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Gambling revenues take a dip in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Gaming win totals at downtown Las Vegas casinos decreased 13% in March when compared to the same month in 2023, according to a report released Thursday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board says downtown casinos raked in just under $76.2 million in gaming win in March, down from $87.4 million in March 2023. Overall, the state's 444…

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Bangkok Post

Amlo seizes B68m from gambling ring

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) seized additional assets valued at approximately 68 million baht, owned by individuals associated with the busted high-profile online gambling ring operated by Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as the Minnie network. Following the latest court-ordered confiscation of assets linked to the Minnie online…

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Richmond Local News

Column: More to Las Vegas than just gambling

Las Vegas has expanded its entertainment offerings. If you believe Las Vegas is all about gambling, then you are missing out. In fact, Las Vegas has become a vacation spot where there is so much to do even if you do not gamble. Here are some attractions that you might want to check out if you visit Las Vegas: Sphere is a music and entertainment…

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Operator of Pittsburgh-area casino fined $10,000 for letting in gambler on self-exclusion list

WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- The operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County has been fined $10000 for letting someone gamble who was on a self-exclusion list, officials announced. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a consent agreement on Wednesday to fine Washington Trotting Association, LLC, which operates the…

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Powerball billionaire from California comes revealed as July winner

The California Lottery has revealed the identity of another billion-dollar Powerball winner who claimed one of last year's massive jackpots. Yanira Alvarez won the $1.08 billion jackpot in July 2023 after visiting Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, lottery officials said. When Alvarez won the jackpot, the Powerball had held 39…

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CBS News

Pennsylvania among the "most gambling-addicted states," report finds

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pennsylvania is one of the "most gambling-addicted states," a new report found. On Tuesday, WalletHub released its "Most Gambling-Addicted States" report for 2024. Pennsylvania came in at No. 5, while West Virginia came in at No. 8. Nevada was the most "gambling-addicted" state, followed by South Dakota, Montana and Louisiana.…

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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

From casinos to video gaming machines to sports betting apps on cell phones, access to gambling has expanded significantly in recent years. While that has led to increased tax revenue across Illinois, it's also accompanied by a growing problem: gambling addiction. Bill Johnson of Bartonville is approaching 50 years in continuous recovery from…

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Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino now open for pool season

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Station Casinos is getting the pool season started. Rouge Cabanas at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa has opened its doors for the pool season this summer. Guests are invited to reserve a private cabana or lounge seat while checking out the new menu, outdoor bar, and live DJ sets. Rouge Cabanas is open for those 21 and older, Friday…

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Kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas

Often called'Sin City,' Las Vegas has been a longtime destination for the bachelor and bachelorette parties and generally for adults 21+. However, the city and its visitor authority have revamped the city's image, showcasing all the kid-friendly things to do in Las Vegas. Our family decided to head to Las Vegas for our kids' mid-winter break after…

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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…

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Caesars Palace player wins $536K in Dragon Link slots jackpots

Dragon Link slots machines continue to burn fire at Caesars Palace. A slots player won four jackpots worth $536830 in a three-hour span Saturday at the Las Vegas Strip casino, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Caesars has other games, too, as a video poker player won a $100375 jackpot playing Double Double Bonus Poker on…

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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,…

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UNLV students unveil new casino games

Student inventors from UNLV revealed five table games they created during an event at Red Rock in Las Vegas on Sunday. The students are from UNLV's Center for Gaming Innovation and were supported through a grant from the state's Knowledge Fund, which helps students develop gaming concepts into viable gaming products. Station Casinos' top players…

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Boyd Gaming extends temporary shutdown of Eastside Cannery Casino in southeast Las Vegas Valley

Boyd Gaming has announced an extension of the temporary closure of its Boulder Highway casino, the Eastside Cannery Casino-Hotel, four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its doors. According to records from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Eastside Cannery's gaming license remains active but is under temporary closure until…

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$1,482,337 in slots jackpots won by single player at Caesars Palace

Some people just have to be toppers. $1727750 in winnings off seven hits at Caesars Palace, a different player won eight slots jackpots on Tuesday at the venerable Strip casino, coming away with a total of $1482337, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. No, we don't know what's in the water, either. Winners across the Las Vegas…

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Powerball numbers for 4/6/24 lottery drawing: Winning ticket announced

