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Tropicana Las Vegas resort's past mob ties explored as casino closes

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- The Tropicana was one of the last Strip casinos from the Las Vegas mob era. Several mobsters and a casino executive were sentenced to prison during the 80s for running a skimming operation there. "According to his own testimony in federal court, former casino executive Carl Thomas worked for more than 20 years as a casino skimmer…

Incidents ・ 16 days

Las Vegas Weekly

Closing for good on April 2, Tropicana Las Vegas leaves behind a legacy of showmanship and reinvention

The Tropicana is dead; long live the Tropicana. The storied hotel-casino closes its doors April 2, just two days shy of its 67th birthday, to make way for a Major League Baseball stadium and a new Bally's resort. Over the next year, the land the Tropicana now occupies will be cleared, with the intent that the organization currently known as the…

Incidents ・ 22 days

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Las Vegas Strip Braces for Change: Casino Royale and Tropicana to Be Replaced by Mega-Resort and Athletics Stadium

On the iconic Las Vegas Strip, a place renowned for its dazzling lights and high stakes, the wheels of change are turning once more. The Casino Royale and the venerable Tropicana are slated for demolition to make way for ambitious new developments, including a towering 699-foot-tall resort casino and possibly a new stadium for the Oakland…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2024

Jackson Progress Argus

Las Vegas Strip losing an iconic casino (and maybe more)

The Las Vegas Strip has not seen an implosion since Riviera in 2016, which was removed in order to enlarge the Las Vegas Convention Center. At one time, they were fairly common as the Aladdin (now Caesars Entertainment's Planet Hollywood) faced implosion in the 1990s, and El Rancho, Desert Inn, Castaways, the Boardwalk Stardust, and Frontier all…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2024

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Iconic Las Vegas Casino, Tropicana, Shuts Down After 70 Years

The Tropicana Las Vegas, the emblematic casino that is connected like no other to the myth of Sin City, is shutting down its doors after almost seven decades. The legendary Nevada casino will be demolished in the Spring to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium that will be home to the relocating Oakland Athletics. Bally's Corp.…

Land-based ・ 04 February 2024

KTNV Las Vegas

Nostalgia, memories bring locals and tourists back to the oldest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Getting the opportunity to stay in the first hotel rooms ever used in Las Vegas. They date back 118 years to 1906. In a city often known for tearing down its history, one beacon stands alone downtown - The Golden Gate. It's the old feel that brings people back. "It is very near and dear to my heart," said Jen Beardsley from…

Travel ・ 19 January 2024

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Golden Gate Hotel & Casino celebrates 118th birthday with proclamation

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, the original hotel of Las Vegas, was honored with a proclamation ceremony as it celebrated its 118th anniversary on Thursday, January 18, 2024. (KSNV) Las Vegas (KSNV) - The oldest hotel in downtown Las Vegas, The Golden Gate, is celebrating its 118th birthday on January 18. The Golden Gate has been around for much of…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2024

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Cash in on fun: the art of playing real slots online in Australia

Step into the dazzling world of online slot machines, where the thrill of hitting the jackpot is just a click away. With a vast array of options at your fingertips, it can be overwhelming to know how to play online slots in Australia. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious newcomer, it's no secret that virtual slots have captivated audiences…

Bonuses ・ 30 December 2023

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Ring in 2024 at these events across Las Vegas valley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Are you ready to ring in the new year? Here is a list of New Year's Eve celebrations across the Las Vegas valley. To celebrate the new year and Downtown Grand's 10th anniversary, the hotel & casino is throwing a New Year's Eve bash on Sunday, Dec. 31. The bash will have DJs, a champagne toast, a chance to win $1000000 cash, and a…

Land-based ・ 28 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

iGaming Business

Casino Tampere axed as Veikkaus confirms job cuts

Veikkaus confirmed that "about 185-215" of its 825 employees will lose their jobs after the operator concluded staff consultations. Additionally, there will be material changes in employment terms for "about 110-150" workers. The operator also announced it will close Casino Tampere on 9 December, less than two years after the facility opened. After…

