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Digital Chocolate enters the world of real-money gambling with Slots! Pocket UK

Earlier this month, Zynga released its version of real-money gambling in the UK via ZyngaPlusCasino and ZyngaPlusPoker. Now, Digital Chocolate has jumped into the world of real-money gambling as well with the launch of Slots! Pocket UK on iPhone and iPad. As the name might suggest, the app is exclusive to the UK, giving players a chance to bet…

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Snake Helps Thief With Casino Robbery

There have been plenty of crazy casino capers through the years, but one recent Oklahoma City case stood out and involved a unique modus operandi. Police say Jason McBrayer, 43,didn't use a gun or knife, but instead brandished a snake to rob a casino guest. Authorities say the suspect sat next to a customer at a slot machine at Remington Park…

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NJ Senator Eyes Tax Rate Increase for Online Gambling to 30%

New Jersey is contemplating raising the state's online casino gaming and sports wagering tax rate to a maximum of 30%. Additionally, Senator John McKeon is cited as the lead sponsor of the tax rate hike legislation, named Bill S3064. But, there is no summary of NJ casino gaming and sports wagering bill. There is a possibility that legislation…

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MyPrize Emerges Out of Stealth With $140 Million Total Enterprise Value, the Most Valuable Online Social Casino Pre-Launch

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Deadspin's destiny as a gambling referral site seemingly confirmed

After G/O Media sold Deadspin earlier this month, the buyer remained anonymous other than a basic website originating in Malta. Internet sleuths and reporters like Tedium's Ernie Smith did some digging last week and found connections between new owner Lineup Publishing and a Finnish casino spam blog (splog). Based on that and several other clues,…

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Top 7 Best New Online Casino Games

We know most avid online casino players are looking forward to the hyped game releases planned for later this year and next year but don't forget the awesome titles released in 2018. We've sifted through hundreds of new releases to bring you the top 7 new casino games of 2018 according to Gambling.com! Our list from 2017 featured some of the most…

Gambling Sites ・ 17 March 2024

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

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Sports Gambling Was a Gateway Drug to Online Gambling and the Lottery

DraftKings would love it if you bet on the Knicks game. Oh, and while you're at it, why don't you hop over to its casino app and try out a little online blackjack? And wouldn't it be neat to eventually toss a few bucks on some lottery tickets, too? While more and more Americans are getting used to wagering on games from their phone, sports betting…

Sports ・ 03 March 2024

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Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss

Maryland's casinos, as well as international gambling organizations, are pushing for state lawmakers to establish an internet gaming market. The proposal has a powerful sponsor in the House of Delegates that should ensure it advances from its committee to the full chamber, though it's unclear whether a similar proposal in the Senate will have the…

Law ・ 27 February 2024

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The 5 Most Shocking Murders at Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos

Las Vegas is a playground for gambling, live entertainment, and dining. It's a place that's game for anything, but it can also be murder. The city has the 13-highest homicide rate problem in the U.S, according to a 2023 study cited by local Fox-affiliated station KVVU-TV. The new Oxygen series Sin City Murders - premiering Sunday, February 25 at 7…

Incidents ・ 24 February 2024

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Casinos’ slots revenue took hit from January storms

Bad weather in January was blamed for a year-over-year dip in slot-machine revenues at the casinos. Foxwoods Resort Casino announced Friday it "won," or kept, $25.3 million in slots revenue last month after paying out prizes, a decrease of 9.6% over the $28 million it kept the same month a year earlier. Mohegan Sun reported this week it kept $35.6…

Finance ・ 17 February 2024

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Gas stations defy Springfield's gambling machine ban

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - KOLR 10 Investigates at least two gas stations that are gambling with the city of Springfield's new rule banning slot machine-style games that pay out cash prizes. According to the ordinance, it took effect upon passage Monday night. KOLR 10 Investigates visited multiple Fast'N Friendly convenience store supervisors who claim…

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

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Jason Kelce and Adele have awkward exchange as NFL star lets loose in Las Vegas casino

Philadelphia Eagles icon Jason Kelce has been living his best life in Las Vegas ahead of his brother Travis' tilt at a second successive Super Bowl title with the Kansas City Chiefs Jason and Kylie Kelce in their suite at Allegiant Stadium, with Jason wearing Chiefs overalls Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles has been enjoying his time in Las…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2024

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New Fox Slot-Machine Game Show Looks Familiar 02/12/2021

A new quizshow premiering on Fox this weekend combines a giant slot machine with trivia questions to award cash prizes. This happens to sound an awful lot like "TheJoker's Wild," a show that first came to TV in 1972 and has been redone a number of times -- most recently on TBS with Snoop Dogg hosting it. Nowhere in any of the press material for…

