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Tropicana Las Vegas resort's past mob ties explored as casino closes

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Best Casino Movies to Watch in the Holidays

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Movies ・ 21 December 2023

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F1 may have won in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Midway through his post-race interview, Oscar Piastri paused as the huge fireworks display over the Las Vegas Strip interrupted his train of thought. "Jesus Christ…" he said, the noise turning everyone's heads towards the sky. He deadpanned: "Welcome to Las Vegas." Even as F1 ended its Las Vegas weekend on a high note with one of the…

Sports ・ 20 November 2023

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Oscars of Online Casinos: Discovering Award-Winning Movie-Inspired Casino Games

The intersection of the silver screen and the virtual felt has crafted an entertainment nexus that thrives on glamour, drama, and the thrill of the gamble. For aficionados of both cinema and casino gaming, there's a particular allure to movie-inspired casino games. These games transcend the typical online slot or table game by offering a narrative…

Games ・ 16 November 2023

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Indy Gaming: Boyd’s tribal partner planning Northern California casino expansion

The Sacramento-area property, which is managed by the Las Vegas company, could add a hotel, convention space and other non-gaming amenities. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this…

Industry ・ 01 November 2023

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Police Report 77 Online Gambling Cases Throughout 2023

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The head of the Public Information Bureau of Indonesian National Police Ahmad Ramadhan mentioned that the institution has handled 77 cases of online gambling throughout 2023. "Throughout 2023, the are 77 cases with 130 suspects," he said when met on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The most recent case of online gambling was reported…

Incidents ・ 03 October 2023

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Incidents ・ 24 September 2023

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Tough Little Town: How The Mob's downfall in Las Vegas ushered in the resort era

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - After decades of the mob's influence in Las Vegas, the FBI and some local watchdogs said it was time for a change. In part two of our special report, "Tough Little Town," a look at the big names who played a big part in Las Vegas history - and what eventually led to the downfall of the mob. The Mob Museum's director of education,…

Law ・ 07 September 2023

New York Post

NFL in gambling turmoil as Super Bowl heads for Las Vegas

The 2023 NFL season will begin with 10 players suspended for sports gambling and will end with a Super Bowl played in close proximity to more than 60 legalized Las Vegas sportsbooks. If that dichotomy, combined with the league's money-making partnerships with three sportsbook operators, sounds contradictory (or like "hypocrisy at best, a systemic…

NFL ・ 06 September 2023

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Tough little town: How Las Vegas grew from dusty railroad stop to gambling mecca

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas has grown from a railroad stop to a gambling metropolis in the desert in just 118 years. Some say The Mob could be credited for some of that growth. "The Mob did play somewhat of a positive role in the development of Las Vegas," said Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs at The Mob Museum. This tough…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2023

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Incidents ・ 31 August 2023

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Craps Cheats Take Vegas Casino for $225,000

Four craps players have been named for allegedly cheating at craps in two Las Vegas casinos, winning $225000 by sliding the dice, a big no-no in the game of craps. Oscar Ovidio Rodriguez Alvarado, Max Edward Rappoport, Hau Duc Ngo, and Antcharaporn Kamonlert are alleged to have carried out the cheating scam at The Cosmopolitan. According to…

Craps ・ 15 June 2023

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Strip craps game cheating scheme leads to 4 arrests

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Incidents ・ 12 June 2023

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Plaza Hotel Casino, Pinkbox Doughnuts putting on grand openings, giveaway

Posted at 6:40 PM, Jun 08, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A series of celebrations are unfolding going into the weekend at the Plaza Casino Hotel property. The main street facade has been completely remodeled and modernized, with the addition of a popular Las Vegas doughnut shop. Part of the Main Street Reimagination project is a showgirl statue at the…

Land-based ・ 12 June 2023

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to celebrate grand opening of 'Main Street Reimagination'

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino is set to celebrate the grand opening of the four venues that comprise its "Main Street Reimagination" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 8, at 11 a.m. Officials said the Main Street Reimagination will transform its historic Main Street façade and porte-cochere…

Land-based ・ 06 June 2023

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Four Charged In $200K Las Vegas Dice Scheme