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing was worth $1.326 billion when a winning ticket was announced on Sunday, following a delay. The jackpot was initially worth an estimated $1.3 billion after there was no jackpot winner in Wednesday's drawing. The numbers were scheduled to be rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday but were…

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Trib Star

Full house ahead: On Friday, Terre Haute finally gets its casino

Friday's grand opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort will introduce the city to a level of opulence and luxury - and plain old shiny newness - it has rarely seen in the past. On Wednesday, Mike Rich, general manager of the casino, led the media on a guided tour, showing off 1000 slot machines, 50 electronic table games, 30 gaming tables, six…

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Caesars Palace sees $692K Dragon Link jackpot

For one slots player, he'll have a year to report these winnings to the IRS. After winning three slots jackpots totaling $667750 in a three-hour period last week, the same player won a $692500 Dragon Link jackpot Thursday at Caesars Palace, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The player was playing $250 per spin. Shoutout to…

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Introducing Caramelo Jackpot: A New Slot Game with Brazilian Flair

Onlyplay is thrilled to announce the release of Caramelo Jackpot, a captivating new slot game specifically tailored for the Brazilian market. Caramelo Jackpot invites players to explore the colorful world of Brazil and experience the thrill of spinning the reels alongside the beloved Cachorro Caramelo. Inspired by the popularity and endearing…

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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…

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Powerball winning numbers for 4/1/24 drawing: $1 billion jackpot

The Powerball jackpot for Monday's drawing skyrocketed to a whopping $1 billion after there were no winners in Saturday's drawing. The lottery prize is Powerball's fifth-largest jackpot overall. The numbers are rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Monday, and we will share the results here as soon as they're available. If there is a winner…

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Powerball winning numbers for 03/30/24: Jackpot rises to $935 million

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is now worth an estimated $935 million after there was no overall jackpot winner in Wednesday's drawing. The numbers were rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. ET on Saturday night, and we have the results below. If there is a winner after Saturday's drawing and they choose the cash option, they could…

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$251,812 pai gow jackpot hits at Durango in Las Vegas

Having fun with friends might be part of what it's all about. Picking up some major cash along the way doesn't hurt either. Local player Ghassan Khalaf hit a 7-card straight flush playing pai gow at Durango, winning a progressive jackpot worth $251812, according to a Station Casinos blog entry. The winning hand hit around 9 p.m. The progressive…

Pai Gow ・ 27 days

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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider

Las Vegas beckons with its dazzling lights and electrifying energy, but the iconic come-ons can come with a hefty price tag. Venturing beyond the Las Vegas Strip, however, brings a world of benefits for both the budget-minded visitor and peace-seeking traveler. While money has little meaning in a city where $5000 can disappear with the draw of an…

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$312,625 Wheel of Fortune jackpot hits at Harry Reid airport in Las Vegas

There likely are no complaints about the D Gates at Harry Reid International Airport for one lucky Nebraska traveler. A slots player, identified as Andrew B., won a $312625 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Deluxe Super Times Pay Slots machine, according to the airport's X account. �� BIG JACKPOT WINNER!��Congrats to Andrew B., of Nebraska,…

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Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.1B with no big winner last night

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday will be more than $1 billion after no ticket matched all the winning numbers drawn Friday night. The estimated $1.1 billion jackpot with a cash option of $525.8 million would potentially be the 10th biggest in U.S. lottery history and the sixth time in six years the jackpot has topped $1…

Lottery ・ 25 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…

Incidents ・ 24 March 2024

The Virginian Pilot

Column: Support veterans by vetoing gambling machine legislation

American Veterans (AMVETS) is one of the foremost veterans' service organizations in Virginia and the United States. We have a proud history of assisting Virginia veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. AMVETS Department of Virginia exists to serve the veterans of America's armed forces who live and work…

Law ・ 24 March 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2024

Review Journal

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas reports 3 jackpots worth combined $500K

The hits keep coming at Caesars Palace as three jackpots worth $500000 were won Friday morning. One player won $100000 playing video poker, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Later, one player hit a pair of $200000 jackpots within moments of each other on the same machine. This lucky @CaesarsRewards guest hit two $200000 Jackpots on…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2024

CBS News

Man steals $5,000 in cash dropped at Rivers Casino, police say

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is accused of stealing $5000 a person at the Rivers Casino unknowingly dropped while playing the slot machines. Pennsylvania State Police said the victim had hit the jackpot at a slot machine and was paid out in cash on the afternoon of March 8. When he sat back down to keep playing, a bundle of $100 bills fell out of his…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2024

