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Plaza hotel to light up downtown Las Vegas with weekly summer fireworks show

Las Vegas (KSNV) - A local hotel & casino is looking to brighten up the downtown Las Vegas skies this summer. On Thursday, officials with The Plaza announced their'Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks' show, which will happen every Friday at 9:15 p.m. starting Memorial Day weekend on May 24. The display will continue every Friday through…
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Plaza hotel to light up downtown Las Vegas with weekly summer fireworks show
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Babyface to Return to Las Vegas For More Palms Casino Resort Concerts

Following a sold-out show last October, 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer Babyface will return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort over three weekends in 2024. The shows will be held over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26; Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31 and…
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Babyface to Return to Las Vegas For More Palms Casino Resort Concerts
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Black Oak Casino Resort touts completion of renovations to cafe, bowling alley

Promoters for the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians and Black Oak Casino Resort are touting the official grand reopenings of the Black Oak Cafe and Black Oak Lanes, which were recently closed for renovations to improve guests' experiences. "We are excited to share the changes and will be doing the following promotions to share our new renovations,"…
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Black Oak Casino Resort touts completion of renovations to cafe, bowling alley
The Nevada Independent

Despite market declines, NV gaming revenue kept afloat by high baccarat hold in September

Nevada sees its 31st straight billion-dollar revenue month despite declines in nearly all major gaming markets. Without the Strip's high-end baccarat action and slot machine revenue from casinos in Laughlin, September gaming revenue for Nevada could have looked much different. Instead, the state saw its 31st consecutive billion-dollar gaming…
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Despite market declines, NV gaming revenue kept afloat by high baccarat hold in September
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Foxwoods generates $31 million in slot revenue in August 2023

Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $31.0 million for the month of August 2023. This results in a $7.9 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has directly…
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August’s Jackpot Streak Carries into September with a $2.1M Slots Win

Image Source: YouTube The $2158526 progressive jackpot on Aristocrat Gaming's Buffalo Diamond Extreme slot machine marks the latest in a series of high-profile wins across North America. The fortunate player defied the odds and had a one-of-a-kind Labor Day experience. This unexpected windfall adds to the recent streak of high-profile jackpots,…
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August’s Jackpot Streak Carries into September with a $2.1M Slots Win
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Madras Resident Hits $161,413 Slot Jackpot

Indian Head Casino is thrilled to announce that over the Labor Day Weekend, one lucky guest struck it big, winning a staggering $161413 jackpot on a Dollar Storm slot machine. The winner, a local resident of Madras has chosen to remain anonymous, but their incredible fortune has the community buzzing with excitement. The Dollar Storm slot machine…
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Labor Day bet at Las Vegas casino turns $7 into over $2 million

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Players at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas have seen a streak of luck this summer - including a Labor Day bet that turned $7 into more than $2 million, according to the resort. A guest who wished to remain anonymous was playing Buffalo Diamond Extreme when the grand jackpot hit in the bonus round to trigger a payout of…
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Labor Day bet at Las Vegas casino turns $7 into over $2 million
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Labor Day iLottery player hits $700K jackpot

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - One online Lucky Day Lotto player just scored a $700000 payday. An Illinois online player matched all five numbers in Monday night's drawing. The winning numbers were: 8-10-21-36-41. The Illinois Lottery reported more than 145000 winning Lucky Day Lotto sold for the drawing, with prizes totaling more than $1 million. Winners…
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Labor Day iLottery player hits $700K jackpot
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$700,000 payday for Illinois online Lucky Day Lotto player

An Illinois iLottery player had a lucky Labor Day weekend, winning a Lucky Day Lotto $700000 jackpot on Sept. 4's evening drawing.The winning online player matched all five numbers in Monday evening's drawing to score the $700000 prize. The winning numbers were: 8-10-21-36-41.Over the long weekend, more than 145000 winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets…
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$700,000 payday for Illinois online Lucky Day Lotto player
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…
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Are casino revenues the answer to RVA's child care crisis?
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Visitor hits half-million dollar jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino on Labor Day

