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Las Vegas Super Bowl, Chinese New Year boost Nevada gaming to best February in history

Super Bowl 58 and Chinese New Year boosted Nevada to its best February gaming win ever and its fifth-best month in history, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Thursday. The state's 434 major casinos won $1.34 billion last month, an 8.5 percent increase over February 2023. "It was a pretty incredible month, and if there were 31 days we might…
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Las Vegas Super Bowl, Chinese New Year boost Nevada gaming to best February in history
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Nevada gaming win surges in February with Las Vegas Super Bowl

Fans pack into Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The statewide gaming win in February surged in conjunction with the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas, according to new figures from Nevada officials. Nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a win revenue of $1.34 billion for the…
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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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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider
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Explore the Tropicana’s glory days in Las Vegas

The Tropicana, which closes its doors April 2, has a rich history filled with celebrities and entertainers since its 1957 opening. Bally's Corp., operators of the resort at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, plans to turn 9 acres of its 35-acre site into a Major League Baseball stadium pending the relocation of the Oakland A's. But during…
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Betwhale Review & Bonus Codes 2024

Betwhale is an online casino and sportsbook with a wide range of betting options and generous bonuses. It's a one-stop hub for casino favorites like blackjack and roulette as well as football betting, esports betting, and more. So, is Betwhale the best place to gamble today? Find out in our Betwhale review and get the latest Betwhale promo…
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Abandoned off-the-Las Vegas Strip casino finds new life

Las Vegas hotel casino resort developers have snatched up almost every available piece of vacant land on the Las Vegas Strip for new projects, leading builders to redevelop existing properties for new facilities. The Tropicana Las Vegas, which began as a high-end hotel casino on the Vegas Strip when it opened in 1957, is slated to close April 2 and…
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Abandoned off-the-Las Vegas Strip casino finds new life
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Caesars Palace guest wins $667K in slot jackpots

A Caesars Palace guest took home $667750 in slot jackpots this week. The player hit a $125000 jackpot around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by another jackpot work $383500 at 10:58 p.m. Around 12:27 a.m. Wednesday morning, the player got lucky again and won a $159250 jackpot, Caesars Entertainment said in a news release. This is the third time in a…
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Caesars Palace guest wins $667K in slot jackpots
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The last days of a Vegas icon

Demolition looms and another Las Vegas Strip classic gets ready to bite the dust. When it opened in April 1957, the Tropicana was the most expensive and glamorous hotel ever built in Las Vegas. Even as the hotel faces its certain fate, the glory days aren't so hard to envision. "Nothing like that had been done before inside a casino," an architect…
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These are Las Vegas' most dangerous casinos, reviews show

LOS ANGELES - Millions of people visit Las Vegas every year, whether it be to gamble, attend a concert or music event, or just to eat and drink and soak up the vibes. Sin City may arguably be the best place in the U.S. to gamble - but it's also apparently one of the most dangerous. A new survey by Casinos.com reveals the most dangerous casinos in…
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These are Las Vegas' most dangerous casinos, reviews show
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Las Vegas Horror Stories Go Viral On Reddit

Las Vegas, it turns out, isn't all fun and games for everyone. As OutKick readers are well aware, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone in this country who loves Las Vegas Maybe Dana White, but it's definitely debatable. I truly believe nothing hits better than the first beer once the plane touches down. It's pure ecstasy. However, there are also…
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Las Vegas Strip’s new casino brings on popular classic rock band

Major concert tours often roll through Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena or one of the many hotel-casino theaters on or off the Strip. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, likely the biggest concert tour of 2023, stopped at Allegiant for two sellouts on March 24-25, 2023. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played T-Mobile in Vegas on March…
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Las Vegas Strip’s new casino brings on popular classic rock band
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Las Vegas teen photographer captures historic Tropicana casino in its final days

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As the Tropicana nears the end of its era on the Las Vegas Strip, a local teen is doing his part to hold on to the memory of the historic hotel. "Between the glass ceiling and the lavish pool, it just feels so Vegas, the epitome of the word," said 17-year-old photographer Alex Gassaway. Monday, he brought his camera to the…
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Las Vegas teen photographer captures historic Tropicana casino in its final days
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The Soundtrack of Sin City: Hip Hop Hits Inspired by Las Vegas Casinos

Welcome to Sin City, where the lights are bright, the stakes are high, and the music never stops. Las Vegas has long been a source of inspiration for artists across all genres, but few places have left as indelible a mark on hip hop as the iconic casinos of the Las Vegas Strip. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at the hip-hop hits that have…
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CRIME HUNTER: Was dope death of Vegas gambling scion murder?

