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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator

The Las Vegas Strip produced the most gaming revenue of any market in the United States in 2023, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. The nation's commercial casinos generated $66.52 billion - the third straight year of record performance - and a 10 percent increase from 2022. The Strip, with $8.83 billion and 7.2 percent over 2022…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2024

Sounds and Colours

Winning Big to the Beat: Exploring the Surge of Online Casinos Across Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America's burgeoning online gaming scene, fueled by a passion for sports betting and a population of over 670 million, is attracting major casinos and game developers. This marks a new era for a region with deep gambling traditions now transitioning into the digital space, contrasting with the established online gambling sectors in the USA…

Industry ・ 13 February 2024

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Woman who won $43 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Instead of being handed $43 million for her jackpot'win', a woman was offered a steak dinner instead. Tough choice, right? Katrina Bookman was at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, when she decided to have a go on the slot machines. After pulling the lever, she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…

Winnings ・ 19 January 2024

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Nevada casino revenue hits record levels in July 2023

When temperatures were hot, the state's casinos were hotter. Southern Nevada endured a record heat wave in July, and gamblers enriched the state's casinos more than in any month in history, breaking monthly gaming win records statewide and on the Strip, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. The state's 439 licensed casinos won $1.4…

Finance ・ 04 September 2023

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Nevada’s Casino Revenue Reaches $1.4 Billion In July

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, Nevada's regulatory body, revealed that Southern Nevada's players hit casinos so often in July, the most ever in state history, breaking "monthly gaming win records" across the state as well as on the Strip. These, in addition to other state-licensed casinos, which totaled 439, made a profit of $1.4 billion during…

Finance ・ 31 August 2023

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Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by Jamaica casino

The world would quite literally be your oyster if you'd won $43 million, right? Well, that's exactly what this unfortunate woman thought until she was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings. Because as it turned out, the jackpot was a result of a'malfunction' and the hopeful millionaire-to-be was left empty-handed... well, that's unless a…

Winnings ・ 24 July 2023

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Meet the Mid: Junior Slot Back Amin Hassan

Hometown: Richmond Heights, Fla. High School: Gulliver Preparatory Major: General Science What do you want to do after graduation and Why? I'm still weighing my options between the Marines and Navy. Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because it was the best opportunity for me to play FBS football and it was also a great opportunity to attend…

Strategy Guide ・ 23 July 2023

Sounds and Colours

All-Time Classics: The Best Reggae Songs About Money & Gambling

Originating in Jamaica in the 1960s, reggae music is known for its distinctive rhythm. It is a genre of music that has remained popular throughout history and is enjoyed by people from all over the world. It is also a form of music often appreciated by fans of different genres, which speaks to its rhythmic appeal. It is not just the infectious…

Blackjack ・ 23 May 2023

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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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Woman Won $43 Million Jackpot and Was Offered a Steak Dinner by the Casino Instead of Her Winnings

Which would you prefer: a steak supper or $43 million? Unfortunately, even after winning the jackpot on a slot machine, one woman didn't have many options. At the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, Katrina Bookman was playing the slots when she won what would have been the highest slot machine prize in US history: $42949672. She used the…

Winnings ・ 10 February 2023

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Dad wins Betfred's biggest-ever jackpot of £5.4m with £1.40 bet

A dad-of-three is on cloud nine after becoming Betfred's biggest ever winner. Michael Clark, from Newcastle, found himself bored of the repeats showing on TV during the post- Christmas period, so he decided to have a go on the King Kong Cashpots slots game. And within half an hour, the 32-year-old's life had been changed forever. "I was on it for…

Winnings ・ 13 January 2023

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Dad wins £5.4million jackpot from £1.40 Betfred bet

A dad-of-three has become a millionaire after winning a whopping £5.4million jackpot on a stake of just £1.40. Michael Clark has now opened up about what the huge win means for himself and his family, revealing that he can now "easily afford to get married " after meeting his fiancée while working at KFC. The 32-year-old can now buy his family a…

Winnings ・ 13 January 2023

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Casino Refuses to Pay $42M Woman Who Won Slots Game, Offers Steak Dinner Instead

A New York woman's life changed (briefly) after she hit the jackpot at a Jamaica, Queens casino, but her dream soon turned to reality after what unfolded next. Katrina Bookman was playing the slots when she won $42 million at the Resorts World Casino. The win was the largest slot machine jackpot in US history, according to UNILAD. After heading to…

