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The Indianapolis Star

See what's at the new Terre Haute casino

We're betting on a good time at the state's newest casino. The gaming floor of the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens Friday, April 5. The 400000-square-foot facility will feature a 122-room luxury hotel, an event center, 1000 slot machines, 35 live table games, a poker room and a sportsbook at which to place wagers on various sports…
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See what's at the new Terre Haute casino
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock Casino does big business in short month

Exciting games, delicious dining and a packed entertainment schedule continue to push the volume ever higher - even in a short month - at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other…
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Hard Rock Casino does big business in short month
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue

The new casino in downtown Chicago appears to be on a winning streak after recording in February its highest daily attendance and revenue since opening its doors in September. At the same time, Bally's Chicago continues to generate tax receipts well below the sky-high expectations for the city's only legal gaming destination. Data recently released…
Finance
Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock has a happy holiday season at the slots and tables

Holiday shoppers and new year's revelers made time to try their luck at Northwest Indiana's casinos in December in between gatherings with family and friends. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana last month tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the…
Sports
Hard Rock has a happy holiday season at the slots and tables
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Slots Drag Indiana Casino Revenue Below $200M For November

A sharp decline in revenue from slots and EGD play contributed to the end of a four-month run of casino revenue above $200 million in Indiana, according to November figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission. The overall win of nearly $196.2 million last month was 5.5% off October's total of $207.6 million and the lowest since February's…
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Slots Drag Indiana Casino Revenue Below $200M For November
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino attendance, revenue still below opening month

The new casino in downtown Chicago, after nearly three full months in business, has yet to become the tourist mecca or gambling emporium its supporters hoped it would be. Data released by the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday show November attendance and revenue at Bally's Chicago were relatively unchanged compared to the casino's October…
Finance
Chicago casino attendance, revenue still below opening month
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Wall Street Memes’s $WSM Token Could Skyrocket in 2024 After Explosive Casino Growth & 100K Daily Buy Back Launch

Monday, December 4, 2023 - Wall Street Memes ($WSM) continues to cement its status as one of the biggest memecoins of 2023, as huge ecosystem growth fuelled by the success of new crypto-based Wall Street Memes Casino leaves $WSM poised for a strong performance in 2024. Indeed, Wall Street Memes has enjoyed substantial success this year, after a…
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Wall Street Memes’s $WSM Token Could Skyrocket in 2024 After Explosive Casino Growth & 100K Daily Buy Back Launch
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock hits two years as Indiana's top-earning casino

GARY - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has at least one thing in common with Taylor Swift. They're both always at the top of the charts. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in October once again tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the…
Sports
Hard Rock hits two years as Indiana's top-earning casino
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino daily attendance, win dips in second month

Has luck already run out for the new casino in downtown Chicago? Data recently released by the Illinois Gaming Board show Bally's Chicago saw fewer people wagering less money on a daily basis in October compared to its partial first month of operations in September. Altogether, Bally's tallied 83113 guests at its Medinah Temple gaming facility in…
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Chicago casino daily attendance, win dips in second month
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Unraveling the Recent Fall of MultiCoinCasino

The once-promising cryptocurrency MultiCoinCasino (MCC) has taken a turn for the worse. On Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, MCC fell 0% against the broader crypto market, underperforming other major cryptocurrencies and continuing a downward slide that has dismayed investors. What has caused this dramatic fall from grace, and what does the future…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Baccarat remains top casino table game in Indiana

Baccarat was the most popular table game at Indiana casinos during the 2023 state budget year - displacing the long-running favorite, blackjack, for a second consecutive year. The Indiana Gaming Commission's (IGC) recently released annual report shows $673.2 million was wagered on baccarat in Hoosier State casinos between July 1, 2022, and June 30,…
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Baccarat remains top casino table game in Indiana
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Volume continues increasing at Hard Rock Casino

The last full month of summer was a tough one for Northwest Indiana's four casinos - even before the new downtown Chicago casino opened last week. Data released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show each Region gaming destination last month failed to increase its "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, compared to August…
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Volume continues increasing at Hard Rock Casino
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Blue Chip Casino India: Gaming Excellence

Welcome to Blue Chip casino India! This casino is one of the most popular casinos in India and has been around for quite some time. It offers a variety of different gaming options such as slots, table games, video poker and more. In this comprehensive review, I'll give you an honest look at all the pros and cons that come along with online casino…
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Indiana July reports: $212.7m in casino revenue