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Man in wheelchair steals $5k from player at Rivers Casino

An investigation is underway after $5000 was stolen from a slot machine player at Rivers Casino. Pennsylvania State Police say the incident happened on March 8, and the incident was released on Friday. According to troopers, a man won $5000 playing slots. He cashed out and went back to the machines with the money wrapped in $100 bills, placing the…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2024

WPXI

Man who allegedly took $5,000 from Rivers Casino floor sought by state police

Police are looking for a man they say took $5000 off the floor of Rivers Casino after another man unknowingly dropped it. A man from Westlake, Texas, told officers he dropped the cash on the floor the afternoon of March 8 while sitting at a slot machine. The man had won a jackpot and was paid out. He returned to the slot machine and continued to…

Incidents ・ 22 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

The Phuket News

Up to 30 cops suspected in illegal gambling case

BANGKOK: Almost 30 police officers may be involved in a bribery case tied to an illegally operated online gambling network, according to a team of lawyers representing deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn. The lawyers of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn hold a press conference at a hotel in Bangkok yesterday (Mar 19). Photo: Nutthawat…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

Vegas Inc

Homegrown hall of famer has seen, played a hand in Vegas gaming's evolution

Tom Mikulich began working in the Las Vegas hospitality industry as a teenager as a desk clerk at his grandparents' hotel on Fremont Street, the Ambassador. In the decades since, he's climbed up the industry ladder-working as an executive at the Mirage, Treasure Island and MGM Resorts International, among other roles-and is currently senior vice…

Industry ・ 18 March 2024

The Guardian

how slot machine operators are taking over UK high streets

In the corner of a dimly lit room, the face of a middle-aged woman is bathed in the greenish-yellow glare of a giant slot machine. Next to her, an increasingly agitated man jabs furiously at the "spin" button, as the jackpot eludes him yet again. It is early afternoon on a weekday and they are among half a dozen punters robotically feeding banknote…

Law ・ 17 March 2024

The Columbian

Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal

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

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Food halls replacing buffets as casinos look to improve their bottom line

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

CBS News

New gambling getaway for North Texans opening next month

NORTH TEXAS - North Texans will soon have a new gambling getaway, as final touches are placed on a new casino and resort nearby. The $238 million Choctaw Landing Casino and Resort is expected to open next month in the scenic southeast corner of Oklahoma in Hochatown, which is about a three-hour drive from Dallas. The resort ran an ad in the Super…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2024

Travel and Leisure

This Iconic Las Vegas Hotel Just Revamped Its 2-Story, 6,500-square-foot Penthouses

Las Vegas is a destination that is constantly reinventing itself, and this certainly holds true for Aria Resort & Casino, which continues to set the standard for luxury on the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel has quietly been completing a top-down refresh of the most exclusive suites within this 4004-room campus. Now, its four duplex invite-only…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2024

Review Journal

2 jackpots hit for over $1 million at The Venetian on Las Vegas Strip

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

Land-based ・ 14 March 2024

Daily Mail Online

Shocking moment dozens of Las Vegas teens brawl outside casino during 'Santa Fe Station Shutdown' event

Dozens of teens were seen throwing punches outside a Las Vegas casino as part of a massive brawl that is suspected to have been organized on social media. The melee began at the intersection of West Lone Mountain Road and Rancho Drive the night of March 9. Posts advertising a'Santa Fe Station Shutdown' event circulated online before the violence…

Incidents ・ 13 March 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Powerball winning numbers for 03/09/24: Jackpot rises to $521 million

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is now worth an estimated $521 million after there was no jackpot winner in Wednesday's drawing. The numbers were rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. EST on Saturday, and we have the results below. If there is a winner after Saturday's drawing and they choose the cash option, they could take home…

Lottery ・ 13 March 2024

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Feds charge man for role in $700K Michigan casino heist

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A man is facing federal fraud charges after allegedly scamming a Michigan casino out of $700000. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Jesus Gaytan-Garcia has been charged in a criminal complaint with theft from the Hartford location of the Four Winds Casino, which is owned and operated…

Incidents ・ 12 March 2024

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Gas station ‘gambling’ is back in Kentucky, despite a statewide ban

