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A Look At The Loudest Casinos In Las Vegas

Gamblers have become accustomed to the hustle and bustle of casinos - the bells and whistles of slots machines, celebrations at the craps tables, the booming bass of piped-in music, cocktail-drinking revelers, and even the clicks of riffling chips in the poker room. Casinos.com recently set out to study which properties are actually considered the…

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Upgrades, Enhancements, Location Make Vegas’ Plaza Hotel & Casino a Good Bet Downtown

Until a few years ago, downtown Las Vegas was primarily defined by the Fremont Street Experience - the blocks-long, casino-and-entertainment district covered by the impressive Viva Vision canopy. But with new and enhanced hotel products, trendy restaurants in the Fremont East district, art installations, and cultural activities, downtown has now…

Land-based ・ 10 days

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The Dirtiest Casinos in Las Vegas, According to Tripadvisor

You know that old legend that in London, you're never more than 6 feet from a rat? We're not sure if that's true or not, but what we can tell you is that Las Vegas is actually a lot cleaner than many other cities around the world - between the Casinos.com team, we must have been to Vegas more than a dozen times, and we've never seen a rat. What we…

Land-based ・ 11 days

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New slots area at Plaza in Las Vegas named for gaming influencer

When Brian Christopher began uploading content of himself playing slot machines to social media seven years ago, it was just "for fun." Before long, however, his videos had gone viral, and he accepted an invite from the historic Plaza Downtown Las Vegas to film on its casino floor, host fan events there and more. Now, Christopher-who has 5 million…

Industry ・ 15 days

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We Went in Search of the Noisiest Hotel in Las Vegas.

If I were looking for peace and quiet, there are a lot of places I might go: a cozy cabin in the woods, a house overlooking a serene lake - probably not Las Vegas, Nevada. But nonetheless, there are a few casinos where you'll find a much quieter experience than others. As you can probably imagine, a quieter room goes hand-in-hand with a few…

Land-based ・ 15 days

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Hempfield casino to move poker room, build high-limit gambling space in $3M project

Live Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield's Westmoreland Mall will move its poker room and create a new high-limit gambling space in a $3 million construction project slated for completion in October. Mascaro Construction, based in Pittsburgh's Chateau neighborhood, started renovations two weeks ago, casino General Manager Sean Sullivan said. Nearly half…

Sports ・ 15 days

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Las Vegas Casino Vending Machine Mystery Unveiled as PSA Trading Card Trial Run

The mystery shrouding a unique vending machine in downtown Las Vegas has recently been laid bare. The largest trading card grader, Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), became the refreshingly clear voice amid growing uncertainty. An unordinary device was creating murmurs, located in the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Drenched in the significant PSA…

Land-based ・ 18 days

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Fireworks shows abound across Las Vegas

Fireworks explode over the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas Friday, May 24, 2024. The Plaza will have a fireworks show Friday nights at 9:15 p.m. through Aug. 30. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 2 a.m. The Las Vegas Valley is sure to put on a dazzling show Thursday night, with multiple locations across the region planning their own glittering displays of…

Sports ・ 18 days

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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas

Anyone lucky enough to witness Vegas' past patriotic pyrotechnic displays can confirm it's the spectacle of the summer. No matter what corner of the Valley you're in, there's not a bad seat to be had. Here's a list of some of this year's best spots to watch. Palms Hotel & Casino Even on a regular day, Ghostbar, located on the 55th floor of the…

Land-based ・ 27 days

New York Post

Who'll win NYC's casino race? Gambling experts set odds

As New York's summer grinds on, the battle for three city casino-licenses heats up. Proposals - plus $1 million application fees - are due on August 31 and billions hang in the balance. Outside of two racinos - Resorts World New York City in Queens and Empire City in Yonkers - which already have profitable electronic gaming and are said to be…

Law ・ 22 June 2024

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BetMGM, slot influencer Brian Christopher announce partnership

MGM Resorts International's internet gaming and sports betting arm is partnering with a leading slot-playing content creator. Brian Christopher, a slot player with 1.8 million subscribers across multiple social media platforms, will become a brand ambassador for BetMGM, the sports betting and iGaming operator made up of a partnership with the…

Industry ・ 20 June 2024

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BetMGM Announces Exclusive Partnership with Brian Christopher Slots

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Industry ・ 19 June 2024

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Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas promises its biggest July 4th fireworks show