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - One lucky Las Vegas visitor celebrated the Labor Day holiday in spectacular fashion by cashing in on a jackpot worth over half a million dollars. According to a media release, the player hit a Mega Progressive Jackpot playing Pai Gow Poker at Paris on September 4. The big win checked in at $541825.
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Visitor hits half-million dollar jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino on Labor Day
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Nevada, Las Vegas Strip set records as casinos reel in $1.4 billion in July

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - They say don't bet against the house, and Nevada showed that's truer than ever with an all-time record gaming win in July: $1.4 billion, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Gaming Control Board. The number - $1403951426 to be precise - eclipsed a 2-year-old record from July 2021 by a little more than $44 million.…
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Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino poised for mid-September opening

First the barbecue, then the baccarat. Chicago's first casino could launch soon after Labor Day, if all goes well during practice gaming sessions set to take place shortly after the holiday at Bally's temporary Medinah Temple gambling hall. Regulators will inspect the River North operation Sept. 5 and oversee practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7,…
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Chicago casino poised for mid-September opening
The Tennessee Tribune

What's Happening at Bally's Evansville in September

24-HOUR CASINO. MUST BE 21 TO PLAY. PROMOTIONAL RULES AND CONDITIONS APPLY. BALLY'S EVANSVILLE ENCOMPASSES 45000 SQUARE FEET OF GAMING SPACE FEATURING OVER 950 SLOT GAMES AND 30 LIVE AND ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES TWO FIRST-CLASS HOTELS THREE DINING OPTIONS THREE BARS SEPTEMBER PROMOTIONS GIFT GIVEAWAYS Qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members receive…
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What's Happening at Bally's Evansville in September
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The Ocean Casino Resort is Making Big Waves in Atlantic City

Atlantic City may have a reputation when it comes to clientele and quality of stay. However, newer resorts are breaking that mold and changing the way we think about "America's Playground." The Ocean Casino Resort is modern, luxurious, family-friendly, and relatively new-as it's currently celebrating its fifth birthday. Spanning 20 beachfront…
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The Ocean Casino Resort is Making Big Waves in Atlantic City
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FOUR WINDS CASINOS ANNOUNCE AUGUST PROMOTIONS, COUNTRY LINE DANCING, SUMMER POOL PARTIES, AND LABOR DAY CASH!

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Four Winds Casinos® are pleased to announce exciting promotions for the month of August including Riding in Style, All-Terrain Adventure, Country Line Dancing at Four Winds New Buffalo, an exciting Summer Pool Parties schedule, and a share of over $150000 in Labor Day Cash! Riding in Style Exclusively at Four Winds…
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Gaming Control Board recommends approval of Albertsons slot machines

Thirty Albertson's grocery stores would get new licenses for 15 slot machines in each store under one of those only-in-Nevada scenarios. Longtime Nevadans are used to seeing a bank of slot machines in grocery stores. But newcomers or visitors occasionally seem surprised when they see spinning reels of fruit symbols so close to actual produce. On…
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Gaming Control Board recommends approval of Albertsons slot machines
The Press Of Atlantic City

What's happening at Atlantic City casinos this summer

As Memorial Day approaches, Atlantic City is preparing to mark 45 years since the first casino hotel outside of Nevada opened in the resort destination. "Atlantic City has been providing an outstanding gaming experience for 45 years," said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, in a statement. "As travelers make plans…
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What's happening at Atlantic City casinos this summer
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Four Winds Casinos Announce May Promotions

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Four Winds Casinos® are pleased to announce exciting promotions for the month of May including Spring Cleanup drawings, $150000 Memorial Day Cash, Mother's Day Dining Features, and Summer Pool Parties schedule. Get a jump on the spring cleaning inside or outside with a home improvement gift card or some cool cash in…
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Four Winds Casinos Announce May Promotions
Casino City Times

Scarlet Pearl Casino CEO’s big gamble is paying off

In gambling terms, the risky wager LuAnn Pappas made on herself back in 2014 was a longshot. Even Pappas herself admits she was probably a heavy underdog after she made the bold move to pack her bags and leave Atlantic City and a 30-year career with Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah's Entertainment) to run a new casino resort in little-known…
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$1 million jackpot scored by guest at Caesars Palace

