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Kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas

Often called'Sin City,' Las Vegas has been a longtime destination for the bachelor and bachelorette parties and generally for adults 21+. However, the city and its visitor authority have revamped the city's image, showcasing all the kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas. Our family decided to head to Las Vegas for our kids' mid-winter break after…

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CRIME HUNTER: Was dope death of Vegas gambling scion murder?

Benny Binion was one of the pistol-packing pioneers who transformed Las Vegas from a dusty outpost into the gambling mecca we know today. Don't have an account? Create Account Tough and colourful, Binion had been the crime lord of Dallas before shifting his operations to the Nevada desert. And he never hesitated to use murder as a convincer. For…

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Tuolumne County casino expansion set to open this summer. What’s new and how to apply

Chicken Ranch Casino in Tuolumne County is opening its new nine-story resort this summer and is holding four job fairs to recruit workers. The resort will boast 197 hotel rooms, a 12000-square-foot conference and event space, an expanded gaming floor with more than 100000 square feet of all-new slots and table games, nightlife options and…

Jobs ・ 04 March 2024

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Illinois Rep. Gonzalez's Internet Casino Gaming Bill In Committee

The Illinois legislature will ponder online casino gaming in this year's General Assembly after State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez's House Bill 2239 was assigned to the House Gaming Committee last week. Gonzalez's bill, originally filed last year and failed to make it beyond first reading, is the companion to Senate Bill 1656 filed by Sen. Cristina Castro…

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Culinary Union reaches agreement with TI Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Culinary Union announced a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for a resort on the Strip days before the strike deadline. The agreement took place on Tuesday night for over 1000 hospitality workers at the TI Las Vegas. However, there are still 14 more casino resorts in limbo, seeking new contracts before a Friday…

Land-based ・ 31 January 2024

Manchester Times

$1.39 Million Fortune Pai Gow Poker Progressive Jackpot Hits at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 21, 2024-- After months of anticipation, a $1391967 Fortune Pai Gow Poker Progressive jackpot hit around 2:45 a.m. today at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: httpsn/ A local Pittsburgh guest won a $1391967 Fortune Pai Gow Poker Progressive jackpot at Rivers…

Land-based ・ 26 January 2024

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Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

The Illinois Gaming Board put a bow on a busy period of administrative casino gaming work Tuesday when it unanimously approved renewing the license for Harrah's Joliet through September 2027. The 4-0 vote came after officials from the casino, led by Senior Vice President Rachel Bartolini, made a presentation highlighting its achievements from the…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2024

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4 Fascinating Food-Themed Slot Games

In the world of online slot games, with their blend of spinning digitized reels and winning payouts, food-themed slots have staked out a delicious corner for themselves. Combining the thrills of video gaming with culinary delights from around the world, these virtual adventures cater to all your senses. So, the symbols are like different exquisite…

Bonuses ・ 01 January 2024

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Wynn Las Vegas sued over woman’s death while playing slot machine

The family of a woman who collapsed and died while playing a slot machine at Wynn Las Vegas is suing the company for negligence and wrongful death. The lawsuit claims Wynn employees failed to "reasonably assess" if Billie Sakkab, 74, required emergency medical attention after she collapsed while playing slots alone during the resort's Super Bowl…

Incidents ・ 17 December 2023

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Bad Beat Jackpot at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Hits for $905,622.13

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 29, 2023-- Christmas came early for eight no-limit Texas Hold'em players at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, Nov. 28. They'll divvy up a jackpot of $905622.13. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: httpsn/ Five of the Texas Hold'em poker players from Rivers Casino Pittsburgh…

Land-based ・ 04 December 2023

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Free Pokies Games for Australian Players: Best Selection

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Bonuses ・ 21 November 2023

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How TV game shows like ‘The Price is Right’ unite casino gamers and at-home viewers

A crowd of casino patrons cheered together, alternating from jumping up and down to dancing like no one was watching. This unwavering joy and excitement wasn't happening on the casino floor as the result of a jackpot or royal flush, but instead inside a packed theater for a live game show that's cultivated its fanbase on daytime television for…

Games ・ 21 November 2023

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Detroit casino revenue drops 18% in October as strike continues

Revenue for all three Detroit casinos dropped in October 2023, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board's monthly revenue information. It comes as a strike by five different unions representing 3700 workers against MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. In all, the three Detroit casinos reported $82.8…

Finance ・ 15 November 2023

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First Look at the Bars and Restaurants at the New Durango Casino

