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Bristol Casino reported $15.3 million in revenue for May

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $14.3 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in June, the Virginia Lottery recently reported. The casino generated more than $2.5 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery showed the casino earned $12036356.01 from 907 slot machines and $2313892 from 29 table…
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Bristol Casino reported $15.3 million in revenue for May
Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Casino reports nearly $14M in April revenues

BRISTOL, Va. - Adjusted gaming revenues for the first four months of this year topped $55 million for the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. On Wednesday the Virginia Lottery released its monthly casino revenues report, showing the temporary Bristol Casino generated nearly $14 million in adjusted gaming revenue - hitting $13.94…
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Bristol Casino reports nearly $14M in April revenues
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Enfield Independent

Scammer targeted victims in pubs to fund online gambling habit

A woman who duped victims out of nearly half a million pounds after meeting them in the pub has been jailed for six years. Susan Goose, 63, of Wycliffe Road, Norwich pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud by false representation last Friday in relation to the scams that took place between 2011 and 2024. Norwich Crown Court heard how Goose…
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Scammer targeted victims in pubs to fund online gambling habit
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The detrimental rise of youth online gambling

With the accessibility of digital platforms, an increasing number of youths are being drawn into online gambling. SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - Story by Mia Santiago South Windsor High School This intriguing news story delves into the escalating concerns surrounding youth involvement in online gambling. With the accessibility of digital platforms, an…
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Bristol's Hard Rock Casino records lowest monthly revenue since opening in January

The Hard Rock Bristol casino experienced a downturn in revenue in January, marking its lowest revenue month to date, according to data released by the Virginia Lottery. The casino, which is set to relocate to a new permanent location later this year, saw adjusted revenue from slot machines drop below $10 million for the first time. The Virginia…
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Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Casino reports $12.7M gaming revenue for October

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock surpassed more than $215 million in adjusted gaming revenue during October, some 16 months after opening. Virginia's first casino reported almost $12.7 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the month of October, nearly matching the $12.71 million reported in September, according to a…
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Bristol Casino offers specials, giveaways this month

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino - Future Home of the Hard Rock is ringing in the holiday season with more than just slots and table games. This month, the Bristol Casino offers various promotional events and offers. Through November The Bristol Casino offers monthly cocktails, coffee and pizza. This month's cocktail is the "Always November Me,"…
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Bristol Casino offers specials, giveaways this month
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Huge Lotto Win For Ticket Bought In Hartford

HARTFORD, CT - One person's trip Wednesday, Nov. 1, into a Hartford convenience store turned out to be a massive, life-changing experience... and in a good way. That's because a huge-paying lottery ticket was sold at the Sam's Quick Stop store in Hartford, 15 Asylum St., state lottery officials said. The jackpot won was enormous, $428382, according…
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Huge Lotto Win For Ticket Bought In Hartford
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Federal hearing on proposed Koi Nation casino near Windsor draws scores of detractors

It didn't take long to get to the heart of the debate Wednesday night in a closely watched federal hearing on a large tribal casino proposed near Windsor. The public comments began with Dino Beltran, vice chairman of the Koi Nation. Beltran spoke of the forced displacement and resource deprivation that drove his people from their ancestral home in…
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Federal hearing on proposed Koi Nation casino near Windsor draws scores of detractors
The Stratford Observer

Top Advantages of Casino Bonuses in Online Casinos

In the past few years, online casinos have developed and displaced land-based casinos as the primary source of amusement for gamblers all over the globe. Online casinos are revolutionizing the world of gambling, intertwined with the fact that other in-demand finance jobs are also escalating according to Stratford Observer. In contrast to standard…
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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward

The developers of the Bristol Casino in southwestern Virginia are moving forward with the first phase of their construction plans after recently filing for a building permit for a 661713-sq.-ft. resort and six-story hotel. According to a building permit reviewed by the Kingsport Times News, the city of Bristol issued the permit Aug. 24 for the…
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Southwest Va.’s Bristol Casino Moving Forward
The Roanoke Times

Bristol Casino reports $13.9M in August revenue

BRISTOL - The Bristol Casino, Future Home of Hard Rock, reported its second highest grossing month of 2023 during August, with nearly $13.9 million in adjusted gaming revenue. Virginia's first casino reported $13.88 million in adjusted revenues last month - wagers minus winnings - which is second only to the $14.04 million reported for the month of…
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Bristol Casino reports $13.9M in August revenue
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino posted its best revenue since April and second best of the year in August, according to a Friday Virginia Lottery news release. The casino had an "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) of $13889723 in August. That represents the amount the casino made after paying out winnings on its 920 slot machines at…
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Bristol casino August revenues best since April
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5 popular streamers who won massive amounts of money during gambling livestreams

