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Jackpot? City getting $360K in latest cut for hosting casino

Over the last fiscal year, the city has received more than $1.4M from the OLG - and more than $35M in total since the casino opened its doors in May 1999 The City of Sault Ste. Marie will be receiving a quarterly payment of over $360000 for hosting the local Gateway Casino. The fourth quarter payment, which covers the period running from Jan. 1 to…

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Eureka casino in Mesquite plans $100M expansion

A Mesquite casino is planning a $100 million renovation and expansion project that its leaders hope will bring the property into its newest era. Eureka resort-casino, an employee-owned property near Interstate 15, announced work has begun on the first phase of its revitalization, spending about $40 million to renovate the 212-room hotel and…

Industry ・ 6 days

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NoMad Las Vegas to be rebranded

Expect changes at a boutique luxury hotel on the Strip. NoMad Las Vegas, the 293-room hotel on the top four floors of Park MGM, will rebrand "in the coming months," following an acquisition of the operators of the boutique hotel that leaves out the Strip location. Hotel giant Hilton announced this month that it would acquire a majority controlling…

Land-based ・ 8 days

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Why Strip casinos continue to add electronic table games

Electronic table games have been in casinos around the world for more than two decades, but post-pandemic factors have made the games ubiquitous - and more diverse - in the Las Vegas market. Tom Mikulich, senior vice president of innovation and slots for locals operator Station Casinos, said the company has had electronic table games for about a…

Industry ・ 8 days

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Biggest Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…

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Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…

Land-based ・ 9 days

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Downtown Grand hotel-casino searching for new GM

A downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino is searching for a new general manager following the departure of its latest leader. Andrew Economon left his role at the helm of the Downtown Grand in late February to deal with family matters, he and resort leadership confirmed this week. Economon joined the downtown resort, operated by Las Vegas-based Fifth…

Land-based ・ 15 days

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Final hours: Tropicana Las Vegas casino closes after nearly 7 decades

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The final chapter of the nearly 67-year history of the iconic Tropicana Las Vegas is written. The doors were permanently locked forever on Tuesday. Several longtime Las Vegas residents and tourists flocked to the casino overnight to take last-minute selfies with the Tropicana sign and share sentimental moments of a history-making…

Land-based ・ 22 days

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Tropicana Las Vegas hotel closes its doors for MLB ballpark

The Tropicana hotel and casino in Las Vegas closed up shop on Tuesday, as developers plan to turn the storied resort into an MLB ballpark. Employees and managers shut the doors around 1 p.m. local time as the final guests checked out, local Fox affiliate KVVU reported. The casino floor closed at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Californian Will Ross was the last…

Land-based ・ 22 days

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Tropicana Las Vegas closes after 67 years on the Strip

They all marked the final hours of the Tropicana, one of the oldest of the remaining old-school Vegas casinos that once was the playground of the likes of Sammy Davis Jr., but closed its doors Tuesday two days short of the 67th anniversary of its opening. Some of the slot machines along the resort entrance were the first to go, decommissioned days…

Craps ・ 22 days

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What was the first resort on the Strip? El Rancho Vegas

The story of the Las Vegas Strip started more than 80 years ago this week on a ranch. The first hotel-casino on Las Vegas Boulevard opened April 3, 1941 at what is now the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. At the time, travelers, most often from California, drove to Downtown Las Vegas through empty desert on Highway 91. There were some small casinos, but…

Land-based ・ 22 days

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What is the oldest casino on the Strip?

The pending Tropicana closure will take out the third-oldest casino on the Strip - a place with a historic skyline that has a tendency to look different every few decades. Still, there are a handful of hotel-casinos that have stood the test of time in the city's short history. Here are the five oldest casinos still operating on the Strip as of…

Land-based ・ 24 days

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What is that vacant lot on the Las Vegas Strip?

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

Land-based ・ 13 March 2024

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Can you guess the Las Vegas casino from its carpet?