FILE: Fireworks shoot off from the rooftop of the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy Plaza) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate the 4th of July with what it calls the largest fireworks show the property has ever done. The fireworks show will launch on Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. from the Plaza's…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2024

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Fourth of July fireworks show in store for The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas

The Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate the Fourth of July with its annual fireworks show - the only one in downtown Las Vegas and the largest the property has done. The festivities will begin at 9 p.m. July 4. Staged from the Plaza's South Tower, the fireworks will be a spectacular show for viewers downtown and visible for miles beyond. Hotel…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2024

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$1.2m Slot Win in Reno

Often in the shadow of its Nevada big brother, Reno doesn't always get the spotlight when it comes to casino gaming. But that might be about to change, with the news of a recent big win on the slots for one lucky player, scooping a huge $1.2m win from a $25 bet! The win occurred on May 23, at the Peppermill Resort Casino Reno, with the player…

Winnings ・ 06 June 2024

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Video shows vandal damage Carousel Bar fixture at Plaza Hotel & Casino

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas was recently the victim of vandalism, and it was all caught on video. The hotel's CEO, Jonathan Jossel, posted a photo on X of a damaged martini glass sculpture with no top from the Carousel Bar with the caption, "Who wants to take a guess what happened here." After the picture went…

Land-based ・ 05 June 2024

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New Circa casino called a ‘game changer’ for downtown Las Vegas

The Stadium Swim rooftop pool complex, seen during a media preview of Circa on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, is one of the resort's main attractions. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 | 2 a.m. The last time a casino in downtown Las Vegas was built from the ground up, Muhammad Ali was stepping into the boxing ring with Larry Holmes at Caesars Palace. When the Sundance…

Land-based ・ 29 May 2024

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The Decades-Long Romance of Las Vegas and Hawaii

If an oxtail soup from Hawaii seems an unlikely thing to eat in Las Vegas, you have a lot to learn about both places, as I did, and still do. Census data from 2020 showed that Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas, was the U.S. county with the largest population of native Hawaiians outside of Hawaii, a statistic that tells only part of the…

Travel ・ 27 May 2024

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2 Plaza guests win jackpots totaling $265K

There were two jackpot winners at the same downtown casino on Sunday. One, a Las Vegas local and the other, an Electric Daisy Carnival attendee. The Las Vegan won nearly $220000 while playing Pai Gow poker at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, the casino said in a news release. The casino said his buy in was $200, and he hit a 7-card straight flush to get a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 May 2024

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Las Vegas local wins $220,000 playing Pai Gow poker at downtown hotel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - On May 20, a Las Vegas local won nearly $220000 playing Pai Gow poker at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. According to a media release, the player's original buy-in was $200. He hit a 7-card straight flush for a total progressive win of more than $206000, plus a Fortune Bonus bet for another $12500. After his…

Pai Gow ・ 22 May 2024

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Ellis Island casino files lawsuit against Las Vegas Grand Prix

The owners of Ellis Island Casino filed a lawsuit late last month for monetary damages it said was caused by the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Filed in Clark County District Court on April 30, the lawsuit lists the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Clark County and the state of Nevada as defendants. Ellis Island is seeking financial compensation greater than…

Law ・ 21 May 2024

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Off-Strip restaurant files lawsuit against Las Vegas Grand Prix

The owners of Ellis Island Casino filed a lawsuit late last month for monetary damages it said was caused by the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Filed in Clark County District Court on April 30, the lawsuit lists the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Clark County and the state of Nevada as defendants. Ellis Island is seeking financial compensation greater than…

Law ・ 20 May 2024

The Nevada Independent

Decadeslong push to end smoking in casinos finds new audience: shareholders

Nevada casino operators, who oversee maybe the last holdouts in a world that's rapidly going smoke-free, are being asked to change their ways by an unusual audience - their shareholders. Advocates who have long sought to ban smoking inside Nevada casinos have joined stockholders in presenting a proposal to other investors in three casino companies…

Industry ・ 05 May 2024

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New Casino, NBA Arena Planned For North End Of Vegas Strip

The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is becoming a popular spot for development. Real estate development company LVXP announced plans this week for a new casino resort development in the area that might even include space for an NBA arena one day. Plans call for the development of the 27 acres across from the Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent…

Travel ・ 04 May 2024

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LVXP announces ambitious Vegas plan