Indiana has reported its state revenue for the month of July. The state reported a total revenue of $212.7m, a total slot revenue of $173.2m and a total table win of $39.5m. In regards to casinos generating the most revenue, Hard Rock Casino North Indiana garnered the highest revenue of $36.9m, followed by Horseshoe Indianapolis with the second…
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Indiana July reports: $212.7m in casino revenue
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock remains Indiana's most popular casino in July

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has maintained its position as the state's top earning casino for nearly two full years. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in July once again tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the Hoosier State for…
Sports
Hard Rock remains Indiana's most popular casino in July
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock a hit with Indiana casino-goers in June

Exciting games, delicious dining and a packed entertainment schedule continue to push the volume ever higher at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in June once again tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial…
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Hard Rock a hit with Indiana casino-goers in June
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How to Make Money by Losing $300,000 a Year on Slot Machines

Brian Christopher lost $300000 gambling on slot machines in casinos last year. Hundreds of thousands of people cheered him on, from the comfort of their own homes. Several times a week, Christopher takes a seat at the slots and livestreams his play on YouTube and Facebook. With a phone pointed at the animated screen in front of him, he pushes…
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How to Make Money by Losing $300,000 a Year on Slot Machines
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Lucky players, lower volumes reduce Region casino earnings in May

May was a tough month for Northwest Indiana's four commercial casinos. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show each Region gaming destination last month failed to increase its "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, compared to May 2022. Even the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, which consistently has bested…
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Lucky players, lower volumes reduce Region casino earnings in May
The Video Ink

How to Choose the Best Online Casino for You

When choosing the best online casino for you, there are many things you should ideally be looking out for. This page will reveal what you should look out for before signing up to any old online casino you happen to stumble across. The worst thing you can do is sign up for a rogue casino. To avoid this happening, here are some things you must always…
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Ongoing Discussion on the Legality of Online Gaming in India

One of the hottest topics in the iGaming industry (an industry which encompasses all forms of legally permitted and socially accepted online gambling activities) is the ongoing discussion on gambling legislation in India. Although some states have made it illegal to gamble at real money gambling websites, it's still a relatively grey area in most…
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Ongoing Discussion on the Legality of Online Gaming in India
Hartford City News Times

Hard Rock Casino records highest monthly earnings ever in March

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana earned more money in March than any month since opening its doors nearly two years ago. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in March tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the state for a 18th…
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Hard Rock Casino records highest monthly earnings ever in March
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4 Crypto Betting Sites To Stake Your Chips With In 2023: ONWIN, BetOnline, Coinzino

Crypto-gambling is an established phenomenon, but is it safe? According to a report, the international online gambling market will reach $19.16 billion in size by 2027. Virtual gamblers now have a wide selection of betting sites to choose from when choosing who to pitch their chips with. That means there's no excuse in 2023 for not being able to…
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4 Crypto Betting Sites To Stake Your Chips With In 2023: ONWIN, BetOnline, Coinzino
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock Casino hits all the right notes in February

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana continues to be a hit. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the state for a 17th consecutive month. Hard Rock recorded $34.4 million in win last month…
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Hard Rock Casino hits all the right notes in February
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Snoop Dogg Joins Crypto Casino as Chief Ganjaroo Officer

The cryptocurrency casino Roobet announced on March 1st its partnership with the iconic rapper Snoop Dogg in a move that aims to "reinvent" the online entertainment industry. According to Roobet's official site, Snoop Dogg and the casino will work together to "shake up the industry and bring players a one-of-a-kind gaming experience," thanks to the…
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Snoop Dogg Joins Crypto Casino as Chief Ganjaroo Officer
iGaming Business

Tip of the iceberg: tackling illegal gambling

The industry has an evil twin. Alongside the highly regulated legal online gambling market sits another, roughly comparable in size, that has proved resistant to efforts to reduce its scale and spread. This black market effectively gave birth to the'white' online sector, but offers none of its safeguards or benefits. Illegal operators rarely offer…
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Tip of the iceberg: tackling illegal gambling
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Video slot bonus rounds keep players coming back for more

It's very easy to fall into the trap of playing a slot machine longer than you had intended. It's happened to all of us. In all likelihood, it occurred because you were waiting for "just one more bonus round" on that video game that kept teasing you with two of the three screen icons required to trigger the illusive second screen bonus. Interactive…
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REITs Lead Charge to Consolidate Casino Real Estate