Benny Binion was one of the pistol-packing pioneers who transformed Las Vegas from a dusty outpost into the gambling mecca we know today. Don't have an account? Create Account Tough and colourful, Binion had been the crime lord of Dallas before shifting his operations to the Nevada desert. And he never hesitated to use murder as a convincer. For…
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CRIME HUNTER: Was dope death of Vegas gambling scion murder?
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Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas

Vegas, baby! While Las Vegas may not be at the top of everyone's list of family vacation spots, it's actually extremely kid-friendly. With amusement parks and arcades, interesting museums, dazzling live shows, aquariums and animal adventures, and so much more, Las Vegas is full of fun things to do with kids. Many of these exciting activities are…
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Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas
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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…
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Caesars Palace in Las Vegas reports 3 jackpots worth combined $500K
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Las Vegas Strip casinos to go dark as part of 'Earth Hour' initiative

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Earth Hour 2024 is on Saturday, March 23, and several Las Vegas Strip casinos are getting in on the initiative. According to officials with The Venetian, the resort, along with The Venetian Expo will be turning off non-essential exterior lighting from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To bring further awareness to this initiative, the…
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Las Vegas Strip casinos to go dark as part of 'Earth Hour' initiative
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Storied Tropicana closes soon to make way for Las Vegas ballpark

When the Tropicana resort was built on the Las Vegas Strip in 1957, it ended five years ofrapid resort growth in Clark County. The county hadn't yet tipped 100000 people, but 8 million people flocked to Las Vegas for fun each year. So starting in 1952, nine resorts went up: the Sahara, Sands, New Frontier, Royal Nevada, Showboat, Riviera, Fremont…
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Storied Tropicana closes soon to make way for Las Vegas ballpark
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Culinary Union pickets Virgin Hotels Las Vegas amid stalled contract talks

Culinary Union members picket outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas amid ongoing contract negotiations on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Culinary Union is picketing outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Thursday as the two sides remain locked in ongoing labor contract talks. Workers walked outside the off-Strip property to protest…
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Culinary Union pickets Virgin Hotels Las Vegas amid stalled contract talks
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Legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Dazzles, Plus New Las Vegas Hotel

Years ago, when I first strolled into Miami Beach's swanky Fontainebleau, I felt a heightened pizzazz, aswirl in the kind of stimulating panache and prestige that trumpets: Pay attention! For travel lovers of glam getaways-especially those renowned as celeb and A-lister favorites-Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a legendary draw. Today, it continues to…
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Legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Dazzles, Plus New Las Vegas Hotel
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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…
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Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?
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Tropicana Las Vegas resort closure looms, guests embrace memories

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Built in 1957, the Tropicana Hotel is a staple on the Las Vegas Strip, and guests are feeling nostalgic as the legendary resort will soon close its doors. Guests, and tourists, are taking in the memories that will soon go into Las Vegas history and are staying on the property for the last time. "I think it's pretty cool to be one…
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Tropicana Las Vegas resort closure looms, guests embrace memories
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Longtime Tropicana Las Vegas performer reflects on how casino shaped his career

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - As the Tropicana Las Vegas Casino prepares to close its doors, one entertainer reflects on his journey with the casino that helped shape his career. "Tropicana is one of those iconic hotels that shaped Las Vegas," said magician Murray Sawchuck. For the past 12 years, Sawchuck has been dazzling audiences inside the Tropicana at…
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Longtime Tropicana Las Vegas performer reflects on how casino shaped his career
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10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts

Spanning approximately 110000 square feet, the casino at Wynn Las Vegas comes highly recommended by Mahdavi. "From high-limit salons to its variety of 1800-plus slot machines, this casino has so much to offer players," she says. Additionally, "Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art race and sportsbook as well as poolside gaming." The stylish decor is…
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10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts
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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…
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Homegrown hall of famer has seen, played a hand in Vegas gaming's evolution
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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…
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Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal
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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…
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This Iconic Las Vegas Hotel Just Revamped Its 2-Story, 6,500-square-foot Penthouses
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Longhorn Hotel & Casino Elevates Staff and Guest Experiences, Integrates Hotel and Casino Operations and Improves Reporting Insights Using Agilysys Hospitality Software

