrities never die. You can see hologram versions of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston on the Las Vegas Strip while tribute shows feature performers from throughout the city's history.

Land-based ・ 06 October 2022

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How to Get Free Rooms at Downstream Casino

The Quapaw people are descended from a group of Native Americans who used to live in Arkansas, on the west bank of the Mississippi River. All other Sioux tribes save for the Quapaws were located farther south than the Quapaws. The O-Gah-Pah, which means "The Downstream People" in their language, gained their nickname. Many Native American tribes,…

Sports ・ 22 September 2022

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Best Blackjack Movies in History

Casino movies regularly find a spot on "best of" lists because gambling is a great metaphor for life, so you'd think there'd be plenty of movies about blackjack. You'd be wrong. Sure, blackjack is featured in movies from Hangover to Swingers, but neither of those films hinges on the game-and that's the case with most movies purportedly "about"…

Movies ・ 19 September 2022

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Bad Gambling Advice: Week 3

Season to date: 6-10 ATS, 7-9 totals Yeah, the first week of the season was a very Bad Gambling Advice-y week, though I guess if you only faded the ATS picks you did fine. If, however, you followed the entirety of the picks, you lost. You always lose. That is the premise of this column. Anyway... Georgia at South Carolina (11:00 AM CT, ESPN): On…

Religion ・ 15 September 2022

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Chamonix Casino Hotel “Topping Off” on September 21

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Full House Resorts (Nasdaq: FLL) will celebrate the "topping off" of its Chamonix Casino Hotel project on September 21, 2022, in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This long-standing tradition will commemorate the placement of a construction beam at the highest point of the construction project. The…

Travel ・ 14 September 2022

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We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Launches Sportsbook with Betfred

The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Arizona has launched its new sportsbook in partnership with Betfred. The property features 4K video walls and displays, a cashier stand with four wagering terminals, and strategically located betting kiosks. The sportsbook is powered by Betfred Sportsbook, with whom the We-Ko-Pa Casino has partnered since August…

Sports ・ 12 September 2022

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Circus Circus: Recalling the Strip’s wildest casino with monkeys, topless women

You're no doubt familiar with Circus Circus. Amusement park. Inexplicably good steakhouse. Giant neon clown out front. It's been a family favorite for the past 48 years. The thing is, though, Circus Circus will have been open for 54 years next month, and those first five-plus years are the stuff of legend. Shocking, head-scratching,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 September 2022

The Nevada Independent

Legal changes make Colorado an enticing casino market for Nevada operators

DENVER - Nevada's major gaming companies avoided Colorado for nearly two decades after casinos were legalized in the historic mining towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. It wasn't much of a gamble. Initially, bets in the state were limited to $5 and casinos were not open 24/7. The idea behind the 1990 legalization was to boost…

Industry ・ 04 September 2022

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What are the best casino films?

Land-based and online casino operators continue to develop more exciting and entertaining games. Due to the rapid increase in the number of casinos and the ever-increasing number of players, film production companies have started to make films about casinos. These films have grown in popularity because they feature intriguing elements that appeal…

Strategy Guide ・ 13 August 2022

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Twitch may finally clamp down on gambling streams in near future

Connor Bennett. Last updated: Aug 05, 2022 Twitch logo over gambling casino image Twitch may finally call time on hosting gambling content on their site as a new report says they're in "the midst of a deep-dive" of everything surrounding it. Given that Twitch's audience skews pretty young, there have been plenty of concerns about advertising…

Crypto ・ 05 August 2022

Live For Films

Best Casino Movies of All Time: Full List of Gambling Movies

The history of gambling runs back to early human civilizations. For the longest time, many forms of gambling have existed. The earliest mention of casinos in a movie is seen in the 1910 German drama " Arsène Lupin Contra Sherlock Holmes ", where actors play cards in a casino and win larger amounts of cash. Since then, there have been many gambling…

Movies ・ 04 August 2022

Indianapolis Business Journal

Terre Haute casino expected to boost local revenue, tourism

It's been a long and winding road, but late last month, developers finally broke ground on a $260 million casino and hotel in Terre Haute. Named the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort and developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc., it's the neon-bedecked fruit of decades of effort to bring gambling to the city. "Back at the very beginning,…

Travel ・ 22 July 2022

Gambling News

PlayOJO Launches New Global Advertising Campaign "Feel the Fun"