The Durango Casino & Resort is just weeks away from its rescheduled opening date. On December 5, the new property will debut in the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley, on a plot of land that Station Casinos has owned since 2000. Upon opening, the Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will boast more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

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Striking Detroit casino workers call for boycotts of online betting platforms

DOWNTOWN DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) - Casino workers in Detroit have been on strike for nearly a month. They are now deploying new tactics in hopes it will motivate the companies they're negotiating with to meet their demands. Lisa Cuthrell has been a cook at the Hollywood Casino at Greektown for two years. Cuthrell says one of the things she thinks…

Slot Name ・ 13 November 2023

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Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that will help the state's gaming board address potential delays in Full House Resorts' construction of the American Place casino in Waukegan. There was some back-and-forth between the House and Senate over Senate Bill 0584 on Thursday before its passage at the close of the veto session. The…

Law ・ 13 November 2023

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Unions reveal deals with major Las Vegas casino companies after strike averted

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas union representatives released more details of tentative contract agreements made with Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, and Wynn Resorts on Friday. After months of negotiations and demonstrations, The Culinary and Bartenders Unions spoke to media members about deals struck ahead of this week's strike deadline. "It…

Land-based ・ 11 November 2023

CBS News

Las Vegas hotel and casino workers reach tentative deals to avoid strike

Over seven months of tense negotiations, mandatory daily room cleanings underscored the big issues that Las Vegas union hotel workers were fighting to address in their first contracts since the pandemic: job security, better working conditions and safety while on the job. From the onset of bargaining, Ted Pappageorge, the chief contract negotiator…

Land-based ・ 11 November 2023

Fox Business

Caesars averts strike as casino operator, Las Vegas unions reach deal

The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas reached a tentative deal with Caesars Entertainment for a new labor contract covering about 10000 employees on Wednesday, two days before a strike deadline. The negotiations come as unions across industries press employers for better pay and benefits, buoyed by a shortage of workers. Casino…

Travel ・ 11 November 2023

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Philly favorite Federal Donuts expanding to Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas

An artist rendering of the new Federal Donuts & Chicken coming to Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. (Image courtesy Station Casinos) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - A Philadelphia favorite is coming to Las Vegas next year. Station Casinos announced that a new location of Federal Donuts will open at Red Rock Casino in early 2024. The eatery, which officially changes…

Industry ・ 10 November 2023

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Plan Scores $290M Loan

The developer of a $529 million casino complex in Chicago's southern suburbs scored $290 million in financing as construction on the large project advances. Wind Creek Hospitality, the builder of the casino and a 252-room hotel were issued a loan for the 73000-square foot gambling center featuring 1350 slot machines and 56 table games on the border…

Law ・ 04 November 2023

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Illinois gambling tax revenue grows to nearly $2 billion

SPRINGFIELD - As the saying goes, the house always wins. And as gambling continues to expand across Illinois, that saying increasingly extends to state government coffers as revenue from the lottery, casinos, video gaming, sports betting and horse racing grew more than 5% to $1.99 billion in the fiscal year that ended in June, according to a report…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

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60,000 Hospitality Workers in Las Vegas Vote to Authorize Casino Strike

More than 50000 service industry workers in Las Vegas voted on Tuesday, September 26, to authorize a strike that could impact 22 casino resorts on the Strip - which means bartenders, cooks, cocktail and food servers, guest room attendants, porters, bellmen, laundry, and kitchen workers statewide could hit the picket line at any time. The Culinary…

Land-based ・ 28 September 2023

The Nevada Independent

Vegas casino worker unions hold strike vote, threatening first major walkout in 39 years

With chants of "one job should be enough," some 10000 members of the Culinary and Bartenders unions filled UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday morning for a vote to authorize the first citywide strike against the resort industry in 39 years. Representatives of Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 said the results of the vote would…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

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Advanced Digital Technologies in Modern Canadian Casinos

Casino games depend on luck, and that's a fact. Canadian players know that poker and blackjack include skills and strategy, but it's all about Lady Luck's smiling upon or looking away. So, the question is: "who/what determines the online casino games' outcome"? When playing against a computer-based opponent, random number generators presume the…

Trust and Safety ・ 20 September 2023

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New York Developer Gambles on Las Vegas Shift Toward Strip-Facing Stores