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Incidents ・ 30 May 2023

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Group accused in $225K 'dice sliding' cheating scheme at Las Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A group is accused of cheating over several days at a Las Vegas Strip casino, netting more than $200000 in a dice-sliding scheme, according to documents obtained by NewsNation affiliate KLAS in Las Vegas. The alleged cheating incidents happened at The Cosmopolitan in November and December 2021, involving an estimated loss of more…

Land-based ・ 30 May 2023

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Alleged Dice Sliding Cheaters Win $225K in Las Vegas Casino

Image Source: Shutterstock.com A group that allegedly cheated for multiple days at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip is being investigated. The incident dates back to November and December 2021, when four people, allegedly involved in the activity were able to collect more than $200000 in winnings by using a dice sliding scheme, a report released…

Land-based ・ 27 May 2023

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Las Vegas gamblers are charged in dice sliding scheme

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Incidents ・ 27 May 2023

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CasinoWebScripts Launches New Promotional Packages and Casino Games

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Games ・ 22 March 2023

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Strategy Guide ・ 12 March 2023

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Top Classic Gambling Movies to Revisit and Enjoy

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Movies ・ 02 February 2023

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The Best Movies That Take Place In Las Vegas

The beautiful Las Vegas is maybe a city with the most pop culture anthems. The King maybe gave it the most memorable one, but there were many others. What does it say when a city has so many anthems? Well, it says that it is a special city, indeed. Sure, most people know Las Vegas because of gambling. Casinos are essential in that town. But, there…

Games ・ 12 January 2023

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Five proven strategies at online blackjack

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Blackjack ・ 10 January 2023

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Iconic Las Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

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Land-based ・ 30 November 2022

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These Are the Best Novels Set in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has an allure of glamorous gambling venues and seedy underbelly, which has not attracted not just the best writers but many filmmakers and entertainers. It's the city where all of your dreams can come true with the right pair of dice, and at the same time, it has the crushing reality of violence and crime. Nevertheless, the city itself…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 November 2022

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The best gambling movies you can stream

Some of the tensest moments in cinema history have been in movies about betting-from the oldest to the most recent, it's always been a favorite subject of filmmakers. Today, the world of visual entertainment is dominated by streaming and this matches the increase in online gambling and movie-themed slots found at sites like Coincasinos. Knowing…

Movies ・ 17 November 2022

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5 Great eBooks Set in Vegas

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Religion ・ 03 November 2022

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Top and Best ・ 21 October 2022

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10 Movie-Themed Free Online Slots You Should Try

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Movies ・ 21 October 2022

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From Ocean’s Eleven to Casino

While it may have been recently revealed that the late Sean Connery's stunning roulette win in Italy was staged as part of a European marketing campaign for'Dr No', there remains a sense of romance and innate excitement attached to casino gambling. This has been captured by numerous films throughout the years, many of which showcase different…

Movies ・ 19 October 2022

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The Ending Of Casino Finally Explained

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Gaming Authorities ・ 18 October 2022

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Circus Circus: Recalling the Strip’s wildest casino with monkeys, topless women

You're no doubt familiar with Circus Circus. Amusement park. Inexplicably good steakhouse. Giant neon clown out front. It's been a family favorite for the past 48 years. The thing is, though, Circus Circus will have been open for 54 years next month, and those first five-plus years are the stuff of legend. Shocking, head-scratching,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 September 2022

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6 Celebrities That Gamble (You Might See #3 at the Casino)

Gambling statistics show that roughly 26% of the world's population gambles. On top of that, more than 50 million people visit a casino every year. Naturally, those figures include celebrities that gamble. Although the majority of gamblers are average citizens, plenty of high-profile celebrities frequent casinos and wager big bucks regularly. Of…

UFC / MMA ・ 12 September 2022

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What are the best casino films?

