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10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts

Spanning approximately 110000 square feet, the casino at Wynn Las Vegas comes highly recommended by Mahdavi. "From high-limit salons to its variety of 1800-plus slot machines, this casino has so much to offer players," she says. Additionally, "Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art race and sportsbook as well as poolside gaming." The stylish decor is…
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10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts
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Kiowa Casino to get 40+ new slot machines in new Showcase Lounge

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) - Kiowa Casino officials are celebrating the addition of a new gaming area. After a wall-breaking ceremony on March 18, officials revealed "The Showcase Lounge" which will feature more than 40 new slot machines. The lounge will be located in the heart of the casino. Richard McMahon, the chairman of the Kiowa Casino…
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Kiowa Casino to get 40+ new slot machines in new Showcase Lounge
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This Detroit Casino Has Historically Had the Best Payouts

Motor City is home to some fantastic casinos. As well as the has to offer, anyone in Detroit can visit MotorCity Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and Greektown Casino. All three venues are packed with slots, table games, eateries, bars, and leisure facilities. Put simply, they're all fantastic entertainment venues where you can eat, drink, and have fun.…
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This Detroit Casino Has Historically Had the Best Payouts
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Las Vegas casino memorabilia collectors ‘want to see the hobby thrive’

It was the early 1960s, and a young Jerry Vergatos wanted a T-shirt from Las Vegas. Instead, his dad, returning home from a Vegas trip, brought 10-year-old Jerry something else. It was a roulette chip from the Sahara hotel. "I got hooked on it," said Vergatos, who started collecting casino chips off and on until he got serious about in the early…
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Las Vegas casino memorabilia collectors ‘want to see the hobby thrive’
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Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal

Four years ago few believed that Las Vegas' casinos would be forced to close to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus that was rampaging worldwide. But they did. And the fallout was brutal. About a month after casinos in Macao were closed for 15 days to slow COVID's spread, then-Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 17, 2020 ordered all casinos as well…
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Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal
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New gambling getaway for North Texans opening next month

NORTH TEXAS - North Texans will soon have a new gambling getaway, as final touches are placed on a new casino and resort nearby. The $238 million Choctaw Landing Casino and Resort is expected to open next month in the scenic southeast corner of Oklahoma in Hochatown, which is about a three-hour drive from Dallas. The resort ran an ad in the Super…
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New gambling getaway for North Texans opening next month
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This Iconic Las Vegas Hotel Just Revamped Its 2-Story, 6,500-square-foot Penthouses

Las Vegas is a destination that is constantly reinventing itself, and this certainly holds true for Aria Resort & Casino, which continues to set the standard for luxury on the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel has quietly been completing a top-down refresh of the most exclusive suites within this 4004-room campus. Now, its four duplex invite-only…
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This Iconic Las Vegas Hotel Just Revamped Its 2-Story, 6,500-square-foot Penthouses
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Longhorn Hotel & Casino Elevates Staff and Guest Experiences, Integrates Hotel and Casino Operations and Improves Reporting Insights Using Agilysys Hospitality Software

Longhorn Hotel & Casino has delivered affordable, welcoming experiences for Las Vegas residents and out-of-town patrons alike, branding its unique value as "Your Vintage Vegas Destination." With the American Gaming Association (AGA) reporting strong revenue growth in the U.S. gaming sector, Longhorn Hotel and Casino executives sought to replace the…
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Gun Lake Casino’s $10M renovation to add new restaurants, gaming space

Gun Lake Casino will start construction next week on an extensive interior renovation that will add a new restaurant, bar and lounge as well as a high-stakes gaming room. The casino, a venture of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi, or Gun Lake Tribe, located at 1123129th Ave. in Wayland Township will begin construction Monday on a $10…
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Gun Lake Casino’s $10M renovation to add new restaurants, gaming space
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Tropicana Las Vegas has excavators on-site for April 2 closure

The Tropicana has mobilized equipment on-site in preparation for its April 2 closure - but not demolition. Hotel and casino operator Bally's Corp. intends to prepare 9 acres of the site for a $1.5 billion, 33000-seat Major League Baseball stadium for the relocating Oakland Athletics and will begin that process with the closure of the hotel. Bally's…
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READER REVIEW: Virgin Hotel Las Vegas (Curio by Hilton)