A Las Vegas casino can be sensory overload with its flashy slots, cheering patrons and mixed smells of perfumes and smoking patrons. But the sensory overload often doesn't stop there. Right under a visitor's feet is often a pathway of busy patterns, sometimes with colorful art that connects to the casino's theme. UNLV gaming historian David…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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Indiana online casinos are currently not available in the state. However, online betting has found a home in Indiana in the form of sports betting and daily fantasy sports. That's in addition to the state's 14 brick-and-mortar casinos, which offer plenty of live casino gaming action, and the state's racetracks and off-track betting…

Payment Methods ・ 02 March 2024

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Green Valley Ranch opens new high-limit slots room

A newly renovated high-limit slot room at Green Valley Ranch hotel-casino has opened. The new high-limit room includes 127 games, a bar with 14 bartop machines and a dedicated cage, all with a "bright airy vibe," according to Station Casinos, parent company of the property. The Henderson locals casino's upgraded slot room complements the…

Travel ・ 27 February 2024

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Bob Finch of Station Casinos to retire

A veteran executive with Station Casinos has retired after 40 years with the company, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Bob Finch, chief operating officer of Red Rock Resorts and a four-decade employee of Station Casinos, resigned on Tuesday, according to a Thursday filing to the SEC. He'll continue to work for the…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

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The consequences of what can happen when a Las Vegas casino owns your NBA team

The same people who re-set the norms on Las Vegas now own and operate the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs fans who want to attend a game at the American Airlines Center should expect to be treated no different than the weekender who stays at the Venetian, or any other Las Vegas Sands (LVS) property. You're not a fan. You're a customer. The two are…

Land-based ・ 24 February 2024

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Former Fontainebleau president gets new gig at Station Casinos

The former president of the newest resort on the Strip has left the company. Mark Tricano, who led the Fontainebleau on the north Strip for about seven months, has taken a leadership role at locals casino operator Station Casinos as senior vice president of operations. "Mark is a talented casino executive who not only knows our company well, but…

Industry ・ 21 February 2024

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

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

Land-based ・ 15 February 2024

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Wynn Las Vegas raises resort fees to $50 daily

Another Las Vegas resort company is raising its resort fees. Wynn Resorts has increased the daily fee to $50 plus tax, according to the resort's website. The increase applies to reservations booked on or after Jan. 24, the policy states. Reservations booked before then will be charged $45 daily plus tax. Resort fees - commonly added to room charges…

Travel ・ 10 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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Fontainebleau Las Vegas names exec Maurice Wooden as new president

Fontainebleau Development, the parent company of the resort, named longtime Las Vegas hospitality executive Maurice Wooden as the north Strip property's new president, according to a Sunday news release. Wooden was previously Wynn Las Vegas' president and principal executive officer between 2013 and 2019 and a member of the Las Vegas Convention and…

Industry ・ 29 January 2024

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Most Watched Casino Streamers on Twitch for Last Year

Twitch casino streaming, emerging in 2015, blends gambling excitement with interactive entertainment. Casino Daddy, led by three Swedish brothers, captivates over 180000 14-hour slots as well as high-stakes poker sessions. Roshtein, streaming since 2016, boasts 1.1 million followers, engaging them with high-stakes slots and giveaways. Classy Beef,…

Games ・ 26 January 2024

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Why does Las Vegas have resort fees?

One of travelers' top complaints about Las Vegas comes down to a seemingly small fee: the resort fee. Direct booking and travel service sites don't include this additional fee - sometimes up to $50 - in the advertised room rate for resorts on the Strip and beyond. But nearly all major properties now have the additional charge. But what do they…

Finance ・ 24 January 2024

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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

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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

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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

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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

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. 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…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

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Wildfire Casino sets opening date in downtown Las Vegas

A new Wildfire Casino near downtown Las Vegas will open Friday, Feb. 10, just in time for Super Bowl LVII. Guests can visit the 21000-square-foot "neighborhood casino" at 2700 E. Fremont St. beginning at noon that day, Station Casinos said last week. The new Fremont location will have "new creature comforts," company officials including 200 slot…

NFL ・ 17 December 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas by the numbers

Facts and trivia about Fontainebleau, by the numbers: * At 67 stories and 729 feet, Fontainebleau is the tallest occupiable building in Nevada. * The resort estimates hiring as many as 6500 workers. There were about 3800 constructions workers on-site each day. * 150000-square-feet casino with 42-foot ceilings. * 1300 slot machines, 128 table games…

Land-based ・ 13 December 2023

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When does Fontainebleau Las Vegas open?