The slowdown in transactions across commercial real estate as a result of higher interest rates is unlikely to dramatically change in the near term as the question of value continues to plague buyers, sellers and lenders. But properties that house gaming operators are proving the exception. Not only did casino tenants pay rent when closed during…
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REITs Lead Charge to Consolidate Casino Real Estate
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock continues to be Indiana's top earning casino

They're singing "Happy Birthday" this week at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. But it might be hard to hear the tune over guests' seemingly unquenchable appetite for wagering at the Gary entertainment destination. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in April was the highest earning casino in the…
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Hard Rock is top earning Indiana casino for five straight quarters

There's no turning down the volume at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in December tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos located throughout the state for a 15th consecutive month. Hard Rock…
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Hard Rock is top earning Indiana casino for five straight quarters
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Some tips and advice to get the most from your casino outings

There are many reasons for slot players to learn how to play video poker, but one of the very best is the transparency of video poker games. Whereas the individual payback percentages of traditional spinning reel and video slots are proprietary information, video poker is an open book. The payback percentages of video poker games are based on a…
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Expanded gaming floor ups the volume at Hard Rock Casino

An expanded gaming floor and endless entertainment options helped Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana once again outpace its rivals in the Hoosier State. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in October tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos…
Sports
Expanded gaming floor ups the volume at Hard Rock Casino
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Odds can be in favor of craps players who bet the 'Don't'

The vast majority of gamblers who play craps bet that the dice will pass. In other words, they hope that the shooter will make the point before rolling a seven. There is another dimension to the game known as betting the "Don't," sometimes referred to as the "dark side" of this fascinating table game. When you wager on the Don't, you're betting…
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Odds can be in favor of craps players who bet the 'Don't'
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock marks one year as Indiana's top earning casino

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has been the Hoosier State's top-earning gaming destination for one full year. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in September tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos located throughout Indiana for a…
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Chicago Tribune

Statewide casino revenues creep up; Hard Rock remains leader

Statewide casino revenues inched up year-over-year in November after a steep decline of $7 million year-over-year in October. November revenues were about $800000 higher than the same month last year when the Indiana Gaming Commission reports the state's casinos brought in about $196.2 million in handle. The figure is up from about $195.3 million…
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The Art Newspaper

Is the Las Vegas art scene’s streak of bad luck finally over?

The arid metropolis affectionately known as Sin City has made vacillating strides to rectify its reputation as a cultural desert over the years. The latest venture to land there is the nationally roving Artist / City exhibition series, conceived by the New York-based dealer Stefania Bortolami, presenting art in off-beat environments around the US.…
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Is the Las Vegas art scene’s streak of bad luck finally over?
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock remains Indiana's top earning casino

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is less than three weeks away from completing a full year as the Hoosier State's top-earning gaming destination. And it certainly looks like the 16-month-old casino, located adjacent to Interstate 80/94 at Burr Street in Gary, is going to make it. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Aristocrat's Buffalo stampedes into the Region with new game

The Buffalo slot games from Aristocrat Technologies is one of the most successful franchises in the history of electronic gaming. With at least a dozen iterations of this iconic format, Buffalo in some game variation is a staple on every casino floor because it is the game that casino goers just love to play. A new format, Buffalo Ascension, is the…
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Bitcoin Magazine

FTX Failure Shows Trading Is Gambling

This is an opinion editorial by Mark Maraia, an entrepreneur, author of "Rainmaking Made Simple" and a Bitcoiner. I find it tragic to note the number of people in the U.S.A. who are being forced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy to take risks with their hard-earned capital. Those of us fortunate enough to already possess wealth are buying…
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Indiana Casino Revenue Ticks Down To $204 Million In September

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $204 million in casino gaming win for September, a slight decline from the previous month. It was, however, the third consecutive month in which overall win topped $200 million. September's figure was 0.9% lower compared to August's $205.8 million collected by the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. The…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

The ’10-Count’ can move your blackjack game up a notch

It's time to revisit an easy-to-learn card counting technique at blackjack that will take your game above and beyond the skill level of a vast majority of players. It is nowhere near as accurate as a running count, but any means by which you take basic strategy to the next level is better than none. Here's how it works, remembering to keep in mind…
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iGaming Business

