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Las Vegas Casino Culinary Workers Set Strike Deadline
After
avoiding a strike in November
that could have seen 30000 Las Vegas casino workers walk off the job, another labor dispute could be on the horizon by the Culinary and Bartenders Unions.
However, after setting a Feb. 2 deadline to reach a deal with casinos, the union has at least announced preliminary agreements with two properties of 21…
Nevada Business
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Leads All Gaming Properties in the Nation in 2023 Casino Player Magazine’s “Best of Gaming” Awards
RENO, Nev. (Aug. 15, 2023) - Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) has done it again. Reno's premier resort-casino destination has picked up 38 wins in Casino Player Magazine's 2023 "Best of Gaming" awards, more than any other gaming property in the nation. The accolades include 17 first-place honors, 11 second-place wins and 10 third-place…
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Top 5 Easy to Get Destinations for Gaming in the USA
With hundreds of casinos operating worldwide, it's important for US players to know the best gambling destinations within their own country. The US is home to a multitude of popular casinos and excellent venues that offer opportunities to play thrilling casino games or partake in sports betting. However, gambling laws and regulations can…
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Lucky Poker Player Wins Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Review-Journal
reported that Omar Moreno, hailing from Santa Ana, California, became a lucky winner of a table game jackpot worth $499171 on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Moreno was playing at the famous Flamingo casino located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Moreno revealed that he was on vacation in Las Vegas to celebrate a friend's birthday and…
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Grand Sierra Resort Visitor Hits $544K Jackpot
The Reno property did not disclose the winner's full name but identified them as Jessy R. Jessy placed an
$8 bet
and was about to stop playing when fortune struck and that $8 was turned into the six-figure payout.
Jessy reportedly spent 10 minutes playing on the machine when the jackpot fell, to his befuddlement. The game,
Wheel of Fortune High…
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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…
The Nevada Independent
Increased energy costs cut into Nevada casino company profits in Q3
Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg knew that during a recent earnings conference call he might field a question or two about how pricier utility expenses in Nevada sliced into the company's cash flow.
After all, he had privately discussed the issue weeks earlier.
Several analysts said he brought up high energy prices on the Strip during background…
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Grand Sierra Resort Will Host Wheel of Fortune Slots Spin & Win Tournament
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// Grand Sierra Resort Will Host Wheel of Fortune Slots Spin & Win Tournament
RENO, Nev. - Experience a tournament like no other during the Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) Wheel of Fortune Slots Spin & Win Tournament each Sunday beginning Sept. 11. Guests can play one of IGT's most famous slots brands for a chance to win the grand prize - a brand…
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Wife of comedian performing in Reno area wins $1.4 million slot jackpot
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The wife of a comedian playing in western Nevada this weekend won a $1.4 million slot jackpot Friday at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.
The player identified as Kathryn J. was playing IGT's Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7s slot when she won, the GSR said in a statement. Kathyrn said she was grateful to IGT, the GSR and its…
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IGT's Wheel of Fortune, Megabucks and Powerbucks slots pay out $10M+ in jackpots in July
International Game Technology (IGT)
announced Monday that its
Wheel of Fortune, Megabucks
and Powerbucks slots paid out seven massive jackpots
totaling more than $10 million in July.
Winners were awarded the following $1 million+ jackpots last month:
On July 4, a Megabucks slots player won $3603575 playing Megabucks Double Diamond Deluxe at Graton…
Gambling News
IGT to Boost Its Italian Presence via an SKS365 Group Partnership
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced that IGT PlayDigital expanded its partnership with SKS365 Group. The multi-year agreement will result in extra content for the Italian market via SKS365 Group's Planetwin365 casino.