More than ever, new retail space being added off the Las Vegas Strip is bursting out onto the street. Stores on Las Vegas Boulevard, the famous 4-mile-long bustling corridor in the U.S. gambling capital, have traditionally been ensconced indoors in air-conditioned casino hotels or within a handful of enclosed malls. But two new projects, one under…

Land-based ・ 14 September 2023

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Casino worker swiped $85K while clearing jams from cash-out machines

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A former worker at Gun Lake Casino in Allegan County admitted stealing nearly $85000 while clearing jams from cash-out machines. Jordan Lewis Cook pleaded guilty Friday, Sept. 8, in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids to theft from an Indian Tribal Organization, a five-year felony. No sentencing date has been set. The thefts…

Incidents ・ 11 September 2023

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Former Gun Lake Casino Employee Faces Federal Theft Charges

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Jordan Lewis Cook, a former Gun Lake Casino employee responsible for maintaining and unclogging the casino's cash-out machines, has confessed to stealing over $84500 in cash over a span of 14 months. The federal charge against Cook is for theft from an Indian Tribal Organization, which carries a potential punishment…

Incidents ・ 11 September 2023

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Employee Charged With $770K Theft

No doubt many gamblers remember the classic Ocean's Eleven movie - whether the original from 1960 starring Frank Sinatra, Sammy David Jr., and Dean Martin or the 2001 version with George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Matt Damon. The story focuses on a band of thieves hoping to score millions of dollars from a Las Vegas casino. While a recent case of…

Incidents ・ 10 September 2023

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Albert Friedman Getting $20M from Temporary Bally’s Casino

Prominent River North developer Albert Friedman has won big with Bally's. The longtime Chicago real estate player with strong political connections struck a $20 million deal with the casino operator for the use of the historic Medinah Temple building as a temporary gambling hall while Bally's builds its permanent, $1.7 billion entertainment complex…

Law ・ 08 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Medinah Temple temporary casino landlord Albert Friedman will hit $20 million jackpot under 4-year lease

Chicago's first casino has yet to open to the public, but someone already has hit a jackpot topping $20 million. It's Albert M. Friedman, the clout-heavy developer whose tenants have included three mayors - Brandon Johnson, Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel. Friedman owns the historic but long-vacant Medinah Temple building about a mile north of City…

Finance ・ 08 September 2023

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Land-based ・ 08 September 2023

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Hospitality group hosting hiring events for restaurant, lounge opening at new Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A hospitality group is hosting hiring events as it looks to fill positions at two venues that are set to open at a new casino in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. According to a news release, Clique Hospitality is hiring as it prepares to open Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant and Bel-Aire Lounge, which is opening this fall at…

Land-based ・ 06 September 2023

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IGB To Conduct Testing At Bally's Chicago Casino Next Week

It's almost time for Bally's to go all-in in Chicago. The Illinois Gaming Board will begin a three-day period of assessments and testing at Medinah Temple, the temporary Bally's casino in downtown Chicago, starting Sept. 5. The state agency will begin its assessment before conducting two days of practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7. If Bally's meets…

Finance ・ 28 August 2023

Chicago Tribune

Casino clash coming down to who gets a piece of the action

It seems the easy way missed Waukegan when it comes to projects enhancing Lake County's largest municipality. Call it the Waukegan Hypothesis. From seeping coal ash pits along the Lake Michigan shoreline to a moribund downtown to the latest twist in the continuing casino drama, the Waukegan Hypothesis takes hold: It's difficult being the county's…

Law ・ 10 August 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Lawsuit over ‘rigged’ Waukegan casino selection should proceed, court rules

The cards have already been dealt in the Waukegan casino game, but a state appellate court has issued a ruling that could bring back to the table a spurned bidder that has long complained of a "rigged" contest for the coveted gambling license. That means the north suburban casino selection process could end up being reshuffled, even though Las…

Law ・ 03 August 2023

Casino City Times

Rivers Casino Philadelphia announces August promotions

Gaming News 2 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rivers Casino Philadelphia announces its August promotions and entertainment. Guests can go to Martorano's Prime restaurant, book a trip to Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, and go see Marcus Miller and Sergio Mendes perform in The Event Center at Fishtown's casino. Martorano's Prime Is Now Open and…

Land-based ・ 02 August 2023

Casino City Times

Casino City’s Friday Five: Openings, expansions and arrests edition

Your trip to Sin City next year is going to look a little different with Paris Las Vegas undergoing an expansion as well as a new venue coming to the Strip. Those aren't the only new stories for openings this week. A new sports bar is coming to another Las Vegas property, while a restaurant is being unveiled at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Other…