Gibtelecom: cloud gaming and security in the gambling industry

Without a dependable and secure way of storing the mountains of data operators need to do business, there would be no igaming industry. Most data centres provide security relevant to their location and customer base but the biggest armour from a security perspective is where your data is hosted, whether this is in a traditional manner, on physical…
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Gibtelecom: cloud gaming and security in the gambling industry
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State Regulators Charge NFT Casino Project With Securities Violations

Regulators in four states have banded together to accuse a metaverse casino of selling NFTs that violated securities laws. On Thursday, state securities regulators from Texas, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Alabama filed emergency cease-and-desist orders against Slotie NFT, a Tbilisi, Georgia-based virtual gambling entity that markets itself as "the…
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State Regulators Charge NFT Casino Project With Securities Violations
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Indiana Casino Win Tails Off To $205.8 Million For August

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported statewide casino win totaling $205.8 million for August, as both table and slot revenue lagged compared to July. The overall figure represented a 6.9% decline from the claimed by the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. It was also a 1.6% year-over-year drop from the $209.3 million in win for August 2021. The…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Everi seeks to claim a greater share of the slot market

Gaming industry movers and shakers who were in attendance for last week's Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas saw the new product lines and technological developments that the world's leading gaming developers, researchers, and manufacturers put on display. Among the companies showing off their wares was Everi Holdings Inc, a company of long-standing…
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KPVI

Which Indiana casinos, games offer the highest return to players?

Every slot machine and every table game inside every Indiana casino is designed and operated so the casino always wins in the long run. Gamblers may hit a lucky hand at the tables from time to time or be handed a big pile of cash when the slot machine bonus game lands on a jackpot. But no matter how much a casino pays out to its players on any…
Gaming Authorities
Which Indiana casinos, games offer the highest return to players?
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Smart slot play means putting a reality check on bonus rounds

We all know what we're up against when we play the slots: A computer program that guarantees a profit for the casino. Players as a collective group are guaranteed to be returned a vast majority of the money the machine takes in. Remember, there are thousands of people who play the machine over the course of a year. There is only one casino…
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Smart slot play means putting a reality check on bonus rounds
The Orange Times

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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Legal online gaming no threat to Indiana's casino industry, study finds

The Hoosier State could legalize real-money slot machines and casino table games played over the internet, known as iGaming, without significantly cutting into earnings or employment at its 12 brick-and-mortar casinos, including the four in Northwest Indiana. That's the conclusion of a new study released Tuesday of the potential impacts of iGaming…
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Legal online gaming no threat to Indiana's casino industry, study finds
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Indiana casino earnings slip again in June

It remains true in the gaming industry that the house always wins. Lately, however, the houses in Indiana have been winning a little bit less. Data released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show statewide casino "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, fell in June for a third consecutive month. Altogether, Indiana casinos…
Gaming Authorities
Indiana casino earnings slip again in June
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock bucks July earnings dip at most other Indiana casinos

Earnings at Northwest Indiana casinos dipped everywhere in July compared to the same month one year ago - except at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Gary gaming and entertainment destination last month earned $36.8 million in casino "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, a nearly 15% increase compared to Hard Rock's July 2021 win…
Gaming Authorities
Hard Rock bucks July earnings dip at most other Indiana casinos
Kilgore News Herald

South Bend casino now offers more slot machines than any other in Indiana

The Indiana gaming facility offering players the greatest number of slot machines isn't the Horseshoe, or the Hard Rock, or either of the horse track casinos near Indianapolis. Four Winds Casino in South Bend now has more slot machines available to play than any of its Hoosier competitors following a recently completed expansion of its gaming floor…
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South Bend casino now offers more slot machines than any other in Indiana
The Art Newspaper

Perrotin gambles on Las Vegas art market with new store at the Bellagio

The blue-chip French dealer Emmanuel Perrotin has joined the humble art scene in Las Vegas with the opening of a store at the Bellagio Resort and Casino, an MGM Resorts property. The store, located en route to the casino pool and adjacent to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, sells prints, editions, publications and artist-designed objects, with…
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Perrotin gambles on Las Vegas art market with new store at the Bellagio
The Guardian

UK gambling firms’ revenue falls, but cost of living crisis not deterring punters

The owners of gambling companies including Paddy Power, Betfair and William Hill have reported a plunge in revenues after implementing safer gambling initiatives - but said that the cost of living crisis is not slowing down punters' betting habits. London-listed Flutter, which owns Paddy Power, Sky Bet and Betfair, said that its UK revenues fell by…
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NSoft’s Slingshot 6 casino game enhanced with Progress bar feature