Incidents ・ 14 November 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Tough Little Town: How The Mob's downfall in Las Vegas ushered in the resort era

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - After decades of the mob's influence in Las Vegas, the FBI and some local watchdogs said it was time for a change. In part two of our special report, "Tough Little Town," a look at the big names who played a big part in Las Vegas history - and what eventually led to the downfall of the mob. The Mob Museum's director of education,…

Law ・ 07 September 2023

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NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas

The 2023 NFL season will begin with 10 players suspended for sports gambling and will end with a Super Bowl played in close proximity to more than 60 legalized Las Vegas sportsbooks. If that dichotomy, combined with the league's money-making partnerships with three sportsbook operators, sounds contradictory (or like "hypocrisy at best, a systemic…

NFL ・ 06 September 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Tough little town: How Las Vegas grew from dusty railroad stop to gambling mecca

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas has grown from a railroad stop to a gambling metropolis in the desert in just 118 years. Some say The Mob could be credited for some of that growth. "The Mob did play somewhat of a positive role in the development of Las Vegas," said Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum. This tough…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2023

ABC 8 News

Urban One, Churchill Downs unveil plans for newly proposed Richmond casino

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - The new proposal for Urban One and Churchill Downs' $562 million resort, casino and entertainment was unveiled on Thursday, Aug. 31, with all new details on what the project would entail. The announcement comes hot off the heels of recent wins for the proposal. Last week, a judge ruled in favor of the City of Richmond's…

Industry ・ 01 September 2023

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Plaza Hotel Casino, Pinkbox Doughnuts putting on grand openings, giveaway

Posted at 6:40 PM, Jun 08, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A series of celebrations are unfolding going into the weekend at the Plaza Casino Hotel property. The main street facade has been completely remodeled and modernized, with the addition of a popular Las Vegas doughnut shop. Part of the Main Street Reimagination project is a showgirl statue at the…

Land-based ・ 12 June 2023

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to celebrate grand opening of 'Main Street Reimagination'

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino is set to celebrate the grand opening of the four venues that comprise its "Main Street Reimagination" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 8, at 11 a.m. Officials said the Main Street Reimagination will transform its historic Main Street façade and porte-cochere…

Land-based ・ 06 June 2023

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Bonuses ・ 26 May 2023

Bravewords

Music And Gambling: How Different Games Match Different Genres

Music and gambling go together like peanut butter and jelly. They both make you feel good, unless you have an allergy or a bad luck streak. They also inspire each other, as you can tell from all the songs and movies about hitting the jackpot or losing it all. But did you know that different gambling games have their own musical soulmates? In this…

Roulette ・ 23 March 2023

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The Best Casino Movies: Classics And Modern Films

Casinos have gained popularity over the past few years. Online gambling platforms are experiencing their heyday, which will last for a very long time. But the casino industry itself, as popular as it was, will remain. The first casinos were opened as early as the 17th century in Europe, and since then the interest of the audience, the passion to…

Movies ・ 18 March 2023

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Elray Resources Inc. Acquires Online Casino Crypto Technology

LAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire - Elray Resources Inc. (OTCPK: ELRA), a developer and licensor of online gaming technology and systems, today announced it has acquired Online Casino Crypto Technology, from Luxor Capital LLC. The Crypto Technology will enable Elray to build and supply full turnkey Crypto Technology…

Industry ・ 12 December 2022

Broadway World

Jokesters Comedy Club Receives Second BEST OF LAS VEGAS Award

Don Barnhart's Jokesters Comedy Club has announced that they've been named "Best of Las Vegas" for a second time by the Las Vegas Review Journal. "With all the incredible talent in Las Vegas, just being nominated is an award in and of itself", said Barnhart in a recent interview. Jokesters Comedy Club is located inside The Pegasus Showroom inside…