A guest playing the Dragon Link slots at Caesars Palace won over a million dollar jackpot Monday morning. Posted at 3:42 PM, Jan 30, 2023 and last updated2023-01-30 18:42:42-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A guest was able to walk away from the Las Vegas Strip with some extra cash in their pocket! Officials with Caesars Entertainment said that a guest won…
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$1 million jackpot scored by guest at Caesars Palace
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Player at The Cromwell gets royal flush of diamonds hand, winning over $255k

Officials from The Cromwell announced that a Caesars Rewards member hit a major progressive jackpot Tuesday morning. The guest was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em and won a jackpot of $255148. Posted at 5:00 PM, Jan 03, 2023 and last updated2023-01-03 20:00:28-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Cromwell is congratulating another jackpot winner…
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Player at The Cromwell gets royal flush of diamonds hand, winning over $255k
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Retiring rodeo clown hits mega jackpot at Horseshoe Las Vegas

Posted at 5:03 PM, Dec 29, 2022 and last updated2022-12-29 20:57:13-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Lucky Caesars Rewards member Jeff Reeves of Cortez, Colorado, struck it big on Thursday, Dec. 29, when he won the first Mega Jackpot for $499763 on Three Card Poker at Horseshoe Las Vegas. This marks the first major jackpot at the newly rebranded…
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Woman from Hawaii hits $125k jackpot playing poker at Harrah's Las Vegas

A woman from Hawaii won over $125k from a jackpot while playing Let It Ride poker at Harrah's Las Vegas late December. Posted at 8:08 PM, Dec 28, 2022 and last updated2022-12-28 23:08:12-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - We have a winner! A woman from Kauai County, Hawaii hit a major progressive jackpot totaling to $125878. She won it Tuesday evening while…
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Woman from Hawaii hits $125k jackpot playing poker at Harrah's Las Vegas
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Guest turns $1.75 bet into a $366k jackpot at The Venetian Las Vegas

A guest at The Venetian Las Vegas is starting the new year with some money in their pocket after getting a jackpot at The Venetian Las Vegas totaling over $366k. Posted at 3:38 PM, Dec 29, 2022 and last updated2022-12-29 18:38:41-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A guest won big at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas! On Wednesday, a guest was playing IGT's Wheel of…
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Guest turns $1.75 bet into a $366k jackpot at The Venetian Las Vegas
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Las Vegas local scores over $120k with a jackpot at Rampart Casino

The holiday celebrations came early for one very lucky local who hit the $124527 Lightning Link Grand Jackpot at Rampart Casino in Summerlin late last week. Posted at 4:31 PM, Dec 19, 2022 and last updated2022-12-19 19:31:32-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local won big at Rampart Casino! The local hit the $124527 Lightning Link Grand Jackpot in…
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Las Vegas local scores over $120k with a jackpot at Rampart Casino
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Iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Makes a Big Retro Change

Few people put Las Vegas on their list for family vacations. Sin City does have a lot of signs telling people to not abandon their kids, but it has few activities or events actually aimed at anyone under 21. Yes, you might see Mickey and Minnie Mouse or even Paw Patrol characters posing for pictures on the Las Vegas Strip, but those characters are…
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September gaming revenue steers Nevada casinos toward another record-breaking year

Nine months are in the books for 2022, and Nevada casinos are far ahead of last year's record gaming revenue total. Analysts say the state's gaming industry is on track to shatter 2021's single-year total of $13.4 billion in revenue before December, especially if Las Vegas Strip resorts continue to experience the positive business trends seen in…
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September gaming revenue steers Nevada casinos toward another record-breaking year
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Work finally set to begin on temporary casino in Grand Island

WarHorse Casino will have the racetrack casino market in Nebraska all to itself for a little longer than expected. Grand Island Casino Resort announced Monday that plans to remodel a portion of the Fonner Park clubhouse to house a temporary casino there have been approved, and it plans to start construction immediately. Fonner Park had hoped to…
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Work finally set to begin on temporary casino in Grand Island
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Lucky visitor hits $110K jackpot at The Orleans