Incidents ・ 29 July 2023

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Illinois: Opening of Wind Creek's Chicago Southland casino delayed, estimated completion now set for 2025

The opening of a highly anticipated south suburban casino in Illinois, built by Wind Creek Hospitality, is now scheduled for January 1, 2025, according to redevelopment agreements recently approved by the East Hazel Crest and Homewood suburbs. The initial estimate for completion of the Chicago Southland Casino was later this year or early 2024, but…

Finance ・ 07 July 2023

Gambling News

Dragon Gaming Sets Off the Celebrations with Happy 4th of July

Image Source: DragonGaming Happy 4th! It's time for another patriotic display of popping fireworks, fancy parades, tasty barbecues, baseball binge-watching, and, of course, fun-themed games to play. Dragon Gaming has got it all planned in the gaming department with its latest release dedicated to the festive celebration, Happy 4th of July. . The…

Bonuses ・ 05 July 2023

Midgard Times

From Screen to Spin: Exploring the Evolution of Netflix-Inspired Slot Games

As Netflix continues to expand its content offerings, embracing diverse genres and narratives from across the globe, the repertoire for game developers is simultaneously broadening In an era of converging digital media, the arrival of Netflix-inspired slot games represented a watershed moment. Netflix, with its unmatched storytelling prowess,…

Movies ・ 05 July 2023

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Winnings ・ 08 June 2023

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New To-Dos in Las Vegas During Jewelry Market Week 2023

Las Vegas-The annual Las Vegas Jewelry Week is nearly upon us, with only a week to go before trade shows kick off. Whether you're a seasoned showgoer or this is your first time in Sin City, here's what to know about the ever-changing restaurants and entertainment offerings to take advantage of after a long day on the show floor. See a Show If…

Travel ・ 25 May 2023

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Expanse Studios Inks a Collaboration Deal with List.Casino

Expanse Studios is excited to announce it has signed a partnership agreement with List.Casino! List.Casino is a distinctive entity in the online gaming world, providing valuable guidance to casino players globally. As implied by its name, this review-centric casino comparison site features hundreds of safe, licensed, and verified online casinos.…

Industry ・ 25 May 2023

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We checked out the new casino that’s 90 minutes from the Triangle. Here’s your guide

The Caesars casino that opened in Danville, Va., this week may not have a hotel yet, but that doesn't mean you can't spend the night there. We did. Well, not the whole night; the three hours from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. were enough to catch the vibe of the place and lose all the money we had set aside for gambling ($12). After that, we took a headlight…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2023

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Will U.K. White Paper's Online Slot Limits Scare U.S. Operators?

While politicians in the United States fall all over themselves in an attempt to limit sports betting American Gaming Association and the newly formed Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising have been scrambling to contain the fire. Meanwhile, over in the United Kingdom, the much-anticipated white paper on gambling was released last…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 May 2023

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Pickering Casino Resort (and Arena) celebrates grand opening (finally) in style

When the Pickering Casino Resort finally opened its doors in July 2021 the principals behind'Las Vegas of the North' couldn't really celebrate properly because of the pandemic, which had already delayed the opening for more than a year and would impose several more restrictions and shutdown for another year. Fast forward to Wednesday night and the…

Travel ・ 28 April 2023

Los Angeles Times

A Shoe In: This Vegas Legend is Back, and It's Now Center Strip

A legendary casino name returned to Las Vegas last year when Bally's began rebranding as Horseshoe Las Vegas. On March 24, a grand opening ceremony celebrated the culmination of this tasteful year-long transformation, which includes a renovated exterior, reimagined casino floor and public areas, and new entertainment and food options. Founded by a…

Land-based ・ 14 April 2023

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Internet Casino Gaming Bill Filed In Illinois State Senate

Illinois state Sen. Christina Castro filed a bill Wednesday looking to bring internet casino gaming to the Land of Lincoln. The bill, SB 1656, would allow an "Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming." It represents a subtle change from her unsuccessful 2021 legislation, SB 2064, which proposed authorizing "casinos or racetracks to offer…

Finance ・ 05 March 2023

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Full House Resorts To Open Its 'Temporary' Casino In Illinois

Full House Resorts has announced Friday night as the opening of its temporary casino in Illinois, aptly named The Temporary by American Place. The Temporary is located in Waukegan, approximately 40 miles north of Chicago and less than 20 miles from the Wisconsin state line. Waukegan was one of six locations awarded a casino license in the 2019…