Movies ・ 12 February 2024

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Jason Kelce Playing Craps At Las Vegas Casino Before Super Bowl

Jason Kelce's flying by on luck alone this weekend -- betting thousands at a craps table before Sunday's Super Bowl kickoff. TMZ has obtained photos of the big Philadelphia Eagles center shooting dice at a craps table in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas... with eyewitnesses telling us JK was playing at a high roller's table in the luxurious Vegas hot…

Land-based ・ 12 February 2024

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Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino unveils new Glass Bar lounge, set to debut this winter

Las Vegas Strip's Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has announced the opening of Glass Bar, a new bar and lounge set to replace the former Heart Bar near the Bakkt Theater. Slated to open this winter, the lounge will be located at the center of the casino floor. Designed by architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, the 4000-square-foot Glass Bar…

Land-based ・ 29 January 2024

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How much money Detroit casinos lost during last year’s strikes

The financial impact of this past fall's Detroit casino workers' strikes is clearer with the release of new earnings figures. Workers walked away with wage and benefits gains without causing much long-term impact on the casinos' revenue. City of Detroit Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Budget Director Steve Watson said in a statement to Outlier…

Finance ・ 25 January 2024

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Foxwoods posts healthy increase in December slots revenue

Foxwoods Resort Casino's slot-machine revenue in December was up 9% over the same month the previous year, a performance its top executive attributed to recent upgrades of the property and aggressive marketing. The Mashantucket Pequot-owned casino "won," or kept, $32.6 million after paying out prizes. Jason Guyot, Foxwoods' president and chief…

Finance ・ 18 January 2024

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Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

Las Vegas Magazine

'The Rat Pack Is Back' presents a classic time in Las Vegas entertainment

The spirit of golden age Las Vegas is always present, even if visible signs are increasingly rare. The old gives way to the new, signs from classic resort-casinos retire to the Neon Museum just north of the Strip, and torches brandished by top entertainers get passed on to the next generation. Time stands still at the Copa Room at Tuscany Suites &…

Strategy Guide ・ 15 December 2023

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Kendall Jenner rocks plunging black dress at casino event in Las Vegas after fans suspect she got a boob job

MODEL Kendall Jenner has stunned in a plunging black dress during her steamy trip to Sin City. On Wednesday, Kendall, 28, attended the star-studded grand opening of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort and casino in Winchester, Nevada. The supermodel donned a figure-hugging dress that flowed down her slim legs. The Kardashians star teased an ample…

Incidents ・ 15 December 2023

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Slot Machine Strategies and Tips for Beginners

Online casinos have the largest selection of slot machines anywhere. If you haven't given online slots a try yet, you might be surprised how much fun you can have spinning those reels from the comfort of your own home. Sign-up offers, deposit bonuses, free slot play, and much more can be found at nearly every online casino, and if you aren't…

Strategy Guide ・ 10 December 2023

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iGaming is a bad bet for Maryland

By Jason Chorpenning and Shane Sterry Chorpenning is president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 27 and Sterry is assistant vice president of the Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union. On behalf of the more than 5000 UFCW and SEATU represented employees working at three of Maryland's casinos - Rocky Gap…

Industry ・ 07 December 2023

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Foxwoods Opens Pequot Woodlands Casino on August 29, 2023

Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, announced that it will soon open its new casino facility in the Grand Pequot Concourse in Connecticut. The opening of the brand new Pequot Woodlands Casino will be held on August 29, 2023, as reported by CT Insider. Casino Features: According to the report, the new Pequot resort…

Industry ・ 06 December 2023

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Biggest Slot Machine Wins: The Most Famous Casino Jackpot Winners All Times

All of us dream of winning big while playing slots. Spinning reels have scooped millions of dollars for some; it is a reality. Big casino slot game winners hit the jackpot in this gambling world, and some have received mammoth prizes. These situations are life-changing, and slot machines offer bonus features in tons. In this article, we will look…

Winnings ・ 06 December 2023

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US and Canadian online real-money and social gaming industry insight

DraftKings is adding to its complement of online casino products with the imminent launch of DK Craps. The product will first launch in New Jersey, with Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to follow pending regulatory approval. The online craps game, which is exclusive to DraftKings and built in-house, is the latest addition to a suite of 494…

Industry ・ 06 December 2023

Vegas Inc

Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury

The pool area is seen at the new Durango Resort during a preview of the property Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. The newest Station Casinos resort opens today, Dec. 5, 2023, at the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 | 6 a.m. Patrons who step into the new Durango Resort for the initial time should notice something distinct: It's…