Longhorn Hotel & Casino has delivered affordable, welcoming experiences for Las Vegas residents and out-of-town patrons alike, branding its unique value as "Your Vintage Vegas Destination." With the American Gaming Association (AGA) reporting strong revenue growth in the U.S. gaming sector, Longhorn Hotel and Casino executives sought to replace the…
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READER REVIEW: Virgin Hotel Las Vegas (Curio by Hilton)

Today's reader review, "The Grumpies in the Virgin Vegas Spirit", is by reader GrumpyToTheLeft. If you'd like to submit a reader review for consideration, please contact. You can read his review of St Regis, New York, here and his somewhat controversial first review of the same hotel here. Human evidence of loyalty program effectiveness, the…
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READER REVIEW: Virgin Hotel Las Vegas (Curio by Hilton)
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Milder weather in January boosts Reno casinos

Northern Nevada's relatively mild weather in January kept the state's casino industry from reporting its first monthly gaming revenue decline since last June. While Strip gaming revenue declined by almost 3.8 percent in January, Reno casinos saw a 55 percent increase for the month to almost $65.4 million. Washoe County as a whole saw a 35.4 percent…
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Milder weather in January boosts Reno casinos
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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…
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2 jackpots hit for over $1 million at The Venetian on Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Strip guest wins over $1 million with slot machine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A guest on the Las Vegas Strip is going back home with an over six-figure jackpot! On Monday, March 11, the guest was playing on a Dragon Link slot machine in a high limit gaming lounge on The Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The guest wishes to remain anonymous. On a $25 bet, the guest won…
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Las Vegas Strip guest wins over $1 million with slot machine
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Two $1 million jackpots hit at Venetian Las Vegas

A lucky guest hits a $1 million jackpot on a slot machine on the Palazzo casino floor. (Photo courtesy The Venetian Resort) UPDATE | On Tuesday, March 12, a guest at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas who wished to remain anonymous, turned a $10 bet into more than $1.6 million. The guest was playing IGT's Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold when the…
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Two $1 million jackpots hit at Venetian Las Vegas
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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…
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Las Vegas and Macau Casinos Surging Ahead in Gaming Sector

In the ever-evolving tableau of leisure and hospitality, the bright lights of Las Vegas continue to draw patrons in droves, signaling a potential boon for casino operators gearing up to report their first-quarter financials. Amid the glamorous backdrop of the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign, consumer enthusiasm abounds-yet it contrasts with a…
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How bitcoin casinos are growing at rapid speed

When the concept of Bitcoin first emerged in 2009, few could have predicted the colossal impact it would have on the world of online gaming. The blockchain technology that underpins cryptocurrencies, as explained by Britannica, has revolutionized the way we think about digital ownership and security. Fast forward to the early 2010s, and we see the…
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How bitcoin casinos are growing at rapid speed
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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…
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Las Vegas’ airport slots offer travelers last crack at a jackpot
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Rare Bird Shuts Down Bellagio Casino Fountain Show In Las Vegas

The fountain shows at the Bellagio have become a popular Las Vegas tourist attraction since the property opened up in 1998. Visitors line the Strip to check out the choreographed streams of water spraying high into the air and synched to music in the 8.5-acre man-made lake. However, the shows came to a stop on Tuesday after a rare bird was…
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Rare Bird Shuts Down Bellagio Casino Fountain Show In Las Vegas
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Historic Las Vegas Strip property closed and set for auction

The old Las Vegas Strip has nearly disappeared, and many of the remaining ties to its past are being torn down or slated for a wrecking ball. That's because the price of land and the cost of operating on the Strip are so high that properties that once made financial sense have become obsolete. Smaller hotels and casinos can simply no longer justify…
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Historic Las Vegas Strip property closed and set for auction
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Circus Circus bring back coin slots for vintage Vegas feel

The rare sound of clanging tokens rushing out of slot machines at casinos on the Las Vegas Strip is now a near constant at Circus Circus' Slots A Fun casino area. This separate casino area located next to Circus Circus' main building has about 75 token-operated slot machines - a mix of 25 cents, $1 and $5 machines. Circus Circus relocated all its…
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Circus Circus bring back coin slots for vintage Vegas feel
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Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects

Las Vegas is known around the world for its towering casino-resorts. But for all the massive projects that have been built in America's casino capital, there have also been many supersized ideas that never materialized. Here's a look at some never-built projects, from the Strip to the suburbs, as outlined in news reports, Clark County records and…
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Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects
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Closed Diamond Inn Motel on Las Vegas Strip up for auction