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A lucky Las Vegas visitor is starting their weekend off right after hitting a $110K Pai Gow Poker progressive jackpot inside The Orleans Hotel & Casino on Wednesday. The guest, who hails from California and requested to remain anonymous, was playing Face Up Pai Gow Poker with his wife on Wednesday evening. According to a press…
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Lucky visitor hits $110K jackpot at The Orleans
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North Las Vegas local wins over $55k at Rampart Casino in Summerlin

North Las Vegas local wins over $55k at Rampart Casino in Summerlin. Posted at 6:01 PM, Sep 22, 2022 and last updated2022-09-22 21:04:21-04 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local who lives in the north valley walked away from Rampart Casino in Summerlin with over $55000! An official told KTNV that the local, who wished not to be named or…
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North Las Vegas local wins over $55k at Rampart Casino in Summerlin
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FOUR WINDS CASINOS ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER PROMOTIONS

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce exciting promotions during the month of September including a Labor Day Weekend Block Party from September 2 - 4 at Four Winds New Buffalo, $150,00 Labor Day Cars & Cash on September 4, $100000 KaChingKo and a chance to win an Electric BMW Motorbike on September 9, and win…
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Las Vegas Labor Day weekend visitiation projections appear strong

Expect a lot of people to be in Las Vegas this Labor Day weekend. The traditional end-of-summer holiday usually is a big last fling for people whose children are settling into school schedules. And while none of the major tourism organizations released estimated visitation numbers, all indications point to a busy weekend with dozens of hotels sold…
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Las Vegas Labor Day weekend visitiation projections appear strong
Casino City Times

New and improved kiddie rides at Circus Circus Hotel Casino

Gaming News 30 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Circus Circus Hoteo Casino Las Vegas' most family-friendly resort, announced new and upgraded kiddie rides, including Twistin Tea Cups, Go Karts and Kiddie Swings at The Adventuredome ahead of the Labor Day Weekend.The new and improved kiddie rides are located inside The Adventuredome, Circus Circus'…
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Casino City Times

Labor Day Weekend festivities in Las Vegas

Gaming News 22 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas is making Labor Day Weekend a memorable one, with sensational concerts, world-class nightlife, and thrilling pool parties packing the event calendar from Friday, 2 September to Monday, 5 September. On the Stage The Entertainment Capital of the World routinely attracts the world's top music…
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Temporary casino construction to start after Nebraska State Fair

Construction of a temporary casino at Grand Island's Fonner Park is expected to start in September, following the Nebraska State Fair. Fonner Park Chief Executive Officer Chris Kotulak gave an update to Grand Island Noon Rotary Club Tuesday on the upcoming "Grand Island Casino Resort" planned for the campus, via Elite Casino Resorts. The plan is to…
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Temporary casino construction to start after Nebraska State Fair
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New Orleans Casino Renovation Has More Skill Than Luck

Digging Deeper | Renovation/RestorationAugust 8, 2022 The team building a sportsbook and poker room inside Harrah's New Orleans was already facing a tight schedule and the constraints of working inside an active casino. Then they opened up the walls and found the built condition did not quite match what they expected. A column line was off by 8 in.…
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New Orleans Casino Renovation Has More Skill Than Luck
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Casino Renovation Has More Skill Than Luck

Digging Deeper | Renovation/RestorationAugust 8, 2022 The team building a sportsbook and poker room inside Harrah's New Orleans was already facing a tight schedule and the constraints of working inside an active casino. Then they opened up the walls and found the built condition did not quite match what they expected. A column line was off by 8 in.…
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Casino Renovation Has More Skill Than Luck
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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Backers Don't Take Summer Off

The New Jersey legislative calendar is virtually dormant until after Labor Day, but backers of a ban on smoking at Atlantic City's nine casinos aren't waiting around until then. On Wednesday, a group of supporters of the ban gathered at the headquarters of the United Auto Workers office in Linwood, about 10 miles west of Atlantic City. With a…
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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Backers Don't Take Summer Off
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Top 6 Tips for Las Vegas Tourists