Sports ・ 21 February 2023

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Bally's Temporary Chicago Casino Approved For Supplier Licenses

The first in-person Illinois Gaming Board meeting in more than three years was a relatively low-key affair on Thursday, with the biggest news being Medinah Building and Medinah Holdings being unanimously approved for casino supplier licenses connected to Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago. Both licensees are connected to Medinah Temple,…

Finance ・ 10 February 2023

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Illinois Casinos Post $114.4 Million Revenue In December

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) reported casino revenue totaling $114.4 million for the month of December, as the gaming discipline generated $290 million in state tax revenue for the 2022 calendar year. Overall, the state's 11 venues generated $1.35 billion in operator revenue in 2022, an increase of 13.6% compared to the $1.19 billion generated…

Finance ・ 10 February 2023

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The '$5 million GP ticket': Why Las Vegas is raising the stakes on F1 tour packages

Tickets to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the new addition to the 2023 F1 calendar, aren't cheap to begin with. And for those prepared to pay top-dollar, the casino-hotels backing the race are touting lavish packages with eye-watering price tags. Wynn LV overlooks turn 11 on the track which will hold the penultimate round of the 2023 F1 season. It is…

Land-based ・ 28 December 2022

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Check Your Tickets: 4 Jackpot-Winning Lottery Tickets Worth Between $1 M and $50,000 Sold in Illinois

Christmas just got much, much merrier for four lucky Illinois Lottery players. Four winning Illinois lottery tickets worth between $1 million and $50000 were sold late last week in different locations across the state as well as online, on the Illinois Lottery website, officials said. According to the Illinois Lottery, a $1 million winning Lotto…

Lottery ・ 26 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

Golden Casino News

Las Vegas: Bally's, IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for the Tropicana Employees

The International Union of Operating Engineers and casino giant Bally's Corporation have agreed to sign a labor neutrality agreement. The agreement permits both parties to take a neutral stance when offering campaigns for Tropicana Las Vegas employees to elect their union representatives. The agreement demonstrates Bally's ongoing support for its…

Jobs ・ 15 December 2022

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Chicago City Council Approves Bally's $1.7 Billion Casino Plan

Bally's took another crucial step forward in its efforts to build a $1.7 billion casino in downtown Chicago on Wednesday when the full city council approved its proposal for the River West neighborhood. The 39-5 vote, with five absent and one recusal, came after the city's plan commission and zoning committee each approved the amended proposal on…

Finance ・ 14 December 2022

Chicago Tribune

Chicago casino set for final city OK following zoning vote

A first-ever casino in Chicago stands on the brink of city approval Wednesday as council members backed zoning for the project after the alderman of the ward where it would be built toned down his reservations over whether the project would result in enough jobs for minorities and nearby residents. Approval of the $1.74 billion Bally's casino…

Travel ・ 14 December 2022

Gambling News

Bally’s and IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for Tropicana Las Vegas Employees

International casino and entertainment company offering online sports betting and iGaming solutions Bally's Corporation has sealed a labor neutrality deal with the 10th largest union in the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). The latter counts around…

Jobs ・ 12 December 2022

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Reno Nevada Offers More To Do Than Casino Thrills

In my travels to just about every corner of the world and all but two U.S. states, I still haven't made it to Las Vegas. But, to get a taste of the gaming and entertainment scene that lures people to Nevada's urban hotspots, I recently spent a few days investigating what to do in smaller Reno, a city of 264000, and nearby Lake Tahoe. For years I…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

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Powerball Winners: Tickets sold in Cook County hit on $200K jackpot

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - Take four matched numbers, plus a matched Powerball, and throw in a Power Play purchase, and you've got three lottery players in Illinois who have a winning ticket worth $200000. The Illinois Lottery announced the three winning tickets came from Saturday's drawing where the numbers were 6 - 13 - 33 - 36 - 37 and a Powerball…

Lottery ・ 06 December 2022

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Woolworths supermarket shopper takes home $100,000 after winning Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10735 first prize

A Woolworths shopper has revealed how she left her local supermarket $100000 richer after receiving a "life-changing" phone call from lottery officials. The Coffs Harbour woman, who hasn't been named by The Lott, said she was standing in the middle of the supermarket freezer aisle deciding what to cook for dinner when she was informed that she'd…

Lottery ・ 03 December 2022

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Coffs Harbour Woman Returns From Supermarket With $100,000 Lottery Win