The project will be located on the 27-acre site at 2601 South Las Vegas Boulevard. The site is strategically situated across from the newly expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, adjacent to Fontainebleau Las Vegas and near Resorts World Las Vegas. The multi-purpose entertainment and lifestyle venue is expected to feature an expansive retail plaza,…

Travel ・ 30 April 2024

The Real Deal

LVXP Sets Sights on the Tallest Hotel-Resort in Las Vegas

LVXP aims to build a 2500-room luxury resort anchored by a sports arena with up to 20000 seats, in what could be the tallest development in Las Vegas. The locally based developer plans to build its unnamed resort on a 27-acre site where the former Wet'n Wild waterpark formerly stood at 2601 South Las Vegas Boulevard, south of the Sahara casino, the…

Industry ・ 30 April 2024

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Las Vegas Advisor: Strip casino goes retro with coin, token slots

After years of languishing without an identity, Slots A Fun on the north end of the Strip has rebranded with a retro theme. The casino has installed 75 vintage coin- and token-operated slots in 25 cent and $1 denominations. Known as "coin-droppers," they include classics such as Blazing 7s and Red, White, and Blue. There is also a new table-­games…

Winnings ・ 28 April 2024

Las Vegas Magazine

7 Days: Your guide to Las Vegas (April 28-May 4) -Las Vegas Magazine

The country singer is back in Vegas with his Colosseum residency. Each performance is truly unique, with special guests and varying band members-it's guaranteed to be a memorable show. Caesars Palace, caesars.com Din Tai Fung This internationally loved dumpling and noodle restaurant (one of my favorites) specializes in classic xiao long bao soup…

Strategy Guide ・ 26 April 2024

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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The most common refrain you'll hear from anyone who's been to Las Vegas - besides "what happens there stays there" - is how it's nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it's virtually impossible for a Vegas…

Travel ・ 19 April 2024

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

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

Land-based ・ 19 April 2024

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Plaza Hotel in downtown Las Vegas hosting ‘Cinco de Drinko’ event

The Plaza Hotel & Casino says it will once again host downtown Las Vegas' "largest Cinco de Mayo party" next month. According to a news release, the event will start at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, in and around the Plaza's iconic Carousel Bar. Located under the bright lights of the resort's iconic Main Street dome, the Plaza says its "Cinco de Drinko"…

Land-based ・ 10 April 2024

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Silver Strike Slots Removed From Four Queens, Don't Freak Out

Silver Strike slots have a cult following, and fans of the machine report experiencing heart palpitations upon discovering the machines been removed from the casino floor at downtown's Four Queens. Four Queens is one of just two casinos (the other is Plaza) in Las Vegas with the slot that dispenses collectible tokens. The good news is Four Queens…

Incidents ・ 10 April 2024

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Casinos Are Closing the Window for Slot Ticket Redemption

It's a casino trend that could affect your financial wellbeing, so we're all over it. Some casinos are discreetly shortening the window of time before a TITO (ticket in, ticket out) voucher can be cashed. If your slot ticket expires, you could be SOL, and that would be FUBAR as a reminder of your Las Vegas YOLO experience. In human English, you…

Law ・ 09 April 2024

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Las Vegas casino was imploded years ago, but no word if new resort will be built

When the New Frontier was imploded in 2007, the spectacle featured a fireworks show, cheering onlookers and a chanted countdown to the resort's destruction. Approaching 17 years later, the Strip property is still waiting for a new resort to take shape - and there's no telling when that might happen. Casino operator Wynn Resorts, which acquired the…

Land-based ・ 01 April 2024

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SFC has first Xtreme Bar Bingo jackpot winner

Please enter your email and we will send your username and password to you. When you think of bingo, you may envision matronly ladies carefully placing good luck trolls around their collection of cards on a table at a local VFW hall, listening intently as the caller announces the next ball to roll out of the "squirrel cage." However, there's a new…

Winnings ・ 01 April 2024

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Infamous Las Vegas Casino, The Western, Sparks Market Interest as Gaming License Renews

Once known as one of the eeriest gambling havens of Las Vegas, The Western, a casino with enduring infamy, has once again emerged on the market, four years following the demise of its renowned final proprietor. This startling revelation, nestling alongside echoes of its dramatic past, opens a new chapter in The Western's storied saga. Decades back,…

Land-based ・ 28 March 2024

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Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects

Las Vegas is known around the world for its towering casino-resorts. But for all the massive projects that have been built in America's casino capital, there have also been many supersized ideas that never materialized. Here's a look at some never-built projects, from the Strip to the suburbs, as outlined in news reports, Clark County records and…

Sports ・ 09 March 2024

Review Journal

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…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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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…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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Southwest Las Vegas may see new high-end restaurant, event space

Plans are underway to construct a three-story building in Southwest Las Vegas that would house a steakhouse on the top floor. Hukl Investments, the developer behind the project dubbed Skyline, thought bringing a high-end restaurant to southwest Las Vegas that isn't attached to a casino or resort would be appealing for local residents, said Paul…

Travel ・ 28 February 2024

Ozarks First

Gas stations defy Springfield's gambling machine ban

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

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

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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…

Land-based ・ 16 February 2024

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Las Vegas hospitality workers won’t strike before Super Bowl

Culinary Local 226 said it has struck deals with nearly all remaining unsettled hotel-casinos - and called off a strike deadline for one - averting a Monday morning walkout threat at several near-Strip and downtown properties. The last tentative agreement was reached between the hospitality union and Downtown Grand, representing about 200 workers,…

NFL ・ 06 February 2024

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Culinary reaches deals with 3 Las Vegas casinos

An exterior view of the Golden Gate hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The casino opened as Hotel Nevada with 10 rooms on Jan. 18, 1906. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 | 8:40 p.m. Three more Las Vegas properties have come to an agreement with the Culinary Workers Union on a new five-year contract for hospitality workers, the union…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2024

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Take a gamble: These casinos in, near Baton Rouge offer slots, poker, blackjack and more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Looking for a game of chance? Or are games of skill more your style? The Baton Rouge area has several casinos where players 21 years or older can take a gamble and test their luck. The casinos in the area have a variety of gaming machines. Some of the gaming machines include slot machines and penny machines. They also…

Poker ・ 24 January 2024

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Big Game viewing party tickets at Plaza Hotel & Casino now on sale

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Super Bowl LVIII is approaching here in Las Vegas and one downtown casino is looking to host its annual watch party for those looking to get in on all the fun. The Plaza Hotel & Casino's Big Game Viewing Party will be held on Sunday, February 11 starting at 1:30 p.m. inside the convention space on the third floor of the…

Land-based ・ 18 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

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

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

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

Review Journal

Union in negotiations with downtown, independent Strip casinos

Culinary Local 226 officials say they are still negotiating with 21 Las Vegas-area hotel-casinos for a new five-year contract for more than 7000 workers. Hospitality workers at 21 downtown Las Vegas and independent Strip hotel-casinos, plus two more in Northern Nevada, are working without a contract, which expired on June 1, according to the union.…

Land-based ・ 04 January 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos move away from live keno lounges

A recent closure of one of the last live keno lounges on the Strip has shed light on casino operators' shifting business approach to the game. There are dwindling options for a live keno lounge player. On the Strip, Caesars Entertainment ended lounge operations at Harrah's in mid-November, telling guests to play at Horseshoe resort-casino. Downtown…

Land-based ・ 03 January 2024

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: New Year’s fireworks display grows bigger

This year's "America's Party" fireworks display will be launched from the rooftops of nine Strip casinos, which is one more than in the past. Now that Fontainebleau is open, it has been added to the mix with STRAT, Resorts World, Treasure Island, Venetian, Caesars Palace, Aria, Planet Hollywood and MGM Grand. The show's more than 12000 individual…

New Year ・ 31 December 2023

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Things to do: New Years happenings in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - It's America's party time! Once again, the Las Vegas Strip will be launching fireworks from nine casinos, including the newly opened Fontainebleau Hotel. Other casinos include: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino ARIA Resort and Casino Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Caesars Palace Treasure Island Las Vegas The Venetian Resort Las…

New Year ・ 28 December 2023

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Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

Travel and Tour World

Amazingly dazzling ways to spend New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas in 2023

Also known as Tinseltown or Hollywood, Las Vegas brims with glitz and glamor. Some unforgettable adventures to savor in Las Vegas. Amongst the Americans, it is termed as the epicenter of parties. From casinos to nightclubs to some yummy lip-smacking meals, Las Vegas is a brilliant place to be on New Year's Eve of 2023. There are multiple resorts on…