Las Vegas is a huge metropolis that always attracts a lot of tourists. This city has many things to see: numerous casinos, expensive shops, Michelin-starred restaurants and beautiful architecture. Planning a trip to this region can be time-consuming and complicated, especially if you are going to Las Vegas for the first time. Before traveling to…
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Construction on new Danville casino 'going smoothly'

DANVILLE - The Golden Nugget Danville is "starting to look like a building and not just a construction site." That's the assessment of James Wilmot, vice president of gaming for Wilmorite Management, which is building the casino on Eastgate Drive next the Lynch Road on Danville's east side. The gambling establishment is slated to open in eight…
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Construction on new Danville casino 'going smoothly'
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Temporary casino in Lincoln could be open in just over 2 months

If all goes as planned, Nebraskans could be taking their first pull of a slot machine handle in just over two months. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave WarHorse Gaming and the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association the go-ahead to start work on a temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course that will have…
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Temporary casino in Lincoln could be open in just over 2 months
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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Now Seen As Coming

Supporters of a ban on all smoking inside Atlantic City casinos were met with mixed news last week, as backing from New Jersey elected officials reached key milestones just as the legislature kicked off its summer-long break. Four more state senators and six more Assembly members signed on as co-sponsors to identical bills that would impose the…
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Las Vegas offers a summer season jam-packed with electrifying entertainment

World-class entertainers across music and comedy turn up the heat throughout the destination all season long. While the excitement certainly doesn't end after Labor Day, here is a sampling of this summer's most sensational and sizzling entertainment. Must-See Residencies with Superstar Talent There's always a show to see when you're in Vegas-and…
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Las Vegas offers a summer season jam-packed with electrifying entertainment
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Casino File: Hard Rock Atlantic City bets big on Keys, Bocelli, NKOTB, Van Gogh; ‘Dollar dogs’ at Live! Philly

This summer, the name of the game at Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City is "Something for Everyone." That's because the casino-resort that marks its fourth anniversary this month has put together the most eclectic entertainment schedule in recent memory if not in the 44-year history of legal AyCee casinos. To be sure, pop music, the…
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Casino File: Hard Rock Atlantic City bets big on Keys, Bocelli, NKOTB, Van Gogh; ‘Dollar dogs’ at Live! Philly
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Good News for Las Vegas Strip Casinos May Be Bad News for You

Inflation and gas prices will be a major consideration in most people's decision whether to travel this summer and for the Independence Day holiday. A survey released on May 25 showed that 90% of people responding said gas prices and inflation would be a consideration on their decision to travel over the next three months, according to the American…
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Good News for Las Vegas Strip Casinos May Be Bad News for You
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Macau casino revenue plunges 68% to new 18-month low in April amid tourism drought

Macau casino revenue has plunged to an 18-month low amid the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the gaming destination. Revenue for April fell 68% from a year earlier as the world's biggest gambling hub suffers from a tourist drought related to China's Covid lockdown measures. According to official data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination…
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Macau casino revenue plunges 68% to new 18-month low in April amid tourism drought
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Macau casino revenue plunges to 18-month low

Gross gaming revenue in Macau fell 68% year-over-year during April to 2.68B patacas ($331M), which marked the lowest tally for the gambling region in 18 months and fell short of the expectation of analysts. Revenue fell 27% in April from the level recorded in March and was 89% off from the pre-pandemic level of April of 2019. COVID restrictions in…
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Macau casino revenue plunges to 18-month low
The Nevada Independent

Closed casinos, visitation declines hurt two Clark County gaming markets

Two North Las Vegas casinos that have been closed for 23 months and a nearly 38 percent decline in visitation to Laughlin kept the Clark County communities from meaningful participation in Nevada's record-shattering $13.4 billion gaming revenue year in 2021. According to the Gaming Control Board, the markets were the only two of Nevada's 18…
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Closed casinos, visitation declines hurt two Clark County gaming markets
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Azilo Ultra Lounge-and monthly party Vibra-bring new dimensions to the Las Vegas Strip