Prominent Technologies says its new games are not covered by the ban, but their claim has drawn early skepticism from the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear. The Pennsylvania-based game maker was one of two companies that began operating what they called "skill games" in Kentucky gas stations, convenience stores and bars across Kentucky in…

Law ・ 10 March 2024

The Washington Post

Las Vegas’ airport slots offer travelers last crack at a jackpot

LAS VEGAS - Late Tuesday, a woman with a large roller bag took a seat at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. She hand-fed three dollars into the slot and pressed the button. The day before, an anonymous traveler had won the $782467.12 jackpot at the same one-arm bandit. A visitor had also pocketed…

Finance ・ 09 March 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Mega Millions winning numbers: Results from $680M drawing on 3/8/24

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $687 million for Friday night's drawing after no one won the big prize on Tuesday. The winning numbers will be drawn around 11 p.m. EST Friday and we will have the results below. If a lucky player wins the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, they can choose the cash option and walk away with an estimated $333.4…

Lottery ・ 09 March 2024

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Pool season in Las Vegas: Opening dates for pools across the valley

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

Land-based ・ 09 March 2024

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Man impersonating tribal chairperson steals $700K from casino

The man scammed a casino in Hartford out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a simple phone call, officials say. HARTFORD, Mich. - A man was charged for scamming a West Michigan casino out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through a phone call, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan says. Jesus Gaytan-Garcia was charged in…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2024

Delaware Online

Powerball winning numbers for 03/06/24: Jackpot rises to $485 million

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is now worth an estimated $485 million after no jackpot winner in Monday's drawing. The numbers are scheduled to be rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and we'll have the results below. If there is a winner after Wednesday's drawing and they choose the cash option, they could take home…

Lottery ・ 07 March 2024

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Las Vegas Slots Deliver Double Jackpots to Lucky Guest

Under the grandiose dome of Caesars Palace Las Vegas, luck was in the air as an extraordinarily fortunate guest defied the odds to claim not one, but two staggering slot payouts in a matter of five hours this past Saturday. The gaming arena was abuzz with whispers of fortune when this enigmatic thrill-seeker scooped up a cool $165000 around the…

Winnings ・ 05 March 2024

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Gambler wins pair of jackpots hours apart at Las Vegas casino

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

Land-based ・ 05 March 2024

Review Journal

$1M in jackpots won this weekend at Red Rock Casino, Green Valley Ranch

Over $1 million in jackpots hit at Station Casinos across the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. On Friday, a player at Red Rock Casino & Resort hit a rare sequential royal flush progressive jackpot worth $450609.76 playing Double Double Bonus Poker after placing a $10 bet, Station Casinos said Sunday. Another bettor at the casino won big Saturday…

Winnings ・ 05 March 2024

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Million dollar weekend: 3 lucky winners cash in big jackpots at 2 off-Strip casinos

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Three lucky winners went home a lot richer over the weekend after leaving Station Casinos' Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch properties. According to the announcement, at Red Rock, over three huge jackpots hit this weekend, giving two lucky winners over $800000 in jackpots. On Friday, one of those winners hit a rare sequential…

Winnings ・ 04 March 2024

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The future of Rhode Island gambling is … quiet

LINCOLN - "Good luck, everyone." So said a Bally's Twin River dealer before dropping a ball on the roulette wheel. It spun for about three seconds before it landed on 11 black. There were no winners on that bet, but there were also no groans - at least that anyone at the casino could hear. Any gambler who wagered on the game did so from the comfort…

Finance ・ 01 March 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Powerball winning numbers for Feb. 28: Jackpot rises to $412 million

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is now worth an estimated $412 million after no jackpot winner in Monday's drawing. The numbers are scheduled to be rolled and selected just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and we'll have the results below. If there is a winner on Wednesday and they choose the cash option, they could now go home with more…

Lottery ・ 29 February 2024

CBS News

Man, woman banned from all state casinos after leaving children in cars outside Western Pennsylvania casino

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A man and woman were banned from a casino in Erie after they were accused of leaving children unattended in vehicles in the parking lot while they gambled. According to a news release last week from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the unidentified man was placed on the involuntary exclusion list after leaving a 9-year-old…

Land-based ・ 29 February 2024

Review Journal

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

Review Journal

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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Pachinko Slots: Gambling in the Japanese Alps