New Year ・ 27 December 2023

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VA Legalized Gambling. So Dumfries Transformed a Landfill Into a Casino

Along with the opening of Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Dumfries this past January, gaming in Northern Virginia counties continues its expansion with the addition of "The Rose" Gaming Facility and Hotel by 2023. The development project, which was unanimously approved by the Dumfries Planning Commission, preceded another approval by the Dumfries Town…

Law ・ 25 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas officials to reveal New Year’s Eve fireworks show plans

It's not even Christmas and local event coordinators are planning for a big New Year's Eve on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. Beginning at midnight on New Year's Day, thousands of shimmering lights, gold accents and criss-crossing comets set to party music will make up the eight-minute fireworks show on the Strip as part of an event that…

New Year ・ 21 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Las Vegas officials announce New Year's Eve, 'America's Party 2024' plans

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The valley is getting ready to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. On Wednesday, Las Vegas officials will announce plans for "America's Party 2024". According to Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, fireworks will once again be provided by Grucci. City officials said more than 12000 electrical…

New Year ・ 21 December 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: New Durango casino targets affluent crowd

Station Casinos' glittering new $780 million Durango Casino & Resort has opened. Located on the far southwest side of town at I-15 and Durango Drive, it's considered a "locals" casino, but it's aimed at an affluent crowd. The property features several bars and restaurants, including an upscale food hall and The George, an ­indoor-outdoor venue…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2023

Vegas Inc

No more cherries and lemons: Technologically advanced slots appeal to younger crowd

Gamblers play Buffalo Link at Red Rock Casino Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 | 2 a.m. As he meandered through Red Rock Resort, Aaron Bettale gravitated toward a slot machine featuring animated video of stampeding buffaloes and explosions of gold coins, ringing bells and the refrain of a disembodied voice exclaiming, "Buffalo." "I like…

Industry ・ 07 December 2023

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Plaza hotel-casino to debut Brian Christopher's gaming area

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Brian Christopher slots and the Plaza hotel-casino announced the debut of the "Brian Christopher Slots at the Plaza" gaming area in downtown Las Vegas. The new space will feature the favorite slot machines of Brian Christopher, a successful video creator and influencer with over half a million followers on his social media…

Live Gambling ・ 06 December 2023

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Mirage Dubbed "Luckiest Casino" on The Strip

Luck is a wondrous thing. One day, it gives you a handy on the High Roller Ferris wheel, the next a swift kick to the meat clackers. Our spirit animals at Casino.org decided to figure out which Las Vegas casino visitors consider luckiest based upon Tripadvisor reviews, and Mirage came out on top. Which is another thing that sometimes happens on the…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Bristol Herald Courier

Las Vegas Strip resort casino sets a bizarre record

The Las Vegas Strip specializes in larger-than-life excess. Casinos keep getting bigger and more over the top. It's not easy to get attention on the 4.2-mile stretch of road that's packed with everything from a volcano (at least for now), a Statue of Liberty, and an Eiffel Tower. The Strip has become an endless sea of big names using neon, special…

Land-based ・ 04 December 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas room rates drop for the holidays

The holiday season is traditionally prime time for finding low room rates in Las Vegas. The deals have been fewer than normal the past two years, but things are getting back to normal. Last week, the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town, looking for the best leads on lodging in December. The rates below were available…

Land-based ・ 03 December 2023

InvestorsObserver

Indian Head Casino Celebrates Another Big Win: Bend Resident Strikes $42,549.89 Jackpot on Tarzan Slot Machine

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Winnings ・ 01 December 2023

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'Tis the season for casino holiday productions

While it may seem like July 4 was only about a week-and-a-half ago, we are officially into the 2023 holiday season. As such, it's the time of year when the sights and sounds of the season inside Atlantic City's gaming halls are as ubiquitous as the beeps, bloops and burps of slot machines. So in the spirit of the season, here's a rundown of the…

Land-based ・ 28 November 2023

KTAR News

9 Arizona Lottery players claim recent prizes of at least $50,000

PHOENIX - Multiple Arizona Lottery players will have plenty of extra cash for holiday shopping after recent big-money wins, including one for $500000. Two people uncovered six-digit payouts on Scratcher tickets, while seven others claimed prizes of at least $50000 in a variety of games this month. The largest of the wins, a cool half-million, came…