Sports ・ 05 December 2023

The Detroit News

Detroit Casino Council says talks to end strike 'down to core issues'

As the strike against Detroit's three gaming houses approaches the one-month mark, union leadership said they bargained with the casinos Wednesday and have more days of negotiations scheduled this week. "We are down to the core economic issues, and we are waiting on a response from the employers to our current economic proposal," the Detroit Casino…

Law ・ 16 November 2023

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The Detroit casino workers strike, explained

Kolada Richardson returned to work cleaning hotel rooms at Detroit's MGM Grand in May 2021 after more than a year off the job. When the casinos closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she weathered unemployment only to find that her job had gone from tough to brutal. Many of her coworkers didn't return, and the hotel was short-staffed. Ten-hour…

Finance ・ 10 November 2023

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3 Top Performing Stocks in the Online Gambling Industry

The online gambling market is booming. In fact, the market is projected to hit $95 billion in revenue this year. By 2027, it could hit $131.9 billion, as noted by Statista. Better, the number of online gamblers could rally to 233.7 million by 2027, too. All of that should create a massive opportunity for the online gambling stocks below. Helping in…

Finance ・ 03 November 2023

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Mississippi Legislators, Casino Stakeholders Wary Of iCasino

A Mississippi mobile sports betting task force met last week to consider the potential effects of legalizing online sports betting in the state. The topic of online casino legalization also came up, but it doesn't seem like state legislators are close to legalizing that gambling option. PENN Entertainment's Jason Tosches, the company's director of…

Law ・ 31 October 2023

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Crime and the City: Las Vegas ‹ CrimeReads

Let's go to Las Vegas with one of the great kings of the American hard-boiled Charles Willeford in his novel Wicked Wives (1956): 'Once the sun comes up in the desert it rises fast. It hung on the horizon like a solid neon pumpkin, beaming through our windshield. It grew warmer all the time. The closer we got to Vegas, the more numerous the…

Incidents ・ 23 October 2023

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Bellagio on Las Vegas Strip marks 25th anniversary

When you say the name, it immediately evokes a vision of Las Vegas luxury. The stately 3933-room Strip resort turns 25 on Sunday. It seems like only yesterday that Las Vegas turned out on a chilly and breezy Thursday evening to see Steve Wynn's latest lodging masterpiece with a massive casino - one of the city's five largest - a seasonally changing…

Land-based ・ 14 October 2023

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Expert warns of addiction as Powerball jackpot grows

CAPE CORAL, Fla. - The Powerball jackpot is the second highest it's ever been in history, climbing to $1.73 billion dollars by October 10. "I always play it when it's always up," Jason Ketcham, a Powerball player said. The grand prize is still creeping upward, getting closer and closer to $2 billion dollars. People like Jason Ketcham were testing…

Lottery ・ 11 October 2023

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Famous Movies That Had Slot Machines in Them

Slot machines have become an iconic part of casinos and gambling culture. As such, it's no surprise that slot machines have made appearances in many famous Hollywood movies over the years. Here is a look at seven popular movies that featured slot machines as part of the setting or plot. Martin Scorsese's classic Las Vegas mob film Casino is filled…

Movies ・ 03 October 2023

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Researchers offer free threat briefings on Vegas casino hackers

Sergey Nivens - stock.adobe.com Organisations concerned about the possible impact of cyber attacks originating through the threat actor tracked variously as Scattered Spider, UNC3944 and 0ktapus can avail themselves of free worldwide threat briefings available from researchers at cloud detection and response startup Permiso. Scattered Spider has…

Incidents ・ 27 September 2023

Tulsa World

Osages to hold Pawhuska casino ribbing-cutting

Osage Casinos will host a ribbon-cutting to mark the grand opening of its newest gaming property in Pawhuska. The casino and hotel will feature 259 slot machines, more than 3000 square feet of meeting space, a pool and a 47-room hotel on 63 acres. The ribbon cutting and tours will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Osage Casino Hotel Pawhuska, 1421…

Industry ・ 24 September 2023

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Catch the Ace jackpot ‘approaching that magic 6-figure number’

The Caledonia Catch the Ace progressive jackpot is "approaching that magic six-figure number," said Bill Imeson, a volunteer with Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk. The Sept. 14 draw saw the guaranteed progressive jackpot swell to $88592. With Jason Korobkin's selection of envelope 22 revealing the two of clubs instead of the ace of…