When I started planning a trip to Japan, my boss, Adam Howard, offered one suggestion: "Go to the Japanese Alps." Before his recommendation, my plans revolved around powder chasing on Hokkaido, Japan's north island, and my knowledge of the mountains on Japan's main island was limited to the 1998 Nagano Olympics. I quickly started looking into the…

Pachinko ・ 24 February 2024

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Longtime Station Casinos chief operating officer steps down

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - A longtime executive with Station Casinos' parent company has stepped down. Robert "Bob" Finch, the executive vice president and chief operating officer for Red Rock Resorts, resigned effective Feb. 20, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Finch will remain employed as a non-officer through July to…

Industry ・ 24 February 2024

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The 5 Most Shocking Murders at Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos

Las Vegas is a playground for gambling, live entertainment, and dining. It's a place that's game for anything, but it can also be murder. The city has the 13-highest homicide rate problem in the U.S, according to a 2023 study cited by local Fox-affiliated station KVVU-TV. The new Oxygen series Sin City Murders - premiering Sunday, February 25 at 7…

Incidents ・ 24 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Oswego OKs new regulations on video gambling

Oswego trustees have agreed to impose a cap on video gambling cafes and also on video gambling at gas stations in the village. The Village Board also decided not to grant any new video gambling licenses to convenience stores as part of the newly-approved ordinance, which is designed to regulate future gambling sites in town. The board in May 2013…

Law ・ 22 February 2024

Review Journal

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

AZ Central

Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't

Free parking, once a staple of Las Vegas hotels, is now as difficult to come by as a slots jackpot. A handful of Las Vegas Strip hotels that once touted free parking, including The Strat, Venetian and Palazzo, ended free parking for guests and visitors in 2023. It now costs up to $15 per day to park at The Strat and up to $18 per day to park at…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2024

Review Journal

Rampart, Suncoast pay out six-figure jackpots to Las Vegas players

A pair of Las Vegas residents won jackpots at Las Vegas Valley casinos that were plentiful enough to buy tickets to Super Bowl 58, if they were so inclined. On Friday at Rampart, Alberto was dealt a 7-card straight flush on pai gow poker to win a progressive jackpot of $201825, a casino spokesperson reported. On Thursday at Suncoast, while wagering…

Sports ・ 16 February 2024

Review Journal

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

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

Land-based ・ 15 February 2024

World Casino News

Push Gaming Goes Live With New Hearts Highway Slot

Especially for this Valentine's Day, Push Gaming, a B2B gaming supplier based in London, UK, has launched Hearts Highway. This retro sci fi-themed classic slot invites players to experience a true love story that begins at a seemingly suspicious motel. Remarkable visual: In this exquisite game, the classic slot look is mixed with contemporary…

Valentine's Day ・ 15 February 2024

AZ Central

New Arizona gaming compacts with tribes to bring more casinos, slots

Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday signed historic agreements with Native American tribes in Arizona that mark the most significant update to gambling in the state in decades. Ducey and a host of tribal leaders held a ceremonial document signing at the Heard Museum in Phoenix for the compacts, as well as a bill to allow sports betting that was tied to the…

Law ・ 14 February 2024

The Alabama Baptist

Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…

Law ・ 13 February 2024

Review Journal

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

Review Journal

Michigan man celebrates 103rd birthday at Las Vegas casino

A longtime Station Casinos guest celebrated his 103rd birthday at Palace Station on Saturday. Norius Crisan returned to Las Vegas to play bingo with his three daughters and ring in the milestone birthday at the casino he first started playing at with his beloved late wife Jean. Crisan has frequented the casino since the late 1970s when the property…

Land-based ・ 05 February 2024

news3lv.com

Culinary Union reaches deal with Golden Nugget Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - UPDATE(2/4): The Culinary Union announced that a tentative agreement was reached overnight with Golden Nugget on new five-year contracts. According to the X post on Sunday, the deal is expected to impact nearly 1200 hospitality workers. ORIGINAL (2/3): The Culinary Union announced early Saturday that tentative agreements have…

Travel ・ 04 February 2024

kscbnews.net

Illegal Gambling Machines Found in Cimarron

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission said agents and law enforcement seized illegal gambling machines from a gas station in Gray County. A news release said on Wednesday that agents, along with the Gray County Sheriff's Office, served a search warrant at 111 Avenue A in Cimarron. Google Maps shows this address as Corner…