Last year NSoft had released Slingshot 6, a spin-based version of our blue-chip Lucky Six. Since then casino enthusiasts worldwide have been enjoying the thrills of this on-demand game. Developed for the online channel, Slingshot 6 is fast and engaging. The game offers two-click bet placement, and various bonus opportunities and features a highly…
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NSoft’s Slingshot 6 casino game enhanced with Progress bar feature
Defense World

Comparing E2open Parent (NYSE:ETWO) and SciPlay (NASDAQ:SCPL)

SciPlay (NASDAQ:SCPL - Get Rating) and E2open Parent (NYSE:ETWO - Get Rating) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and earnings. Volatility and…
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Comparing E2open Parent (NYSE:ETWO) and SciPlay (NASDAQ:SCPL)
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Bally's pays Chicago $40 million upfront fee for new casino

Money from Chicago's new casino already is rolling in years before the $1.74 billion gaming and entertainment destination even is constructed northwest of the Loop. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp. this week paid $40 million to Chicago in accordance with the casino development agreement recently inked between Bally's and the city. The money is…
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Bally's pays Chicago $40 million upfront fee for new casino
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Bally's pays Chicago $40 million up-front fee for new casino

Money from Chicago's new casino already is rolling in years before the $1.74 billion gaming and entertainment destination even is constructed northwest of the Loop. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp. this week paid $40 million to Chicago in accordance with the casino development agreement recently inked between Bally's and the city. The money is…
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Bally's pays Chicago $40 million up-front fee for new casino
Victoria Advocate

Indiana casino play shrinks in May as inflation hits home for Hoosiers

Higher than usual prices at gas stations, grocery stores and just about everywhere else appear to be leaving Hoosiers with less money to play with at the casinos in Northwest Indiana and across the state. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show statewide casino "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, fell in May…
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Indiana casino play shrinks in May as inflation hits home for Hoosiers
247 Sports

OT7 League: Updates from Friday night's action out in Las Vegas

Friday marks Day 2 of Overtime's inaugural OT7 League, which means that over 100 future Power Five football players will battle it out in the middle of the Mojave Desert with the bright lights from Las Vegas' casinos and hotels serving as a picturesque backdrop. On night one of competition, it was five-star quarterback Dante Moore who put on a show…
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OT7 League: Updates from Friday night's action out in Las Vegas
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City Council endorses Bally's $1.7 billion Chicago casino plan

The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly agreed Wednesday to support a plan by Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp. to construct and operate a $1.7 billion casino, hotel and entertainment facility northwest of the Loop, near the southern tip of Goose Island. The Democratic-controlled council voted 41-7 to endorse Mayor Lori Lightfoot's recommendation…
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City Council endorses Bally's $1.7 billion Chicago casino plan
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Indiana casinos see $221.7M in revenue in April, led by Hard Rock for 7th month in a row

According to data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission, Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary was the highest-earning casino in the state in April for the seventh consecutive month, once again surpassing former earnings leader Horseshoe Casino in Hammond for revenue. Indiana's sports betting and casino industries combined generated…
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The Pantagraph

Man tries 'jackpot switch' to avoid casino slot prize going to unpaid child support, Northwest Indiana police say

MICHIGAN CITY - If a person at the casino offers to give you part of his or her slot machine jackpot if you'll do the paperwork required to claim it, it's not only a bad idea to say yes, it's also a crime. Billy Butler, of Mishawaka, is poised to learn that lesson the hard way. Butler is accused in LaPorte County of allegedly engaging in "jackpot…
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Man tries 'jackpot switch' to avoid casino slot prize going to unpaid child support, Northwest Indiana police say
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Man arrested after allegedly trying to keep casino jackpot from being garnished

A man has been arrested after police say he had another person collect a casino jackpot to avoid having his winnings be garnished to pay his child support. Billy J. Butler was at the Blue Chip casino, last month, and won more than $1300 dollars on a slot machine. According to court documents, Butler asked a woman to cash out the claim. Police…
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Man arrested after allegedly trying to keep casino jackpot from being garnished
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Gambler charged for allegedly asking someone else to claim jackpot