You have a chance to own a piece of the Las Vegas Strip, if you have millions of dollars laying around. An auction for 1.36 acres of land on the south side of Las Vegas' famed tourist corridor opened on Thursday. The land houses the now closed Diamond Inn Motel and its eye-catching pink elephant statue, which is included in the auction listing. The…
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Closed Diamond Inn Motel on Las Vegas Strip up for auction
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Apple Valley card player hits jackpot twice in Las Vegas

A baseball cap-wearing visitor from Apple Valley strolled into a Las Vegas casino, played his cards right and walked away with two jackpots for a combined total of just under $130000. Officials with the STRAT Hotel, Casino and Tower stated that William S. was the player from Apple Valley who played Ultimate Texas Hold'Em on Sunday, FOX5…
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Apple Valley card player hits jackpot twice in Las Vegas
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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…
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Can you guess the Las Vegas casino from its carpet?
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Tropicana's Final Bow: Iconic Vegas Casino Closes for A's Stadium Development

The imminent closure of the Tropicana Las Vegas marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the Las Vegas Strip, with plans for a $1.5 billion baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics. As the property prepares to shutter on April 2, room rates have skyrocketed, reflecting the nostalgia and affection many hold for this historic…
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Tropicana's Final Bow: Iconic Vegas Casino Closes for A's Stadium Development
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A’s Unveil Las Vegas Strip Stadium Renderings

The future Las Vegas home of the Oakland Athletics began to take shape on Tuesday with the release of new artist renderings of the proposed $1.5 billion, 33000-capacity stadium. The venue is meant to provide an outdoor feel while also featuring views of the city's skyline. Traditional baseball pennants served as inspiration for the roof's five…
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A’s Unveil Las Vegas Strip Stadium Renderings
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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas

Circa Sports opens its seventh Nevada sportsbook outlet Monday at Silverton Casino Lodge, a doorway to the rapidly growing southwest Las Vegas market. Circa CEO Derek Stevens, Silverton President Rob Kunkle and Circa associates Mike Palm, vice president of operations of Circa Resort & Casino and Jeff Benson, director of operation of Circa Sports…
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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas
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Agoura Hills man stung by scorpion in Las Vegas hotel

An Agoura Hills man had a scary encounter in a luxury Las Vegas hotel room when he was reportedly bitten by a scorpion. Michael Farchi said he was staying at the Venetian's Palazzo Tower on the Las Vegas strip when he was stung by a scorpion on his private parts while sleeping. Farchi said he woke up in excruciating pain on December 26, adding he…
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Agoura Hills man stung by scorpion in Las Vegas hotel
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Las Vegas Athletics new stadium design unveiled: 'Spherical armadillo'

While significant hurdles remain to be vaulted before the Athletics play a game in Las Vegas, the club announced Tuesday it was partnering with a Danish design firm to build its proposed 33000-seat ballpark on the Strip. The A's on Tuesday released long-delayed renderings for a ballpark designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, an audacious design for a…
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Las Vegas Athletics new stadium design unveiled: 'Spherical armadillo'
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Looking To The Casino Sector To Identify Tech Trends

What people seldom think of, however, is cutting edge technology - in spite of the fact that brick-and-mortar venues have always pushed the envelope of consumer tech, with the introduction of electrico-mechanical and then video slots being key examples of bold tech innovation by this industry. However, when one thinks instead of online casinos, the…
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Looking To The Casino Sector To Identify Tech Trends
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Slots player at Caesars Palace wins big with two machines

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Someone is walking away from the Las Vegas Strip with more money in their pocket! Officials said a rewards member at Caesars Palace was playing slots Saturday evening around 5 p.m. and hit a jackpot. The person won $165000. According to officials, the same guest won an additional $545000 on another slot jackpot at the same…
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Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt

The property is located at 3700 West Flamingo Rd, within walking distance of the strip. As part of the group's new hotel offer, World of Hyatt members can earn 500 bonus points for every qualifying night, for stays between 1 April and 30 June, 2024. Rio Hotel & Casino will join Hyatt Place Las Vegas, and Hyatt Place Las Vegas at Silverton Village,…
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Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today

The CNN Original Series "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" showcases the heart and history of one of America's most beloved and notorious cities in four immersive episodes. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Leave it to Las Vegas to upstage Travis and Taylor, Usher and the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sure, last month's game was…
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today
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5 top jackpots in February 2024 in the Las Vegas Valley