Law ・ 04 February 2024

Review Journal

Downtown Las Vegas casinos reach deal with Culinary Union

Two downtown casinos owned by Boyd Gaming reached agreement overnight with Culinary Union Local 226 on a tentative five-year contract. The deal involves nearly 500 hospitality workers at Fremont Hotel and Casino and Main Street Station. The union made the announcement on X. Culinary is negotiating a new city-wide five-year contract for its members.…

Land-based ・ 03 February 2024

CBS News

Pittsburgh-area man hits $380,000 ultimate Texas Hold 'em jackpot at casino

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A man hit the jackpot last month at Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County. The casino said Stephen Mcrae of Somerset Township recently secured the "title of Live! Casino Pittsburgh's luckiest patron." He won $380065 on Jan. 26 while playing ultimate Texas Hold'em. The casino said he won the jackpot while playing a $5…

Winnings ・ 02 February 2024

8 News Now

Casinos win record $1.43 billion in December as momentum on Las Vegas Strip builds

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip won more than $900 million from gamblers in December, pushing Nevada to a record $1.43 billion in winnings, according to the Gaming Control Board. Fresh off a big month in November during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Strip continued to sizzle as the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened on Dec.…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2024

Drift Travel

What's at Stake: Elevating Your Canadian Vacation with Casino Excitement

Canada, with its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities, offers more than just breathtaking natural beauty. For travelers seeking an extra layer of excitement, exploring the thriving casino scene adds a unique dimension to their Canadian vacation. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of casino entertainment, uncovering the charm of online…

Travel ・ 01 February 2024

Fox Business

Tropicana Las Vegas ceasing operations this spring to make way for new ballpark

The Tropicana's last days are in full effect after its owner announced the date it will cease operations ahead of demolition for a new professional baseball stadium. Slot machines will no longer be heard on the resort's casino floor on the Las Vegas strip after April 2, just shy of its 67th anniversary. Bally's Corporation made the announcement…

Land-based ・ 30 January 2024

9 To 5 Toys

Satechi’s new USB-C Dual Dock Stand for MacBook with NVMe slot hits $105 (Save $45)

Best Buy is now offering the Satechi USB-C Dual Dock Stand with NVMe slot for $104.99 shipped through the end of the day. Today's offer clocks in at $45 off the usual $150 price tag and marks a new all-time low. It's $7 under our previous mention from the holidays last year, and is one of the first discounts we've seen period on the recent release.…

Winnings ・ 28 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nix investigation, Sibella prosecution reveal another of Las Vegas’ dirty little secrets

He's getting whacked with unflattering headlines and has been bounced from the gaming industry that has made him wealthy, but I imagine ousted casino executive and diehard Vegas guy Scott Sibella is feeling a sense of relief these days. Barring some surprises, the worst of his troubles may be over. Officially, he faces up to five years in prison…

Incidents ・ 27 January 2024

Review Journal

Station Casinos looking for 2024 summer interns

Students can live and work in a Las Vegas casino as Station Casinos' internship program returns this summer. The paid internship provides free lodging and meals, along with real-world experience in the hospitality industry, Station Casinos said in a news release. "From working on the casino floor and attending meetings to creating and delivering an…

Jobs ・ 26 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Vegas set to prosper in ‘fun economy,’ UNLV experts say

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 term "fun economy" might sound cheesy,…

Industry ・ 25 January 2024

CBS News

Poker player wins $1.4 million jackpot at Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh poker player hit a record $1.4 million jackpot at the Rivers Casino this weekend. The casino said the Pittsburgh guest won the jackpot around 2:45 a.m. Sunday when he was dealt a seven-card straight flush in a game of fortune Pai Gow Poker Progressive, winning with a 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4 of clubs. It's the…

Winnings ・ 23 January 2024

The Washington Post

Virginia gas station owners want their slot machines back, again.