PlayOJO has launched a new advertising campaign designed to increase the brand's presence in regulated markets it's active in, specifically the United Kingdom. The company focuses on two specific verticals, to wit bingo and casino products and it has worked with McCann Demand marketing agency to ensure that the new advertising campaign will…

Bonuses ・ 20 July 2022

Travel Weekly

Staying at the Circa Resort Las Vegas: Travel Weekly

Circa and El Cortez, another downtown hotel-casino that is implementing the policy this year, are the only adults-only Las Vegas resorts. In a recent interview in the Las Vegas Review Journal, Circa owner Derek Stevens said that the policy is "one of the things I may have underestimated, but it's been a huge, huge success at Circa." It's only one…

Travel ・ 12 July 2022

Review Journal

Sahara energizes showroom with Reckless in Las Vegas

Artistic and architectural visions are taking hold at Sahara Las Vegas. The retro-rock outfit Reckless in Vegas has rolled into Sahara Theater for a six-month engagement. Then the theater is due for a major renovation next year. It's convenient that the new headlining act produces an old-Vegas sound with a contemporary spin. Vegas native Michael…

Religion ・ 07 July 2022

Johnson City Press

Watch now: Folks turn out for Saturday job far, loyalty cards at soon-to-open Bristol casino

BRISTOL, Va. - On one end of the almost open temporary Bristol Casino Saturday, would-be employees lined up for a job fair. Elsewhere on the casino property future customers lined up for free loyalty cards, free food truck fare and a free bag of swag. As the countdown moves toward the July 8 launch of the temporary Bristol casino, which within two…

Land-based ・ 26 June 2022

Trib Star

Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort breaks ground

After decades of talk, work on a casino in Terre Haute has begun. Shovels were turned Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony on the city's east side for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, which will take 18 months to build. Workers have begun drainage and other site preparation on 50 acres of land at 4442 East Margaret Drive for the new casino…

Travel ・ 21 June 2022

WTHITV

"It'll bring an economic boost to Terre Haute"...construction on the Terre Haute casino is underway

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI)- The plans for a casino in Terre Haute has been in the works for over six years, and community members are excited Back in November, the Indiana Gaming Commission voted to grant the Vigo county casino license to Churchill Downs. The Queen of Terre Haute Casino will be located on 4442 East Margaret drive. It will have about…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 June 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago City Council approves Bally’s $1.7 billion casino in River West

Chicago's 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension funds. Less than three weeks after Mayor Lori Lightfoot put her chips on Bally's $1.7 billion River West bid, the City Council authorized Bally's to build a permanent casino at…

Law ・ 25 May 2022

CBS News

Bally's proposal for River West casino wins first key vote, with final City Council approval on tap for Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot's push for Bally's to build the city's first casino in the River West neighborhood cleared its first major hurdle on Monday, as a key city panel approved the plan, setting up a final City Council vote on Wednesday. The City Council's Special Committee on the Chicago Casino voted 27-3 to approve an ordinance…

Land-based ・ 24 May 2022

WBEZ Chicago

Chicago’s City Council moves forward on casino

Chicago's City Council is doing parliamentary backflips to vote on a casino this week - a timeline requested by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Aldermen on a special committee Monday voted 27 to 3 to advance Lightfoot's pick for Chicago's first casino, setting it up for a final vote on Wednesday. Aldermen had to meet for a full council meeting in the…

Jobs ・ 23 May 2022

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$1.7B Bally’s Chicago casino clears key hurdle in City Council

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's race to secure $40 million in upfront payments from Bally's to keep police and fire pensions solvent and stave off a pre-election property tax increase cleared a key hurdle Monday with committee approval of a long-sought Chicago casino. Thanks to the lobbying muscle of organized labor, a special City Council committee stacked…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 May 2022

NBC Chicago

Bally’s Officials Respond to Residents’ Concerns About New Chicago Casino

Residents got their first opportunity to react to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan for Bally's to build Chicago's first casino, putting officials on the defensive in the process. The Bally's Corporation plans to build a $1.7 billion hotel and casino in the city's River West neighborhood, locating the building on a portion of the site of the Chicago…

Jobs ・ 13 May 2022

Chicago Tribune

Column: Chicago rushes to approve casino deal while south suburbs hit jackpot with trusted partner