A Coffs Harbour woman standing in the middle of the supermarket freezer aisle deciding what to cook has quickly ditched her dinner plans after receiving a phone call from lottery officials revealing her $100000 win. The North Coast resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10735, drawn Tuesday 29…

Lottery ・ 29 November 2022

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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…

Finance ・ 20 November 2022

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Future south suburban gaming destination named 'official casino' of Chicago Bulls

EAST HAZEL CREST - The south suburban casino in Cook County, Illinois, probably won't open until at least 2024, but it's already teaming up with a Chicago institution. Wind Creek Hospitality announced Thursday that it has inked a multiyear partnership with the Chicago Bulls designating the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort as the…

Travel ・ 20 November 2022

Casino City Times

Harrah's Las Vegas debuts Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay

Land-based ・ 18 November 2022

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State agency raids Avon Lake bar in connection with illegal gambling investigation

State agents raided an Avon Lake bar and confiscated four electronic gambling machines and at least $1000 in cash, according to a search warrant filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. The warrant alleges an undercover agent from the Ohio Department of Public Safety's Investigative Unit was able to gamble and win money Oct. 20 and 27, and Nov. 3…

Law ・ 14 November 2022

Eater Vegas

Chef Shawn McClain Debuts Balla on the Las Vegas Strip

Balla Italian Soul at the Sahara hosted its grand opening on November 10 With touches of coastal Italy, and a menu of light and flavorful pasta, chef Shawn McClain hopes that visitors will find his new restaurant "special." McClain's restaurant Balla Italian Soul celebrated its grand opening inside its new home at the Sahara Las Vegas on November…

Land-based ・ 12 November 2022

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How To Choose A Cryptocurrency To Play In An Online Casino?

Cryptocurrency casinos, bitcoin casinos, and the like are becoming increasingly popular. Flexible payment alternatives have always been important in the gaming sector. E-wallets, credit cards, banks, Western Union, and now digital money have all been added. Players all around the world are always looking for top-paying online casinos. Some even…

Strategy Guide ・ 26 October 2022

Apple Insider

Apple's lack of care with gambling app ads is a symptom of a bigger problem

AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. Apple can argue about privacy, it can claim to put users before anything else, but when its business runs on gambling ads, it's moving yet further away from its stated principles and becoming a gambling company. Don't expect Tim Cook to agree. But where the…

Mobile Apps ・ 26 October 2022

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Illinois Casino And VGT Revenue Bounces Back In February

After an unexpectedly soft start to the year, revenue generated by casinos and video gaming terminals across Illinois bounced back slightly in February, but still fell short of late 2021 numbers, according to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Casino revenue excluding sports wagering at the state's 11 venues totaled $93.6 million, an…

Finance ・ 22 October 2022

World Casino News

Chicago casino deals inked by Bally’s Corporation

American casino operator Bally's Corporation has announced the signing of multi-project agreements with a pair of construction labor unions regarding its coming $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago property. The Providence-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to detail that the deals with the Chicago and Cook County Building and…

Sports ・ 18 October 2022

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Bally's Secures Labor Deal For Chicago Casino

Bally's Corporation announced that it has signed a multi-project labor agreement with the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council and the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department for the construction of the upcoming Bally's Chicago casino. "BCTC is proud to stand with Bally's Chicago in this historic building of the…

Jobs ・ 17 October 2022

Casino City Times

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh announces October 2022 promotions

Land-based ・ 03 October 2022

Sports Handle

Illinois Rep. Rita Files Bill To Legalize Internet Casino Gaming

State Rep. Bob Rita, one of the primary drivers of legislation that helped legalize sports betting in Illinois, has turned his attention to bringing internet casino gaming to the Land of Lincoln. Rita filed HB 3142 on Thursday, which would allow "a casino or racetrack to offer Internet gaming or contract with a platform to offer Internet gaming,"…

Law ・ 24 September 2022

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ECGC to Examine Whether State Regulators are Keeping Up With Gaming Technology

A panel of state gaming regulators will discuss the challenges they face in keeping up with new technology at the East Coast Gaming Congress, September 21-23 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. There is a continuous influx of new games, new ways to play those games, and new ways to transact money, and gaming operators and suppliers want to…

Law ・ 22 September 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

Police: Las Vegas journalist dies in stabbing outside home

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas investigative reporter was stabbed to death outside his home and police are looking for a suspect, authorities said. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers found journalist Jeff German, 69, dead with stab wounds around 10:30 a.m. Saturday after authorities received a 911 call, the Las Vegas Review-Journal…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2022