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. - A player at the Blue Chip casino was charged with cheating at gaming for allegedly asking someone else to claim his winnings, according to court records. On April 20, a player, Billy J. Butler, had won at a table game, but his winnings were intercepted because he owes $48000 in child support, according to the probable cause…
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Gambler charged for allegedly asking someone else to claim jackpot
Chicago Tribune

After 25 years, East Chicago casino looks back on changes, growth, giving back

A mock interview. A rush of well-wishers carrying a big check and bouquet of flowers. Tears of joy and excitement. The mood was light and giddy as Ameristar Casino General Manager Ryan Coppola recently handed out three of five $20000 scholarships to children of employees, one of many ways in which the East Chicago casino is celebrating its 25th…
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Chicago Tribune

NWI casinos report $105.7M in revenues for March; Hard Rock again leads state

March is typically the busiest month of the year for Northwest Indiana casinos, according to a casino executive, and last month didn't disappoint. The four casinos together - Ameristar in East Chicago, Blue Chip in Michigan City, Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary and Horseshoe Hammond - raked in $105.7 million in revenues, according to the Indiana…
Finance
NWI casinos report $105.7M in revenues for March; Hard Rock again leads state
Shelby News

Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for sixth consecutive month

The party never stops at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in March was the highest earning casino in the Hoosier State for a sixth consecutive month - once again surpassing the former earnings leader, Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, for "win," or revenue after paying…
Gaming Authorities
Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for sixth consecutive month
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Player clubs a must for getting a return on gambling dollars

Just how much do the casinos know about you? If you're a slot player and you use a player's club card, it's a cinch they know quite a bit. Player's clubs are great. If you attend the casinos with any degree of regularity it is essential to become a member and use your card if you want to derive as many perks and as much value as you possibly can in…
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Player clubs a must for getting a return on gambling dollars
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Slot machine bonus rounds sometimes aren't a bonus

The primary appeal of today's video and multi-line reel slots is the anticipation of getting into a bonus round. For a slot player, what can be better? You can sit back without wagering a thing and watch the reels spin in the hope your credits will pile up. Make it a touch screen interactive bonus round and things get even more exciting. All you…
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Slot machine bonus rounds sometimes aren't a bonus
Yogonet

Greentube expands Swiss footprint with Grand Casino Basel’s online brand

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has taken its content live with Grand Casino Basel's online casino to strengthen its role in shaping the gaming market in Switzerland. Customers of the operator's online GOLDEN GRAND brand can now enjoy a range of classic Greentube and blue-chip NOVOMATIC titles, including Book of Ra deluxe, Lucky…
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Greentube expands Swiss footprint with Grand Casino Basel’s online brand
Chicago Tribune

NWI casinos report strong February revenues; all state casinos up 48%

All four Northwest Indiana casinos posted year-over-year increases in revenues in February, with total revenues climbing almost 60%, from $56 million to $89.04 million. Indiana gaming revenues across the state were up 48.5%. While much of the increase can be attributed to the transition from the two Majestic Star Casinos, which took in $8.42…
Finance
NWI casinos report strong February revenues; all state casinos up 48%
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock Casino attracts big bucks in short month

Even a shorter than usual month can't stop the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana from extending its dominance of the Region's gaming market. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February was the highest earning casino in the Hoosier State for a fifth consecutive month - once again surpassing the perennial…
Gaming Authorities
Hard Rock Casino attracts big bucks in short month
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Antiquated jackpot reporting threshold close to being raised

Every slot player knows the significance of a $1200 jackpot. Since 1977, it has been the threshold which triggers a hand-pay and alerts the casino that the machine must be taken out of service until the winner is paid by members of the staff and presented with a W-2G tax reporting form that is sent to the Internal Revenue Service. At one point a…
Winnings
Antiquated jackpot reporting threshold close to being raised
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Blackjack can be as complex or as simple as you make it

What really separates the informed casual players from the scientific students of the game of blackjack? Answer: Keeping mental track of the cards that have been played in order to make more informed playing decisions. Anyone can play blackjack according to the rules of basic strategy. Casinos will even allow you to refer to a basic strategy chart…
Blackjack
Blackjack can be as complex or as simple as you make it
Recent Slot Releases

Boyd Gaming And Aristocrat Technologies Announce BoydPay Digital Wallet

Boyd Gaming Corporation and Aristocrat Technologies announced the launch of "BoydPay" Boyd Gaming's new digital wallet product. Through BoydPay, Boyd Gaming customers will have the ability to create a cashless digital wallet that can be conveniently linked to third-party funding sources driven by Sightline Payments. BoydPay is now live at Blue Chip…
Payment Methods
Boyd Gaming And Aristocrat Technologies Announce BoydPay Digital Wallet
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock responds to player's wishes with dynamic slot product