Chicago's rush to approve a $1.7 billion casino deal represents a shocking contrast to Wind Creek's plans to build an entertainment complex in East Hazel Crest and Homewood. The Southland seems to have hit the jackpot with a developer committed to building long-term partnerships. Chicago risks making a bad deal by moving too quickly, some aldermen…

Winnings ・ 10 May 2022

WTTW

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Casino Pick Gets Cool Reception from Chicago City Council Members

Members of the Chicago City Council gave Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to place a high-stakes bet on Bally's to build a casino in River West a cool reception on Monday, even as the mayor's team urged them to quickly approve the proposal and avert massive property tax hikes. While members of the Lightfoot administration touted the proposal from…

Covid ・ 10 May 2022

The Batavian

State officials praise Batavia Downs on efforts to curb problem gambling, roll out new resources to help

If pulling on slots, handicapping ponies, scratching tickets, or waging on Sunday's big games has become more important to you than your family or job, you're addicted to gambling. That's an important issue, according to state officials who visited Batavia Downs Thursday to promote problem gambling awareness and a new QR code system to help problem…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 May 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino: Lightfoot picks Bally’s proposal at Tribune printing plant site

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is betting big on Bally's. Lightfoot on Thursday confirmed the East Coast gambling company as her pick to run the city's coveted casino at the busy River West site of the Chicago Tribune's Freedom Center printing plant. The mayor's choice for the house of chance, first reported Tuesday by the Chicago Sun-Times, marks an upset…

Land-based ・ 06 May 2022

Film Threat

The Best Casino Scenes in Hollywood History

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History ・ 27 April 2022

Chicago Tribune

Aldermen push back on three Chicago casino finalists, as city looks to select a winner ‘within a month’

Aldermen are pushing back against the three proposed finalists for a Chicago casino, as the city nears a final selection amid growing concern from residents about locating a casino in their backyards. The Special Committee on the Chicago Casino, which was created last month to help winnow the casino proposals from three to one, fielded questions at…

Finance ・ 26 April 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Labor groups join aldermen in critique of casino plans over lack of living wage guarantees

Chicago's casino proposals, already getting berated from neighbors close to the three potential sites, drew fire Monday from organized labor groups who want the gambling kingpins to accept a unionized labor force. Alderpersons eagerly supported that demand. None of the casino applicants has agreed to negotiate with unions traditionally in the…

Mobile ・ 26 April 2022

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New Movies from Netflix About Poker, Blackjack, and Casinos

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Movies ・ 22 April 2022

The Mountain Jackpot News

Cripple Creek Gaming News Wildwood Expected to Become Part of Golden Nugget Casino Family

Creek Gaming Acquisition Nears the $45 Million Mark Rick Langenberg In a move expected to further increase the profile of the Cripple Creek gaming community, a major restaurant operator and entertainment figure, who also owns a professional basketball team, plans to buy the Wildwood Casino and Hotel for close to $45 million. The proposed deal,…

Covid ・ 20 April 2022

The Verge

Playdate review: all it’s cranked up to be

Portable gaming has always been a little, let's say, different. While there have been some attempts at shrinking console gaming down into something that will fit in your hands, many of the best handheld experiences have been downright weird. Think of the Nintendo DS with its dual screens that helped inspire memorable games about walking dogs, doing…

Travel ・ 18 April 2022

Yogonet

Bally's pitches Chicago casino project, highlights traffic solutions to address local neighbors' concerns

Bally's Corporation on Wednesday became the second of the three finalist Chicago casino bidders to present its proposal in a public meeting, as part of the process to win the city's sole casino license. Hard Rock was the first Tuesday, as reported by Yogonet, and next up is Rush Street Gaming' s Rivers 78, scheduled for tonight. Bally's River…

Mobile ・ 07 April 2022

Complex

Inside the Grammys’ Surreal Vegas Experiment: Review

The entrance of the MGM Grand Garden Arena is surrounded by a maze of slot machines, roulette tables, and cocktail lounges. Year-round, vacationers flock to the flashing lights of video poker machines with hopes of striking it rich, like moths to a flame. As "jackpot" signs flash overhead and "cha-ching!" sounds fill the air, I'll admit it's easy…

Covid ・ 05 April 2022

WTTW

Chicago’s Casino Won’t Be Built at McCormick Place, Officials Announce As 3 Finalists Unveiled

Officials have whittled down the five proposals submitted by three firms to build a casino and resort in Chicago to eliminate both proposals that would have built the gambling palace at McCormick Place, city leaders announced Tuesday. That leaves all three firms that bid for the long-awaited Chicago casino still in the running to build and operate…

