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It didn't take long to get to the heart of the debate Wednesday night in a closely watched federal hearing on a large tribal casino proposed near Windsor. The public comments began with Dino Beltran, vice chairman of the Koi Nation. Beltran spoke of the forced displacement and resource deprivation that drove his people from their ancestral home in…

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…

The first officially licensed NFL slot machines hit Las Vegas casino floors Monday when Aristocrat Gaming's Super Bowl Jackpots were activated at multiple properties. As the anticipated game went live at M Resort Monday afternoon, players who were hovering around the machines as they were being installed immediately filled the seats of the four…

Four decades ago, commercial casinos didn't even exist in the United States outside of Nevada and New Jersey. But that began to change in the 1980s and'90s, when nine additional states-including Michigan, Mississippi, Illinois, and Indiana-legalized commercial casinos. Not only has the casino gaming industry allowed U.S. state and local governments…

Who said you have to go to Las Vegas to gamble when there's a world-class casino in Greater Cincinnati? The Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati recently earned a spot among the top casinos in the U.S. outside of the Sin City, ranking No. 9 overall in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The local casino ranked just above Mohegan Sun in Uncasville,…

CHANDLER, AZ - Gila River Resorts & Casinos has partnered with Aristocrat Gaming to unveil the first-ever NFL-themed slot machine, NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™. The game debuted on Sept. 7 at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass in time for football season. Guests can select from any of the 32 NFL clubs to spin for field goals or touchdowns…

Gaming News 8 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts introduced two new table games this week at its Pocola and Durant properties.On Wednesday, Choctaw Casino & Resort - Pocola became the first Oklahoma casino to offer three-dice baccarat. Baccarat is a fast and fun guessing game where players bet on whether the banker hand or…

DURANT, OK - Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has introduced two new table games at its Pocola and Durant properties. Choctaw Casino & Resort - Pocola is the first Oklahoma casino to offer three-dice baccarat. Baccarat is a guessing game where players bet on whether the banker hand or player hand has a higher value. Three-dice baccarat is played like…

In the United States, players at certain land-based casinos can now bet on brand-new gaming terminals bearing the colors of the National Football League (NFL). Designed by manufacturer Aristocrat Gaming and deployed since September 1, the said slot machines - which belong to the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™ range -, are already causing a sensation! The…

The NFL regular season begins Thursday night, and the league is deepening its ties to the gambling industry. NFL-themed slot machines went live in some casinos around the country as Aristocrat Gaming's NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machines rolled out. The slot machines are now playable at casinos in Southern California, Oklahoma and…

Rucker will take the stage at the two-time Academy of Country Music award-winning Grand Theater as he gears up for his first country music album release since 2017. Rucker�s new album, Carolyn�s Boy, will be released on Oct. 6 and features 14 tracks. In the lead-up to Rucker�s album release, he�s already put out the debut single �Fires Don�t Start…

The intriguing metamorphosis of the National Football League (NFL) toward the gambling world exemplifies the larger truth of how money can indeed revolutionize everything. Pivotal evidence of this transformation is not far behind us when the NFL, anchored by its vehement disdain of all gambling-related ventures, prohibited Tony Romo from…

Players looking for the thrilling NFL mobile action will surely remember 1 September 2023 as a significant milestone in their gaming experience. The date marks the long-awaited distribution of the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™ gaming machines by global gaming technology and content provider Aristocrat Gaming! Slot Machines Launched in Time for NFL…

Aristocrat Gaming announced Thursday that it has begun distribution of the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots to casino floors across the US. The new offering allows players to select their favorite team from the 32 clubs. Timed to the start of the football season, the distribution marks the first time the public will be able to play the NFL-themed slot…

It wasn't that long ago that the NFL, hiding firmly behind its pearl-clutching hatred of All Things Gambling, prevented Tony Romo from hosting a fantasy football convention at a hotel owned by a casino. Even though there was and would have been no gambling on the property. Now, the NFL is all in. Figuratively and literally. Via Mick Akers of…

LAS VEGAS, NV - Aristocrat Gaming has begun distribution of its NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™ to casino floors across the country. Players can select their favorite team from the 32 clubs. Timed to the start of the season, the distribution of games marks the first time the public will be able to play the NFL-themed slot machines. NFL Super Bowl…