As a way to provide Italian players with more PlayCasino titles, Planetwin365 will use the remote game server…
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Locals Save at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
RENO, Nev. - At Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR), Northern Nevada locals can have a grand time and save 20 percent at GSR-owned outlets all day Sunday through Thursday.Choose from a variety of amenities at GSR, including thrilling rides, premier shopping and some of the best dining Reno has to offer. There's something for just about everyone to…
Food And Beverage Magazine
CHEF SHAWN MCCLAIN BRINGS BALLA ITALIAN SOUL TO SAHARA LAS VEGAS SEPTEMBER 30
James Beard Award Winner Shawn McClain, with partners Richard and Sarah Camarota, will open their newest Las Vegas restaurant,
Balla Italian Soul, at SAHARA Las Vegas on Friday, September 30. The regional, seasonal menu offers fresh and vibrant plates to locals and tourists alike.
"There is no greater honor as a chef than to open a restaurant in…
Side Line Magazine
While the Husband Was on Stage, the Wife Wins a $1.4 Million Slot Jackpot
On July 11, 2016, at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada, Kathryn J. wagered a $1.4 million slot jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot machine and won. According to the GSR, when she hit the major prize, her husband Justin Rupple was on stage at the Crystal Bay Casino on Lake Tahoe's north shore Friday night. In this blog post,…
The Travel
10 Sin-City Worthy Alternatives To Visiting Vegas
A vacation in Vegas is a golden opportunity to escape life's daily hustle and bustle. Visitors heading to Vegas encounter a city flocked with world-class dining, exotic shopping centers, art galleries, and museums. With distinctive styles of game selection, Las Vegas Casinos are designed to offer visitors many ways of trying their luck. However,…
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Wife of comedian performing in Nevada wins $1.4 million slot jackpot
RENO, Nev. (KOLO/Gray News) -The wife of a comedian playing in Nevada over the weekend won a $1.4 million slot jackpot Friday.
The player, identified as Kathryn J., was at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) playing a Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7s slot machine when she won, the GSR said in a statement. Kathyrn said she was grateful to…
Nevada Business
Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot Returns to the Grand Sierra Resort June 11
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// Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot Returns to the Grand Sierra Resort June 11
RENO, Nev. - The highly anticipated Pigs & Pinot event is back at
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR)
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. For one night only at The Pool at GSR, guests can enjoy a variety of dishes featuring locally raised pork paired with an…
Nevada Business
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Makes Major Contribution to the Children’s Cabinet
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// Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Makes Major Contribution to the Children's Cabinet
RENO, Nev. -Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) has made a $25000 donation to The Children's Cabinet. The funds will support the organization's Redfield Academy, which is dedicated to providing support for youth who may be struggling in high school and need a…
Independent
“I lost a bit of cash in casino called the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno Nevada during a US tour”
Faye O'Rourke is the lead singer with the Dublin alternative pop band, Soda Blonde. She will be performing with her band at the music and arts festival Beyond The Pale at Glendalough Estate, Wicklow from June 10 to June 12. Tickets for the festival are on sale now from itsbeyondthepale.ie
What's the most important lesson about money which your…
Review Journal
IGT capitalizes on strong casino demand in first-quarter earnings report
Strong casino play has prompted operators to upgrade their slot machines, a boon to gaming equipment behemoth IGT.
The London-based company with a heavy presence in Nevada reported narrowing net income despite a 3.5 percent increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2022. IGT executives attributed the decline to omicron variant-produced downturns…
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ULTIMATE WOMEN OF WRESTLING is thrilled to announce that their debut event UWW #1 May 21st, at SAHARA Las Vegas
Ultimate Women Of Wrestling to Debut in Las Vegas Saturday May 22, 2022
Fans will understand why the name of the promotion is Ultimate Women Of Wrestling when they experience this history making event at Sahara Las Vegas
Fans will understand why the name of the promotion is Ultimate Women Of Wrestling when they experience this history making event…
Nevada Business
“Viva Le Cirque!” Returns to Grand Sierra Resort and Casino May 26-June 12
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// "Viva Le Cirque!" Returns to Grand Sierra Resort and Casino May 26-June 12
RENO, Nev. - Get ready to be transported to a world full of magic, whimsy and wonder when "Viva Le Cirque!" takes over the Grand Theatre inside Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) May 26-June 12.