Crowds flocking to Magic Mike Live at Sahara Las Vegas are discovering a new, somewhat hidden afterparty at the Sahara, where they can keep the fun going and the drinks flowing. It's not really a secret, but it feels a little speakeasy-ish when you enter the new Azilo Ultra Lounge through the stealthy sliding doors at the back of the casino's…
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Azilo Ultra Lounge-and monthly party Vibra-bring new dimensions to the Las Vegas Strip
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Rotarians to host casino night ‘Main Event’ Feb. 5

With the emphasis on fun and excitement, members of the Rotary Club of Kerrville are finalizing plans for "Main Event - A Night of Fun & Fellowship With A Las Vegas Flair," which will be held Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center Happy State Bank Expo Hall from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rotary Club of Kerrville President Elect Marta…
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Rotarians to host casino night ‘Main Event’ Feb. 5
Northern Nevada Business Weekly

With fire fears in past, South Tahoe casinos focus on future

The $80 million Tahoe South Events Center is seen under construction near MontBleu Resort and across from Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on Oct. 11, 2021. The 132000-square facility is expected to open in late 2022.Photo: Tim Lenard / The Nevada Independent Northern California wildfires wiped away several weeks' worth of business this summer from casinos on…
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With fire fears in past, South Tahoe casinos focus on future
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Nevada casinos post 7th straight billion-dollar revenue month

LED signs of the Hard Rock and Montbleu casino/hotels in Stateline thank first responders on Sept. 1, 2021.Photo: Christian Monterrosa / The Nevada Independent Howard Stutz | The Nevada Independent California's wildfires were the primary culprit in diminishing activity and business at casinos on the north and south shores of Lake Tahoe during…
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Nevada casinos post 7th straight billion-dollar revenue month
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Nevada gaming win surpasses $1B for seventh straight month

The state's casinos collected more than $1 billion for the seventh straight month, the second-longest streak in history, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. If state gaming win exceeds $1 billion in October, it would tie the record for Nevada's longest gaming win streak, recorded from November 2006 to May 2007. Gaming win - the…
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Nevada gaming win surpasses $1B for seventh straight month
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Gambling initiatives race a short calendar

Time and money are in short supply as organizers try to reach the 2022 ballot. Gambling advocates racing to place two constitutional amendments on the 2022 ballot are at the point where they'll have to be collecting about 100000 petition signatures per week - each - through the rest of 2021. Get ready for the hard push, Florida. If a campaign…
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Gambling initiatives race a short calendar
The Gazette

Iowa’s gambling flood gates opened 50 years ago

In the April 12, 1972, edition of The Gazette, Iowa Solicitor General Harold Haesemeyer predicted the Legislature's decision that year to scrap a constitutional provision banning lotteries in Iowa would not open the flood gates to legalized gambling. "The only real effect is that the Legislature will have some flexibility in legislating on…
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Iowa’s gambling flood gates opened 50 years ago
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Blue Water Introduces Ocean City Casino Getaways in Partnership with Ocean Downs Casino

OCEAN CITY, Md., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hospitality specialist Blue Water announced its ongoing exclusive partnership with Ocean Downs Casino to offer Ocean City Casino Getaways packages. Started in 2020, this partnership provides exclusive accommodation packages for casino guests, including complimentary shuttle service to and from…
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Blue Water Introduces Ocean City Casino Getaways in Partnership with Ocean Downs Casino
The Nevada Independent

Lake Tahoe casinos begin reopening as Caldor Fire evacuation orders are lifted

South Lake Tahoe's casino market is slowly getting back to business after the Caldor Fire forced a week-long shutdown of gaming and tourism operations just ahead of what was expected to be a busy Labor Day Weekend. Most of the mandatory evacuations that covered both the California and Nevada sides of the Lake Tahoe area had been rescinded by…
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Lake Tahoe casinos begin reopening as Caldor Fire evacuation orders are lifted
The Lewiston Tribune