Today's reader review, "The Grumpies in the Virgin Vegas Spirit", is by reader GrumpyToTheLeft. If you'd like to submit a reader review for consideration, please contact. You can read his review of St Regis, New York, here and his somewhat controversial first review of the same hotel here. Human evidence of loyalty program effectiveness, the…
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READER REVIEW: Virgin Hotel Las Vegas (Curio by Hilton)
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2 jackpots hit for over $1 million at The Venetian on Las Vegas Strip

Register another pair of million-dollar wins for a new high-limit room on the Las Vegas Strip. A slots player won $1037828 playing Dragon Link on Monday in the high-limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian, according to a casino spokesperson. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, was playing $25 per spin. On Tuesday, a…
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2 jackpots hit for over $1 million at The Venetian on Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Strip guest wins over $1 million with slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest on the Las Vegas Strip is going back home with an over six-figure jackpot! On Monday, March 11, the guest was playing on a Dragon Link slot machine in a high limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The guest wishes to remain anonymous. On a $25 bet, the guest won…
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Las Vegas Strip guest wins over $1 million with slot machine
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Las Vegas's Rio Hotel Revamped/Rebranded

Phase I of Rio Hotel & Casino's renovation program should be completed by this fall. Additionally, the hotel has joined Hyatt Hotels Corporation's World of Hyatt loyalty program. The $350 million redevelopment package for the Rio includes the refurbishing of all of the 1500 suites in the resort's Ipanema Tower, one floor at a time, so that the…
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Las Vegas's Rio Hotel Revamped/Rebranded
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Two $1 million jackpots hit at Venetian Las Vegas

A lucky guest hits a $1 million jackpot on a slot machine on the Palazzo casino floor. (Photo courtesy The Venetian Resort) UPDATE | On Tuesday, March 12, a guest at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas who wished to remain anonymous, turned a $10 bet into more than $1.6 million. The guest was playing IGT's Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold when the…
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Two $1 million jackpots hit at Venetian Las Vegas
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What is that vacant lot on the Las Vegas Strip?

While the Las Vegas Strip is packed with resort-casinos and activity, there's still large vacant lots on the famous thoroughfare. Some of those vacant lots are projects in the works, while others may be held for future development. Still others are spots for concerts and major events. Here's a list of the empty lots along Las Vegas Boulevard and…
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Nebraska's Grand Island Casino Eyes 2025 Las Vegas-Style Debut

The bold vision of bringing a slice of Las Vegas flair to the heart of Nebraska is swiftly taking shape as Grand Island Casino Resort lays the groundwork for its grand opening. Elite Casino Resorts, the driving force behind this ambitious project, aims to unfurl the red carpet and welcome guests to the $100 million destination in the first quarter…
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Rare Bird Shuts Down Bellagio Casino Fountain Show In Las Vegas

The fountain shows at the Bellagio have become a popular Las Vegas tourist attraction since the property opened up in 1998. Visitors line the Strip to check out the choreographed streams of water spraying high into the air and synched to music in the 8.5-acre man-made lake. However, the shows came to a stop on Tuesday after a rare bird was…
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Rare Bird Shuts Down Bellagio Casino Fountain Show In Las Vegas
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Historic Las Vegas Strip property closed and set for auction

The old Las Vegas Strip has nearly disappeared, and many of the remaining ties to its past are being torn down or slated for a wrecking ball. That's because the price of land and the cost of operating on the Strip are so high that properties that once made financial sense have become obsolete. Smaller hotels and casinos can simply no longer justify…
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Historic Las Vegas Strip property closed and set for auction
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Circus Circus bring back coin slots for vintage Vegas feel

The rare sound of clanging tokens rushing out of slot machines at casinos on the Las Vegas Strip is now a near constant at Circus Circus' Slots A Fun casino area. This separate casino area located next to Circus Circus' main building has about 75 token-operated slot machines - a mix of 25 cents, $1 and $5 machines. Circus Circus relocated all its…
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Circus Circus bring back coin slots for vintage Vegas feel
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Pool season in Las Vegas: Opening dates for pools across the valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Temperatures are heating up across the Las Vegas valley, which means several casinos are gearing up to open up their pools for the season. Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino Friday, March 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Friday, March 8 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Palace Station Hotel & Casino Friday, March 8 9 a.m. - 7…
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Pool season in Las Vegas: Opening dates for pools across the valley
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Closed Diamond Inn Motel on Las Vegas Strip up for auction