The first-ever NFL-themed slot machines have touched down on casinos floors just ahead of the 2023 professional football season. Aristocrat Gaming's NFL Super Bowl Jackpots rolled out Thursday and are playable at casinos in Southern California, Oklahoma and Connecticut. The slots will continue to be distributed to other locations, including Las…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - NFL fans will soon have a new way to get a fix involving their favorite team-on a casino floor. Aristocrat Gaming began distribution of the NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine to casino floors across the country today. "We are changing the game with this first-of-its-kind NFL-licensed slot machine," the company said. Timed…

Aristocrat Gaming has begun distribution of its highly-anticipated NFL Super Bowl Jackpots slot machine to casino floors across the United States ahead of the upcoming NFL season. According to details released by the company overnight, NFL Super Bowl Jackpots is initially being distributed to select casino locations in Nevada, California, Oklahoma,…

Aristocrat Gaming, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure, has started to distribute its NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™ to casino floors across America. The slot machines will feature symbols such as NFL jerseys, logos, beer, pizza and footballs, with the chance for players to customise the experience with different teams. A total of 32 NFL clubs will be…

Final Drawing Saturday, August 26 Durant, Oklahoma --Choctaw Casino & Resort - Duranthas made two lucky guests millionaires this summer and plans to add one more Saturday, August 26, to wrap up its $6.6 Million Summer Giveaway. �After the excitement of our first two drawings, we can�t wait to award our final million-dollar giveaway tomorrow night…

What Casinos Have Roll to Win Craps: A New Era of Craps Gaming Craps is one of the most popular casino games around the world, known for its fast-paced action and exciting atmosphere. With the introduction of new gaming technologies, casinos have constantly been innovating to enhance the player experience. One such innovation is the Roll to Win…

Online casinos are evolving rapidly, and so is their popularity. As online casinos and gambling is becoming legal in several parts of the world, the casino user group is increasing every now and then. Also, with the changing technology and latest trends, many people are showing their interest in online casinos. Compared to traditional, land-based…

Part of a bigger $6 million dollar summer giveaway for Choctaw Casinos And the winner is..... In the early hours of Sunday morning, July 2, at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, OK, a $1 million dollar winner was announced. This prize is being offered 3 times this summer! The lucky winner of the (first) one million dollar grand prize draw of…

In May, the Chickasaw Nation opened its new West Bay Casino and Resort in what was formerly the Lake Texoma State Lodge, bringing with it new jobs, a new influx of economic income and a new strategic position targeting the lucrative North Texas drive market. Located on the shores of Lake Texoma, the new development is the tribe's 16th casino in…

Durant, Oklahoma -- If you want a weekend filled with live music, Gilley's Durant has you covered all month long with exciting acts. Every Friday and Saturday in August, head over to Gilley's at Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant to listen to fun up-and-comers and dance the night away completely free of charge. Gilley's DJ will get things kicked off…

With three months of drawings without a big winner, the Mega Millions jackpot reaches one of its largest totals in U.S. lottery history. After Friday night's drawing yielded no jackpot nabs, the prize increased to $1.58 billion, or $783.3 million for the cash option. Here are the winning Mega Millions numbers from Tuesday's drawing. 13-19-20-32-33…

Players buy-in as lottery jackpot passes $1 billionThe odds of winning the $1.25 billion Mega Millions jackpot are infinitely small, but players are still lining up for a shot at the prize. (Aug. 3) (AP video by Mark Vancleave) After more than three months without a big winner, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to the highest-ever pot for the…

With no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April, the lottery's grand prize continues to grow, now climbing to around $1.55 billion after Friday's drawing and inching closer to more all-time records. Ahead of the next drawing on Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot sits at an estimated $1.55 billion with a $757.2 million cash option, which would be…

Durant, Oklahoma - Things are heating up at Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant with five ways to ensure the perfect summer getaway, including award-winning dining, a relaxing pool experience, unique entertainment offerings, family-friendly activities, plus opportunities for three guests to become a millionaire. "We strive to go above and beyond for…

