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A view of the California Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in downtown Las Vegas. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 11:42 a.m. Las Vegas is affectionately referred to as the Ninth Island because of its many visitors from Hawaii. One Hawaiian visitor will return home with a great story to tell - and more than $1 million richer. The visitor at the…

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Hawaiian visitor wins $1.1M jackpot during Easter weekend visit to Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Spending an Easter weekend in Las Vegas will be one a visitor from Hawaii will likely remember forever. The Hawaiian guest, who was staying and playing at the California Hotel & Casino, hit a large jackpot while playing the Wheel of Fortune machine. The lucky guest was wagering $10 per spin and got a bonus round spin that led to…

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Online casinos have become increasingly popular, with good reason. It is convenient, sure, but there is nothing quite like getting the live experience. Those who love to get out on the casino floor and experience the best games, there are a few major destinations to check out. Here are the five best spots in the USA to enjoy live, in-person…

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From Vegas to Monte Carlo: Iconic slot machine destinations worth visiting

Read on to learn more about five iconic slot machine destinations worth visiting! Slot machines have been around for over a century and are one of the most popular forms of gambling in both land-based and online casinos. From Vegas to Monte Carlo, these iconic gaming machines can be found all over the world, offering players an exciting way to win…

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Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Market Outlook 2023

Las Vegas’s 38.8 million total visitors in 2022 was roughly 91.3% of 2019 levels and only 4.1 million below the peak number of visitors in 2016. Gaming revenue for Clark County in 2022 was $12.8 billion, a new record for the market. Statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reflect 43.6 million total occupied room nights for…

Land-based ・ 18 March 2023

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Hawaii lawmaker targets Las Vegas casino promotions

Stanley Chang has a law degree from Harvard, but he must have slept through a few key classes. Mr. Chang, a Democrat who serves in the Hawaii state Senate, is unhappy that thousands of residents from his home state travel to Southern Nevada each year to enjoy the local hospitality and the entertainment and gaming options. So popular is Las Vegas…

Law ・ 10 February 2023

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Hawaii moving forward with plan to ban casino ads

A Hawaii Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill banning casino advertising in the state, but amended it to remove references to Nevada resort properties, including Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp., which has established a decades-old business to attract Hawaiians to "the ninth island." The Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer…

Law ・ 11 February 2023

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Hawaii lawmaker proposes taxing vacation packages in Las Vegas, other legal gambling destinations

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Hawaii lawmakers are eyeing changes that could make a trip to Las Vegas more expensive for Islanders. The bill proposed by state senator Stanley Chang argues that Hawaii residents spend hundreds of millions of dollars in gambling in other places like Las Vegas, and in return, there's no benefit to Hawaii. "Hawaii is a…

Law ・ 12 February 2023

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Gambling has always been a popular form of entertainment and with the advent of technology, the rise of top online casinos has only increased its reach and accessibility. However, nothing beats the thrill and excitement of visiting a real-life casino, surrounded by the glitter and glamour of the gaming world. For those seeking the ultimate casino…

Top and Best ・ 09 February 2023

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Ninth Island: The Las Vegas-Hawaii connection

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The most common explanations for why Las Vegas is called Hawaii's "Ninth Island" are silly, inadequate, devoid of historical perspective. Says who? Two anthropology professors who studied what they call a "cultural phenomenon," that's who. The 50th state's bond with Las Vegas did not evolve from some Hawaiian affinity for…

Land-based ・ 30 December 2022

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Powerball $1.5 billion jackpot drives lottery envy in 5 states where people can't play

Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win. But in some of the…

Lottery ・ 01 December 2022

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In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

WEST POINT, Ga. (AP) - Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win.…

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Winnings ・ 04 November 2022

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What Is the Future of Casino Tourism?

It's no secret that casino tourism is on the decline. With the proliferation of online gambling and the increasing popularity of destinations like Las Vegas and Macau, casinos with explore the latest bonuses are facing tougher competition than ever before. So what is the future of casino tourism? Will it rebound, or will this trend continue? In…

Travel ・ 04 July 2022

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The Three Best Destinations for Gamblers Around the World

Many people would travel their whole lives if they could. Alas, this isn't always possible. Travels require time, money and a lot of research - and yet the travel experience pays off greatly. On the upside, there are real money online casinos where gamblers can still play their favorite games without traveling a single mile. The convenience of…

Games ・ 24 June 2022

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Most gambling destinations in America

The United States of America is home to some of the world's most crowd-pleasing and desired gambling destinations. Over four hundred and fifty casinos are scattered from coast to coast, with half of the leading casinos worldwide seated in the jurisdiction. It's no wonder individuals from all quarters of the globe habitually visit these America's…

Land-based ・ 19 May 2022

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Las Vegas is Hawaii's 'ninth island'

At first glance, Las Vegas and Hawaii may seem like complete opposites. One is a city that offers an escape in the desert and the other offers eight major islands in the Pacific with beaches and ocean views. But they have more in common than you think: Both locations are major tourist destinations. Both offer unique experiences you won't soon…

Religion ・ 03 December 2021

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Hawaii behind Las Vegas as tourism destination

Whenever Las Vegans start feeling sorry for themselves over blown tourism opportunities, they should take a look at a column from a Hawaii-based journalist who thinks our city lapped the island paradise long ago. "Las Vegas is kicking our okole." You don't have to know any Polynesian dialects to guess what that means. Honolulu Star-Advertiser…

Travel ・ 23 November 2021

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Slots player hits $1M jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

Roughly 300000 visitors are expected to come to Las Vegas for the Thanksgiving weekend, potentially setting up a holiday weekend resembling a time before the pandemic. Wynn Resorts Board Chairman Phil Satre offers more information on CEO Matt Maddox's announcement that he will leave the company at the end of January. Visitor volume remains below…

Winnings ・ 23 November 2021

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Top 10 Gambling Destinations Around The World

It's not unheard of that people like to travel. It's also quite well-known that some people like to visit casinos and other entertainment centers while on holiday. But do you know that there are actually people who like to go on so-called gambling holidays and choose to visit various places based on their casino and gambling offer. That being said,…

Top and Best ・ 06 November 2021

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The Biggest Gaming Destinations in the US

Nothing can match the magic of playing in a world-class casino, especially when you're feeling that luck is on your side. With more than 30 destinations and 450 casinos nationwide, we can confidently say that the gambling scene has seen vast changes over the course of the past few decades in the US. These days, domestic tourists build their entire…

Religion ・ 18 August 2021

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BGaming selects five slots for the summer season

The iGaming content provider has gathered five titles with a summer theme: Deep Sea, Journey Flirt, a summer version of its chameleon-style Fruit Million, Hawaii Cocktails, and Aloha King Elvis, which will be launched on July 22. iGaming provider BGaming has gathered five hot slots from its lineup especially for the summer season. The underwater…

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