RICHMOND - The slots-like gaming machines that Virginia has twice banned from gas stations, restaurants and convenience stores would blink back to life under legislation that lobbyists and legislators are pushing through the General Assembly. The measure could pave the way for slots-style gaming in every corner of the state, which approved the…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

TechCabal

Biggest Recorded Slot Game Wins

Slot games are hugely popular - although they can oftentimes be scoffed at by ardent casino lovers, who consider them to be games of little skill, with low stakes and smaller wins compared to high-paying table games like blackjack and poker. However, apart from the fact that there is no skill required to play them, they couldn't be more wrong - you…

Winnings ・ 20 January 2024

news3lv.com

THINGS TO DO: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Durango Casino & Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Casino, and Green Valley Ranch, will welcome the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon with commemorative lion dances and colorful décor. The traditional dances will start with a blessing and continue throughout the casino floor, bringing good fortune and prosperity to all…

New Year ・ 19 January 2024

Review Journal

Dragon Cash jackpots hit at Rampart Casino in Las Vegas

A tip of the cap to Tippi is in order. The Las Vegas slots player totaled more than $122000 in slots jackpots on back-to-back days at Rampart Casino, according to a casino spokesperson. On Tuesday, Tippi hit a $61438 jackpot on a Dragon Cash machine. She followed that up on Wednesday with a $61539 hit. Winners across the Las Vegas…

Winnings ・ 19 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Red Rock’s long-stalled tribal casino deal near Fresno moving forward

Approval from Indian gaming regulators allows the central California project to start construction nearly two decades after the initial agreement was signed. 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…

Industry ・ 18 January 2024

FOX 13 Memphis

$70K, illegal gambling hard drives seized from gas station

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over $70000 in cash and eight hard drivers from illegal gaming machines were seized from a Memphis gas station, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the seizure happened back on Friday, January 12 after officers received a tip about a month earlier that illegal gaming machines were operating at the Exxon…

Incidents ・ 17 January 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas projects to watch in 2024

With two casino-resort openings and a Major League Baseball team announcing plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2023, the new year has some big shoes to fill. But there are many significant projects in the early stages that could move forward in 2024. And, of course, we all want to know if projects such as the Atari Hotel will really happen. Here are…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

Review Journal

$389,753 Mega Progressive jackpot hits at Paris Las Vegas

A visitor at a Las Vegas Strip casino will enjoy a crazy good time. The player won $389753 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Crazy 4 Poker at Paris Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The jackpot hit around 11 a.m. Thursday. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Durango Nice work for 80 cents at one of the…

Winnings ・ 16 January 2024

Review Journal

Terrible’s Hotel south of Las Vegas being demolished

It's the beginning of the end for the old Terrible's Hotel and Casino in Jean. The shuttered hotel in Jean - an outpost about 25 miles away from the Strip and notable landmark for motorists taking Interstate 15 to California - is being torn down to make way for a new industrial park. Reno-based Tolles Development Co. is the developer of the…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

8 News Now

Las Vegas to turn blue for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Iconic Las Vegas sights and marquees will light up blue on Tuesday to show support for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. According to a release, Strip resorts, downtown properties, and businesses around the valley will illuminate messages of appreciation on their marquees and buildings will light up in blue to express support of…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2024

news3lv.com

Station Casinos hiring for pool season, new Federal Donuts location

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Station Casinos are looking for new hires to prepare for an upcoming busy season. Red Rock Casino and Green Valley Ranch are holding interviews before the pool season and Super Bowl LVIII take over the city. Federal Donuts will celebrate its grand inside Red Rock Casino with a hiring fair ahead of the big game. Interested…

NFL ・ 08 January 2024

Review Journal

$1.3 million in jackpots hit at Caesars properties on Las Vegas Strip

Six jackpots were hit across Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts during New Year's Eve weekend, totaling more than $1.3 million. The fun started at Caesars Palace at 6 p.m. Friday when a video poker player won $200000 on a jackpot. Two hours later, a slots player hit a $103462 jackpot. On Saturday, Margie of California won $127135 on slots at…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2024

e-architect.com

10 Largest Casinos in the United States of America

10 largest casinos in the United States of America, US resorts building styles in casino, American gaming architecture 4 January 2024 Despite the rising popularity and convenience of online casino platforms a significant number of enthusiasts still prefer the unique experience that physical casinos offer. This preference keeps land-based casinos…

Land-based ・ 04 January 2024

smithfieldtimes.com

Isle of Wight to begin enforcing ban of slots-style ‘skill games’ Jan. 15

Any operators of slots-style video games in Isle of Wight County have until Jan. 15 to remove the now-illegal gambling machines that have proliferated across Virginia's truck stops and convenience stores. Those who continue to operate so-called "skill games" past the deadline could face a five-figure fine and possible jail time, warns Isle of Wight…

Law ・ 04 January 2024