With all the hullabaloo regarding gambling on-stream that gripped the online entertainment industry in the recent past, it is no secret some streamers have ingeniously combined their gaming prowess and charisma with sheer luck to create some of the most memorable and exhilarating wins ever witnessed. While the spectacle and pomp of content creators…
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5 popular streamers who won massive amounts of money during gambling livestreams
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Cos Cob Resident Wins Over $124K: CT Lottery

Information via Connecticut Lottery GREENWICH, CT - A Cos Cob resident recently hit it big thanks to some luck and the Connecticut Lottery. The resident won $124907 after playing for a $5 Fast Play Progressive jackpot. Fast Play games play like instant scratch games but are printed on-demand from a CT Lottery retailer's terminal or a CT Lottery…
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Cos Cob Resident Wins Over $124K: CT Lottery
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Waterford Woman Wins $559,200 Monthly Jackpot Progressive Prize

A Waterford woman was brought to tears when she learned she'd won a $559200 Monthly Jackpot Progressive prize from the Michigan Lottery. Shannon Molina, 47, won $559200 after she was selected in a random drawing that took place June 14. She earned entries into the giveaway by playing the eligible Monthly Jackpot games online at MichiganLottery.com.…
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Waterford Woman Wins $559,200 Monthly Jackpot Progressive Prize
TimesNews

Bristol Casino reports almost $12.7 million in revenue in June

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $12.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in June, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. The casino generated more than $2.2 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery showed the casino earned $10426518.42 from 928 slot machines and $2288993 from 29 table games…
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Bristol Casino reports almost $12.7 million in revenue in June
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Bristol Casino, Ballad Health to Host 'Flamingo Walk' for Breast Cancer Awareness

BRISTOL, Va. - The upcoming Bristol Casino, soon to be home to a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Ballad Health have joined forces to host the annual'Flamingo Walk,' a fundraiser to uplift breast cancer research and awareness. The event is set to take place on October 21, 2023, as part of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, often termed…
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Bristol Casino, Ballad Health to Host 'Flamingo Walk' for Breast Cancer Awareness
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As the Bristol Casino marks its first year, construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock

Virginia's first casino, the temporary facility in Bristol, drew 1.2 million people from across the U.S. and a number of other countries and paid out $92 million in jackpots in its inaugural year, which has been deemed a success by casino and city officials. The celebration Saturday of the first year of Bristol's temporary casino will include…
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As the Bristol Casino marks its first year, construction is on schedule for the 2024 opening of the permanent Hard Rock
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WJHL

Bristol Casino April revenues best since December

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Hard Rock Casino's table game revenues returned to normal levels in April, a month after posting their lowest total since the casino opened last July. The Virginia Gaming Commission reported $2794072 in "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) for table games in April, along with an AGR of $11291718 from slot machines. The…
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WJHL

Bristol Casino March table game revenues down sharply

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Bristol's Hard Rock Casino experienced its weakest month for table game revenue in March, even after adding six new tables mid-month to bring the total to 29. A casino official told News Channel 11 the decrease was not due to a drop in game play but rather to greater winnings by players. Hard Rock followed its most successful…
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Bristol Casino March table game revenues down sharply
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Bristol Casino tops $13.8M in March revenues

BRISTOL-The Bristol Casino reported another solid month, generating more than $13.8 million in adjusted gross revenues for gaming during March. The Virginia Lottery issued its monthly casino report Friday, showing the future home of Hard Rock Bristol generated slightly more in March than the $13.73 million reported in February. The…
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Bristol Casino tops $13.8M in March revenues
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13.8M in revenue in March

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $13.8 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in March, the Virginia Lottery stated Friday in a news release. The AGR for the casino increased from roughly $13.7 million in February. The casino generated more than $2.48 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13.8M in revenue in March
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Card Shuffler Accused of Cheating Live Casino, Winning $47K

Image Source: Shutterstock.com A 23-year-old Norwalk, Connecticut resident surrendered to police earlier this week after his alleged participation in an elaborate gambling scam. The man, identified as Sebastian Echeverri, allegedly win nearly $50000 by cheating in a virtual casino operation and using multiple online accounts that belonged to him, a…
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Card Shuffler Accused of Cheating Live Casino, Winning $47K
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Employee of Online Casino Company Accused of Cheating to Win $50,000 on Blackjack