Winnings ・ 19 September 2023

European Gaming

Epoxy.ai to revolutionize iCasino experience with AI-based personalization

Epoxy.ai, the leading AI and machine-learning personalization software provider, has announced the launch of its iCasino solution, as it expands its suite of products to incorporate the popular gaming vertical. Having successfully brought a variety of offerings to the sports betting and media industry, the company's next venture into iCasino will…

Innovation ・ 18 September 2023

Indian Gaming

Foxwoods To Open Pequot Woodlands Casino

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino has announced the grand opening date for its new Pequot Woodlands Casino. Set to open to the public on Tuesday, August 29, the expansive 50000+ sq. ft. casino will be located in the Grand Pequot Concourse. Notable features of the new casino include over 430 new slot machines, a 40-seat slot bar named Truth…

Industry ・ 15 September 2023

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Atlantic City casino smoking ban advocates praise Connecticut's Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods for smoke-free policies

Casino Employees Against Smoking's Effects (CEASE), a group based in Atlantic City, N.J. aiming to permanently ban smoking in casinos, has praised Connecticut casinos Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino for their smoke-free policies, which have remained in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to an article and subsequent statements…

Land-based ・ 12 September 2023

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Parent of Las Vegas Strip casino to settle sexual harassment claim

This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 | 5:31 p.m. A parent company of a Las Vegas Strip casino and nine unnamed women are settling a lawsuit alleging the company failed to investigate allegations that female employees were sexually harassed by the company's…

Law ・ 08 September 2023

Richmond Times

Are casino revenues the answer to RVA's child care crisis?

Gambling and children make strange political bedfellows. But Mayor Levar Stoney is placing a bet that child care will be the winning ticket in November's referendum on the rebranded Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. Tuesday morning, Stoney - joined by Richmond City Council members, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and business…

Finance ・ 06 September 2023

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Rep. Jason Saine Wants North Carolina To Consider iCasino

Rep. Jason Saine, who spearheaded mobile sports betting legalization efforts in North Carolina earlier this year, in the Charlotte Observer supporting potential iGaming legalization in the Tar Heel State. "My fellow lawmakers continue to debate what gaming expansion looks like, but limiting this discussion to just brick-and-mortar casinos is a lot…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

Casino City Times

Gambling.com Group announces finalists for 2023 American Gambling Awards

Gaming News 30 August 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry, today announced finalists across 11 categories for the 2023 edition of the American Gambling Awards. The nominations for each award category will now be evaluated by one of…

Industry ・ 31 August 2023

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Foxwoods opens new casino with 430 slot machines, Wahlburgers

LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) - Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrated the opening of its newest expansion on Tuesday, welcoming additions that have been in the works for years. The Pequot Woodlands Casino includes more than 430 slot machines, a 40-seat slot bar, 24 game tables, a new high limit slot room and a bar. There's also a Wahlburgers. "We hatched a…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

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At Foxwoods, Pequot Woodlands Casino, Wahlburgers restaurant join lineup

Mashantucket - Foxwoods Resort Casino's ongoing transformation at the center of the property - an $85 million project announced a year ago - marked another milestone Tuesday with the official opening of a new gaming area and the unheralded "soft" opening of a fast-casual, celebrity-named restaurant. Pequot Woodlands Casino, the new…

Land-based ・ 30 August 2023

Mass Live

‘Just a blink’: Longtime MGM Springfield staff reminisce about 5 years in the casino

MGM Springfield marks its fifth anniversary Thursday. This week, reporters with MassLive and The Republican are taking stock of the casino venture's rise and evolution. Construction on the $970 million casino began in 2016 between Union and State streets and was completed in August 2018, replacing the 14 acres of vacant storefronts into MGM…

Jobs ・ 24 August 2023

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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Debuts Online Casino Product in Pennsylvania -Today at 08:01 am

BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Nugget Online Gaming announced today that the company has launched its online and mobile casino in Pennsylvania. The Golden Nugget Online Gaming casino app, powered by DraftKings technology, includes more than 500 slots and classic table games like Blackjack, Roulette and Craps, as well as exclusive…

Industry ・ 21 August 2023

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Golden Nugget Online Gaming Debuts Online Casino Product in Pennsylvania

BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Nugget Online Gaming announced today that the company has launched its online and mobile casino in Pennsylvania. The Golden Nugget Online Gaming casino app, powered by DraftKings technology, includes more than 500 slots and classic table games like Blackjack, Roulette and Craps, as well as exclusive…

Industry ・ 21 August 2023

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Connecticut: Foxwoods Resorts sets August 29th as opening date of new Pequot Woodlands casino