You have a chance to own a piece of the Las Vegas Strip, if you have millions of dollars laying around. An auction for 1.36 acres of land on the south side of Las Vegas' famed tourist corridor opened on Thursday. The land houses the now closed Diamond Inn Motel and its eye-catching pink elephant statue, which is included in the auction listing. The…
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Closed Diamond Inn Motel on Las Vegas Strip up for auction
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IGT’s Blackjack Dominates at Michigan Casinos Online

Blackjack's reputation as one of the most popular casino card games is validated by the monthly report from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini Research, which identifies Blackjack from software vendor IGT as the most popular table game for February 2024. The online game performance report tracks the popularity of online table games across multiple…
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IGT’s Blackjack Dominates at Michigan Casinos Online
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Gambler wins 2 jackpots in 1 night, hours apart at Las Vegas Strip resort

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Talk about luck! One Las Vegas gambler not only won once, they won twice in the same night. The player, who was not named, was playing slots at Caesars Palace on Saturday night, March 2, and hit a $165000 jackpot around 5 p.m. Less than five hours later, the same player won a jackpot of $545000 at another slot machine. According…
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Gambler wins 2 jackpots in 1 night, hours apart at Las Vegas Strip resort
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Can you guess the Las Vegas casino from its carpet?

A Las Vegas casino can be sensory overload with its flashy slots, cheering patrons and mixed smells of perfumes and smoking patrons. But the sensory overload often doesn't stop there. Right under a visitor's feet is often a pathway of busy patterns, sometimes with colorful art that connects to the casino's theme. UNLV gaming historian David…
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Can you guess the Las Vegas casino from its carpet?
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Tropicana's Final Bow: Iconic Vegas Casino Closes for A's Stadium Development

The imminent closure of the Tropicana Las Vegas marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the Las Vegas Strip, with plans for a $1.5 billion baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics. As the property prepares to shutter on April 2, room rates have skyrocketed, reflecting the nostalgia and affection many hold for this historic…
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Tropicana's Final Bow: Iconic Vegas Casino Closes for A's Stadium Development
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Rare bird's appearance pauses Las Vegas casino's fountain show

A visit from a rare, fine-feathered tourist has interrupted one of Las Vegas' prominent shows. The Bellagio said in a social media post Tuesday that it paused its fountains as it worked with state wildlife officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who "found comfort on Las Vegas' own Lake Bellagio." The yellow-billed loon is an international species…
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Rare bird's appearance pauses Las Vegas casino's fountain show
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A’s Unveil Las Vegas Strip Stadium Renderings

The future Las Vegas home of the Oakland Athletics began to take shape on Tuesday with the release of new artist renderings of the proposed $1.5 billion, 33000-capacity stadium. The venue is meant to provide an outdoor feel while also featuring views of the city's skyline. Traditional baseball pennants served as inspiration for the roof's five…
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A’s Unveil Las Vegas Strip Stadium Renderings
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Agoura Hills man stung by scorpion in Las Vegas hotel

An Agoura Hills man had a scary encounter in a luxury Las Vegas hotel room when he was reportedly bitten by a scorpion. Michael Farchi said he was staying at the Venetian's Palazzo Tower on the Las Vegas strip when he was stung by a scorpion on his private parts while sleeping. Farchi said he woke up in excruciating pain on December 26, adding he…
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Agoura Hills man stung by scorpion in Las Vegas hotel
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Las Vegas couple wins over $800k at downtown casino with slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas valley couple is going back home with thousands more in their pocket after visiting a local casino! On Monday, officials with El Cortez Hotel & Casino said the local couple won big on the Buffalo Diamond Extreme. The machine shows that the bet was $3.75. The two won a total of $829606. "El Cortez is one of the…
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Las Vegas couple wins over $800k at downtown casino with slot machine
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10 Years Later, Nobu Hotel Las Vegas Remains One Of The City’s Best Places To Stay

You'll be asked to sign into your Forbes account.Got it When celebrated chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and movie producer Meir Teper joined forces to open the first Nobu Hotel in Las Vegas' Caesars Palace back in 2013, little did they know how much their celebrity-backed hospitality brand built on contemporary Japanese cuisine, timeless…
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10 Years Later, Nobu Hotel Las Vegas Remains One Of The City’s Best Places To Stay
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Gambler wins pair of jackpots hours apart at Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS - A gambler playing the slots at a Las Vegas casino hit the jackpot on Saturday -- not once, but twice. The player, who has not been identified, won twice at Caesars Palace within five hours, KLAS-TV reported. The gambler won $165000 at about 5 p.m. PST, casino officials told the television station. The same guest won an additional…
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UNLV testing out new source for NIL funding: Las Vegas casinos