For a short month, February is packed with noted celebrations. From Black History Month to Groundhog Day, from St. Valentine's Day to Presidents Day, the second month of the year - every four years - even gets a Leap Day thrown in for good measure. Here are five of the more memorable conquests this past month in the Las Vegas Valley: 5. Two players…
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Hyatt Announces that the Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas has Joined World of Hyatt Amid Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Property-wide, multi-phase transformation is underway at the iconic 2500-room hotel as it expands Hyatt's brand footprint in a leading leisure and convention travel market and prepares to transition into the Destination by Hyatt brand this fall. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), together with Rio Hotel & Casino, announced today that World of Hyatt…
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Hyatt Announces that the Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas has Joined World of Hyatt Amid Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation
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Nevada gambling revenue hits $1.28bn in record-breaking January

Revenue was marginally higher than $1.27bn in January 2023 but 10.5% behind December's $1.43bn haul. Slots accounted for $885.9m of revenue in January, up 1.3% from last year. Some $567.2m of this came from multi-denomination slots, while penny slots drew $231.1m in revenue. In contrast to this growth, table, counter and card games revenue dcelined…
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Nevada gambling revenue hits $1.28bn in record-breaking January
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hit January Revenue Dip

Las Vegas Strip casinos stumbled at the outset of 2024, encountering their first monthly revenue downturn since the preceding summer as they stepped into the new year. The muffled rhythm of slot machines and softer clamor from the craps tables painted a quieter financial picture, with a near 4% retreat echoed from the vibrant revenue dances of…
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Casino Gaming Down in Vegas, Hotels & More Take the Cake

During fiscal year 2023, Las Vegas Strip casinos reportedly took in more than $20 billion in total revenue from gaming, hotel rooms, food, beverage and other amenities. Of that, only 26.6% came from gaming ($5.45 billion), a continually shrinking piece of the pie. FY 2022 had gaming revenue at 30.4%. Non-gaming amenities like hotel rooms, food,…
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Casino Gaming Down in Vegas, Hotels & More Take the Cake
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Nevada casinos win $1.27 billion in January despite lower numbers on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.27 billion from gamblers in January, a month sandwiched between big resort openings in December and Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. After casinos shattered records in December with $1.43 billion in winnings, January's numbers were a step back, falling outside the Top 10 highest gaming wins on…
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Nevada gaming win hits $1.28 billion to start 2024

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Nevada's casinos had a good start to the new year. Nonrestricted gaming licensees in the state reported a win revenue of about $1.28 billion for January, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. That's an increase of 0.51% compared to January 2023, when the gaming win was $1.27 billion, though a dip from. Casinos on the Las…
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Nevada gaming win hits $1.28 billion to start 2024
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences

When Coco Montrese takes the stage at the Flamingo Showroom just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip, it's typically in front of a sold-out crowd of dedicated fans who adore the many queens of TV's RuPaul's Drag Race and have traveled here to see this fabulous live version of the show. After the performance, during the meet-and-greet, she gets to…
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From drag shows and cannabis back to gambling and divorce, Las Vegas remains the place to indulge in ‘banned’ experiences
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Tropicana's MJ Live, Purple Reign find new homes on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - With news that the Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Resort will on April 2, several shows that once called the casino home are finding new venues on the Las Vegas Strip. On Wednesday, MJ Live will move to SAHARA Las Vegas for a limited engagement, which is scheduled to run from March 18 through July 28. The show "recreates the…
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Tropicana's MJ Live, Purple Reign find new homes on the Las Vegas Strip
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Fortune’s Favorites: Biggest Casino Wins in Canadian History

Casino games are now more accessible than ever before. Gambling enthusiasts no longer need to go to a brick-and-mortar casino to play their favourite slots or tables. They can easily access some of the biggest online casino platforms and make casino wins there. Regardless of the online or land-based casino you use for your wagers, you must always…
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Fortune’s Favorites: Biggest Casino Wins in Canadian History
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$1,208,521 pai gow jackpot hits at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

A late-night stint at a poker table turned into an outstanding early Wednesday morning surprise for one guest on the Las Vegas Strip. The player won $1208521 after hitting a massive Mega Progressive jackpot on pai gow poker at Planet Hollywood Resort, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The jackpot hit at 3 a.m. after a two-hour…
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$1,208,521 pai gow jackpot hits at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas
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Best Hotels Las Vegas 2024