The newest luxury resort-casino on the Strip will open its doors to the public just before midnight on Wednesday, officials announced Monday. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the 67-story, blue-tinted tower on the north Strip that has been in development since the late 2000s, will welcome guests to the property after an invitation-only grand opening…

Land-based ・ 12 December 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas opens Wednesday. Here’s what it means

If you look hard enough, you can find bow ties in the most unusual places at the Fontainebleau. The new resort-casino's logo is on the carpets, in the shape of the wayfinding signs and repeating patterns in chandeliers, on drawer handles in rooms, on trash cans and in the shapes of sofas and banquet hall chairs. The bow ties are an homage to…

Travel ・ 10 December 2023

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Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos' Durango Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time Tuesday. The 200-room, 83000-square-foot-casino property is parent company Red Rock Resorts' first new property in more than a decade. The property has 2300 slot machines and 60 table games, a 25000-square-foot, 11-stall "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall, four…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2023

The Guardian

Old habits die hard: Downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas, especially to outsiders, is a city that embodies the get-rich-quick ideals of the American dream, and this year this most American of cities will host a Formula One race for the first time since 1982. But over the last 40 years since the last race was held there, Las Vegas has become two separate entities - at opposite ends of the famed…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg casino workers set stage for strike

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries casino workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking if a deal with their employer isn't reached soon. Read this article for free: Already have an account? Log in here " To continue reading, please subscribe: $19 $0 for the first 4 weeks * Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition,…

Jobs ・ 03 December 2023

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Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

Durango General Manager David Horn knows exactly which spot he wants to be in before the resort-casino's doors open for the first time. He envisions himself standing at the center of the casino in the Oasis Bar, elevated over the pit and slot areas, as the expected thousands of visitors take in Station Casinos' newest property for the first…

Sports ・ 03 December 2023

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"Jackpots on gambling streams are fake": Sneako calls out sponsored gambling streams, claims they are staged

Controversial Rumble star Nico "Sneako" has called out sponsored gambling streams on major platforms, stating that the jackpots content creators win are staged to entice viewers to sign up. Betting on casino games, such as Slots and roulette on stream, is a highly contentious topic that has divided the content creation industry for some time. Last…

Sports ・ 25 November 2023

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xQc “dragged out” of Montreal casino over old gambling addict claims

Felix'xQc' Lengyel was "dragged out" of a Montreal casino after it was revealed he has a province-wide gambling ban stemming from a "clickbait" article in 2022. The popular streamer, who signed a lucrative deal with Kick worth more than $100 million earlier this year, has been turning heads with his "mind-boggling" wealth and crazy gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 November 2023

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Waldorf Astoria to introduce Peacock Alley tea lounge in Las Vegas

Recent renovations to guest rooms, meeting space and a new lobby space at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas are part a multi-million dollar renovation at the property, the hotel said in a news release. The 389-room luxury hotel property, which is operated by Hilton and has no on-site casino, said the renovations are part of a "property-wide…

Travel ・ 08 November 2023

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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

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How could hotel-casinos operate during a Las Vegas Strip strike?