Lottery ・ 28 November 2023

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Gambler turns $5 bet into $10.1 million in one night in Las Vegas

It's a story which is enough to capture anyone's imagination, even if just a little bit. You turn up to Las Vegas with five dollars in your pocket, hit the slots, and walk out a millionaire. This might sound like the sort of thing that would only happen in the movies, but for one gambler it did become a reality. The player turned up with $5, and…

Roulette ・ 26 November 2023

Bettors Insider

’Tis the season for casino holiday productions; Harrah’s Atlantic City targets the under-21 set

While it may seem like July 4 was only about a week-and-a-half ago, the we are officially into the 2023 holiday season. As such, it's the time of year when the sights and sounds of said season inside Atlantic City's gaming halls are as ubiquitous as the beeps, bloops and burps of slot machines. So, in the spirit of this time of year, here's a…

Land-based ・ 25 November 2023

The Yucatan Times

A Detailed Overview of the Best Yucatan Peninsula Casinos for the Canadian Players

Canadian players can visit many casinos in their own country, but what happens when they go abroad? Read this article to learn about the best Yucatan Peninsula-based casinos and what makes them so special. Gamblers who happen to visit the Yucatan Peninsula will likely go to one of the local casinos. We support this decision - though the games are…

Travel ・ 25 November 2023

Fine Magazine

Rediscovering the Iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino: A Jewel in Downtown Las Vegas

Nestled in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, sitting on top of the Freemont Experience as the crown jewel, the Plaza Hotel & Casino stands as a testament to timeless glamour, excitement, and luxury. With a history spanning more than five decades, this iconic hotel and casino has continuously evolved, pushing the boundaries of the entertainment and…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

Review Journal

Which Las Vegas resorts won’t strike?

If you're traveling to the Strip later this week, you may run across workers picketing in front of major resorts. That's because Culinary Local 226 - representing 53000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas - is threatening to strike at 5 a.m. Friday at 18 properties owned by three major operators. About 35000 workers at resort-casinos operated by MGM…

Travel ・ 08 November 2023

Eater Vegas

35,000 Workers Ready to Strike Days Before Las Vegas’s Big Formula 1 Kick-Off Weekend

Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas may walk off the job this week if the Culinary and Bartenders Union is unable to strike a deal with casino, hotel, and restaurant employers for a new five-year contract before Friday morning. Culinary Workers Union Local 226, one of the largest and most powerful unions in the U.S., says that the…

Land-based ・ 07 November 2023

West Island

Marvel Stadium Unveils Luxuries Amid Online Casino Revolution

A sun-dappled morning bore witness to the newest spectacle of the city - the towering Marvel Stadium unveiled its latest amenities with a grand flourish. Basking in its vibrant radiance, onlookers were enthralled as the venue boasted impressive upgrades that were set to enhance the experience of live sport and entertainment, usurping any other…

Gambling Sites ・ 02 November 2023

ntxe-news.com

Lucas Oil Live opens at WinStar World Casino and Resort

Thackerville, Oklahoma -- A new era of live entertainment at WinStar World Casino and Resort began recently with the first live shows at Lucas Oil Live, the casino-resort�s new 6500-seat performance venue. Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort is a 250000-square-foot facility with cutting-edge technical capabilities. The arena serves as…

Travel ・ 02 November 2023

KTVZ

5 famous people who've been banned from casinos

J. Merritt/FilmMagic // Getty Images Ben Affleck during 2004 World Poker Tour Invitational at The Commerce Casino. When players enter casinos, they may be game to try out their luck, but casinos are meticulously designed to ensure that they play as long as possible-lucky or not. Casinos conveniently have no windows, so patrons have a harder time…

Land-based ・ 01 November 2023

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

The world’s most luxurious casinos and resorts to play poker in 2024

Poker is a popular card game that has long been associated with luxury, opulence and all round extravagance, having originated in the US in the 1800s before going on to become the world's most popular casino game. In recent years, the rise of online casinos has made the game more accessible than ever before, with players able to log on from…

Poker ・ 31 October 2023

The Progress - Index

Va. Supreme Court reinstates ban on 'skill' slot machines

RICHMOND - The Virginia Supreme Court has reinstated for the time being a ban on so-called "skill games" in Virginia until a trial on their existence is held in December. The order issued Friday reverses an injunction that a lower court had placed against the ban after a Virginia business owner claimed such a block violated his free-speech rights.…

Law ・ 14 October 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Massachusetts woman wins big at Plaza Hotel one year after heart attack

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Masssachusetts woman is celebrating a big win after playing in the Plaza Hotel & Casino's Super Bingo tournament. Casino officials said Pam has played in the Super Bingo tournament the last four years. Her chance at the grand prize slipped away last year when she was admitted to Valley Hospital for a heart attack. One year…

Winnings ・ 13 October 2023

Review Journal

Will Nevada ban smoking in casinos?