Land-based ・ 11 December 2022

Courthouse News Service

Downtown Vegas adds splashy resort to revitalized mix

LAS VEGAS (CN) - Downtown Las Vegas sees 24 million visitors annually. One might think the area could rest on its laurels and be fat and happy. But that thinking wouldn't take into account Derek Stevens, whose vision and drive has resulted in the first, built-from-the-ground-up casino development downtown in 30 years. Circa Resort & Casino, the…

Sports ・ 03 December 2022

Nevada Public Radio

In Defense of Las Vegas

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Land-based ・ 01 December 2022

The Street

Iconic Las Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip as well as in the emerging downtown Fremont St. area.. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2022

The Movie Blog

The best gambling movies you can stream

Some of the tensest moments in cinema history have been in movies about betting-from the oldest to the most recent, it's always been a favorite subject of filmmakers. Today, the world of visual entertainment is dominated by streaming and this matches the increase in online gambling and movie-themed slots found at sites like Coincasinos. Knowing…

Movies ・ 17 November 2022

The Tech Outlook

Golden Matrix to Launch Online Casino in Mexico on November 1st

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Covid ・ 04 November 2022

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Golden Matrix Group to launch new MEXPLAY online casino in Mexico

Gaming technology company Golden Matrix Group announced Monday it will launch a licensed proprietary B2C online casino in Mexico on November 1, called MEXPLAY. The platform will feature "an extensive number of table games and slots," as well as a sportsbook, and will offer tournament competition prizes similar to those offered by the company's…

Strategy Guide ・ 30 October 2022

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The Most Popular Casino Movies in Australia

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Movies ・ 26 October 2022

Casino Guru

Golden Matrix to go live with B2C online casino in Mexico

Mexico is quickly turning into a focal point of iGaming operator and software developer interests. In fact, Golden Matrix Group Inc, a company that develops online gaming platforms, content, and systems, revealed plans to introduce a proprietary B2C online casino in the country on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The upcoming brand is aptly named…

Sports ・ 26 October 2022

iGaming Business

Golden Matrix to launch online casino site in Mexico

Mexplay will feature a range of online slots, table games and a sportsbook, allowing users to place bets on a wide range of sports and events. The licensed site will also have tournament competition prizes similar to those offered by the provider's RKings subsidiary in Great Britain. Mexplay content will be available in both Spanish and…

Finance ・ 26 October 2022

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Slotmill signs Golden Matrix

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Mobile ・ 21 October 2022

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The Ending Of Casino Finally Explained

Martin Scorsese's 1995 film "Casino" is one of the most epic gangster movies ever made. It was immediately nominated for several awards upon its release, and actress Sharon Stone won a Golden Globe for her performance. It also features legendary performances by Robert De Niro, Don Rickles, and Joe Pesci - in one of his last roles. James Woods also…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 October 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

Travel Awaits

Bright New Signs On Las Vegas Strip Honor Iconic Sin City Figure

The south end of the Las Vegas Strip has the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign to greet visitors to the world's biggest adult playground. Now the north end of the Strip has its own welcoming attraction. The installation and official lighting of two 50-foot showgirls has been completed on Las Vegas Boulevard, just north of the STRAT Hotel at the…

Religion ・ 16 September 2022

Mobile World Live

Blog: GSMA unleashes MWC on Las Vegas

Leading US mobile executives are set to join more than 200 speakers at MWC Las Vegas from 28 September to 30 September, as the GSMA prepares its next event under the theme of Connectivity Unleashed. The event will be held in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Centre, which opened in 2021 offering 600000 square-feet of exhibition space, the…

Industry ・ 16 September 2022

Review Journal

50-foot showgirls make debut in Downtown Las Vegas

They're here, and they're spectacular. The installation of two new, 50-foot-tall showgirls on the corner of Main Street and Las Vegas Blvd. South has been completed, according to a City of Las Vegas news release. The showgirls will light up for the first time Wednesday at dusk. The retro-style showgirls will create a lasting legacy for the city as…