Managers at some Strip properties are making contingency plans for a possible hospitality worker strike, including the steps a worker needs to take to serve alcoholic drinks. Some management-level workers at MGM Resorts International are training to obtain an alcohol management card, a required step in bar-related service jobs, an employee at…

Land-based ・ 07 November 2023

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Should trespassers be paid jackpots? Gaming board seeks answers

Nevada regulators are working to address a policy question that has stood for years and was brought to light this month when a Mesquite casino was required to pay a jackpot to a player who was banned from the property. New details have emerged in a case involving gambler Rhon Wilson and the Casablanca hotel-casino, which was ordered to pay Wilson…

Law ・ 05 November 2023

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Gambling streams are ‘part of the contract’ for Kick’s newest streamer

Nick "Nickmercs" Kolcheff recently inked a reported eight-figure deal with Twitch rival Kick. In a recent livestream, the Faze Clan co-owner and popular Call of Duty streamer said that, as part of his new deal, he will be running gambling streams. "The first question I've been seeing is like, 'Nick, are you gonna do gambling streams?'" he said…

Roulette ・ 31 October 2023

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Trespassers winning big: Nevada regulators tackle growing problem

Nevada regulators are working to address a policy question that has stood for years and was brought to light this month when a Mesquite casino was required to pay a jackpot to a player who was banned from the property. New details have emerged in a case involving gambler Rhon Wilson and the Casablanca hotel-casino, which was ordered to pay Wilson…

Law ・ 29 October 2023

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Jackpot? City pockets quarterly payment from OLG for hosting casino

The City of Sault Ste. Marie has received a payment of $393454 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The payment covers second-quarter earnings - covering July 1 to Sept. 30 - by OLG at its Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie site, a portion of which is shared with the city. During OLG's current fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31,…

Winnings ・ 19 October 2023

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Rio owners to update casino floor, building exterior in renovations

New owners took over the Rio earlier this month and they're quickly moving to make their mark on the off-Strip resort. Dreamscape Companies took over operations on Oct. 2 and are working on several projects as part of a previously announced "multi-year redevelopment" of the resort that opened in 1990. The renovations include a full refresh of the…

Land-based ・ 16 October 2023

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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

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G2E showcases ‘Squid Game’ and Whitney Houston themed slots

Gaming industry members from across the globe are hitting the Las Vegas Strip this week to show off their newest products and innovations at the Global Gaming Expo. From manufacturers to casino operators, 25000 industry professionals are at The Venetian Expo through Thursday to find the newest toys for the casino floor. 'Squid Game' hits the…

Industry ・ 11 October 2023

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Palazzo opens new high limit gaming lounge

A new high-limit gaming lounge at The Palazzo has opened, highlighting some of the resort's renovations at the same time as it is seeing increased foot traffic from the neighboring Sphere. The 15000-square-foot gaming lounge has two distinctive spaces, separating the 18 table games and 67 slot machines. "We designed our high-limit lounge with the…

Industry ・ 07 October 2023

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Gaming Corps’ full games suite to boost five Rhino Entertainment brands

Deal covers brands including Casino Days and Lucky Spins, adding to selection of more than 5000 games Up-and-coming Swedish games developer Gaming Corps has added another name to its rapidly expanding list of partners by securing an agreement with operator Rhino Entertainment Group. Rhino Entertainment offers games for all types of players, with…

Industry ・ 05 October 2023

Arizona Capital Times

Bingo players resist regulation by state agencies

A state senator is pushing back against various state agencies over what they say is illegal gaming and he says is protected bingo. On Sep. 1, the Arizona Department of Gaming, Arizona Department of Revenue and Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control sent a joint letter to bingo licensees that gambling on certain machines is illegal and…

Law ・ 04 October 2023

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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

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Nevada gaming win hold steady in August

Nevada's gaming wins in August were relatively flat compared with one year ago, with growth driven by the Strip and baccarat performance, state officials said in a report released Friday. The state's 437 licensed casinos won roughly $1.2 billion from gamblers last month, a modest.07 percent increase over a year ago when 435 licensed casinos…

Finance ・ 29 September 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas sets opening date

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas set its opening date for Dec. 13, starting the countdown to the public's first chance to see the inside of a building that's been in the works for nearly two decades. The Wednesday opening, pending regulatory approvals, fulfills a decades-long dream for Fontainebleau Development CEO Jeffrey Soffer to open the property on…