Land-based ・ 22 March 2022

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino proposals narrowed to 3: Bally’s, Hard Rock, Rivers

Chicago's drawn-out casino sweepstakes is down to three-of-a-kind, as Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday passed on a pair of proposals tied to McCormick Place - and extended her selection process by at least a few months. City officials announced they've narrowed the field of five bids for the coveted megacasino down to three development pitches: a…

Sports ・ 22 March 2022

Gambling News

CDI's Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort Moves a Step Closer

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) formally presented to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) a new location for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort in a meeting Thursday. At the IGC meeting, the land-based casino and horse racing operator was represented by its SVP of Corporate Development Jason Sauer and SVP of Real Estate Development Ryan…

Travel ・ 10 March 2022

Block Club Chicago

Bronzeville Leaders Did Not Want A Casino At Michael Reese Development

BRONZEVILLE - Some Bronzeville leaders are pushing back against the prospect of having the city's first casino as a neighbor. The city unveiled five potential casino sites in November. Four are clustered in the Near South Side, including one at the McCormick Place Marshalling Yards at 31st Street and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, near the old Michael…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 February 2022

Indianapolis Business Journal

New site proposed for Terre Haute casino

The developer of the new casino in Terre Haute is proposing a new location than what was originally planned. Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. has filed to rezone nearly 50 acres near Interstate 70 and State Road 46 to build the Queen of Terre Haute Resort. Churchill Downs was named the operator of the casino in November. In its original…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 February 2022

The Mountain Jackpot News

Cripple Creek Casino Hotel Boom Hits Another Jackpot

Triple Crown Project Could Revitalize Myers Avenue Rick Langenberg Cripple Creek's growing lodging expansion surge has taken another giant leap, with local preservation officials last week informally signaling the green light for the six-story, 80000-square-foot Midnight Rose Hotel. A more formal vote was scheduled for early this week by the town's…

Winnings ・ 04 February 2022

Nilsen Report

The Most Accurate Depictions of Casinos in Movies

Hollywood is known for blowing things out of proportion, sometimes quite literally. From secret agents that calmly walk away from explosions (despite the inevitable blast waves and shrapnel) to gas tanks that explode on impact. But one of its most egregious representations concerns casino games. Not everyone knows that silencers don't really make a…

Movies ・ 02 February 2022

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Best Gambling Movies On Hulu at Best

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Movies ・ 31 January 2022

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Best 5 Best Netflix Films about Casino Games

If you're into gambling and casino games, you'll probably be interested in casino movies on Netflix. Online casino fans often watch these for entertainment purposes, but they can also be educational. Some of these movies have won awards to highlight gamblers' personal struggles, obsessions, and stories. In this article, we'll be discussing the…

Movies ・ 27 January 2022

Nerdcore Movement

The Best Three Casino Drama Films You Have to See

We all know that gaming dramas are very addicting and fascinating, while also delivering fun-loving, exciting, and worth-watching gaming sequences. Many of the finest gambling films have fast-paced action sequences in which the protagonist plays his or her favourite games in hopes of earning a fortune. Frustrated gamblers attempt to earn large by…

Movies ・ 11 January 2022

WFYI

Terre Haute casino back on track after Gaming Commission picks new operator

Terre Haute is finally back on track to get a casino more than two years after the legislature made it possible. The Indiana Gaming Commission chose Churchill Downs Wednesday as the operator of the new facility. The Terre Haute casino got derailed after the Gaming Commission chose not to renew the license of the original operator, Lucy Luck,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 December 2021

CBS Chicago

Bidders Show Off Five Casino Proposals For Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) - We are one step closer to getting a casino in Chicago, and we now have an idea of what it could look like. The city has five proposals on the table from three companies. Each of the bidders on Thursday showed off what their casino would look like, and outlined the benefits they would bring to Chicago. Illinois COVID-19 Cases Hit…

Sports ・ 17 December 2021

Trib Star

Casino process moving ahead slowly

Though the Indiana Gaming Commission awarded a certificate of suitability to Churchill Downs to build and operate a Vigo County casino on Nov. 17, the process to actually construct that casino proceeds slowly. Recent discussions between local officials and Churchill Downs Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen have concerned the location of the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 December 2021