Roulette ・ 01 September 2022

8 News Now

Extreme public commenting in Las Vegas with Alex Stein

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - On the night of Wednesday, Aug. 17 the best show in Las Vegas was not on the strip, it didn't involve blue men or acrobats, and the only thing it cost anyone watching was three minutes. The show took place at the Las Vegas city council chambers. After patiently waiting almost four hours for his turn to speak during public comment…

Covid ・ 25 August 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

Loop North News

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Crypto ・ 11 August 2022

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‘Dead bodies at Lake Mead’: Las Vegas law firm turning heads with new billboard

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Anyone who has lived in Las Vegas for any amount of time has, at one point or another, seen something in the valley that left them thinking, "Only in Las Vegas." A new set of billboards for a local injury lawyer fits that description. "Injured while searching for dead bodies at Lake Mead? Demand Compensation!" reads one of the…

Incidents ・ 10 August 2022

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Michigan's Old Casinos Weren't What You're Led To Believe

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Finance ・ 28 July 2022

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Bonuses ・ 22 July 2022

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Plaza Las Vegas to open downtown's first smoke-free, "social media friendly" gaming space with slot influencer area

The Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas on Tuesday unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that it says "will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade", including downtown's first smoke-free and "social media friendly" gaming area featuring an agreement with YouTube slot influencer Brian Christopher. The announcement event…

Land-based ・ 07 July 2022

Broadway World

The Neon Museum Presents DUCK DUCK SHED: Celebrating Las Vegas Architecture, Design, and Culture

Oct. 27-30, The Neon Museum will debut a four-day event entitled Duck Duck Shed: Celebrating Las Vegas Architecture, Design, and Culture to recognize the iconic architecture that defines the city as a cultural hub with major design influences that have world-wide impact, particularly in hospitality. The event highlights the city's architectural…

Travel ・ 06 July 2022

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Slotomania Tours the US Southern States and Meets Players with a Surprise Cameo from Country Music Star Tanya Tucker

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Travel ・ 28 June 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino unveils four projects to transform its iconic Main Street façade

The Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, has unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel &…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2022

8 News Now

Las Vegas Mayor Goodman joins TikTok

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has joined the social media platform TikTok and today put out her first video. Mayor Goodman takes the viewer on a day in her life. Mayor Goodman is seen bouncing from event to event around town, grabbing a quick lunch, giving a tour of her office, celebrating a remodel announcement of The Plaza…

Land-based ・ 24 June 2022

The Street

Iconic Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must spend money to keep up with the Joneses. The Strip is…

NFL ・ 16 June 2022

Gambling

Smoke-Free Gaming Area Coming To Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is getting its first smoke-free gaming space. Plaza hotel-casino CEO of Jonathan Jossel announced this week that four renovation projects, including the smoke-free "social media-friendly" gaming area, are being launched at the resort on Main Street. Construction is slated to begin this month and is expected to be completed by the…

Travel ・ 16 June 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to transform its Main Street facade

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino has announced details for four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street facade. The goal is to transition the Plaza into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the…

Land-based ・ 15 June 2022

Eater Vegas

Carousel Bar new project for Plaza Las Vegas

Carousel Bar to open in porte cochere space at Plaza The hundreds of twinkly light bulbs that sparkle over the porte cochere at the Plaza Hotel and Casino will soon mark the backdrop of a carousel-themed outdoor bar. The fanciful new Carousel Bar is one of four projects that the Plaza is undertaking to transform the front of the building facing…

Travel ・ 14 June 2022

Las Vegas Weekly

Quick Bites: Las Vegas Pizza Festival, Top Round, Koibito Poké and more Vegas food news

Put this date on your calendar immediately-the Las Vegas Pizza Festival is set to return on November 12 at the Industrial Event Space, near Sahara and I-15. The event went on hiatus during the pandemic but now it's back, thanks to the Las Vegas Pizza Alliance and Greco and Sons. Acclaimed pizza makers including Tony Gemignani, John Arena, Vincent…