NewsWatch

3 Online Activities To Try Today

There's never been a better time to be bored. Gone are the days of twiddling your thumbs-the internet is on hand to dispel your apathy. And what's more, many activities that you can try online are completely free. That's what we'll explore in this guide. We'll first check out online casino games and sportsbooks, covering the likes of MLB picks…

Mobile ・ 15 September 2022

Daily Mail Online

Las Vegas Dem official 'throttled wife in drunken Bellagio casino brawl' court documents reveal

A Las Vegas Democratic official who is accused of killing a journalist who exposed his affair had previously been arrested for abusing his wife and resisting arrest. Robert Telles, 45, was arrested on March 1, 2020, after Metropolitan police received a frantic call from his wife, Mae Ismael, shortly after 11pm the night before. She told officers…

Land-based ・ 15 September 2022

Union County Daily Digital

Casino Night/Buckeye Watch Party Planned For Saturday Night At Leon’s

In the end, The House always wins. That's bad news for anyone who wants to play a little roulette or roll the dice. Meyer Lansky, who knew as much about gambling as anyone who's ever lived didn't gamble himself, but he did say that the only game he would mess with if he had to was blackjack, and even then, the odds are with The House. The odds are…

Sports ・ 12 September 2022

Nevada Public Radio

Las Vegas police search local official's home after journalist's stabbing death

Police in Las Vegas visited the home of a county official Wednesday as they continue to investigate the stabbing death of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, the newspaper said. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department only confirmed in a statement to NPR that it was executing search warrants related to the weekend homicide on the…

Incidents ・ 08 September 2022

Fox 5 Vegas

DMV officers arrest Las Vegas man accused of selling stolen car online

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Police with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles have arrested a Las Vegas man who is accused of selling a stolen vehicle online. According to a news release, Chad Anthony Livingston-Cook, 23, was taken into custody on Aug. 26. The DMV says Livingston-Cook allegedly listed a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300 on OfferUp and sold it…

Incidents ・ 07 September 2022

Review Journal

Las Vegas investigative journalist Jeff German killed

Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, one of Nevada's most accomplished and trusted journalists, was found dead with stab wounds outside his home Saturday morning. German, whose work in Las Vegas spanned more than three decades, made a career of breaking big stories about everything from organized crime and government…

Religion ・ 04 September 2022

Casino City Times

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh announces September 2022 promotions

Land-based ・ 02 September 2022

Best Life

7 Tips on Playing the Slots Without Losing It All

For many travelers, the draw of great nightlife and unforgettable meals is more than enough to book a trip. But if you find yourself in a locale where a trip to a casino could be in the cards, it can provide a whole new level of excitement. No matter if you're a poker pro or big on blackjack, the thrill of playing a few quick bets can add to the…

Strategy Guide ・ 29 August 2022

Gambling News

Police Nabs Four Who Stole $400K from Gambling Machines

Four individuals are facing charges over their alleged participation in a statewide video gaming burglary ring. On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released details regarding the recent arrests of three individuals believed to be involved in a burglary ring that operated in multiple Illinois counties. The Attorney General…

Incidents ・ 27 August 2022

Chicago Tribune

Love Chicago? You likely give thumbs-up to the casino plan

When Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that she had selected the only North Side option for the city's first casino, she riled many aldermen, especially those who had hoped for a different location. But most Cook County residents, it turns out, are A-OK with her choice. Time will tell whether Lightfoot's casino pays off in jobs and economic growth,…

Strategy Guide ・ 26 August 2022

The Orange County Register

With Propositions 26 and 27 on the ballot, we look at Indian casino history in California

With Propositions 26 and 27 both related to tribal gaming, we look at the history of Native Americans and their casinos. The Rincon Band of Mission Indians, located in San Diego County, made the first attempt to open a tribal casino in California in 1970. The San Diego County sheriff shut it down and the courts agreed with the decision. Casino…

Travel ・ 23 August 2022

Enfield Independent

Las Vegas resort surprises thousands of workers with $5,000 bonus

Employees at Las Vegas's The Cosmopolitan casino erupted into celebration after chief executives announced a surprise $5000 ($4261) bonus for all 5400 staff. The announcement came on Wednesday during a daytime event celebrating workers at the casino and resort, which is soon due to change ownership. The resort's CEO Bill McBeath credited the…