UNLV Rebels forward Keylan Boone (20) interacts with fans as he and his brother Keylan Boone (20) leave the court after the Rebels beat the Colorado State Rams in an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Tonight, a UNLV fan will have a chance to win up to $150000 by making a halfcourt shot during the team's…
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UNLV testing out new source for NIL funding: Las Vegas casinos
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Slots player at Caesars Palace wins big with two machines

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Someone is walking away from the Las Vegas Strip with more money in their pocket! Officials said a rewards member at Caesars Palace was playing slots Saturday evening around 5 p.m. and hit a jackpot. The person won $165000. According to officials, the same guest won an additional $545000 on another slot jackpot at the same…
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Slots player at Caesars Palace wins big with two machines
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CasaBlanca Resort & Casino announces $6M renovation

This image rendering depicts what the planned renovations reportedly will look like at CasaBlanca Resort & Casino | Image courtesy of Casablanca Resort & Casino, St. George News ST. GEORGE - Under new ownership, CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, announced plans for a $6 million renovation to the property. According to the news release…
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CasaBlanca Resort & Casino announces $6M renovation
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Vegas Storm Shreds Casino Sign, Sparks Chaos and Outages

Over the weekend, fierce stormy breezes battered Las Vegas, leaving a trail of damage in their wake, including an exterior metal sign at the California Hotel & Casino. The bustling heart of gambling and entertainment was shaken as strong winds tore at the structure, leading to a shower of debris across the surrounding streets. Local authorities,…
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Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt

The property is located at 3700 West Flamingo Rd, within walking distance of the strip. As part of the group's new hotel offer, World of Hyatt members can earn 500 bonus points for every qualifying night, for stays between 1 April and 30 June, 2024. Rio Hotel & Casino will join Hyatt Place Las Vegas, and Hyatt Place Las Vegas at Silverton Village,…
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Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today

The CNN Original Series "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" showcases the heart and history of one of America's most beloved and notorious cities in four immersive episodes. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Leave it to Las Vegas to upstage Travis and Taylor, Usher and the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sure, last month's game was…
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today
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5 top jackpots in February 2024 in the Las Vegas Valley

For a short month, February is packed with noted celebrations. From Black History Month to Groundhog Day, from St. Valentine's Day to Presidents Day, the second month of the year - every four years - even gets a Leap Day thrown in for good measure. Here are five of the more memorable conquests this past month in the Las Vegas Valley: 5. Two players…
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Rio Hotel & Casino set to become first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Rio Hotel & Casino is set to become the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada and the third Hyatt hotel in the Las Vegas area. On Friday, Hyatt and Rio casino officials made the announcement. "Destination by Hyatt hotels are individual at heart and embody the true spirit of the destination and the Rio Hotel & Casino will be…
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Rio Hotel & Casino set to become first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada
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Las Vegas' Rio Hotel & Casino to join Hyatt collection

Members of the World of Hyatt loyalty program can now earn and redeem points for qualifying stays at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, which is in the midst of a multiphased, $340 million renovation. The first part of the hotel's two-phase renovation is expected to be completed in fall, when the reimagined all-suite hotel will move into Hyatt's…
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Las Vegas' Rio Hotel & Casino to join Hyatt collection
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Hyatt Announces that the Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas has Joined World of Hyatt Amid Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Property-wide, multi-phase transformation is underway at the iconic 2500-room hotel as it expands Hyatt's brand footprint in a leading leisure and convention travel market and prepares to transition into the Destination by Hyatt brand this fall. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), together with Rio Hotel & Casino, announced today that World of Hyatt…
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Hyatt Announces that the Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas has Joined World of Hyatt Amid Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hit January Revenue Dip

Las Vegas Strip casinos stumbled at the outset of 2024, encountering their first monthly revenue downturn since the preceding summer as they stepped into the new year. The muffled rhythm of slot machines and softer clamor from the craps tables painted a quieter financial picture, with a near 4% retreat echoed from the vibrant revenue dances of…
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Casino Gaming Down in Vegas, Hotels & More Take the Cake