In this time and age, it is hard to find boredom. We simply have so many things to do. One of the best pastimes out there, and you don't have to agree, is gambling. It's fun, exciting, and it can make your head go round. Of course, when you lose, it's less fun, but we're there for good times, winnings, and memories. Gambling is a nice activity if…

Gaming technology provider Win Systems is set to participate in the OIGA (Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association) trade show to be held August 15-16 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company will welcome all visitors to its booth #108. The company will showcase its WIGOS casino management system at the event, installed in several tribal-operated casinos in…

DURANT, OK (July 30, 2023) - An electric atmosphere charged through Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant early Sunday morning as Rosa Guia of Lancaster, Texas, was announced as the winner of the second one million dollar grand prize drawing of the summer. Part of Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant's 3 Months. 3 Millionaires. promotion, the winner of the…

th, td { text-align: left; padding: 8px; } th { background-color: #4CAF50; color: white; } The Choctaw Casino and Resort is a world-class entertainment destination located in Durant, Oklahoma. Known for its exceptional hospitality and top-notch amenities, it offers a remarkable experience for both gamers and non-gamers. With its luxurious…

SOCIAL casinos and sweepstakes casinos have been quietly changing the game in the US for the last decade or so. These sites let you play casino-style games online totally free, including slots, blackjack and roulette to name a few. Many sweepstakes casinos also offer the chance to redeem cash prizes. Best of all, they are available in almost every…

Durant, Oklahoma -- Are you looking for a career change? Head over to the Choctaw Nation Event Center on August 8 for our job fair! We�re hiring for a range of positions from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will also be hiring for The District Food Hall, which is currently scheduled to open toward the end of September. The food hall will include Velvet…

Durant, Oklahoma -- Country star Jon Pardi is extending his stay at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant, adding a second night to his show at the beginning of August. Pardi, an artist who has garnered recognition from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Awards, is set to perform on Thursday, August 3, and Friday, August 4, at the ACM…

Image Source: Velvix Velvix, a company that seeks to revolutionize the gaming industry by creating cutting-edge slot machines, has made a foray into California. As announced by the company, two new slot machine titles will be available to customers of Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown. Chicken Ranch Casino is a property that describes itself as "a…

Velvix has introduced two brand-new slot machine games at the Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown, California, for the first time. 'West Wanted' and'Battle Mania' themes are present in the most recent game release. The installation of Velvix's game on the floor comes less than a year before the Tribe opens a sizeable resort. This game had made…

Durant, Oklahoma -- An electric atmosphere charged through Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant early Sunday morning as Brittany Juarez of Kaufman, Texas, was announced as the winner of the first one million dollar grand prize drawing of the summer. Part of Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant�s 3 Months. 3 Millionaires. promotion, the winner of the…

Complete guide for Father's Day dining, entertainment and fun Durant, Oklahoma -- Give dad the millionaire treatment at Choctaw Casino & Resort this Father's Day weekend. Check out this guide for Father's Day entertainment, dining and fun! 1. Rock the night away: Tesla, known for their bluesy, soulful sound strongly embedded in authentic'70s rock,…

The term "family entertainment," particularly as it relates to Indian casinos, covers a broad spectrum of facilities ranging from a small arcade with several video games to full-scale family entertainment centers - and pretty much any and everything in between. They can be intended to accommodate families, providing some basic non-gaming…

Out-of-the-Box Taco Brand to Bring Unique Tacos to Durant, Oklahoma We are honored to partner with the folks of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma...we're thrilled to explore more partnerships like this in the future." - Clay Dover, Velvet Taco CEO and Taco Maker DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / -- Velvet Taco announces their…

On a hot afternoon in Lindsay, a town just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border near Denton, about 40 older adults congregate in the air-conditioned building next door to St. Peter's Catholic Church. Along with a lunch of cold-cut sandwiches, there is bingo, and the group eagerly awaits parishioner Jeannette Hellinger to call the letters and numbers,…

In 2022, more than 2.4 million Texans gambled at a casino, indicating that many residents are going out of state to play blackjack, craps and more. Texas has three tribal properties offering limited games, such as, according to the Texas Tribune. Though Texas does not have Las Vegas-style full commercial casinos, each state that borders Texas has…