Covid ・ 23 August 2022

Techstory

Cook Islands Gambling Market Overview

The Cook Islands is home to one of the best performing economies in the Pacific, with a GDP growth rate of 12.8 percent in 2020-2021 and a per capita income of $13092. However, the Cook Islands economy has been hit hard in the past decade by declining trade and the loss of its top overseas investor, the casino and gambling industry. With a…

Industry ・ 09 August 2022

Tucson Foodie

Comin' in hot! Casino Del Sol's 'Sol Bowl' wants your original burger recipe

Calling all Tucson tailgate cooks - Casino Del Sol is looking for the best of you to compete in the upcoming Sol Bowl Tailgate Championship. Imagine this: Casino Del Sol's executive chef, Ryan Clark is deep in the midst of some tailgating all on his own. Suddenly, the idea dawned on him to invite tailgaters from around town to battle it out from…

Industry ・ 09 August 2022

Hoover Sun

Alabama Veteran Casino Night Gala moves to Hyatt Regency

Guests attend the Alabama Veteran Casino Night Gala in 2021. The Alabama Veteran group is moving its annual Salute to Service Casino Night Gala to the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel on Aug. 13. In recent years, the event has been at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, but the maximum capacity there was 350 to 360 people,…

NFL ・ 30 July 2022

London Loves Business

Top five casinos allowing cash withdrawal

Today's online casino market is full of great options. It's hard to choose the best platform as most of them are highly competitive in terms of quality. However, below you can find some of the best outstanding gambling platforms available today. Spin Casino As a veteran of the online casino market, Spin Casino was established in 2001. There are…

Payment Methods ・ 28 July 2022

WCIA

A gamble on your mental health, study seeks risk in betting

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) - When Shane Cook, the gambling program director of Gateway Foundation, an addiction treatment non-profit, read the Illinois Department of Human Services' study on gambling addictions, he wasn't surprised. "For the majority of people, they can enjoy gambling, as a form of recreation," Cook said. "For others, though, when you…

Sports ・ 19 July 2022

Niche Gamer

What are the best simple games you can play on PC?

Video games were only accessible in gaming consoles and arcades before, but now you can now play them on a personal computer or mobile device. With a PC, people can gain access to some awesome games that range from hardware intensive to simple games. Most games are immediately replayable which fits the simple theme that people love. They do not…

Strategy Guide ・ 14 July 2022

Sault Online

Larry Wins ARCH 50/50 Jackpot!

ARCH is pleased to announce that Larry Barbarie has won $17660 from the June 50/50 Grand Prize Draw with ticket number #L-1461513. Larry has several connections to ARCH. His daughter, Amy, really enjoys her time volunteering with ARCH helping cook on the weekends. He also has a special place in his heart for ARCH as his wife passed at Hospice years…

Winnings ・ 08 July 2022

France 24

Wallabies wary of complacency, Jones record, as England series kicks off

Perth (Australia) (AFP) - Wallabies coach Dave Rennie isn't being sucked into a false sense of security by England's recent underwhelming form ahead of the first Test in Perth on Saturday, with Eddie Jones having an ominous record against his home nation. England were thumped 52-21 by a French-heavy 14-man Barbarians side in a warm-up to their…

Covid ・ 29 June 2022

US Bets

Indiana Casino Revenue Of $212 Million In May Was Off 7.5% From April

Casinos across Indiana extended the state's streak of clearing $200 million in gaming revenue to three as the Indiana Gaming Commission reported nearly $212 million in win for the month of May. The figure represents a 7.5% decline from April's $229.1 million and is 9.9% off the $235.2 million generated in March that represents the best month of…

Finance ・ 14 June 2022

Food And Beverage Magazine

Turkish Tastes is Solidifying Its Presence in the Las Vegas Culinary Scene

After launching a 4-year project in 2020 for the promotion of 6 food & agricultural industries of the Aegean region of Turkey, Turkish Tastes is expanding its presence in the Las Vegas Culinary scene. Partnering with Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV and Nevada Restaurant Association, the organization has held a set of several cooking…

Travel ・ 10 June 2022

ABC News

Workers picket outside Atlantic City casino, seeking raises

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J,. -- Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers picketed outside the Tropicana on Wednesday, as the union for employees at nine casinos is pushing for a new contract giving them a share of gambling halls' post-COVID recovery. The picketing comes at an uncertain time in Atlantic City: The casinos and their online partners are…

Land-based ・ 02 June 2022