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has announced the grand opening date for its new Pequot Woodlands Casino. The casino, which covers over 50000 square feet, and is located in the Grand Pequot Concourse set to open to the public on August 29th. Foxwoods' website notes that the new casino houses over 430 new slot machines, a 40-seat slot bar…

Travel ・ 18 August 2023

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Foxwoods announces the opening of Pequot Woodlands Casino, a new 50,000 sq. ft addition

Foxwoods Resort Casino this week announced the grand opening of the brand-new Pequot Woodlands Casino. Set to open to the public on Tuesday, August 29, the expansive 50000+ sq ft casino will be located in the Grand Pequot Concourse. Notable features of the new casino include over 430 new slot machines, a 40-seat slot bar named Truth Searcher, 24…

Land-based ・ 18 August 2023

The Day

Casinos’ slots revenue holding (almost) steady since advent of online gaming

With Connecticut's introduction of online gaming approaching the two-year mark, industry analysts are considering the new form of gambling's effect on traffic at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun. Are gamblers hunkering down at home or elsewhere, content to wager on their computers and hand-held devices? Or, as gaming-expansion proponents…

Industry ・ 07 August 2023

Review Journal

Sammy Hagar outlines Las Vegas resort concept

Sammy Hagar has a concern, and it isn't just his inability to drive a certain speed limit. The Red Rocker simply has a lot of friends. That's great for populating a private jet. But it's a problem when doing businesses in places like Las Vegas. "I have so many dear friends in that town, I gotta be single. I can't be married to anyone," Hagar says.…

Incidents ・ 20 July 2023

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Virginia’s Casino Market Grows, Attracts North Carolina Visitors

Terri Powell walked into Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Virginia, on June 30, expecting a normal day. But instead of a traditional experience, Powell was greeted with confetti and applause, as she became the casino's millionth customer. In addition to a confetti-filled celebration, Powell also received $1000 worth of free slot play, dinner for four…

Industry ・ 14 July 2023

Mass Live

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen opens doors on Saturday at Foxwoods Resort Casino

The cooks in Hell's Kitchen plate dishes with fire in their eyes. On Thursday, a grand opening celebration provided an early preview of some of Gordon Ramsay's famed dishes and gave a first look at a luxurious dining room - the latest addition to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. On Saturday, the restaurant will open its doors to the general…

Industry ・ 14 July 2023

Legit Gambling

Seminole Gambling Deal Gets Big Win

In a move that could remake Florida's gambling landscape, a federal appeals court overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a November 2021 decision by a…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

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Pennsylvania Casino Fined $78,000 For Security Staffing Shortage

Discussion about staffing difficulties in the casino industry has been widespread ever since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and that issue proved costly for one Pennsylvania venue in particular Wednesday. At its monthly meeting, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted to fine Hollywood Casino York $78000 under a consent agreement in which the…

Sports ・ 24 May 2023

Live For Films

Top 3 Las Vegas Casinos Used As Filming Locations

The vibrant city of Las Vegas has not only dazzled visitors with its world-famous casinos and iconic landmarks but has also played a starring role in numerous films. From the glitz and glamour of Caesars Palace to the breathtaking fountains of The Bellagio, these casinos have served as magnificent backdrops for some memorable movie moments. Let's…

Land-based ・ 22 May 2023

Gaming Intelligence

IWG and Virginia Lottery launch new e-draw game

The Virginia Lottery has expanded its iLottery game portfolio after going live with a new e-draw game developed by Instant Win Gaming (IWG). The newly launched digital-only lotto game merges a classic lotto mechanic with a progressive jackpot prize. The gameplay is a 6/42 draw matrix and participants can purchase up to four tickets for each draw.…

Lottery ・ 22 May 2023

Casino City Times

IWG and Virginia Lottery introduce 'eDraw' style game

Gaming News 22 May 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a supplier of eInstant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries, congratulates the Virginia Lottery on the launch of Lotto Virginia, the U.S. lottery industry's first on-demand, digital-only lotto game featuring a progressive jackpot top prize.Lotto Virginia offers a nostalgic lotto…

Lottery ・ 22 May 2023

Gambling News

IWG, Virginia Lottery Launch eDraw Game Lotto Virginia

Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a top-tier supplier of eInstant games, powering NASPL/WLA-member lotteries with content, has helped the Virginia Lottery introduce a new game. The new title is called Lotto Virginia and is described as the first on-demand, digital-only lottery game with a progressive jackpot in the United States. Lotto Virginia pairs…