Land-based ・ 18 September 2023

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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

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How to start content creating, from Vegas influencers

As more people turn to social media for ideas on what to buy, where to eat and what to do on vacation, online content creators are seizing the chance to get their cut, and chance at fame, in the $10.4 billion marketing industry. If you're drawn to the glow of a ring light like a moth to a flame, but don't know where to get started, consider these…

Strategy Guide ・ 13 September 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas shows off luxury designs in new renderings

Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced it tapped several luxury architect and design partners to craft the 67-story resort that's slated to open in December. Resort leadership selected renowned firms, including ones behind some of the biggest Las Vegas resorts, to help shape an "era-defining moment in Las Vegas history," Fontainebleau Development…

Land-based ・ 10 September 2023

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Twitch streamer fined by gambling authority for promoting illegal gambling site

An unnamed Danish Twitch streamer has been fined over $1000 as the Danish gambling authority cracked down on unauthorized gambling sites. Gambling has been becoming more and more popular on streaming sites, but also more controversial. This has prompted streamers like Dafran and Adin Ross to move over to Kick in order to gamble. Article continues…

Law ・ 01 September 2023

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Harrah’s on Las Vegas Strip suffers minor damage from storms

A small but potent thunderstorm brought rain and flooding along the Strip on Wednesday evening, including some small rain damage in at least one Las Vegas resort. Video on social media show water damage at Harrah's, knocking out ceiling tiles in the center Strip property. Resort-casino operators Caesars Entertainment said the repairs are already…

Land-based ・ 27 August 2023

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Live bat found in Las Vegas Strip hotel room, lawsuit alleges

Several Las Vegas visitors say they had to receive preventative rabies treatment after they found a live bat in their Strip hotel room and killed it, according to a lawsuit recently filed in Clark County District Court. Eight Arizona residents claim New York-New York resort-casino did not act appropriately when it disposed of the bat without…

Land-based ・ 23 August 2023

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Get Your Adrenaline Pumping: The Ultimate Gambling Playlist

Music has a long history of addressing essential topics like love, relationships, life, and gambling. It is easy to assume that Canadian players enjoying online casino games with 1 dollar free spins would focus their attention on the game rather than any accompanying music. However, music can provide an immersive and entertaining gaming experience…

Games ・ 22 August 2023

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5 popular streamers who won massive amounts of money during gambling livestreams

With all the hullabaloo regarding gambling on-stream that gripped the online entertainment industry in the recent past, it is no secret some streamers have ingeniously combined their gaming prowess and charisma with sheer luck to create some of the most memorable and exhilarating wins ever witnessed. While the spectacle and pomp of content creators…

Sports ・ 20 August 2023

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Hard Rock Las Vegas moves closer to construction of guitar-shaped hotel

Clark County officials approved a step that will bring The Mirage one step closer to becoming the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. The Clark County Zoning Commission on Tuesday authorized a routine step that prepares The Mirage's owners, Hard Rock International, for construction development. Once complete, the resort is expected to have 600 hotel rooms,…

Land-based ・ 18 August 2023

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The Best Rap Themed Slot Games

There has always been an association between rap and gambling, with numerous top stars of the music scene including references to all kinds of casino games in their lyrics. Famous examples include: Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg Hustlin' by Rick Ross Viva Las Vegas by 2Pac Mo Money Mo Problems by Notorious B.I.G There was a huge trend for rappers…

Winnings ・ 16 August 2023

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xQc hits back at critics complaining about him gambling on Kick streams

Streaming star Felix'xQc' Lengyel hit out at critics of him deciding to gamble on stream again, claiming they've been waiting to "pile on" at the right time. Gambling on stream has long been a hot-button topic within the streaming community, especially given how many big streamers have done it in the past and also been sponsored at the same…

Bonuses ・ 16 August 2023

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Durango casino lights up southwest valley with marquee bearing opening date