Travel ・ 08 June 2022

Casino City Times

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Land-based ・ 02 June 2022

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Three Of The Best Gambling Movies Based In New York

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Movies ・ 23 May 2022

The West News

Top 10 Casino Games on Facebook & Smart Phones

Then go no farther than our list of the top-rated Facebook and mobile casino games. There are several platforms and games that provide the same excitement and thrills seen in top Vegas casinos directly to your fingertips via mobile and Facebook. In this piece, we look at some of the finest Facebook and mobile gambling games available…

Top and Best ・ 18 May 2022

Golden Casino News

Video Slot Maker Endorphina, Golden Matrix Group Reach Strategic Deal

Online video slot -maker Endorphina and Golden Matrix Group (GMGI) have agreed on the terms of their new partnership and its associated parameters. Golden Matrix Group is a gaming technology company that has its headquarters in Las Vegas. The company develops and holds its own unique intellectual property in online casino sector. It accomplishes…

Law ・ 16 May 2022

Daily Mail Online

Top mafia attorney who inspired Martin Scorsese's Casino recalls defending Las Vegas mobsters

It's the body that has rejuvenated the public's fascination with The Mob. In underworld parlance, the unfortunate male victim was wearing a metal overcoat in the shape of a barrel and had languished on the bed of shrinking Lake Mead in Nevada for decades. Until, that is, the critically receding waters of America's biggest man-made lake near Las…

Law ・ 13 May 2022

8 News Now

Circa earns 'Visionary Design Award' from City of Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Circa Resort & Casino earned a "Visionary Design Award" as Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman handed out honors Wednesday to several noteworthy contributors in the 2020-21 Urban Design Awards. Goodman honored projects that foster the city's commitment to sustainability and livability. "The awards recognize projects that cultivate walkways…

Land-based ・ 12 May 2022

PBS

Officials prep for gruesome surprises as Las Vegas lake slowly dries up

Stories about long-departed Las Vegas organized crime figures are surfacing after a second set of unidentified human remains were revealed as the water level falls on drought-stricken Lake Mead. The reservoir on the Colorado River is about a 30-minute drive from the mob-founded Las Vegas Strip. "There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead,"…

Land-based ・ 11 May 2022

New York Post

Bodies surfacing in Lake Mead recall mob’s time in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is being flooded with lore about organized crime after a second set of human remains emerged within a week from the depths of a drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir just a 30-minute drive from the notoriously mob-founded Strip. "There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead," former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said Monday. "It's…

Law ・ 10 May 2022

European Gaming

The 5th AskGamblers Awards: Start Voting Now!

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Sports ・ 06 May 2022

Your Big Sky

Highest paid residencies from Las Vegas history

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New Year ・ 23 April 2022

Gambling News

Golden Matrix Launched a New Aggregate Gaming System in Six Markets

Golden Matrix Group, a leading provider of turnkey and white label gaming platforms, esports technology, and gaming content, has just launched GMX-Ag, a business-to-business aggregate gaming system, on eight iGaming operators' sites. GMX-Ag is а seamless turnkey iGaming system that provides casino, sportsbook, and live gaming content in the blink…

Finance ・ 21 April 2022

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Lucky Mecca bingo winner scoops Hull's biggest ever £50k prize

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Bingo ・ 03 April 2022

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Best Free Slot Games for iPhone & iPad

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Mobile ・ 22 March 2022

Gambling Insider

Spearhead Studios partners with Golden Matrix

Spearhead Studios has partnered with Golden Matrix Group, with the former's casino games now available via the latter's aggregator solution. Golden Matrix Group, provider of turnkey and white label gaming platforms, develops and distributes over 3000 games to over 580 operators. It reaches 6000000 end-users across the world. "The partnership…

Industry ・ 09 March 2022

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Spearhead Studios titles available now via Golden Matrix

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Games ・ 09 March 2022

Chicago Sun Times

In Chicago casino sweepstakes, Friends of the Parks is backs Rivers’ Lakeside Center plan