Land-based and online casino operators continue to develop more exciting and entertaining games. Due to the rapid increase in the number of casinos and the ever-increasing number of players, film production companies have started to make films about casinos. These films have grown in popularity because they feature intriguing elements that appeal…

Strategy Guide ・ 13 August 2022

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Best Casino Movies of All Time: Full List of Gambling Movies

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Movies ・ 04 August 2022

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The Best Gambling Movies and TV Shows of All Time You Need to Watch

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Movies ・ 20 July 2022

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The Casino Appeal: Top Movies And Their Casino Connections

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Mobile ・ 18 July 2022

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Plaza Las Vegas to open downtown's first smoke-free, "social media friendly" gaming space with slot influencer area

The Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas on Tuesday unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that it says "will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade", including downtown's first smoke-free and "social media friendly" gaming area featuring an agreement with YouTube slot influencer Brian Christopher. The announcement event…

Land-based ・ 07 July 2022

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A List of Celebrities That Love Gambling in Their Free Time

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Blackjack ・ 01 July 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino unveils four projects to transform its iconic Main Street façade

The Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, has unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel &…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2022

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Las Vegas Mayor Goodman joins TikTok

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has joined the social media platform TikTok and today put out her first video. Mayor Goodman takes the viewer on a day in her life. Mayor Goodman is seen bouncing from event to event around town, grabbing a quick lunch, giving a tour of her office, celebrating a remodel announcement of The Plaza…

Land-based ・ 24 June 2022

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Iconic Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

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NFL ・ 16 June 2022

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Smoke-Free Gaming Area Coming To Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is getting its first smoke-free gaming space. Plaza hotel-casino CEO of Jonathan Jossel announced this week that four renovation projects, including the smoke-free "social media-friendly" gaming area, are being launched at the resort on Main Street. Construction is slated to begin this month and is expected to be completed by the…

Travel ・ 16 June 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to transform its Main Street facade

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino has announced details for four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street facade. The goal is to transition the Plaza into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the…

Land-based ・ 15 June 2022

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Carousel Bar new project for Plaza Las Vegas

Carousel Bar to open in porte cochere space at Plaza The hundreds of twinkly light bulbs that sparkle over the porte cochere at the Plaza Hotel and Casino will soon mark the backdrop of a carousel-themed outdoor bar. The fanciful new Carousel Bar is one of four projects that the Plaza is undertaking to transform the front of the building facing…

Travel ・ 14 June 2022

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List Of The Best Gambling, Poker And Casino Movies

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Movies ・ 13 June 2022

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The Top 10 Movies About Casinos

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Movies ・ 11 June 2022

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Quick Bites: Las Vegas Pizza Festival, Top Round, Koibito Poké and more Vegas food news

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Travel ・ 08 June 2022

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Top 5 Celebrities That Enjoy Gambling

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Top and Best ・ 07 June 2022

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Bingo ・ 06 June 2022

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Land-based ・ 02 June 2022

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‘Army of Darkness’ Is Winning the Online Battle of 1990s Horror Movies

A debate has kicked off on Twitter about the best horror movies of the 1990s and a certain Sam Raimi cult classic is leading the pack. Army of Darkness, the third film in the Raimi-directed, Bruce Campbell-led Evil Dead series, got picked so many times that it was trending on the platform over the weekend. User @chelsiewrath began the debate by…

Movies ・ 29 May 2022

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Three Of The Best Gambling Movies Based In New York

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Movies ・ 23 May 2022

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Top mafia attorney who inspired Martin Scorsese's Casino recalls defending Las Vegas mobsters

It's the body that has rejuvenated the public's fascination with The Mob. In underworld parlance, the unfortunate male victim was wearing a metal overcoat in the shape of a barrel and had languished on the bed of shrinking Lake Mead in Nevada for decades. Until, that is, the critically receding waters of America's biggest man-made lake near Las…

Law ・ 13 May 2022

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'Fidget Spinner RPG' has given me an existential crisis

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Slots ・ 13 May 2022

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Officials prep for gruesome surprises as Las Vegas lake slowly dries up

Stories about long-departed Las Vegas organized crime figures are surfacing after a second set of unidentified human remains were revealed as the water level falls on drought-stricken Lake Mead. The reservoir on the Colorado River is about a 30-minute drive from the mob-founded Las Vegas Strip. "There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead,"…