While some players will settle for a live casino for the closest thing to a visit to Vegas, there is no substitute for the real thing. The key is to stay at one of those hotels that will make it tough to want to leave. These are the best hotels available in Las Vegas for 2024 where you can gamble, play slots, and enjoy your vacation. If you are all…
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Southwest Las Vegas may see new high-end restaurant, event space

Plans are underway to construct a three-story building in Southwest Las Vegas that would house a steakhouse on the top floor. Hukl Investments, the developer behind the project dubbed Skyline, thought bringing a high-end restaurant to southwest Las Vegas that isn't attached to a casino or resort would be appealing for local residents, said Paul…
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Southwest Las Vegas may see new high-end restaurant, event space
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Nevada casinos’ 34-month streak of $1 billion win ‘the new normal’

In pre-pandemic times, months when Nevada's casinos took in more than $1 billion in gaming win were considered outstanding. However, after hitting $1 billion in gaming win for 34 consecutive months, that threshold has become "the new normal," Mike Lawson, the Nevada Gaming Control Board's senior economic analyst, said recently on Nevada…
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AFM: Palms Resort Among Las Vegas And Los Angeles Venues In The Mix

EXCLUSIVE: The Palms Casino Resort is one of the Las Vegas venues being considered by IFTA for this year's American Film Market. Less than a mile from Interstate 15, the upscale hotel and casino near the Vegas Strip includes 700 rooms, a movie theater (which has hosted several film premieres), bars, indoor and outdoor pools, exercise rooms, a music…
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AFM: Palms Resort Among Las Vegas And Los Angeles Venues In The Mix
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Michigan has largest online gambling market in America

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…
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Michigan has the largest online gambling market in America, study says

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion via online gambling in 2023, the most in the nation. DETROIT - While Michigan ranks 10th in population, the state had the most money wagered in the United States via online gambling in 2023 (excluding Nevada's poker-only market), according to a new report. The American Gambling Association (AGA) released their…
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023
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Las Vegas Strip gamblers likely to get a surprise IRS jackpot

When people play a slot machine on the Las Vegas Strip, in a regional casino, or in most cruise-ship casinos, they want to win big - but maybe not too big. Sure, everyone wants the huge jackpots, but when you're talking smaller numbers, many gamblers would rather hit for $1199 or less. That's because if you win $1200 or more on a single spin, your…
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Las Vegas Strip gamblers likely to get a surprise IRS jackpot
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TX Online Casinos No Deposit Bonus

This page contains references to offers from one or more of our partners. We may receive compensation when you click on those links and redeem an offer. Terms and conditions apply to the offers listed on this page. With Texas law pushing back against real-money online casinos, residents of the Lone Star State might be wondering if they can legally…
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Las Vegas Advisor: The Strip by far the lead in U.S. gambling market

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Las Vegas Strip was the top U.S. gambling market in 2023, with the casinos there winning $8.83 billion, a 7.2% increase over 2022. The Strip far outdistanced the second biggest market, Atlantic City, which won $2.86 billion. They were followed by Chicagoland ($2.19 billion), Baltimore/Washington ($2.08…
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Las Vegas Advisor: The Strip by far the lead in U.S. gambling market
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What States Is BetMGM Casino Legal In?

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The Best Crypto and Bitcoin Blackjack Websites (2024)

All of the blackjack gambling sites we reviewed above are excellent platforms to bet with. To help you decide which one is right for you, we'll explain some of the key factors we considered in choosing the best blackjack betting sites. One of the first things we look at when evaluating an online blackjack casino is its selection of blackjack games.…
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12 Best Hotels Off the Strip in Las Vegas

The City of Lights, Sin City, America's Playground-no matter which nickname you use to describe Las Vegas, the focus is entertainment. From acrobatic displays to world-famous musical residencies, Vegas has it all. And if you're heading to the Mojave, you've probably got your sights set on the infamous Las Vegas Strip. The Strip (aka Las Vegas…
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12 Best Hotels Off the Strip in Las Vegas
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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…
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The 5 Most Shocking Murders at Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos
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Aristocrat Technologies' New Star Trek: The Next Generation™ Slot Game Launches at M Resort Spa Casino

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Technologies' new Star Trek: The Next Generation slot game is an out-of-this-world experience, and the game is making its Earthly premiere September 24 at M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas. On September 24 and 25, VIP guests can board the Captain's Bridge direct from the set of Star Trek: The Next…
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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announces relocation of poker room