Lottery ・ 22 May 2023

Travel Market Report

Horseshoe Las Vegas Rebrand Focuses on Gaming, Food, and Value

Playing the hotel name-game in Las Vegas requires a bit of history - and, of course, context - especially when it comes to the recent rebranding of Bally's Las Vegas into Horseshoe Las Vegas. The rebrand touches hotel, casino and F&B operations, and while the name has officially been changed, product modifications - which I'll detail below - are…

Land-based ・ 18 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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Live Casino Takeover: Global Expansion and What the Pros are Saying

Live casino gaming has become incredibly popular among gamblers in recent years. This is due in part to the fact that it offers a more realistic, engaging experience than traditional online gambling. Live casinos provide players with the chance to interact with real dealers in real-time, giving them the feeling of being in a real casino, without…

Live Gambling ・ 14 April 2023

Albany Herald

Two Las Vegas Strip Casinos Make Major Gambler-Friendly Changes

An iconic name has been brought to the Las Vegas Strip while another will soon disappear. Nothing ever stops moving on the Las Vegas Strip. It may happen slowly, but the iconic 4.2 mile road has long been a source of constant change. Casinos rise only to eventually be replaced and even the biggest names sometimes change. Sometimes the changes are…

Land-based ・ 14 April 2023

The Derrick

No April Fool: Retired Iowa mechanic wins $40M lotto jackpot

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4. Murphy blasted the first pitch from Derek Law to center field for his third hit of the game, driving in designated runner Austin Riley. Atlanta snapped a three-game skid. Jonathan India…

Incidents ・ 11 April 2023

Travel Weekly

Horseshoe hotel and casino opens on the Las Vegas Strip: Travel Weekly

Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally's) is honoring the moniker's past, celebrating new amenities and looking ahead to again hosting the World Series of Poker. Jack Binion, son of gambler and Las Vegas casino legend Benny Binion, who opened the original Horseshoe downtown in 1951, was on hand for the grand opening. The Horseshoe brand has been…

Land-based ・ 09 April 2023

Card Player

Horseshoe Las Vegas Casino Resort Makes Its Debut On The Strip

Last week, the Horseshoe officially returned to Sin City. Only this time the property isn't downtown, it's right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. It's been nearly 20 years since the Horseshoe had a presence in Las Vegas, originally opening downtown in 1951. The brand, along with the World Series of Poker, was sold to Harrah's in 2004, which was…

Land-based ・ 30 March 2023

World Casino News

Horseshoe Las Vegas Opens in the Center of Las Vegas Strip

The top-class hotel-casino resort, Horseshoe Las Vegas, celebrated its grand opening in the center of the Las Vegas Strip on March 24 following the last year's rebranding of Bally's casino into Horseshoe and the renovation and redesign of the two Horseshoe hotel towers. Casino mogul Jack Binion, whose family opened the original Horseshoe brand,…

Land-based ・ 30 March 2023

Review Journal

Minor fatally shot during birthday party at hotel near Las Vegas Strip

A minor was fatally shot during a birthday party inside a hotel near the Strip Saturday night. At around 9:15 p.m. police responded to the Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Road, near Koval Lane and found one person who had been shot inside a fifth-floor room, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Jason Johansson. He said several people…

Incidents ・ 26 March 2023

Review Journal

Bally’s officially becomes Horseshoe Las Vegas

The iconic Horseshoe brand made a triumphant return to Las Vegas on Friday, landing on the Strip with a ceremony that drew gambling royalty, executives from parent company Caesars Entertainment Inc. and Clark County officials. Although Caesars announced in December that the 2812-room Bally's property on the Strip was to be renamed, Friday's…

Industry ・ 25 March 2023

European Gaming

Blueprint Gaming partners with Galaxy Gaming to launch table games range with Side Bets

Blueprint Gaming has tied up a licensing agreement with Galaxy Gaming to launch a range of table games incorporating the US supplier's trademarked Side Bets, enhancing their engagement potential and offering fresh nuance in gameplay. Adding Galaxy's successful Side Bets to the build of its table games, Blueprint expects the new, proven,…

Industry ・ 22 March 2023

Substream Magazine

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

Casino Reports

Niagara Falls Predicts New Toronto Casino Will Affect Tourism

The announcement of a new CA$1 billion Las Vegas-style casino in Toronto, Ontario, has Niagara Falls alarmed about the impact on its operations. The new casino resort is on schedule to launch in the summer of 2023, but Niagara Falls officials expect that the property will affect foot traffic and finances as a major tourist attraction in the…

Travel ・ 17 March 2023

WREG

Illegal gambling bust at West Tennessee market

MEDINA, Tenn. (WKRN) - An illegal casino is no longer open for business in Gibson County. Undercover agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force were tipped off about the alleged casino operating out of a back room at the Oasis Convenience Store, according to police. The store is located on Main Street in Medina, just north of Jason. Authorities…