Construction of the Durango casino-resort, Station Casinos' latest project, has been turning heads on the 215 Beltway as it grows to its 15 floors. But now the LED sign can pull passersby's attention, bearing news of the property's opening date on Nov. 20. "There's already been a lot of buzz about this," General Manager David Horn said. "People I…

Land-based ・ 08 August 2023

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Durango Casino and Resort to open in November

Durango Casino & Resort, Station Casinos' latest hotel-casino under development in the southwest valley, is expected to open Monday, Nov. 20, executives announced during an earnings call for parent company Red Rock Resorts on Thursday. Located on South Durango Drive near the Clark County 215 beltway, the resort will feature 200 hotel rooms,…

Travel ・ 04 August 2023

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Where can you park for free on the Las Vegas Strip?

If there's one thing locals wish they could demand out of Strip casinos, it'd be free parking. But self-parking garage policies have changed dramatically over the years, and fewer resorts offer complimentary parking for everyone nowadays. Look no further than The Venetian and The Palazzo, whose management announced a paid parking policy would be…

Land-based ・ 24 July 2023

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Hochul Raises Casino Developer Cash Ahead of Licensing Decisions

A bidding war for New York City area casino licenses is underway, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party are taking large donations from the gaming companies and real estate giants developing pricey proposals, according to recently-released campaign finance filings. In the past two months, Hochul's fundraising committee…

Land-based ・ 20 July 2023

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Tourist wins $1.3million jackpot playing Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Las Vegas airport

Harry Reid International Airport confirmed that a tourist passing through the airport actually won a $1.3 million jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine in Las Vegas A player won $.13 million on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at an airport A tourist ended their Vegas getaway as a millionaire after they won the $1.3 million jackpot playing a…

Winnings ・ 03 July 2023

Dexerto

Kick now lets users blacklist Hot Tub and Gambling streams from recommended

A new Kick update now lets users remove hot tub and gambling streams from being recommended on the site. Since the beginning of 2023, Kick has been on the rise within the streaming community, going as far as to rival industry-titan Twitch. So far, the new platform has presented several features to entice streamers as well as viewers to make the…

Industry ・ 03 July 2023

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas hires former Station Casinos executive as president

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has selected a former general manager from Station Casinos to lead the long-awaited Strip resort. Mark Tricano was named president of the resort, expected to open in December. Tricano, who previously led Red Rock Resort between 2012 and 2015, assumes the role that Brett Mufson held "provisionally," according to a Monday news…

Industry ・ 14 June 2023

Review Journal

Which casino table game is most popular in Las Vegas?

Walk into a casino on a busy night and it can seem like there's a lot of action in the pit. Table games draw players in with their communal energy, potentially big payouts - and maybe even the feeling of dice or cards in your hands. So which games are most popular amongst Las Vegas Strip players? Michael Lawton, the senior economic analyst for the…

Land-based ・ 31 May 2023

Review Journal

Water Street’s Emerald Island Casino celebrates 20th anniversary

Emerald Island Casino co-owner Tim Brooks remembers where he was 20 years ago this week. "We were running around like a chicken without a head getting ready to open," he said. Brooks and co-owner - and twin brother - Mike bought the Pot O'Gold Casino in 2001 and the pair spent the next year and a half, and about $2 million, renovating the closed…

Covid ・ 22 May 2023

New York Post

Sen. Jessica Ramos blocks Steve Cohen's casino bid next to Mets ballpark

A state lawmaker who represents the communities around the Mets' Citi Field has temporarily blocked billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen's plan to build a casino and entertainment complex in the lots next to the ballpark. Cohen needs legislation approved by the state Legislature in Albany in order to start a commercial venture in the lots around Citi…

Law ・ 22 May 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas casino robberies: A history

Robbing a casino is always going to be a gamble. Some get away with it, but many don't. After the recent arrest of Dshante Styles, 33, of Las Vegas, in connection with the heists of six off-Strip casinos across Clark County, here is a look back at other casino ripoffs here in Sin City: - On Jan. 8 of this year, Caesars Palace was robbed just before…