Jackson makes solid debut in slot

Calvin Jackson Jr. was wide-open on a crossing route, but the ball was thrown slightly behind him. He could have tried to slow down but instead he reached back and snagged the ball with his left hand, secured it, then turned upfield for a 19-yard gain. The Washington State offense didn't produce enough plays like that one Saturday, but Jackson's…
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots add up to $733 million this week

RALEIGH - Powerball and Mega Millions drawings offer North Carolinians a chance at major jackpots that together total more than $733 million. Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at a $345 million annuity that is worth $248.7 million in cash. Wednesday's Powerball jackpot weighs in at a $388 million annuity that is worth $280.5 million in…
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots add up to $733 million this week
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Lucky visitor wins $380,000 slot jackpot

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A visitor got a jumpstart to the Labor Day weekend, winning a $380000 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Fremont Hotel and Casino early Friday morning. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, was visiting Downtown Las Vegas to celebrate her wedding anniversary. According to a tweet from the casino, the player…
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Lucky visitor wins $380,000 slot jackpot
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Guest at Las Vegas Strip resort wins $1 million on Labor Day

LAS VEGAS -- Someone started their Labor Day with a little extra luck. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced a guest won $1 million on a video poker machine on Sept. 6. A spokesperson for the resort said it sets the record for the largest non-wide area progressive jackpot ever hit at the resort. It wasn't specified if the guest was from Las Vegas…
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Review Journal

Fight calls typically occupy Las Vegas police on Labor Day

Over the last five years, dispatch logs show that Las Vegas officers have responded to more reports of fights and disturbances than any other police call for service each Labor Day. In the Metropolitan Police Department dispatch logs, such calls are coded as "416s." Metro officer Larry Hadfield said a 416 call can include a fight or any general…
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Fight calls typically occupy Las Vegas police on Labor Day
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Hosts Free Labor Day Block Party

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Enjoy some "24K Magic," "Uptown Funk" and "Treasure" at the Labor Day Fireworks and Festival at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 4, starting at 4 p.m. The free community event will feature a live performance by Uptown Funk, a Bruno Mars tribute band, along with food trucks, fireworks, games and more. The casino's…
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Hosts Free Labor Day Block Party
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Sahara Las Vegas comes alive with new entertainment options

The promise of excitement at Sahara Las Vegas in 2021 has officially become a reality. The legendary Las Vegas Strip casino resort first opened in 1952, changed ownership several times as places like this usually do, went through a challenging period as SLS Las Vegas from 2014 to 2019, and returned to its original name two years ago after the…
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Sahara Las Vegas comes alive with new entertainment options
Casino City Times

Casino City’s Friday Five: Sports wagering and casino restrictions

Over the last couple of weeks we have seen casinos bringing back some COVID-19 restrictions that we thought and hoped were in our rearview mirror. This week, we are seeing more locations follow suit and even some others shutting down again. Before getting into that we have some other news to cover. Canada has welcomed the launch of single-event…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Fans of Mr. Cashman will love new Cashman Bingo

Bingo is one of the first games people learn how to play, and its popularity among people of all ages has never seemed to wane through the ages. The suspense of building a vertical, horizontal or diagonal "bingo" line that warrants the player to call a "BINGO" out loud is one of the simpler pleasures of the games we play. Aristocrat Gaming is…
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Fans of Mr. Cashman will love new Cashman Bingo
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Kool & The Gang Returns to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Event Center

News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Iconic rockers to perform at Rivers Casino on September 4 PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cel-e-brate good times … come on! The band that christened The Event Center stage at Rivers Casino in March of 2019 is back for Labor Day…
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Kool & The Gang Returns to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Event Center
The Press Of Atlantic City

Internet gaming helps Atlantic City casinos offset revenue losses in September

ATLANTIC CITY - Total gaming revenue for the city's nine casinos was up 3% in September compared to last year, ending a six-month streak of decreases because of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the year-over-year increase is due entirely to internet casino revenue, based on data released Thursday by the state Division of…
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Internet gaming helps Atlantic City casinos offset revenue losses in September