Tickets on sale now for August 25 concert Durant, Okla. � Grammy� Award-winning singer/songwriter Carly Pearce and newcomer Cam Allen take the stage at The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant on Friday, August 25. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 7. Pearce�s music is fiercely rooted in the classics and resonates with honest lyrics and…

San Antonians who love rolling the dice and having a bit of gambling fun make the most out of road trips to WinStar in Oklahoma and Coushatta in Louisiana. While these out-of-state casino resorts are no doubt a memorable experience, there is a more convenient spot for Central Texas residents to visit when they want to hit the machines and,…

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

Open Interviews on March 14 and Mach 28 Durant, Okla., (March 13, 2023) � AQUA at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant is hosting its first job fair for the 2023 pool season! If you want to catch the perfect tan while you win the summer job jackpot, join us Tuesday, March 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Choctaw Event Center. If you can�t make…

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. -- When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully reiterated the…

Durant, Oklahoma -- After dominating Billboard�s Emerging Artist Chart for a record-breaking 26 consecutive weeks, � Son Of A Sinner,� multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll will take the stage at The Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort � Durant on Friday, June 23. Outright genre-bending singer/songwriter/rapper Jelly Roll has quietly been building a…

MASHANTUCKET - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just fully…

Tribal leaders and business experts say the pandemic has been a sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines to support the future. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to…

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to reckon with decades of relying heavily on gambling as the tribe's main source of revenue. "The fact that the casino revenues went from millions to zero overnight just…

PlayAGS (NYSE: AGS) reported its Q32022 financial results on November 12, 2022, beating revenue and EPS estimates. The firm provides electronic gaming machines and online gaming to the gaming industry in the U.S. and overseas. While AGS appears positioned to benefit from a more robust and'normal' casino business environment, there isn't much…

Sen. Cristina Castro has introduced Senate Bill 1656 in Illinois, proposing the creation of the Internet Gaming Act. The bill would authorize an internet gaming operator to offer Illinois internet gaming in accordance with the act's provisions. Sen. Castro had her 2021 attempt at legalizing online casino dismissed, and this marks her latest…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino…

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox ruled against an Oklahoma tribal gaming company's license to put the state's fourth casino in Russellville POPE COUNTY, Ark. - A Pulaski County circuit judge on Thursday voided an Oklahoma tribal gaming company's license to put the state's fourth casino in Russellville, stalling a $225 million project and…

More than four years have passed since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put one of four newly legal casinos in Pope County. POPE COUNTY, Ark. - More than four years have passed since Arkansans approved a constitutional amendment to put one of four newly legal casinos in Pope County, but odds are strong the long-delayed project will…

WYANDOTTE, Okla. - The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Lucky Lady Games, Inc. to launch a metaverse and online gaming venture. The partnership was announced on December 1, 2022. Officials say it's a venture that seeks to bring Indigo Sky Casino and Resort to the metaverse for a global audience. The partnership is the latest in…

The gambling industry has been on a constant rise over the past couple of decades thanks to innovation, and technological advancements. If we take just 2021, we can see that the global gambling market grew from $287.43 billion in 2021 to $456.61 billion in 2022 which is an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58.9%. The gambling sector impacted many other…

Durant, Okla. (December 27, 2022) - Strictly Slots magazine readers and slot enthusiasts have selected Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant as the "Best Overall Casino" in Oklahoma and placed it first in seven additional categories including "Best Hosts," "Best Video Poker," Best Quarter Slots," and "Best Non-Smoking Casino/Area." Each year, Strictly…

In its strategic plan for the next five years, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says it will be necessary for the Arkansas General Assembly to strongly consider authorizing the lottery to launch an iLottery digital platform to sell tickets to remain competitive and current with consumer demand. Of the 46 lotteries currently operating in the United…

It's not exactly a scientific ranking, but Atlantic City will take it. Yahoo.com's Lifestyle section recently listed the " 10 Best Casinos in the U.S. If You Love To Gamble," and both Borgata and Hard Rock were among the cream of the crop. The site noted that Borgata, ranked fourth in the U.S. in this review, features more than 3500 slot…