Law ・ 12 January 2023

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Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Would you rather have $43 million, or a steak dinner? Unfortunately, one woman wasn't left with much choice even after hitting the jackpot on a slot machine. Katrina Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens when she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history - $42949672…

Law ・ 08 January 2023

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News 12 gets sneak peek tour of Resorts World Hudson Valley Casino in Newburgh

The Hudson Valley is getting a new casino in Orange County.In just one week, Resorts World Hudson Valley is opening its third location in the town of Newburgh. The casino is a $50 million renovation of the old Bonton store at the Newburgh Mall. "We have state of the art slot machines and electronic table games," said Resorts World Vice President…

Travel ・ 22 December 2022

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Some of Las Vegas' big gaming companies want a bite of the Big Apple

NEW YORK - With the latest edition of the New York Post in one hand and a beer in the other, George Miller fumbled for a betting slip he feared might have been blown away on a blustery day at a racetrack parking lot on the outskirts of New York City. A Long Island resident, Miller likes to come to the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens to play the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

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The Big Gamble: Inside The Battle to Operate A Casino In New York City

N ew York has begun the formal process to license up to three casinos in and around the city's five boroughs. And the billionaire-backed gambling companies and real estate developers are going all in to bring one to Manhattan. Building Las Vegas-style casinos in New York City is a seismic shift in the gaming industry. The state already has four…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

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RISE Life eyes new strategies to tackle gambling addiction

Though Jamaica's responsible gaming programmes are deemed to be on par with what obtains internationally, there are new player protocols that RISE Life Management Services programme coordinator Richard Henry wants to see replicated in the country. He told a Gleaner Editors' Forum on Wednesday that advanced and accessible responsible gaming…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 October 2022

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Where Can You Gamble at 18?

Are you looking to gamble online, but don't know if you're old enough? Rules can vary between different countries, states, and, territories. There can also be separate age requirements for different forms of gambling. TheSportsGeek is looking into where you can gamble at 18? Gambling when 18 is often a rite-of-passage for most young gamblers, but…

Sports ・ 26 August 2022

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$89K Fast Play Lottery Ticket Sold In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ - A lucky lottery player is now $89195 richer after hitting on a Fast Play Progressive game. The player bought a ticket for the $5 Jersey Jackpot and won 50 percent of the progressive jackpot on Aug. 7, lottery officials said. The winning ticket was sold at Happy Hour, 730 Jamaica Blvd., Toms River, in Ocean County. Be…

Lottery ・ 08 August 2022

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Parents urged to look for signs children involved in gambling

RISE Life Management has expressed concern about the number of underage children who have been visiting sports betting and online gambling sites, and has urged parents to pay attention to their kids who may be involved. Richard Henry, programme manager of addiction counselling and support services at RISE Life Management, raised the concerns while…

Lottery ・ 16 June 2022

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Area resident 'excited and happy' after winning $1M jackpot

NEWS RELEASEOLG******************************* The Lotto Max odds have shone in favour of Andre Harris of Barrie! He won a MaxMillions prize worth $1 million in the March 25, 2022, Lotto Max draw. The 37-year-old father says he discovered his big win on a Sunday. "I was enjoying my'rest day' when something told me to check my ticket. I went out to…

Winnings ・ 06 June 2022

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Best Casinos In Jamaica

Jamaica is home to numerous entertainment attractions. Aside from natural masterpieces like beautiful beaches, you will definitely come across a lot of stunning gambling centers. Treasure Hunt Gaming, Acropolis Gaming Lounge, The Jamaica Pegasus, and Derby Rooms are a few samples of the best places to spend your time playing card games and other…

Lottery ・ 06 June 2022

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York course sets up casino game careers

As the gaming industry in New York grows, York College is prepared to provide career options for individuals interested in that job sector. For approximately two years three Department of Business and Economics professors from the Jamaica-based CUNY school collaborated with a team of executives from Resorts World New York City, the Big Apple's only…

Games ・ 26 May 2022

Jamaica Observer

Mahoe Gaming launches ‘Video Lottery Terminals’

Mahoe Gaming, operator of the Izizzi lottery games, and the major new entrant in the Jamaican gaming and entertainment space, has moved to bring further innovation and enhanced player entertainment to the island with the launch of Jamaica's first Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) network. The state-of-the-art gaming machines are being launched with the…