Tickets for "Viva Le Cirque!" go on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.…
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TCSJOHNHULXEY nominated for Top Performing ETG in the EKG Slot Awards
TCSJOHNHUXLEY the leading manufacturer and supplier of world-renowned live gaming products and services, is delighted to announce it has received an official award nomination for Qorex Electronic Gaming Solutions in the Top Performing Electronic Table Game (ETG) category, of the fourth annual EKG Slot Awards.
The Awards run by industry research…
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Mask Mandate Tightened At Las Vegas Casinos for New Years Eve
While the majority of venues in other major cities around the world, such as London and New York, have cancelled their celebrations, Vegas casinos and clubs are going ahead with theirs. As over 300000 guests are expected to visit Las Vegas Casinos for various New Year's Eve festivities, the
Nevada Gaming Control Board has tightened Emergency…
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MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night At SAHARA Las Vegas With Red Carpet And Sold-Out Performance, Sept. 25
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night (Sept. 25), Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas celebrated its highly anticipated opening in its brand-new, cutting-edge venue at SAHARA Las Vegas. The sold-out audience was treated to a high-octane performance filled with new sexy and daring dance routines outfitted in a technologically…
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Despite The Pandemic, Casinos Have Never Been Busier
This is true, especially in Maryland and Nevada, where the leisure and hospitality sectors are slowly digging themselves out of the hole.
Over the past year, the staff at Maryland's six casinos have been developing ingenious strategies to keep the dice rolling on the craps tables while observing COVID safety measures.
Most of the U.S. casinos that…
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Grand Sierra Resort, Sahara Las Vegas add AI search driven data analytics platform
fter extensive vetting of the competition,
Meruelo Gaming, which owns
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
(GSR)
and
Sahara Las Vegas, selects
Gaming Analytics Inc.
and its artificial intelligence tools
to improve marketing and casino operations.
Gaming Analytics combines the simplicity of a search engine with the power of machine learning and AI to…
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Grand Sierra Resort and Casino and SAHARA Las Vegas Adopt Gaming Analytics Inc.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After extensive vetting of the competition, Meruelo Gaming selects Gaming Analytics Inc. and its advanced artificial intelligence tools to improve marketing and casino operations.
"We're excited to welcome Gaming Analytics to our array of technology solutions. The platform was recommended by our industry…
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LAS VEGAS’ HOTTEST SHOW RETURNS! MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS DEBUTS IN ALL-NEW VENUE AT SAHARA LAS VEGAS ON AUG. 27
LAS VEGAS' HOTTEST SHOW RETURNS!
MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS DEBUTS IN ALL-NEW VENUE AT SAHARA LAS VEGAS ON AUG. 27
The Revamped Production Announces Updated Vaccination Policy
Bigger, sexier and more magical than ever, Channing Tatum's
MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas,
the flagship production of the internationally celebrated franchise begins its run at…
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Small Casino And Tavern Operators Caution Nevada Regulators About Expanding Online Gaming
A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers.
In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Casino operators caution Nevada regulators about expanding online gaming
A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers.
In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…
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Mohegan Sun Casino agrees to Nevada's largest fine for a single venue over COVID-19 protocols
he
Nevada Gaming Commission
on Thursday agreed to a stipulated settlement with
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
for a $60000 fine after several reality television celebrities, who were paid to promote the
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas' March 25 opening, were photographed not wearing masks or facial coverings.
It marks the
largest fine…
Gambling News
Nevada Gaming Commission Lauds Casino Recovery Efforts
The Las Vegas gambling scene is beginning to experience new signs of life following the global COVID-19 pandemic.
On Thursday, two Las Vegas casinos told
the Nevada Gaming Commission
(NGC) that they are doing well after the industry rebound from the pandemic. That's a good thing, too, because one of them
has to pay
a $60000
fine
for violating…
The Washington Post
Headed to a casino this summer? Here’s what to expect.
It was my turn to shoot, so I leaned over the craps table and scooped up the dice. It felt good; it had been more than a year since I'd been inside a casino. I looked at the expectant faces of my fellow players, channeled all the luck of the past pandemic year into my fist - and someone sprayed Windex in my face.
Okay, it wasn't actually in my…
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