A growing number of casinos outside of Nevada are expanding their non-smoking options or banning smoking all together, experts said Wednesday during a panel at the Global Gaming Expo. During the first-ever G2E panel on the controversial topic of allowing or banning smoking in casinos, advocates argued that there would be minimal impact to a smoking…

Industry ・ 13 October 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Guest celebrates bingo jackpot at Las Vegas casino after suffering heart attack one year ago

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest at a downtown Las Vegas casino is celebrating more than just a large bingo jackpot after the win came on the one-year anniversary of her suffering a heart attack during a visit to the city in 2022. According to the Plaza Hotel & Casino, the guest, identified as Pam from Massachusetts, won $50000 while playing bingo…

Land-based ・ 12 October 2023

North Jersey

Mega Millions Friday: 2 NJ lottery players won million-dollar prizes

Two New Jerseyans played online to become millionaires in Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the New Jersey Lottery announced Tuesday. Both tickets were purchased via the Jackpocket app and matched the five white balls to take home the big prizes. One ticket had the Megaplier option to win $3 million, while the other won $1 million. A ticket sold at…

Lottery ・ 11 October 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Rio casino set for a remake after changing hands

The off-Strip Rio has officially changed hands, moving from Caesars Entertainment management to be completely owned and run by Dream­scape Companies out of California. Dreamscape reportedly has big plans to bring the Rio back to the days when it was one of Las Vegas' premier resorts. In the near term, however, efforts will be focused on the…

Travel ・ 05 October 2023

AZ Central

Sen. Sonny Borrelli battles Arizona regulators over electronic bingo

Arizona regulators are cracking down on what they say are illegal slot machines being billed as bingo games used at nonprofits, small businesses and veterans' organizations around the state. Since Sept. 1, 17 of those facilities have been inspected by employees of the Arizona Department of Gaming, which helps enforce state gambling laws, and the…

Incidents ・ 04 October 2023

Delaware Online

$50K Powerball tickets unclaimed in Delaware from September 30 drawing

You may not have won the Powerball jackpot, but's how does $50000 sound? There were two unclaimed $50000 winning tickets from Saturday's $960 million Powerball drawing, according to Delaware lottery officials. That drawing saw no grand prize winner, so the Powerball jackpot now is an estimated $1.04 billion with a cash value of $478.2 million as of…

Lottery ・ 03 October 2023

The Press Of Atlantic City

Casino tax fund generated record $504M last year

ATLANTIC CITY - The city's casino industry paid more than $504 million in taxes and fees last fiscal year, a record amount that helps fund programs around the state for its most vulnerable residents. Money for the programs is generated from taxing various parts of the casino gaming industry from total gaming revenue to progressive slots. The Casino…

Finance ・ 01 October 2023

eu.delawareonline.com

$50,000 Powerball, $10,000 Mega Million tickets unclaimed in Delaware

Are you feeling lucky? You now might be a winner and not know it. There's plenty of attention on the lottery as the Powerball jackpot continues to rise. As of Thursday, the jackpot was worth an estimated $925 million with a cash value of $432.4 million after there was no grand prize winner from Wednesday night's drawing. The Mega Millions also is…

Lottery ・ 28 September 2023

Eater Vegas

60,000 Hospitality Workers in Las Vegas Vote to Authorize Casino Strike

More than 50000 service industry workers in Las Vegas voted on Tuesday, September 26, to authorize a strike that could impact 22 casino resorts on the Strip - which means bartenders, cooks, cocktail and food servers, guest room attendants, porters, bellmen, laundry, and kitchen workers statewide could hit the picket line at any time. The Culinary…

Land-based ・ 28 September 2023

WPTV

Patrons arrested during arcade raid: No idea gambling illegal

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - A group of patrons arrested in a raid at Rio Arcade in St. Lucie County told WPTV they feel the situation is unfair, saying they didn't know the gambling was illegal. St Lucie County deputies raided Rio Arcade on U.S. 1 on Thursday for what they say was illegal gambling, and arrested about 30 to 40 patrons inside. Three of…