Friends of the Parks on Tuesday put its chips on the table in the Chicago casino sweepstakes, favoring the proposed rebirth of Lakeside Center, the oldest and least-used building at McCormick Place. In a letter to supporters and contributors, Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry argued point-by-point why the plan casino magnate…

Bonuses ・ 09 March 2022

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Casinokrypto Shocks The Casino World With Its Newest Inclusions

Casinokrypto.com announced its active involvement in the Krypto betting space by providing Krypto news and reviews of online crypto casino brands. This online hub is created especially for Norwegian gamers due to the many restrictions placed by the Norwegian authority on online casinos. Since the Norwegian government now prohibits the use of Visa…

Trust and Safety ・ 02 March 2022

KTNV Las Vegas

Nevada sees spike in gambling, expert predicts problem gambling epidemic

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Gambling is an addiction. One that can be hard to escape, especially in Las Vegas. But one local I spoke with says, it's never too late to get the help you need. The bad news is, the pandemic may have led to a lot of new people needing that help. FIRST BET AT 17 "I placed my first bet when I was 17 years old," says 30-year-old…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 February 2022

Review Journal

Hard-rocking Stadium Tour has Las Vegas plans

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Christmas ・ 16 February 2022

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Best Gambling Movies Rotten Tomatoes at Best

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Movies ・ 31 January 2022

KTNV Las Vegas

Know before you go: Las Vegas New Year's Eve celebrations

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - New Year's Eve is only days away and Las Vegas has one of the biggest celebrations in the country lined up. It is also one of the busiest nights for law enforcement with about 1200 officers on The Strip and another 200 downtown. Regarding COVID-19, the same rules are in effect: masks inside, optional outside. Freeway ramps near…

New Year ・ 22 January 2022

COGconnected

Why do smartphone games appeal to a ‘niche’ gamer market?

When up-and-coming game developers like 11 Bit Studios decide to bring one of their most successful PC/console offerings (hit survival epic Frostpunk) to smartphones, you can be fairly sure that the mobile gaming market has become a big And the figures bear this out: research from market and consumer data giant Statista found that, in 2021, games…

Mobile ・ 22 January 2022

Travel Weekly

Oscar's at Vegas' Plaza Hotel & Casino adding al fresco dining: Travel Weekly

Oscar's al fresco area, with views of the hotel's glass dome and Fremont Street, will be created on a new rooftop structure next to Oscar's lounge. The space will seat 50 to 60 people and will offer the full dinner menu in addition to wine and cocktails. Construction is expected to begin this spring. The restaurant will remain open during…

Travel ・ 22 January 2022

Yogonet

Las Vegas casinos fully open now without mandated restrictions

Several visitors gathered downtown at the Fremont Street Experience for live music to celebrate the full re-opening at midnight Tuesday. A recorded message by Las Vegas Mayor was shown and Fremont Experience officials were in attendance. Casinos began taking down plexiglass dividers at slot machines and other gambling stations. Las Vegas fully…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2022

Denton Record - Chronicle

Gambling boom in 2021 sets new record after pandemic slump

The gambling business boomed like never before in 2021 as droves of pandemic-weary tourists returned to the Las Vegas Strip and casinos across America, flush with pent-up savings. Nevada's casinos are poised for their best year ever, state gaming officials said, with $12.3 billion in total winnings in the first 11 months of the year. Less…

Covid ・ 01 January 2022

Market Watch

Omi-what? Las Vegas New Year's Eve fireworks show will go on, with 300,000 expected

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas isn't canceling or scaling back plans for big New Year's gatherings amid concerns about the rapid spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, regional public safety and elected leaders said Wednesday. More than 300000 visitors are expected in town for events including a New Year's Eve fireworks show on the Las Vegas Strip that…

New Year ・ 30 December 2021

Film Threat

The Top Gambling Movies

When you think of casinos, what comes to mind? Money, glamour, and most likely some kind of drama are involved as well! Here are some great films you should see. When you think of gambling movies, what comes to mind? A lot of people might say "Rounders" or "Ocean's Eleven" with their iconic movie scenes. But there are many other films that also…