Law ・ 11 March 2023

US Bets

New York Sen. Addabbo: Use ICasino Funds To Bail Out The MTA

When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed in her preliminary executive budget that revenue from future downstate casinos go to fund mass transit in New York City, some observers wondered if that was such a good idea. For one thing, Hochul didn't project any earnings from the casinos to be available to the state until 2026, putting that program…

Finance ・ 22 February 2023

Casino City Times

SAHARA Las Vegas announces 2023 March Madness viewing parties

Gaming News 21 February 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- SAHARA Las Vegas announces its roster of events and promotions for March, which includes Hoop Madness viewing parties, spring specials at Amina Spa, as well as featured dishes. Meanwhile, players will want to ensure they enroll in SAHARA's Infinity Rewards membership program to take advantage of the…

Sports ・ 22 February 2023

raccoonvalleyradio.com

Callender Woman Faces Felonies for Alleged January Incident at Casino in Jefferson

A Callender woman faces two felony charges for an alleged January incident. According to court documents, 40-year-old Jason Pirie won a $1972 jackpot on a slot machine from Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson on January 18th. Court documents show Pirie left the machine and 59-year-old Shelli Larson of Callender sat down at Pirie's machine and claimed the…

Incidents ・ 21 February 2023

WJHL

Bristol Casino generated nearly $12 million in July

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Casino run by Hard Rock generated nearly $12 million in its first month off of table games and slots alone, according to a report published by the Virginia Lottery. Southwest Virginia city and county officials said they'll receive a cut of gaming tax revenue, and it could be transformative for the entire region. In…

Finance ・ 01 February 2023

The Motley Fool

Asia's Gambling Market Is Starting to Thaw

Asia's gambling markets have been hammered by COVID-19 and the zero-COVID policy in China, but that's starting to shift. China is opening up the economy again, and if Las Vegas is any indication, that could lead to a boom in gambling activity in Macao and Singapore. Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium and Jason Hall discuss why Las Vegas Sands…

Industry ・ 31 January 2023

The Post and Courier

SC Native American tribe expected to cut ties with casino partner amid federal scrutiny

ROCK HILL - Amid major leadership changes, South Carolina's only major Native American tribe is expected to cut ties with the company that helps operate its casino, ending business relationships that have led federal gaming regulators to threaten the Catawba Nation with fines and temporary closure of its North Carolina gaming hall. Hundreds of…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Las Vegas local hits $18K jackpot at off-Strip casino

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - One Las Vegas local had some help beating the post-holiday blues after hitting a massive jackpot at an off-Strip property. According to the South Point, the lucky winner, identified only as Jason, hit a progressive jackpot worth $18462 while playing at the casino. No additional information was provided.

Winnings ・ 05 January 2023

The News

Shane Trahan of Port Neches hits golfing jackpot in Las Vegas

You could call it a mind-blowing early Christmas present. Or you could portray it as a dream experience for the average golfer. Or you could treat it as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that has left Shane Trahan's friends and golf buddies green with envy. No matter how it's labeled, Trahan hit a jackpot on his recent trip to Las Vegas that you…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

orangeleader.com

Shane Trahan hits golfing jackpot in Las Vegas

You could call it a mind-blowing early Christmas present. Or you could portray it as a dream experience for the average golfer. Or you could treat it as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that has left Shane Trahan's friends and golf buddies green with envy. No matter how it's labeled, Trahan hit a jackpot on his recent trip to Las Vegas that you…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

Indian Gaming

Foxwoods Announces $85 Million Resort Development

MASHANTUCKET, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino has announced $85 million in property development including a new casino, which is slated to open summer 2023. The latest addition to the property will feature a state-of-the-art gaming space as well as a celebrity chef-owned restaurant. Part of Foxwoods' 30 anniversary renovation announcements, the latest…

Industry ・ 29 December 2022

The Sports Geek

An Omaha Poker Strategy to Use at Online Casinos

There isn't a poker game in the world that is growing faster than Omaha poker! Whether we are talking about limit or pot limit betting structures or cash games or tournaments, the future is bright for 4-hole card poker! In this article, we are going to focus exclusively on the online version of Omaha poker, as online Omaha is where we are seeing…

Poker ・ 26 December 2022

projectspurs.com

New "Jackpot" Lottery App Now Available in Texas

Well, this is just a real nice surprise, Clark. Jackpot, the nascent online lottery courier app, has announced its launch in Texas today. Jackpot is the Jackpocket competitor which sells and fulfills Texas Lottery ticket purchases online or through an app. Raising Stake had reported last month that it was due to launch in Texas in December, but,…