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has a silly solution for a serious problem. Scores of customers at local casinos continue to leave kids locked in their cars while they go inside and gamble. So how does the gambling board plan to address this life and death issue? With public service announcements. Ads on TV, radio, and social media will…

Running public service announcements will not stop the social ills spurred by Pennsylvania's reckless policy on gambling. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has a silly solution for a serious problem. Scores of customers at local casinos continue to leave kids locked in their cars while they go inside and gamble. So how does the gambling board…

Running public service announcements will not stop the social ills spurred by Pennsylvania's reckless policy on gambling. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has a silly solution for a serious problem. Scores of customers at local casinos continue to leave kids locked in their cars while they go inside and gamble. So how does the gambling board…

Did you check your Powerball ticket numbers yet? You could be America's next millionaire. Nobody has claimed a winning ticket after Monday's draw for a jackpot pool of $1 billion and a cash option of $497.3 million. The next Powerball drawing is Wednesday, Nov. 2. The drawing is at 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on the Powerball website. You can buy a…

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma teams up with Lucky Lady Games for metaverse gaming experience The new project, called IndigoSky Online, will offer both on and off-ramp experiences Lucky Lady Games has hailed the tribe's commitment to the project Image Source: Shutterstock.com The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and Lucky Lady Games have teamed…

Running public service announcements will not stop the social ills spurred by Pennsylvania's reckless policy on gambling. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has a silly solution for a serious problem. Scores of customers at local casinos continue to leave kids locked in their cars while they go inside and gamble. So how does the gambling board…

Online casino gambling in the U.S. is illegal in all but six states, kept in check by strict rules that make it hard for users to move money in and out of regulated internet casinos. But those rules don't hold up so well when it comes to bitcoin. Internet casinos that offer users a way to gamble using cryptocurrencies are booming, sidestepping…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino games,…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino and Raceway is joining forces with a real estate investment group, a Native American tribe, and an affiliate of the Yankees baseball team to pursue a license to open what, if awarded, would be one of three full-service casinos in the New York City area in coming years. "We haven't put anything formally into…

Las Vegas is undoubtedly the world's biggest gambling hub, welcoming around 42 million gamblers every year. The Vegas gambling economy is equally massive, with the casinos in the Sin City collectively raking in more than a whopping $11 billion in 2018 alone. Considering this, it's only natural for the rest of the gambling community to look up to…

A casino influencer has extended his presence beyond social media and into a slot machine. Brian Christopher, aka BCSlots, first showcased the new game, Pop'N Pays More, at Las Vegas' Plaza Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, July 6 and live-streamed it to his thousands of viewers on YouTube. Christopher plans to unveil his first slot machine in…

By Ali Sullivan (November 23, 2022, 6:17 PM EST) -- A D.C. federal judge has tossed part of a suit brought by four Native American tribes challenging the approval of a separate group of tribes' gambling compacts, ruling that the plaintiffs can't say they were hurt by the expansion of Class III gaming in Oklahoma if tribal defendants haven't begun…

Even before Gov. Greg Abbott declared in October that he's willing to consider expanded gaming options in Texas, that industry was trying to improve its odds in the state by doling out massive campaign donations and building an army of lobbyists in preparation for the legislative session that begins in January. More than 300 lobbyists are now…

JESSICA: WELCOME BACK. YOU'LL SOON BE ABLE TO GAMBLE WITHOUT A TRIP TO THE CASINO. THE CHICKASAW NATION IS ENTERING THE MOBILE WORLD FOR THE FIRST TIME. EVAN: KOCO'S KOLBY TERRELL SHOWS US THE NEW WAY TO PLAY. KOLBY: THE NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION JUST APPROVED A NEW METHOD OF GAMING FOR THE CHICKASAW NATION. THEY ALREADY OPERATE SOME OF OUR…

The Chickasaw Nation, the 13th largest Native American tribe in the US and operator of twenty-three casinos and various other businesses across Oklahoma, has selected Shift4 to process payments across all of its casino locations, non-casino tribal-owned locations, and third-party venues under contract with the Nation. This includes WinStar World…