During fiscal year 2023, Las Vegas Strip casinos reportedly took in more than $20 billion in total revenue from gaming, hotel rooms, food, beverage and other amenities. Of that, only 26.6% came from gaming ($5.45 billion), a continually shrinking piece of the pie. FY 2022 had gaming revenue at 30.4%. Non-gaming amenities like hotel rooms, food,…
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Casino Gaming Down in Vegas, Hotels & More Take the Cake
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Mirage volcano to make its return on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Mirage volcano is back! The attraction was turned into Paramount Mountain during Super Bowl week and will be back to normal. The Mirage says shows will start again Friday, March 1 on the hour at 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m. Hard Rock International plans to build a 660-foot tall guitar-shaped tower where the volcano stands at…
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Mirage volcano to make its return on Las Vegas Strip
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Nevada casinos win $1.27 billion in January despite lower numbers on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.27 billion from gamblers in January, a month sandwiched between big resort openings in December and Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. After casinos shattered records in December with $1.43 billion in winnings, January's numbers were a step back, falling outside the Top 10 highest gaming wins on…
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Tropicana's MJ Live, Purple Reign find new homes on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - With news that the Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Resort will on April 2, several shows that once called the casino home are finding new venues on the Las Vegas Strip. On Wednesday, MJ Live will move to SAHARA Las Vegas for a limited engagement, which is scheduled to run from March 18 through July 28. The show "recreates the…
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Tropicana's MJ Live, Purple Reign find new homes on the Las Vegas Strip
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A giant casino could open in NYC's Hudson Yards if plans are approved

Some might say that Hudson Yards has enough massive dystopian glass structures (I'm looking at you, Vessel), but there's a real estate firm that would absolutely disagree. A proposal for Phase Two of Hudson Yards' development includes a call for a $12 billion complex that would consist of multiple buildings with apartments, office space, and a…
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A giant casino could open in NYC's Hudson Yards if plans are approved
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Las Vegas casino resort unveils new dark ride

The $6m interactive SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival Ride, created by Sally Dark Rides, is inspired by Nickelodeon's animated series. It takes guests on a hijinks-filled ride through Bikini Bottom, brought to life through vibrant sets, special effects, animatronics, and vivid integrated projections. "We are thrilled to add the globally recognized…
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Nevada casinos’ 34-month streak of $1 billion win ‘the new normal’

In pre-pandemic times, months when Nevada's casinos took in more than $1 billion in gaming win were considered outstanding. However, after hitting $1 billion in gaming win for 34 consecutive months, that threshold has become "the new normal," Mike Lawson, the Nevada Gaming Control Board's senior economic analyst, said recently on Nevada…
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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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AFM: Palms Resort Among Las Vegas And Los Angeles Venues In The Mix

EXCLUSIVE: The Palms Casino Resort is one of the Las Vegas venues being considered by IFTA for this year's American Film Market. Less than a mile from Interstate 15, the upscale hotel and casino near the Vegas Strip includes 700 rooms, a movie theater (which has hosted several film premieres), bars, indoor and outdoor pools, exercise rooms, a music…
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AFM: Palms Resort Among Las Vegas And Los Angeles Venues In The Mix
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Las Vegas local hits it big with $200,000 jackpot at Suncoast Hotel and Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas local is going home a little richer after hitting it big at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino. Casino officials said the player, who wishes to remain anonymous, stopped by on Thursday and started playing on an IGT Double Double Bonus Poker machine. They placed a $250 bet and hit a royal flush to win $200000. It's the…
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Las Vegas local hits it big with $200,000 jackpot at Suncoast Hotel and Casino
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The consequences of what can happen when a Las Vegas casino owns your NBA team

The same people who re-set the norms on Las Vegas now own and operate the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs fans who want to attend a game at the American Airlines Center should expect to be treated no different than the weekender who stays at the Venetian, or any other Las Vegas Sands (LVS) property. You're not a fan. You're a customer. The two are…
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The consequences of what can happen when a Las Vegas casino owns your NBA team
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12 Best Hotels Off the Strip in Las Vegas

The City of Lights, Sin City, America's Playground-no matter which nickname you use to describe Las Vegas, the focus is entertainment. From acrobatic displays to world-famous musical residencies, Vegas has it all. And if you're heading to the Mojave, you've probably got your sights set on the infamous Las Vegas Strip. The Strip (aka Las Vegas…
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12 Best Hotels Off the Strip in Las Vegas
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Another long-running Las Vegas Strip show is closing

Some performers seem made for the Las Vegas Strip even if they did not get their start in Sin City. Many of the biggest name residencies on the Strip have set up shop there because it's convenient. Adele, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan. and other big-name performers could sell out venues wherever they go. By performing a residency,…
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Another long-running Las Vegas Strip show is closing
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Casino Royale On Las Vegas Strip Could See Implosion This Year