Movies ・ 19 December 2021

Broadway World

The City Of Las Vegas Recognizes Delirious Comedy Club Day At Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino

December 2 is officially Delirious Comedy Club Day in Las Vegas. Located inside Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, Delirious Comedy Club celebrates their 500th show on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., featuring comedians Don Barnhart, Guy Fessenden, Noelle Raiman, Ron Coleman and comedy magician Chad Chesmark, along with special guests and surprises. For more…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2021

Broadway World

Las Vegas to Celebrate Delirious Comedy Club Day

December 2, 2021, is officially Delirious Comedy Club Day in Las Vegas. Celebrating their 500th show since the pandemic shutdown, resident headliner Don Barnhart says, "Laughter is an important part of our mental health and vital to keeping our spirits high in tough times." Delirious Comedy Club is located inside the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino…

Land-based ・ 24 November 2021

Basketball Insiders

Best New Online Casinos in Australia 2021

New online casinos often offer appealing games, bonuses and features. Players in Australia have a host of sites to choose from. New online casinos are being established regularly, with our experts having located the very best. As always, our recommended operators are nothing but legal, secure and trustworthy. So, let's kick things off by taking a…

Baccarat ・ 23 November 2021

Chicago Tribune

Chicago has five competing casino bids. Here’s what’s proposed.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is looking at five proposals from three firms vying to run Chicago's casino. Now it's almost time for her to show her hand. City officials are sifting through the bids, including one from Hard Rock International that would set the gambling emporium in a massive mixed-use project, One Central, which developers hope to…

Religion ・ 08 November 2021

Chicago Sun Times

McCormick Place Lakeside Center eyed for Chicago casino in one of two Bluhm-backed bids

McCormick Place's Lakeside Center would become the "gem" of a south lakefront entertainment district under a proposal to transform the 50-year-old structure into Chicago's mega-casino. A group of developers who are already behind a $4 billion redevelopment of the former Michael Reese Hospital site near Bronzeville said Wednesday they're ready to go…

Land-based ・ 04 November 2021

Fox 5 Vegas

El Cortez hotel-casino celebrates 80 years in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- El Cortez Hotel and Casino celebrates 80 years of operation in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday. El Cortez is the oldest continuously-operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas. It first opened in 1941 before the U.S. got involved in World War 2. With a storied history, Bugsy Siegel and the Mob even owned it for a brief time. "When…

Land-based ・ 02 November 2021

Travel Daily News

Downtown Las Vegas icon El Cortez Hotel & Casino to commemorate 80 years this November

LAS VEGAS, NV - This November, the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino celebrates its monumental 80th Anniversary as the longest continuously running hotel & casino in the ever-changing landscape of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. As the only casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Vegas institution has stood the test of time…

Land-based ・ 10 October 2021

Yogonet

Downtown Vegas' El Cortez casino celebrates 80° anniversary with a $25M renovation

as Vegas-based casino El Cortez will celebrate its 80° anniversary with a $25 million renovation and a fireworks show which will take place on November 6, featuring a speech by Mayor Carolyn Goodman. The property will be throwing the festivities in celebration of 80 years of running the hotel and casino downtown, thus becoming the only casino…

Land-based ・ 06 October 2021

Fox 5 Vegas

El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas to celebrate 80th anniversary

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- An iconic casino in downtown Las Vegas will celebrate its 80 years in November. According to a news release, the El Cortez will celebrate its 80th birthday with a $25 million renovation and a fireworks show on Nov. 6. The celebrate its 80th anniversary as the longest continuously running hotel and casino in downtown. The release…

Land-based ・ 06 October 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

Vegas Slots Online

Las Vegas Casino Kingpin Stan Mallin Dies at the Age of 98

Visionary Las Vegas casino developer and 2019 Gaming Hall of Fame inductee Stanley'Stan' Andrew Mallin has died aged 98. Mallin's wife Sandra'Sandy' gave the evening of September 11 as the time of her husband's passing. The Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center, founded by the eponymous couple in 2000, took to Facebook on Sunday to…