Block Club Chicago

Here's What Chicago's Casino Could Look Like

CHICAGO - City officials unveiled the five finalist casino proposals Friday, giving Chicagoans a first look at what the city's first casino could look like. The five casinos are being proposed for the Chicago Tribune printing site, the old Michael Reese site, near McCormick Place, at the One Central development near Solider Field and in the The…

Sports ・ 06 December 2021

ABC 7 Chicago

Chicago casino proposals for Bally's, Rivers, Hard Rock to be evaluated by city leaders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The companies looking to bring a casino to Chicago have now laid their cards on the table. The proposals will next be reviewed by a team of city department leaders. "So we are very encouraged by what we've seen with these five bids," said Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor of Economic and Neighborhood Development Two of the bids are from…

Jobs ・ 04 December 2021

WBEZ Chicago

Chicago casino draft plans

Chicago residents will soon have a chance to weigh in on the city's massive plan to build a casino-resort and entertainment space at one of five proposed locations, officials said Friday. The city plans to hold its first public hearing on Dec.16 for residents to question the three firms behind the five pitches received last month. For now, the city…

Land-based ・ 26 November 2021

Trib Star

UPDATE: Churchill Downs awarded Vigo County casino license

Bill Carstanjen, chief executive officer of Churchill Downs, has a message for the people of Vigo County: "Get ready - we're coming." The Indiana Gaming Commission by a 7-0 vote Wednesday evening declared it would grant the Vigo County casino license to CDITH LLC (Churchill Downs) to build and operate the Queen of Terre Haute casino. A moment…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 November 2021

Trib Star

Vigo casino decision coming today

Hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line today when the Indiana Gaming Commission hears proposals from four applicants to open a casino in Vigo County and decides which will receive a license to run the casino. At a public hearing at noon in Indianapolis, the four applicants - Hard Rock, Churchill Downs, Full House and Premier Gaming - will…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 November 2021

Chicago Tribune

Chicago casino site could be selected in ‘early 2022’

Chicago officials Friday laid out a process of community input and quick City Council approval of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's preferred casino plan, saying all five bids are on equal footing despite community opposition to one and questions about state financing for another. Lightfoot plans to select the operator and location of a Chicago casino in…

Land-based ・ 23 November 2021

CBS Chicago

Lightfoot’s Office Unveils Five Bids For A Chicago Casino; Public Meeting On Proposals Set For Dec. 16

CHICAGO (CBS) - City officials on Friday officially unveiled the five competing bids to run Chicago's casino, as the evaluation process continues with an eye to select a plan to present to the City Council for approval early next year. The city is planning a public meeting next month for bidders to present their plans to the public and take…

Christmas ・ 23 November 2021

Chicago Sun Times

City Hall releases details of casino proposals

City Hall on Friday lifted the veil on five competing proposals for the downtown casino that has eluded Chicago mayors for generations and established a rigid timetable to get the projected $200 million in annual revenue rolling in. Broad outlines of the proposals to build a casino at McCormick Place Lakeside Center, the truck marshaling yards…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

Jackson Hole Radio

Casino night a sure bet at the Wort

The Wort Hotel and Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club Foundation celebrated an in-person and virtual hybrid Casino Night on November 6in the Silver Dollar Bar, raising $243000 for scholarships with the community's help. This year's hybrid event meant limited in-person tickets were sold; however, folks could join online and pick up a prime rib dinner to…

Covid ・ 11 November 2021

Film Threat

Top 7 Greatest Movies About a Casino Robbery

Casinos and gambling facilities have been always a great resort of fun and entertainment for a lot of people. We all love movies and to be more specific action movies, cinema remains one of the best ways to enjoy your time. But what if we gathered the world of casinos with the industry of cinema, that would be a piece of art for sure. Casino's…

Movies ・ 20 October 2021

Critical Hit

Top 15 Movies Like Casino on Netflix

The magic of cinema will allow you to escape into the world of excitement for 2-3 hours and will tell you about the subtleties of deceiving the established casino system, entertain and be remembered for a long time. One such film that has its own magic of gambling can be considered the film Casino by Martin Scorsese. We've compiled our list of 15…

Movies ・ 04 October 2021

Trib Star

Tribune-Star Editorial: Solid alternatives emerge in bids for local casino

Recent twists in the long and winding road to bring a casino to Vigo County left many around the community unsure of the future. The process still packs uncertainties. Yet, a burst of promising news arrived Wednesday. It should ease worries that a potential base of jobs and spinoff benefits might bypass Vigo County and Terre Haute. It also should…