First the dollar Michelobs were gone, and now the casino itself may soon be getting the wrecking ball. The budget-friendly gambling destination Casino Royale's days on the Las Vegas Strip now seem to be numbered. Best Western, the property's owner, has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build a 699-foot tower on…
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Casino Royale On Las Vegas Strip Could See Implosion This Year
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Las Vegas Strip casino brings back huge star headliner show

The list of star entertainers performing in residencies on the Las Vegas Strip in 2024 is lengthy. If visitors are looking for rock music, Chicago, Santana, Rod Stewart, Foreigner and even 1960s legends Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will make their home in Vegas at some point this year. For country music fans, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood,…
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Las Vegas Strip casino brings back huge star headliner show
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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…
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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator
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Michigan Online Casinos Boost Land-Based Casinos' Revenues

The longstanding perception that online casinos are undermining brick-and-mortar casinos is thrown into doubt after Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG), a research and analytics company, published its comprehensive report titled Comparing Online and Land-based Casino Gaming. The study assessed the impact of casino sites on land-based operators'…
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Michigan Online Casinos Boost Land-Based Casinos' Revenues
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Lady Luck HQ assists with Caesars slot launch

Online gaming influencer Francine Maric, aka Lady Luck HQ, made a special appearance at Caesars Atlantic City alongside Caesars representatives to pull the lever for the ceremonial first spin. The title is now exclusively live in New Jersey for the first time on Caesars Palace Online Casino and at Caesars Atlantic City, Tropicana Atlantic City and…
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Bed Bug Epidemic Strikes Iconic Vegas Casinos

In a spate of unsettling discoveries, live bed bugs have taken up unwelcome residence in several iconic Las Vegas Strip casino resorts, including the Encore, Venetian, Mirage, and Excalibur. Over the course of the past five months, these infestations have raised concerns among visitors hoping for a lucky streak, only to experience an uncomfortable…
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Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't

Free parking, once a staple of Las Vegas hotels, is now as difficult to come by as a slots jackpot. A handful of Las Vegas Strip hotels that once touted free parking, including The Strat, Venetian and Palazzo, ended free parking for guests and visitors in 2023. It now costs up to $15 per day to park at The Strat and up to $18 per day to park at…
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Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't
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Las Vegas Strip casinos less profitable in 2023

Net income from Las Vegas Strip casinos fell 33.6 per cent to $1.377bn, while total revenues rose 11.6 per cent. Gaming revenues specifically, slipped 2.3 per cent. Statewide, casino profits fell 21.4 per cent to $3.441bn as revenues rose 8.9 per cent. Gaming revenues inched down 1 per cent. Downtown casinos saw profits fall 3.9 per cent to…
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Las Vegas Strip Braces for Change: Casino Royale and Tropicana to Be Replaced by Mega-Resort and Athletics Stadium

On the iconic Las Vegas Strip, a place renowned for its dazzling lights and high stakes, the wheels of change are turning once more. The Casino Royale and the venerable Tropicana are slated for demolition to make way for ambitious new developments, including a towering 699-foot-tall resort casino and possibly a new stadium for the Oakland…
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Las Vegas Strip Braces for Change: Casino Royale and Tropicana to Be Replaced by Mega-Resort and Athletics Stadium
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Las Vegas Strip losing an iconic casino (and maybe more)

The Las Vegas Strip has not seen an implosion since Riviera in 2016, which was removed in order to enlarge the Las Vegas Convention Center. At one time, they were fairly common as the Aladdin (now Caesars Entertainment's Planet Hollywood) faced implosion in the 1990s, and El Rancho, Desert Inn, Castaways, the Boardwalk Stardust, and Frontier all…
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Las Vegas Strip losing an iconic casino (and maybe more)
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Online and Land-Based Casinos: A Symbiotic Relationship Fueling Growth

In a realm where digital transformation reshapes every facet of daily life, the casino industry emerges as a striking example of how online and physical realms can coalesce for mutual benefit. A groundbreaking study commissioned by the Interactive Gaming Association (iDEA) and meticulously carried out by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) unveils a…
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Online and Land-Based Casinos: A Symbiotic Relationship Fueling Growth
The Press Of Atlantic City

A record-breaking January for New Jersey gambling

ATLANTIC CITY - Four major gambling revenue records were smashed in New Jersey in January as 2024 got off to a rousing start for everything except the thing casinos care about most: the amount of money won from in-person gamblers. Internet gambling revenue, sports betting revenue, the total amount of money wagered on sports, and total casino-sports…
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A record-breaking January for New Jersey gambling
Review Journal