Lottery ・ 26 December 2022

Mirror

Dad-of-two wins £100,000 bingo jackpot on £1 ticket while in the loo

Danut Sulca won £100000 on a £1 bet at Bonus King Bingo after using numbers special to him and had not realised he had scooped the small fortune until had finished in the loo Danut and his wife Elina celebrate their big win A bingo fan discovered he had won a small fortune after spending a penny in the loo. Danut Sulca, 49, spent £1 on Bonus King…

Lottery ・ 21 December 2022

Fox 61

Foxwoods to expand casino with new project

The largest resort casino in the Northeast is growing even larger with new additions set to be open in the summer of 2023. LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino is expanding even bigger in southeastern Connecticut, with the announcement of a brand new $85 million casino project on the property. Foxwoods, which is owned and operated by the…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

The Center Square

Indiana online casinos could generate nearly $1B

Law ・ 21 December 2022

WISH-TV

Gambling app boom fuels in-stadium fan bets

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Jason Hammer still remembers the Monday Night Miracle. Hammer was at a casino in Las Vegas with his wife, watching the Indianapolis Colts trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter. "I've got quite a bit of cash on this game, almost to the point where my wife was going to have some serious conversations with me," he…

Sports ・ 21 December 2022

NHL

NHL signs multiyear Canadian partnership with BET99

TORONTO, ON - - Canadian-based premium online sports betting, casino and free-to-play company BET99 and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new multi-year partnership naming BET99 an Official Partner of the NHL. BET99 will partner with the NHL to launch their new Free-to-Play game called "NHL PrePlay", and fans in Canada can access…

Industry ・ 20 December 2022

Fox 61

New High Stakes Bingo Hall opens at Foxwoods Resort Casino in CT

LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrated the opening of the resort casino's new High Stakes Bingo Hall Wednesday morning. The new offering will provide higher-stakes bingo games and expanded prize pools for guests and bingo lovers. "We couldn't be more excited to open our new High Stakes Bingo Hall at Foxwoods. You're standing in a 2200…

Bingo ・ 16 December 2022

Casino Guru

WSOP returns to Las Vegas in 2023, starts on May 30

Poker fans are in for a treat after earlier this week, the dates for the most popular tournament in the poker industry, the World Series of Poker (WSOP), were announced. The 54th annual WSOP edition of the tournament returns to the gambling capital of the world, the Las Vegas Strip, starting on May 30, 2023. The prestigious tournament will take…

Poker ・ 15 December 2022

The Street

Iconic Casino Brand Comes to the Las Vegas Strip

While Las Vegas has embraced the future with virtual reality, e-sports, and the cutting edge of music becoming a huge part of the city's offerings, Sin City also embraces nostalgia. Elvis impersonators appear everywhere from the Strip, where they take pictures for money, to multiple high-end production shows. Michael Jackson appears in more than…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2022

Yogonet

Caesars' Bally's Las Vegas rebranding to Horseshoe Las Vegas this week

Caesars Entertainment will officially rebrand Bally's Las Vegas into the Horseshoe Las Vegas on Thursday, after first announcing plans for the name change in January. The move will mark Horseshoe's return decades after the brand left downtown Las Vegas. The Strip hotel-casino will be Caesars' 10th Horseshoe-branded property, following the company's…

Poker ・ 14 December 2022

Drift Travel

Top 10 land-based casinos to visit in Canada

Canadians enjoy gambling, and land-based casinos are the ideal complement to your online gambling. While playing online is quick and easy to access, going to a physical location is just as exciting and has something extra to offer. If you decide that playing at online casinos is not for you, you can go to some of Canada's most popular local…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2022

The Street

Caesars Makes a Bold Move on the Las Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip has become the most valuable 4.2-mile stretch of land in the world as casino operators seek to find new ways to lure in tourists while Sin City experiences a post-pandemic boom. And while covid hasn't actually gone anywhere, Las Vegas has bounced back spectacularly and that has led to huge changes on that famous stretch of…

Land-based ・ 12 December 2022

NBC Connecticut

Foxwoods Announces Expansion of Casino With Large New Gaming Space

Foxwoods Resort Casino is expanding with a new $85 million casino expected to open next summer. It will include a 50000 square-foot gaming space with table games and slot machines. It will also include a celebrity chef-branded restaurant, which will be announced later this year. The property development will be the most significant gaming expansion…

Industry ・ 06 December 2022