A great deal of thought and marketing strategy is devoted to the slot machine floor plan of any casino, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is taking it to the next level. The casino is making its vast inventory of slots a form of "shopping" experience for gamblers by utilizing marketing strategy to differentiate among the newest games, the most…
Sports
Hard Rock responds to player's wishes with dynamic slot product
Kilgore News Herald

Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for third consecutive month

The wins keep on coming for the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in December was the highest earning casino in the Hoosier State for a third consecutive month - once again surpassing the perennial earnings leader, Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, for "win," or revenue after…
New Year
Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for third consecutive month
Chicago Tribune

Favorable calendar helps NWI casinos to good December report; Hard Rock Northern Indiana leads way with $32.45M

Mild weather coupled with five Fridays helped boost revenues at Northwest Indiana's four casinos by 3% from November to December. The four casinos took in a total of $92.74 million in revenues in December compared to $90.03 million in November and $68.09 million in December 2020, before Hard Rock Northern Indiana replaced the two struggling…
Valentine's Day
Favorable calendar helps NWI casinos to good December report; Hard Rock Northern Indiana leads way with $32.45M
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

'Bad Beat' gives poker players a chance to win big

Hey there blackjack players. How would you like to be sitting at a table with a three-card 21, watch the dealer flip over a blackjack, and then get paid a bonus for a tough loss? Or how about playing a slot machine and watching the grand jackpot symbols appear on the first two reels, only to get shut out on the rest of the screen but still cashing…
Poker
'Bad Beat' gives poker players a chance to win big
Travel and Leisure

Aria Las Vegas Just Debuted Invite-only Suites

Aria Resort & Casino continues to set the standard for luxury on the Las Vegas Strip. It's been 12 years since City Center debuted on the Las Vegas Strip. Here, there is no kitsch and the theme is simply unabashed luxury. And with a reported cost of $9.2 billion, the largest privately financed development in the United States, that has certainly…
Land-based
Aria Las Vegas Just Debuted Invite-only Suites
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Start the new year off right with sound gambling tips

For those of you old enough to remember David Letterman's popular Top Ten lists, here are good gambling tips that hopefully will prove helpful to you on your casino gambling adventures as we start with a fresh slate and a new year: 10. Learn to play the game of casino craps. You'll have the advantage of making wagers known as "free odds" which…
New Year
Start the new year off right with sound gambling tips
This Is Money

Flutter to buy Italian gambling operator Sisal for £1.6bn

Sky Bet and Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment has agreed to buy Italy's largest online gaming company from CVC Capital Partners in a £1.6billion deal. It hopes the purchase of Sisal will help it take advantage of Italy's fast-growing digital gaming market, which is forecast to be worth £3.6billion by 2024 and has already doubled its share of…
Lottery
Flutter to buy Italian gambling operator Sisal for £1.6bn
Chicago Tribune

NWI casinos continue strong showing in November revenue report; Hard Rock chief says ‘extremely strong’ table games changes coming

Northwest Indiana casinos continued to dominate the state gaming industry in November, with Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary netting the top spots in overall revenues and table games while Horseshoe Hammond was No. 1 in slots. Horseshoe Hammond took in the second most revenues overall and in table games. Hard Rock, the Region's newest casino,…
Finance
NWI casinos continue strong showing in November revenue report; Hard Rock chief says ‘extremely strong’ table games changes coming
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Dollar Storm joins the family of 'Link' progressives from Aristocrat

The most popular place on casino floors these days, and where you're likely to find every seat occupied, is where the property has "Link" progressives from Aristocrat Technologies. The concept made its debut a few years ago with "Lightning Link", which was an immediate smash hit. Lightning Link Lounges have popped up in casinos around the country,…
Winnings
Dollar Storm joins the family of 'Link' progressives from Aristocrat
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Spin Poker, the game that plays like a video slot, has staying power

Unlike slot players who more readily embrace new generations of games, video poker players have displayed an unwillingness to accept any of the "bells and whistles" which manufacturers have attempted to create. Video poker devotees just want the good old-fashioned draw poker machines available in a variety of game families (Deuces Wild, Bonus…
Poker
Spin Poker, the game that plays like a video slot, has staying power