Incidents ・ 21 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

U2 surprises fans with pop-up concert in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Fans of rock group U2 found exactly what they were looking for when the band held a pop-up concert in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend. The surprise show, which took place in the early morning hours on Sunday outside the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, featured the debut of U2's new song, "Atomic City." In…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

8 News Now

Plaza Hotel to host Las Vegas Days Rodeo at CORE Arena in November

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Plaza Hotel and Casino is hosting the Las Vegas Days Rodeo at the CORE Arena, its outdoor equestrian center, in November. Sponsored in partnership with the Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial, the Las Vegas Day Rodeo's mission is to bring the community together to celebrate the spirit of Old Las Vegas, including those who…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Free Las Vegas Days Rodeo event to again be held at downtown arena

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino announced that it will once again host a free rodeo event at its downtown Las Vegas arena later this year. According to a news release, The Plaza says its Las Vegas Days Rodeoevent will be held at its outdoor equestrian center, the CORE Arena, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11. Doors for the event…

Land-based ・ 19 September 2023

CoStar

New York Developer Gambles on Las Vegas Shift Toward Strip-Facing Stores

More than ever, new retail space being added off the Las Vegas Strip is bursting out onto the street. Stores on Las Vegas Boulevard, the famous 4-mile-long bustling corridor in the U.S. gambling capital, have traditionally been ensconced indoors in air-conditioned casino hotels or within a handful of enclosed malls. But two new projects, one under…

Land-based ・ 14 September 2023

The Press Of Atlantic City

Casino Control Commission to discuss Playboy chip fund

ATLANTIC CITY - The state Casino Control Commission is expected to discuss what to do with $875000 from a closed account dedicated to the cashing in of chips from the former Playboy Hotel and Casino during its meeting Wednesday. The commission is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. at its headquarters on Tennessee Avenue. It's unclear where the money…

Finance ・ 13 September 2023

mycentraloregon.com

Madras Resident Hits $161,413 Slot Jackpot

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

Winnings ・ 12 September 2023

Cointelegraph

GTA owner joins Web3, Bitcoin casino, Sunflower Land review: Web3 Gamer

Fun fact: mobile gaming giant Zynga is owned by Take-Two Interactive, the same company that also owns Rockstar Games, which is behind ultra-popular video game series like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption and NBA 2K. Now Zynga is making its Web3 debut with a new franchise. Best known for its FarmVille series, Zynga has created an offshoot…

Crypto ・ 31 August 2023

US Bets

Eleven New York Casino Bidders Wait For Answers

At some point in September - date to be announced - the New York State Gaming Commission will hold a meeting during which it may have answers to hundreds of questions posed by the 11 potential bidders for the state's three downstate casino licenses. "May" is the word of choice because this question-and-answer process started back in February, when…

Travel ・ 30 August 2023

Casino City Times

Las Vegas' Plaza Hotel and Casino launches Super Bingo $20,000 Giveaway

Land-based ・ 24 August 2023

Mass Live

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

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

Jobs ・ 24 August 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The Oakland Athletics will still be the…

Industry ・ 23 August 2023

The Tennessee Tribune

What's Happening at Bally's Evansville in September

24-HOUR CASINO. MUST BE 21 TO PLAY. PROMOTIONAL RULES AND CONDITIONS APPLY. BALLY'S EVANSVILLE ENCOMPASSES 45000 SQUARE FEET OF GAMING SPACE FEATURING OVER 950 SLOT GAMES AND 30 LIVE AND ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES TWO FIRST-CLASS HOTELS THREE DINING OPTIONS THREE BARS SEPTEMBER PROMOTIONS GIFT GIVEAWAYS Qualified, invited Bally Rewards Members receive…

Sports ・ 23 August 2023

97.3 ESPN

Once Elegant, This Atlantic City, NJ, Casino Sits Barren and Bare

When you think of the casinos in Atlantic City, you immediately think of high rollers, blinking lights, the clinking of slot machines, big stars, fancy restaurants, and tons of nightlife. And that's true -- except for one place in the World's Play Ground. While Atlantic City's casinos have had some rough spells over the years, just about all of…

Land-based ・ 23 August 2023