Land-based ・ 13 September 2021

Trip Pub

Wrongly convicted Las Vegas man, 83, paid $2 million for his 20 years in prison

A Las Vegas man who spent 20 years in prison after two incorrect convictions was awarded $2 million and a certificate of innocence Tuesday. Frank LaPena, 83, will receive $1980900 from the state of Nevada, the state's attorney general announced in a. "No amount of money can ever replace our freedom, but with this decision, Mr. LaPena will receive…

Incidents ・ 15 August 2021

Food And Beverage Magazine

Resorts World Las Vegas welcomes new self-pour bar with 36 taps

Resorts World Las Vegas just opened their Famous Foods Center Bar which features 36 self-pour taps offering beer, wine, and cocktails. Guests will never wind up with a full pour of something they dislike and will get to curtail lines and go back to enjoying the casino faster! The self-pour technology from PourMyBeer has guests pay by the ounce via…

Travel ・ 18 July 2021

Brewbound

Resorts World Las Vegas Installs Self-Pour Beverage Wall

Las Vegas, NV - Resorts World Las Vegas, known for its world-class dining experiences has introduced yet another unique restaurant to its roster of elevated bites. The recently unveiled Famous Foods Center Bar is a high-energy 16-seat center bar featuring a high-tech self-serve beverage wall with 36 rotating taps of beer, wine and cocktails that…

Travel ・ 14 July 2021

Ballpark Digest

Las Vegas Ballpark as MLB home? Maybe, maybe not

After saying it was a possibility the Oakland A's could play out of Las Vegas Ballpark on a temporary basis, team president Dave Kaval walked back that assertion, saying that it was more of a hypothetical statement. Speaking to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Kaval praised the home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A West) and said they were looking…

Travel ・ 12 July 2021

European Gaming

Golden Matrix Enters Into Distribution Agreement with Fantasma Games AB to Expand Both Companies’ Share in the Online Gaming Market

New Casino Games to be Hosted on Company's GM-X and GM-Ag Platforms Golden Matrix Group Inc., a developer and licenser of online gaming platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Fantasma Games AB, a leading gambling technology company, to host Fantasma's portfolio of casino betting…

Industry ・ 29 June 2021

Toronto Star

Toronto Star owner Torstar to launch online casino in 2021

Torstar is entering the online gaming market. The corporation announced Monday it intends to launch an online casino betting brand in 2021 pending approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. "As an Ontario-based media business and trusted brand for more than 128 years, we believe Torstar will provide a unique and responsible gaming…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 June 2021

ABC 7

Preparing the palace: How an iconic Las Vegas casino plans to conquer COVID-19

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- At the heart of a nearly vacant Las Vegas Strip, Caesar's iconic palace stands empty. The hotel's doors are locked for the first time in its storied 54-year history. The casino floor is nearly as silent as its statues, save for the siren song auto-playing from a few slot machines echoing through the polished halls. It's been…

Covid ・ 14 May 2021

Review Journal

Downtown Las Vegas saloon, casino face off in court case

Hogs &Heifers Saloon is the kind of place where the bartender in sparkly cowboy boots dances on the bar, screaming "Welcome to the Jungle!" into a bullhorn. Since its 2005 establishment in Las Vegas, the bar has survived the gamut of challenges: a nearly eight-year closure of the neighboring Lady Luck, a recession and the effects of COVID-19. But a…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 09 May 2021

Reno Gazette Journal

A look at the inside: Las Vegas new Circa Resort & Casino is now open

LAS VEGAS - In this town, every opening is grand. The debut Wednesday of the 44-story Circa Resort & Casino - now the tallest building in downtown Las Vegas - was no exception. Hours before the opening of Fremont Street's newest hotel-casino, hundreds of curious visitors waited patiently, drinks in hand, for the countdown to begin. Around 12:01…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021