The possibility of occasional gambling becoming more problematic is expanding with legal sports betting and the illegal online market. It's hard not to get caught up in the excitement of gaming, especially when you're winning. For the bulk of Americans, its occasional entertainment, but for some, it stops being fun. Mike Scandria is a former…

LAWTON - The Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton has identified as the first gaming facility in the country to install machines by Velvix, a Los Angeles-based slot machine developer and manufacturer. "Expanding and further developing our inventory to feature the latest innovations and technology available is key to optimizing guest satisfaction," said…

Vision AI company Oosto announced its partnership with Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, one of the largest tribal casino owners and operators in the U.S., to protect its flagship River Spirit Casino and Resort's gaming floors in Oklahoma, with face-based security software incorporated throughout its facility's cameras. At 200000 square feet,…

The casino industry has been growing exponentially yearly, with record sales and revenue, and the industry continues to grow. Forecasts point to a market valuation of nearly $125 billion by 2025, paving the way for a growth rate of 11.3% in the USA alone. The United States has the most land-based casinos, with China coming in second. There is an…

Security Leadership and Management Logical Security Physical Security Video Surveillance Hospitality & Casinos Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, one of the largest tribal casino owners and operators in the U.S., has partnered with Oosto to protect its flagship River Spirit Casino and Resort's gaming floors in Oklahoma, with face-based security…

Given that Nevada is at the top of the list for most casinos per capita, you might be surprised to learn that the biggest casino in the U.S. is actually in Oklahoma. Specifically, Thackerville, Oklahoma is the home of the WinStar World Casino and Resort, but that's not the only thing interesting about this massive gaming complex. Here's what you…

DURANT, Okla., (November 8, 2022) - Something sweet is coming to Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant this winter! Cinnabon is baking up a new location, opening in The Link Casino Food Court across from The District. Famous for their signature cinnamon rolls made with Makara ® cinnamon and cream cheese frosting, the bakery will be the newest addition…

DALLAS (KDAF) - Everyone's dream is hitting a lottery jackpot worth millions and millions of dollars or pulling the lever of a slot machine and seeing the triple sevens come across your screen and screaming jackpot at you with bright lights and sounds. That dream was a reality for a lucky player at a casino near the Texas/Oklahoma border after they…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino…

As the Powerball jackpot rises over $1 billion, what are the odds of someone blowing through their winnings? Very likely, according to experts. Lottery winners are more likely to declare bankruptcy within three to five years than the average American, according to journal and book publisher MIT Press Direct. Experts say if you win and don't contact…

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos are off to their best two-month start ever, the latest indication the industry is recovering in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade association, show that revenue from in-person casino…

Bingo is a game of chance where players match numbers on their cards with the numbers called randomly by the bingo caller. Making rows, columns, certain shapes, or completing the card leads to a shout of'Bingo' and a prize, usually of monetary value or an item. Only one can win each combination, and once the round is completed, it is on to the next…

Commercial gaming in the United States hit a quarterly record for April, May and June, putting the U.S. on track for its best year in history, the American Gaming Association reported Thursday. Nationwide commercial gaming revenue totaled $14.81 billion for the second quarter, beating the fourth quarter of 2021 by 3.3 percent. With $29.16 billion…

Scientific Games Corporation congratulates the Oklahoma Lottery on surpassing the $1 billion in contributions to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund maximizing revenue for public education in the state. The $1 billion milestone coincides with the Oklahoma Lottery's 15 Anniversary, giving the state cause to celebrate. The Oklahoma Lottery is…

Texas Governor Abbott is open to expanding gambling in the state if he manages to win re-election. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Texas Governor Greg Abbott appears to have opened the door to an expansion of casino gambling in the state. That is, if he wins his re-election battle on November 8. While Abbott emphasized that he does not want widespread…

Gov. Greg Abbott is opening the door a crack to expanded casino gambling in Texas if he wins re-election. While far from an all-out promise to turn Texas into Las Vegas, the Republican is now saying that while he doesn't want a proliferation of gambling in Texas, he's willing to listen to the gaming industry's proposals. "We don't want slot…