Lottery ・ 16 May 2022

Casino Reports

NY Senate Leader Backs Empire City Casino

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has most recently given her verdict and preferences on which downstate New York property should get one of the three full-commercial casino licenses. The Senate leader expressed her support for MGM Resorts International's Empire City Casino to be given one of the licenses, as it could do well with…

Politics ・ 09 February 2022

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Billionaire Behind Troubled Crystal Cruises Is Moving Ahead With Bigger Casino Bets

T he Crystal Symphony, a luxury cruise liner owned by Crystal Cruises, a subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong, was supposed to arrive in Miami on Saturday, January 22. But at 1 p.m. on Friday, the Captain told the passengers that the ship would instead dock in the Bahamas. The change of plans was so the Crystal Symphony could avoid seizure by the U.S.…

Travel ・ 01 February 2022

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5 Most Popular Casinos In The Caribbean For 2022

If you ever visit the Caribbean and you like to gamble, there are casinos that are hotels that also offer great games. In general, this place is not only heaven for tourists but also for gamblers. Casinos in the Caribbean are massive and each casino in the Caribbean is special. Today we are going to reveal top Caribbean casinos and reveal all the…

Land-based ・ 12 January 2022

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Casino at Willets Point a possiblity

The New York State Gaming Commission completed its call for request for information from players in the Willets Point area on Dec. 10, regarding the potential licensing of a casino in the neighborhood. Although the project is quite a ways off from being proposed, the RFIs suggests some serious movement, according to Whitestone activist Robert…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 December 2021

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Woman sets fire to video gambling machine, subsequently shot by another person who wanted to keep playing

At a Houston, Texas convenience store, a woman because frustrated with a video gambling machine so she squirted it with lighter fluid and reportedly set it ablaze. This angered a second woman because "she couldn't play it anymore," according to Click2Houston. In fact, that individual was so infuriated she allegedly shot the woman who started the…

Sports ・ 12 December 2021

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Slot machine winner denied $43 million jackpot, offered steak dinner

A malfunctioning slot machine showed winnings of $43 million Woman actually won $2.25, state commission says It was a selfie she thought was worth nearly $43 million. Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot on a slot machine in late August at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. She even took an excited self-portrait with the machine displaying her…

Winnings ・ 08 November 2021

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Powerball jackpot rises to $620 million; million-dollar Brooklyn ticket hits for second-place winner

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The stakes are higher. After Wednesday night's non-winning Powerball drawing (02, 07, 11, 17, 32, 11*), the massive jackpot has ballooned to $620 million. The lump sum is $446 million, and the drawing will take place Saturday night. Despite the grand prize not hitting for any ticket holders, a $1 million ticket was sold in…

Winnings ・ 04 October 2021

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Top 10 sports-themed slot games

Despite no spectators being allowed in the stadium at the Tokyo Games, it's still perfectly possible to share in the Olympic spirit wherever you are in the world by trying out some of the best sports-themed slot games! As well as offering a chance to have some sporting fun of your own, you can even win some money while you're at it! We've sorted…

Top and Best ・ 21 July 2021

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World Gambling Laws. Where Is Online Gambling Legal In 2021?

Every online business operates where its business is legalized. For online gambling, it's the same thing to consider, as they will need to run their business where they feel comfortable and it's allowed by the state government to operate. The question of where online gambling laws around the world are legal has been going on for a long period, and…

Law ・ 19 July 2021

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Jamaica coach Whitmore holds all the aces in attempt to hit Gold Cup jackpot in Las Vegas

THEODORE WHITMORE, the Jamaica head coach, won't be taking any gambles at the CONCACAF Gold Cup but he will surely have his eye set on winning the top prize at Las Vegas come August 1. Kingston-born Whitmore, who methodically guided his Reggae Boyz to the 2019 semi-final and 2017 final of the showpiece tournament, will be aiming for Jamaica to be…

Winnings ・ 20 May 2021

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Resorts World Casino New York City Announces Hyatt Regency JFK

Genting Americas announced on October 12 plans for a new hotel located at Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC). Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York, an eight-story, 400-room, four-star hotel, scheduled to open in Q12021, will feature residential-inspired guestrooms and premium suites with energizing design and insightful in-room…

Travel ・ 09 May 2021