Incidents ・ 20 May 2023

New York Post

Hofstra president Susan Poser debunks Sands casino as bad bet, urges local lawmakers to nix it

The president of Hofstra University is urging Long Island lawmakers to nix a plan for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to put a casino at the Nassau Coliseum near its campus - claiming it'll be more trouble than it's worth. "The casino proposed by Las Vegas Sands runs directly counter to the interests of our local population and will create dangers rather…

Law ・ 08 May 2023

Review Journal

Paris Las Vegas gets a new hotel tower after Caesars project

Caesars Entertainment Inc. is adding a European flair to Paris Las Vegas with a new plan to integrate a hotel tower from a neighboring resort. In new details released Monday, Caesars said it plans to invest more than $100 million into renovating Horseshoe Las Vegas' Jubilee Tower and connecting it to Paris as the resort's "premium" Versailles…

Land-based ・ 05 May 2023

Sportskeeda

Dana White gambling: NELK Boy SteveWillDoIt’s crazy slot machine spending shocks UFC boss Dana White

YouTuber and Nelk Boys member SteveWillDoIt's recent gambling antics have left UFC president Dana White completely flabbergasted. His gambling exploits, which have been nothing short of outrageous, have left even the UFC boss in a state of shock and disbelief. The sheer magnitude of the YouTuber's gambling expenditure has prompted Dana White to…

UFC / MMA ・ 03 May 2023

Review Journal

Fontainebleau Las Vegas sets December opening

The long-awaited Fontainebleau Las Vegas - with its turbulent past of construction starts and stops - announced it would be opening in December. The casino-resort also launched its online recruitment portal Tuesday ahead of its opening, the company said in a news release. "Fontainebleau Las Vegas represents a rich heritage of luxury hospitality,…

Sports ・ 02 May 2023

New York Post

Coney Island leaders not feeling lucky about casino plan

A pitch to build a casino and entertainment complex in Coney Island got losing snake eyes from community leaders who voted against a gambling joint along Brooklyn's historic beach and boardwalk. Community Board 13 members overwhelmingly passed a resolution rejecting the plan, 23 to eight - with the chairwoman saying she didn't want to turn Coney…

Politics ・ 01 May 2023

Review Journal

Caesars planning Horseshoe Las Vegas renovations, pedestrian bridge

Caesars Entertainment Inc. appears to be planning a change at two of its neighboring properties on the Strip. The company filed plans with Clark County to update the exterior of a Horseshoe Las Vegas tower, transforming its facade to match the neighboring Paris Las Vegas and connect the two properties via an enclosed pedestrian bridge. Caesars was…

Slot Name ・ 01 May 2023

Review Journal

5 top luxury Las Vegas hotel rooms and suites

When heading to Las Vegas for a special occasion - or looking to live luxuriously - visitors won't find the most elegant hotel rooms on a regular travel booking website. Premium suites and other exclusive accommodations on and around the Strip often require a guest to call and speak with the property's booking agent to determine availability and…

Land-based ・ 17 April 2023

Review Journal

Many casino game builders still recovering from pandemic as economic challenges linger

The global gaming industry's suppliers are rebounding from the effects of the pandemic, according to a new study. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers reported last week that the economic impact of suppliers was $44.4 billion in 2021, up 14.9 percent from 2020, though the industry still falls short from several pre-pandemic…

Industry ・ 13 April 2023

Fox 8

‘Couldn’t believe it’: North Carolina woman wins $137,093 lottery jackpot after buying $10 ticket at gas station

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WGHP) - Shirley Ross, of Roanoke Rapids, stopped at the Speedway by her house to get her usual morning coffee, bought a Fast Play ticket and won a $137093 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. "I was so excited. I didn't know how to act," she said. "I just couldn't believe it." Ross, 40, bought her…

Winnings ・ 08 April 2023

rrdailyherald.com

Roanoke Rapids woman wins lottery jackpot

RALEIGH - Shirley Ross of Roanoke Rapids stopped at the Speedway by her house to get her usual morning coffee, sweetened her purchase with a Fast Play ticket, and won a $137093 jackpot. "I was so excited I didn't know how to act," she said in a press release from NC Education Lottery. "I just couldn't believe it." Ross, 40, bought her lucky $10 50X…