5 jackpots totaling $600K hit on Las Vegas Strip

Here's today's local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings. The pedestrian was was hit about 8:25 p.m. while trying to cross Nellis Boulevard at Harmon Avenue, police said. Palo Verde and Shadow Ridge advanced to the Class 5A flag football state title game. Here is a roundup of Thursday's football and basketball…
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5 jackpots totaling $600K hit on Las Vegas Strip
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A new resort with no gambling and no smoking is coming to Las Vegas

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website. The whirl and cha-ching of slot machines is the soundtrack of many Las Vegas hotels, but those casino…
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Review Journal

Which hotels in Las Vegas don’t charge resort fees?

Frequent travelers to Las Vegas often vocalize their dislike for something at nearly every hotel on the Strip: resort fees. Direct booking and travel service sites don't include this additional fee - sometimes up to $50 - in the advertised room rate for resorts on and around the Strip, but almost all properties now have the additional…
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Which hotels in Las Vegas don’t charge resort fees?
smithsonianmag.com

How the Dazzling Las Vegas Strip Rose Up From the Desert

In 1829, a group of explorers led by Spanish merchant Antonio Armijo moved west toward Alta California through the arid Mojave Desert-the ancestral lands of the Southern Paiute people. A young scout named Rafael Rivera discovered a particularly verdant area full of grassland irrigated by a natural spring; this lushness soon inspired the place's…
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How the Dazzling Las Vegas Strip Rose Up From the Desert
Hudson Valley 360

Atlantic City Casino Smoking

Atlantic City casinos would be able to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor under a new bill that would impose additional restrictions on lighting up. New Jersey state Sen. John Burzichelli has introduced a bill giving the casinos much of what they want amid a push by many casino workers to prohibit smoking altogether. That…
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Atlantic City Casino Smoking
El Paso Inc

Bill would let Atlantic City casinos keep smoking with some more restrictions

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Atlantic City casinos would be able to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor under a new bill that would impose additional restrictions on lighting up. New Jersey state Sen. John Burzichelli introduced a bill Monday giving the casinos much of what they want amid a push by many casino workers to prohibit…
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Bill would let Atlantic City casinos keep smoking with some more restrictions
Review Journal

Caesars Palace doles out five jackpots worth more than $600K

The iconic casino on the Las Vegas Strip was the location for five six-figure jackpots during Super Bowl weekend, totaling more than $600000, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The largest of the wins came Monday when a player won $138750 playing slots. The winning started early on Friday. At 6 a.m., player won $100000 playing video…
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Fox 5 Vegas

MGM Resorts sets records following big events in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - During a Feb. 13 earnings call, MGM Resorts International reported record results and a 22% increase in net fourth-quarter revenue. The company's earnings media release began by noting that Las Vegas Strip resorts "achieved record full year and fourth quarter net revenue." "Our Las Vegas Strip Resorts and MGM China set new…
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MGM Resorts sets records following big events in Las Vegas
Jackson Progress Argus

Las Vegas Strip casino brings on another new superstar residency

The Las Vegas Strip is not only a popular destination for vacationers, who often return frequently, but it is also popular with with pop, rock and country performers, who also tend to return to Strip theaters again and again. Legendary rock band Chicago, which has a regular touring schedule, does not schedule long-running Las Vegas residencies, as…
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Las Vegas Strip casino brings on another new superstar residency
Daily Mail Online

Fists fly as group of women brawl in Las Vegas casino after Super Bowl

Two women are seen violently punching and kicking each other in cellphone footage from a Las Vegas casino during Super Bowl weekend. The two unidentified woman are heard incoherently yelling at each other while a crowd surrounds them in the video. After seconds of shouting and shoving, one scantily clad woman wearing no shoes is seen emerging from…
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Fists fly as group of women brawl in Las Vegas casino after Super Bowl
arcwestmichigan.com

Gun Lake Casino to upgrade food, entertainment, gaming through $10M investment

WAYLAND, Mich. - Upgrades are coming to Gun Lake Casino. Through a $10 million investment, the casino is expected to upgrade the property's food and beverage, entertainment and gaming amenities, according to officials Thursday. This includes the construction of a Crossroads Casino Bar and Lounge, a new high-limit table games room, and a new…
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Gun Lake Casino to upgrade food, entertainment, gaming through $10M investment
The Washington Times