Land-based ・ 11 May 2022

New York Post

Bodies surfacing in Lake Mead recall mob’s time in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is being flooded with lore about organized crime after a second set of human remains emerged within a week from the depths of a drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir just a 30-minute drive from the notoriously mob-founded Strip. "There's no telling what we'll find in Lake Mead," former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said Monday. "It's…

Law ・ 10 May 2022

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Top 5 Anime About Gambling You Have to Watch

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Top and Best ・ 10 May 2022

New York Post

Female gambling addict lost nearly $500K before getting help

Christina Cook had never heard of gambling addiction. But she was already on her way to being hooked - eventually losing nearly half a million dollars and, almost, her own life. In 2007, at 28, the Tulsa, Okla., native was separated from her first husband, grieving the death of her beloved grandmother and living at home with her mother. Then her…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 May 2022

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Bingo ・ 04 May 2022

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Scared Barbra Streisand’s $300M Vegas Hell!

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Land-based ・ 25 April 2022

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Las Vegas Was Built By a Gambling, Commie-Hating Real Estate Developer, Not a Gangster

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Land-based ・ 06 April 2022

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5 Worst Casino Movies Of All Time

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Movies ・ 25 March 2022

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The Top 8 Music Stars With Las Vegas Residencies

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Religion ・ 23 March 2022

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Bryan County History: A brief history of gambling in Bryan County

History ・ 14 March 2022

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Films Set in Las Vegas

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Religion ・ 19 February 2022

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The Most Accurate Depictions of Casinos in Movies

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Movies ・ 02 February 2022

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5 Best Casino Based Hollywood Movies Of All Time

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Movies ・ 27 January 2022

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Matt Damon and his Gambling Passion: Biggest Win and Losses

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Poker ・ 27 January 2022

Santa Ynez Valley News

WFC boxing returns to Chumash Casino Friday

Up-and-coming boxers from across the country will square off when the World Fighting Championships comes to the Chumash Casino Resort with its WFC 131 event at 6:30 p.m. on Friday in the Samala Showroom. Tickets for the event are $35, $55, $75 and $95. The card is subject to change. The main event will feature Derrick Murray (14-4-1), who trains…

Sports ・ 26 January 2022

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Oscar's at Vegas' Plaza Hotel & Casino adding al fresco dining: Travel Weekly

Oscar's al fresco area, with views of the hotel's glass dome and Fremont Street, will be created on a new rooftop structure next to Oscar's lounge. The space will seat 50 to 60 people and will offer the full dinner menu in addition to wine and cocktails. Construction is expected to begin this spring. The restaurant will remain open during…

Travel ・ 22 January 2022

Irish Mirror

Numbers for Tuesday's draw as four players scoop life-changing wins

Four EuroMillions players have won a life-changing €140480 in Tuesday night's draw. They scooped the sum after matching all five numbers plus one star. The winners were just one digit away from collecting the jackpot of €41198749. Seven other punters will also be celebrating after winning €18761 by matching all five numbers. In total, over 36000…

Lottery ・ 12 January 2022

Irish Mirror

Lotto Ireland: National Lottery reveals location of winning tickets as big prizes won in record draw

Ireland's record €19 million jackpot rolls over for another week as punters get another chance to scoop the life-changing prize on Wednesday night. There was no winner of Saturday's draw but 24 players across the country scooped over €33000 each. They benefited from a boosted prize fund at the Match 5 prize tier due to the capping of the jackpot…

Lottery ・ 11 January 2022

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Start the new year off right with sound gambling tips

For those of you old enough to remember David Letterman's popular Top Ten lists, here are good gambling tips that hopefully will prove helpful to you on your casino gambling adventures as we start with a fresh slate and a new year: 10. Learn to play the game of casino craps. You'll have the advantage of making wagers known as "free odds" which…

New Year ・ 30 December 2021

Contact Music

The Influence of Gambling Movies on Gambling Culture

Hollywood, and in more recent times Bollywood, has been a huge influence on popular culture since the first movies were released. The more popular the film, the greater the impact it has, and that impact stretches over many spheres -- music, fashion, social mores, food, pastimes, and hobbies, to list a few. Movies can define those things that are…