The poker room will move from The Venetian casino floor to Level 2 at Grand Canal Shoppes. US.- The Venetian Las Vegas will relocate its poker room from The Venetian casino floor to Level 2 at Grand Canal Shoppes. The new room will feature 50 tables across 14000 square feet of space, making it the largest on the Strip. There will be a self-serve…
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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announces relocation of poker room
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Another long-running Las Vegas Strip show is closing

Some performers seem made for the Las Vegas Strip even if they did not get their start in Sin City. Many of the biggest name residencies on the Strip have set up shop there because it's convenient. Adele, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan. and other big-name performers could sell out venues wherever they go. By performing a residency,…
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Another long-running Las Vegas Strip show is closing
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Casino Royale On Las Vegas Strip Could See Implosion This Year

First the dollar Michelobs were gone, and now the casino itself may soon be getting the wrecking ball. The budget-friendly gambling destination Casino Royale's days on the Las Vegas Strip now seem to be numbered. Best Western, the property's owner, has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build a 699-foot tower on…
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Casino Royale On Las Vegas Strip Could See Implosion This Year
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Las Vegas Strip casino brings back huge star headliner show

The list of star entertainers performing in residencies on the Las Vegas Strip in 2024 is lengthy. If visitors are looking for rock music, Chicago, Santana, Rod Stewart, Foreigner and even 1960s legends Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will make their home in Vegas at some point this year. For country music fans, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood,…
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Las Vegas Strip casino brings back huge star headliner show
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Black Hawk Casinos Outshine Las Vegas Titans

With consistency reminiscent of the desert's eternal sun, Las Vegas once again dazzled at the pinnacle of the United States' commercial casino market in 2023. Yet within the echelons of this high-revenue society-a tableau marked by little fluctuation-there was a notable exception. Black Hawk and Central City in Colorado exemplified vigor, emerging…
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VoodooDreams is not your average gambling site. Why? Because contrary to most casinos, it doesn't offer a ton of bonuses. Instead, players can cast Spells to unlock various opportunities, including free spins, deposit bonuses, and more. Are you curious to learn more about this gambling site? If so, be sure to read my VoodooDreams Casino review. The…
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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator

The Las Vegas Strip produced the most gaming revenue of any market in the United States in 2023, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. The nation's commercial casinos generated $66.52 billion - the third straight year of record performance - and a 10 percent increase from 2022. The Strip, with $8.83 billion and 7.2 percent over 2022…
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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator
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13 Best New Crypto Casinos in 2024

A lot goes into choosing the best new crypto casino. To help you decide which casino to join, we explain which factors we considered when evaluating contenders-and why these factors matter. You can use these factors to select your own top pick. The range of casino games available at a crypto casino is a huge factor in deciding whether that casino…
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13 Best New Crypto Casinos in 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…
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Former Fontainebleau president gets new gig at Station Casinos
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Bed Bug Epidemic Strikes Iconic Vegas Casinos

In a spate of unsettling discoveries, live bed bugs have taken up unwelcome residence in several iconic Las Vegas Strip casino resorts, including the Encore, Venetian, Mirage, and Excalibur. Over the course of the past five months, these infestations have raised concerns among visitors hoping for a lucky streak, only to experience an uncomfortable…
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"High Roller Heist" Podcast Delves Into Bonehead's Vegas Casino Robberies

A new podcast, "The High Roller Heist," chronicles the misadventures of a noted asshat, Tony Carleo. All due respect to asses and hats. Carleo robbed the Suncoast and Bellagio in 2010. He wore a motorcycle helmet, garnering him the label of "Biker Bandit," although, we're pretty sure Carleo gave himself that name. In a fun twist, the casino robber…
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"High Roller Heist" Podcast Delves Into Bonehead's Vegas Casino Robberies
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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…
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Free parking on Las Vegas Strip: Which hotels have it, which don't
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Las Vegas Strip casinos less profitable in 2023

Net income from Las Vegas Strip casinos fell 33.6 per cent to $1.377bn, while total revenues rose 11.6 per cent. Gaming revenues specifically, slipped 2.3 per cent. Statewide, casino profits fell 21.4 per cent to $3.441bn as revenues rose 8.9 per cent. Gaming revenues inched down 1 per cent. Downtown casinos saw profits fall 3.9 per cent to…
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