Chiefs and 49ers fans clash in post-Super Bowl melee in Las Vegas casino

Following an incredible Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, a violent altercation among their fans erupted inside a Las Vegas casino late Sunday night. Eyewitness footage circulating on social media captures a chaotic scene in which fans from both teams came to fisticuffs moments after the game concluded.…
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Chiefs and 49ers fans clash in post-Super Bowl melee in Las Vegas casino
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Brawl between fans erupts at Las Vegas casino after Super Bowl

Following the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers, a violent altercation erupted at a Las Vegas casino involving fans from both teams. Video footage captured a group of four men engaging in a physical brawl on the casino floor, with punches thrown and individuals held in headlocks. The cause of the fight remains…
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Brawl between fans erupts at Las Vegas casino after Super Bowl
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Super Bowl Celebration Turns Sour: Fans Clash in Las Vegas Casino

The Super Bowl victory celebration turned sour in a Las Vegas casino as fans of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers clashed, leading to a violent altercation. On Sunday, February 12th, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious in the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year. Their 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers set off a…
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Super Bowl Celebration Turns Sour: Fans Clash in Las Vegas Casino
Mirror

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

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…
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Jason Kelce Playing Craps At Las Vegas Casino Before Super Bowl
The Motley Fool

Las Vegas Casinos Are Great, but the Growth Is in Asia

Wynn Resorts (WYNN -0.48%) reported outstanding earnings this week, but the company's growth is going to come from a place far from its Las Vegas home. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why Macao is the future of Wynn Resorts. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Feb. 7, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 8, 2024. Travis Hoium has…
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Las Vegas Casinos Are Great, but the Growth Is in Asia
tnawrestling.com

TNA Wrestling Returns To Las Vegas: Rebellion Pay-Per-View Will Originate From The Palms Casino Resort On Saturday, April 20

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling is set for a return to Las Vegas for its annual spring showcase event: the Rebellion pay-per-view on Saturday night, April 20, originating from the Palms Casino Resort near the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. TNA action also will be held on Sunday night, April 21, at The Palms as the television trucks of TNA…
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ABC 7 News

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has Bay Area ties rooted in Oakland, historical significance to early 1900s

LAS VEGAS (KGO) -- For those headed to Las Vegas to either the Super Bowl or the Super Bowl parties, you may want to see a location with Bay Area ties. A group of Italian-American businessmen from Northern California were the ones who brought the Golden Gate Casino name to town in 1955. It's not situated anywhere near the Golden Gate Bridge, but…
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Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has Bay Area ties rooted in Oakland, historical significance to early 1900s
M Live

New restaurant, game room included in $10M Gun Lake Casino renovation

WAYLAND, MI - A new restaurant, bar and lounge, high-limit table games room and more are among a host of interior renovations planned for Gun Lake Casino. Construction on the improvements, which total $10 million, is expected to start this spring and be complete before the end of the year, according to a news release. "We are excited to announce…
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New restaurant, game room included in $10M Gun Lake Casino renovation
Chicago Tribune

Bally's gets Gaming Board approval to open temporary casino

After years of planning, months of renovations and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally's Chicago got the green light Friday from the Illinois Gaming Board to launch the city's long-sought first casino. Medinah Temple in River North opened this weekend, welcoming gamblers to try their luck at an ornate temporary facility that is…
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Bally's gets Gaming Board approval to open temporary casino
iNtergame

Las Vegas casino adds arcade

The 7367sq.ft arcade will include VR games and a host of modern and classic games. The venue will also feature air hockey, shuffleboard, a six-lane bowling alley, and a golf simulator. Robert Owens, executive director of front services at Treasure Island said: "Our goal is to continue to elevate our guest experience, offering fresh and entertaining…
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NBC10 Philadelphia

Eyeing Better Days, Atlantic City Casinos Start New Projects

The thwack of hammers and the whine of power saws are vying for attention with the beeping of slot machines and the clack of the bouncing roulette ball at many Atlantic City casinos this spring as the gambling halls spend millions on updating their properties. The projects come as the gambling industry anticipates a busy summer with pandemic fears…
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Eyeing Better Days, Atlantic City Casinos Start New Projects
NBC Bay Area

How long is the Las Vegas Strip?

The Super Bowl is headed to the Las Vegas Strip. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. In order to get to the stadium, teams, media and fans will have to navigate one of America's most famous roads. The Strip is known for its hotels, casinos, lights, restaurants and more…
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How long is the Las Vegas Strip?