Movies ・ 23 December 2021

Aviation Analysis

Casino movies you need to watch

For decades now, casino games have been top on the list of things many people enjoy playing during their leisure time. With the emergence of online casino sites like bestcasino.org, the popularity and love for casino games have increased immensely. There is a huge probability that this growth may also result from some great casino movies produced…

Movies ・ 22 December 2021

Times Of Casino

Learn Why The Well-known Labouchere Betting System is Flawed with Casino.com

Henry Labouchere is arguably the most famous politician that you've never heard of. The Englishman is well-known in his own circles for his run-ins with Irish poet Oscar Wilde and for becoming so unpopular with his peers that Queen Victoria herself intervened to prevent him from becoming a minister in parliament. However, most importantly, at least…

Strategy Guide ・ 21 December 2021

D1 Softball News

here are 4 gambling themed movies to watch

Cinema and gambling: a combination that over the decades has given many masterpieces to fans of the genre. Today we can in fact enjoy several films, some of which are iconic, which focus precisely on gambling, analyzing this mass phenomenon under numerous facets. So let's try to discover together 4 gambling-themed films not to be missed. Cinema and…

Movies ・ 08 December 2021

Critical Blast

Movie Stars Who Enjoy & Love Playing Casino Games

The majority of the movie superstars have earned millions of dollars with their acting talents, and most of that money is spent on luxurious houses, sports cars, private jets, and whatnot. But this still leaves them with an abundance of money to spend, and some of these movie stars decide to gamble and maybe even win more money. The fact that these…

Movies ・ 30 November 2021

Entertainment Focus

Best Movies from the 90s Set In Las Vegas

Casinos and gambling have always been deeply associated with Las Vegas. Known as Sin City, Vegas has always been the world's capital of gambling. From the 1960s onward, the former desert has flourished. Nevada has had legal gambling for decades before, but the largest gambling boom and expansion have happened in the 1960s. Who doesn't love Vegas?…

Movies ・ 26 November 2021

Independent

Punters by Aaron Rogan: how Paddy Power hit the global jackpot

A gambler with an addiction problem finally manages an act of self-preservation by closing down his Paddy Power online account. For a time, he is just about coping. Then, out of the blue, a text message pings on his mobile phone. "It's been too long. So here's a £5 FREE BET! Just go along to a PP shop and login (sic) with your rewards card." e…

Winnings ・ 13 November 2021

London Post

Can a Betting Strategy Help You Win Big at Blackjack?

Blackjack is one of the easiest casino games to learn once you know the basics. The game's goal is to outscore your dealer as you aim for the total score of 21. Whether playing jack or at a land-based casino, you want to know the best ways to increase your winning odds. As a player, you want to create the best strategy for each situation, helping…

Strategy Guide ・ 10 November 2021

The Blast

Downtown Las Vegas Hotspots Flood With Hollywood's Biggest Stars!

Home / Breaking News / Downtown Las Vegas Hotspots Flood With Hollywood's Biggest Stars! A grip of famous faces descended on two of the hottest celebrity dining spots in all of sin city, at two separate properties owned by the KING of Las Vegas, Derek Stevens. First, Kristy Swanson (most commonly known from her 1992 film, Buffy the Vampire Slayer),…

Sports ・ 23 October 2021

Film Daily

An Old School Casino Classic That Everyone Should See

Welcome back to the world of casinos, where opportunity is plentiful and hopes are high. Gambling has been around since the beginning of time in many different ways, shapes and forms. From small petty bets to having people's whole lives at stake, it has been the cause of friction between families but in the same light, brought many together in…

Movies ・ 11 October 2021

94.3 The Point

Monmouth Co. Woman Wins Unthinkable Money on Atlantic City Slot

A Monmouth County woman's life has changed and all it took was a lucky spin on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine in Atlantic City. Listen to Matt Ryan weekday afternoons on 94.3 The Point and download our free 94.3 The Point app. Have you ever been to Atlantic City and looked at the sea of slots with jackpots swelling to hundreds of thousands of…