Winnings ・ 07 April 2023

Review Journal

Non-fungible tokens, a unique digital asset, added at Station Casinos

Another Las Vegas-based company is enrolling in the use of non-fungible tokens by rewarding the digital art to players during slot play. Station Casinos on Friday debuted STN Charms, an extension of its Boarding Pass casino loyalty program that rewards customers with NFTs, a type of unique digital art tied to blockchain technology. At launch, all…

Crypto ・ 01 April 2023

Mac Sources

Best Free To Play Casino Games: Top Free To Play Casino Sites (Win Cash Prizes)

This article guides you to the best free to play casino sites online. You'll discover the best slot games to watch out for too, along with welcome offers including the exclusive 5% rakeback offer at Stake.us, using the code MIKBONUS. Here's your chance to understand how these sites work and how to get the most out of them. Here are the top reasons…

Bonuses ・ 29 March 2023

Yogonet

Dream Las Vegas hotel-casino sees construction halted amid stalled funding plans

Construction work on Strip hotel-casino Dream Las Vegas has "fully stopped," according to local media, as the developers' stalled financing plans left them owing tens of millions of dollars for the project. Dream, on Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Russell Road, broke ground last year. Completion of the project is seemingly facing major…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

Review Journal

Hard Rock Las Vegas president teases changes at The Mirage

Hard Rock International has been operating The Mirage for nearly three months, but any significant sign its under new ownership can be seen in a few spots inside the hotel-casino. That's because most of the initial alterations have occurred behind the scenes - operational changes such as moving the human resources department on-site, changing the…

Land-based ・ 24 March 2023

Yogonet

Indiana: Hard Rock leads casino gaming for 17th month in a row; statewide revenue reaches $205M

According to the latest report from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), released on Friday, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana was the state's highest-earning casino for the 17th month in a row. The property saw a 9% increase in casino win for February to $34.4 million when compared to the same month last year. It also accounted for 17% of the…

Finance ・ 19 March 2023

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock Casino hits all the right notes in February

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana continues to be a hit. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the state for a 17th consecutive month. Hard Rock recorded $34.4 million in win last month…

Sports ・ 11 March 2023

Review Journal

21 and over: Caesars reveals new gaming restrictions

Caesars Entertainment announced plans to bolster its responsible gaming policies by raising the age restriction for Caesars Rewards and expanding its self-exclusion program - a launch that is taking place during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Reno-based operator of some of the Strip's biggest properties said last week that it will implement…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 March 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Atlantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Altantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Land-based ・ 05 March 2023

New York Post

Hard Rock Cafe's Russia ties imperil bid for NY casino

Gaming operator Seminole Hard Rock's highly anticipated bid for a New York City casino license has been complicated by its business ties to Russia, sources told The Post. The ubiquitous Hard Rock brand - founded by Americans in London in 1971 and purchased by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 2007 - has long been expected to announce its application…

Politics ・ 03 March 2023

Esports Betting

Is Kick the Controversial New Home for Gambling Streams?

In 2022, the top streaming platform, Twitch, put in place a policy update that was a targeted effort, aimed at banning unlicensed gambling streams on the platform. It was a change that came at the height of a gambling-focused controversy, with countless top-tier streamers and creators actively broadcasting long gambling sessions to their viewers.…

Sports ・ 03 March 2023

INN

EXACTA SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW STEPPER GAMES FROM EVERI

Exacta Systems is proud to announce the launch of Everi's first Historical Horse Racing (HHR) games at Boston Billiards Club & Casino in Nashua, New Hampshire. The featured games from Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EVRI) ("Everi") include player-popular Patriot Extra Spin®, Triple Jackpot Gems Deluxe ®, Wild Gems Extra Spin®, and Blazin' Gems Deluxe ®…

Industry ・ 03 March 2023