Land-based ・ 25 September 2021

Review Journal

Stan Mallin, Las Vegas hotel and casino developer, dies at 98

Stan Mallin, a pioneering Las Vegas hotel and casino developer who was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame in 2019, died on Saturday night, according to his wife, Sandra Mallin. He was 98. Mallin met his longtime business partner Jay Sarno when the two were roommates at the University of Missouri. He and Sarno built motels in Georgia, Texas and…

Land-based ・ 13 September 2021

Film Threat

11 Movies with Realistic Casino Scenes

As most fans of バカラカジノオンライン (baccarat casinos online) fans know, gambling scenes are some of the most popular settings in movies. Whether it is a comedy, romance, or thriller, most Hollywood films have gambling scenes. However, these gambling scenes can be unrealistic and over-the-top, like most Hollywood productions. Today we want to take you on a…

Movies ・ 04 August 2021

The Ringer

Steve Wynn’s Mirage Transformed Las Vegas and the Very Idea of Luxury

Over the next week at The Ringer, in honor of the release of Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage, we will explore events that changed the world as we knew it-specifically ones that marked the ends of established eras and triggered the beginnings of then-unknown futures. Some will be overt and well established. Others will be less trodden and…

Land-based ・ 20 July 2021

Florida News Times

Player protection at the focus of the CasinoBeats Summit leadership track

Player protection is set to be a central theme of the debate when this week's leadership track brings together some of the senior executives from Igaming's most famous companies. Casino Beats Summit Conferences and exhibitions. The July 14-15 event will be a face-to-face and digital integration for InterContinental's live audience in St. Julian's,…

Sports ・ 12 July 2021

Travel Daily News

Five destinations where casino gaming is an important part of tourism

The betting business has snowballed as the Internet is advancing. However, despite the online casinos growing tremendously, the land-based casino industry is still thriving. In the modern world, we have several destinations in the world that are meant to be tourists attraction sites with gambling casinos. Many tourists have been known to visit the…

Travel ・ 06 July 2021

Penn Live

Who won? Small town abuzz as winner of $731M Powerball jackpot remains a mystery

LONACONING, Md. (AP) - There haven't been a lot of big wins in this little town tucked between gentle green mountains in Maryland's far western reaches. Coal brought work, then took it away. The railroad meant prosperity, then stopped running. They made glass here, and then they didn't. These days, the line of cars at the First Assembly of God food…

Winnings ・ 18 June 2021

Cine Vue

The best casino movies streaming now

The casino makes for a great movie setting. It's bright, it's flashy, and the thrills associated with gambling can make for one anxiety-filled joyride. Sometimes, we're not trying to take those risks, so we watch a movie and live vicariously through Danny Ocean or Ace Rothstein. There are a ton of articles out there about the classic casino movies…

Movies ・ 18 June 2021

The Washington Post

Powerball jackpot mystery: Who won $731 million in Lonaconing,Md.?

But over the past few weeks, Lonaconing - the locals call it "Coney" - has acquired a new shine, a glint of gold in iron country. Sometime in late January, someone bought a Powerball lottery ticket at the Coney Market, and that ticket's six numbers won the big one - $731 million, the biggest jackpot ever in Maryland and the fifth-richest payout in…

Winnings ・ 17 June 2021

GearNuke

Video Gaming: Entertainment or Hard Work?

Video gaming, for most people, is a "waste of time, resources, and valuable personal character." Video games are a nightmare for most parents. But, in the recent past, video games have become a source of employment and the start of lucrative careers for many. However, video gaming is also a fun and entertaining activity for individuals to relax or…

Strategy Guide ・ 07 June 2021

Oracle Globe

Top 5 Movie Themed Slot Games

Extremely popular across the globe, the origin of slots goes back to the nineteenth century or more specifically to 1891 when the New York-based Sittman and Pitt company introduced the very first slot machine. The very first slot machine with automatic payouts and more modern features was invented by Charles Augustus Fey. Later on, slot machines…

Movies ・ 04 June 2021

Urban Matter

Chicago Is Looking to Get Its Very First Casino by 2025

This is one bet by the Chicago administration that has got the attention of the people and business community of the city - the announcement that it was looking to set up the first casino in the city by 2025. The administration did not just make an announcement of intent; it backed it up by issuing a request for proposals (RFP) starting April 22,…

Politics ・ 28 May 2021