Winnings ・ 25 September 2021

Review Journal

Stan Mallin, Las Vegas hotel and casino developer, dies at 98

Stan Mallin, a pioneering Las Vegas hotel and casino developer who was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame in 2019, died on Saturday night, according to his wife, Sandra Mallin. He was 98. Mallin met his longtime business partner Jay Sarno when the two were roommates at the University of Missouri. He and Sarno built motels in Georgia, Texas and…

Land-based ・ 13 September 2021

Vegas Slots Online

Las Vegas Casino Kingpin Stan Mallin Dies at the Age of 98

Visionary Las Vegas casino developer and 2019 Gaming Hall of Fame inductee Stanley'Stan' Andrew Mallin has died aged 98. Mallin's wife Sandra'Sandy' gave the evening of September 11 as the time of her husband's passing. The Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center, founded by the eponymous couple in 2000, took to Facebook on Sunday to…

Land-based ・ 13 September 2021

Daily Mail Online

Ben Affleck appears in Vegas gambling ad with JLo's MOM… after he was BANNED from playing blackjack

Ben Affleck is fully embracing his love for gambling and starring in a new sports betting ad for the Wynn Las Vegas alongside Shaq and Melvin Gregg. In the advertisement for WynnBet sportsbook, the 49-year-old Oscar winner pokes fun at his lucrative hobby while walking through the casino floor past fellow gamblers, including Jennifer Lopez's mom,…

Blackjack ・ 30 August 2021

NY Fights

How do Boxing and the Gambling Industry Combine?

It is surprising to some that people go to casinos to watch a sporting event or that you can have slots and baccarat next to boxing. Yet, that is what you get by combining gambling with boxing. People started casting lots on the earliest forms of fights over a millennium ago. Boxing is believed to have started around 3000 BC, and somewhere its…

Industry ・ 23 August 2021

California News Times

Movies on Real Events about the Casino

Movies ・ 17 August 2021

Trip Pub

Wrongly convicted Las Vegas man, 83, paid $2 million for his 20 years in prison

A Las Vegas man who spent 20 years in prison after two incorrect convictions was awarded $2 million and a certificate of innocence Tuesday. Frank LaPena, 83, will receive $1980900 from the state of Nevada, the state's attorney general announced in a. "No amount of money can ever replace our freedom, but with this decision, Mr. LaPena will receive…

Incidents ・ 15 August 2021

Film Daily

Is 'Card Counter' Going to Be Another Casino Blockbuster?

Throughout the film industry, there are always new and exciting genres and topics coming forward to create some really great movies. The feature of gambling and casinos has previously made for some pretty good movies in the past, such as the James Bond classic Casino Royale and Molly's Game. The presence of gambling and/or casinos as either the…

Movies ・ 05 August 2021

Film Threat

Top 5 Movies All Gamblers Would Like

The movie library is full of movies with gambling genres. However, few of these movies have made the limelight. Regardless, the few ones making waves are excellent and a must-watch for every gambler. They depict gambling lessons, warnings, and probably valuable strategies to enhance gamblers' overall winning and gaming experience. These films are…

Movies ・ 05 August 2021

Page Six

Ben Affleck hits casino on vacation with Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck has been cruising around the Mediterranean with Jennifer Lopez, but between romantic strolls and shopping excursions, the "Argo" star managed to squeeze in one of his other great passions: gambling. Page Six spies saw Affleck, 48, earlier this week at a Monte Carlo casino, where there was buzz he spent hours at the tables solo in an…

NFL ・ 30 July 2021

Shared

Famous people who love to play online casinos

Online casinos have come a long way since their inception several decades ago. They are no longer a dark place of shady firms only where players ventured at their peril. Sure, while some unscrupulous sites exist, there are many legitimate casinos online with licensing and constant independent regulation that protect anyone playing online. Such is…

NFL ・ 26 July 2021

Film Daily

Best Australian Gambling Movies

Gambling is Australia's favourite recreational activity and the latest figures show that in 2018, Australians spent over AUD20 billion on electronic gaming machines, lotto, and other forms of gambling, with around AUD590 million contributing to the country's economy. Almost eight out of 10 Australians gamble in some form, and with the growth of…

Movies ・ 18 July 2021