A 23-year-old Norwalk man who worked for a gaming company in Fairfield that hosts online casino dealer games is accused of cheating and defrauding DraftKings out of at least $47000 by manipulating blackjack hands and placing bets, according to state police. State police said the Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division contacted the…
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Employee of Online Casino Company Accused of Cheating to Win $50,000 on Blackjack
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Online Gambling Scam: 23-Year-Old Suspect From Norwalk Charged

A Fairfield County man who worked as a shuffler for an online gaming company with live dealers has been charged in an alleged cheating scam in which he made more than $47000. In January 2023, members of the statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force received a criminal referral from the Department of Consumer Protection of a cheating scam…
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Online Gambling Scam: 23-Year-Old Suspect From Norwalk Charged
TimesNews

Bristol Casino reports more than $13M in revenue in February

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated more than $13.7 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in February, the Virginia Lottery stated Wednesday in a news release. The AGR for Bristol increased from roughly $13.4 million in January. The casino generated more than $2.4 million in taxes, the lottery reported. The lottery…
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Bristol Casino reports more than $13M in revenue in February
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Bristol Casino adds slot machines and table games

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino continues to grow its offering of slot machines and table games. Guests now will be able to enjoy a total of 890 slots and 29 table games in the casino located at 500 Gate City Highway. The new offerings include two blackjack tables to High Limit, a blackjack table and Mississippi Stud table added to the…
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Bristol Casino adds slot machines and table games
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Bristol Casino adds dozens of new slot machines

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - The Bristol Casino has announced the expansion of several gaming options, including new slot machines and tables. On Friday, the casino announced guests will have access to a new total of 890 slots and 29 table games. The following list of new features was provided by the casino: -Two new Blackjack tables to High…
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Bristol Casino adds dozens of new slot machines
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Bloomfield Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $350,000

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - A Bloomfield store sold a winning Fast Play ticket worth nearly $350000 on Tuesday, New Jersey Lottery officials said. According to lottery officials: "One lucky player purchased a ticket for the $10 Max Cash Multiplier winning $347930, 100% of the progressive jackpot on Tuesday, March 14. The jackpot has reset to its base, $10000.…
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Bloomfield Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $350,000
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Bristol Casino tops $13.7M in February revenues

The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock reported a 2% increase in revenues for February, compared to the prior month. The Virginia Lottery released last month's financial activity reports for the state's two licensed casinos on Wednesday, with Bristol reporting adjusted gross revenues - wagers minus winnings - of $13.73 million, up from $13.43…
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Bristol Casino tops $13.7M in February revenues
WJHL

February brings in record-high daily Bristol Casino revenues

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - Bristol's Hard Rock Casino posted a small increase in revenue for February, bringing in $13.7 million in "adjusted gross revenue" (AGR) and netting the Southwest Virginia Regional Improvement Commission more than $823000 for local projects. The total was slightly higher than January's but with a 28-day month, it represented…
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February brings in record-high daily Bristol Casino revenues
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New Haven Man Cashes In, Wins Nearly $39K In CT Lottery

NEW HAVEN, CT - A New Haven man is $38648 richer after playing the CT Lottery Monday. Elijah Harper played FAST PLAY - $5 EXTREME GREEN PROGRESSIVE at Long Wharf Ventures and won $38648. According to CT Lottery, Fast Play games play like Instant (Scratch) games but are printed on-demand from a CT Lottery Retailer's terminal or a CT Lottery Ticket…
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New Haven Man Cashes In, Wins Nearly $39K In CT Lottery
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West Hartford Library Winter Reading Event Offers Fun Take On BINGO

WEST HARTFORD, CT - With this weekend's weather deteriorating into a period of bone-chilling cold, the season of reading is really upon us. After all, who wants to go outside this time of year anyway? It's time to read. For those who like to curl up with a book, the West Hartford Public Library has a fun, winter reading challenge that plays along…
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West Hartford Library Winter Reading Event Offers Fun Take On BINGO
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Join the Excitement at Bristol Casino's Dealer Hiring Event: Apply Today!

Bristol Casino, located in the sweet spot of Southwest Virginia, is hosting a dealer hiring event for those interested in a career in the gaming industry. The event, taking place on Wednesday, February 1, from 4 - 7 PM, is an opportunity for job seekers to meet with hiring managers, learn about the various dealer positions available, and…
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Join the Excitement at Bristol Casino's Dealer Hiring Event: Apply Today!
Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Casino reports record December

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, registered its most lucrative single month of operations during December with nearly $15 million in adjusted gross revenues. The Virginia Lottery released those and other figures Friday, marking the first six months of casino gaming at Virginia's first casino, the temporary facility at…
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TimesNews

Bristol Casino reports nearly $15M in revenue in December

BRISTOL, Va. - The Bristol Casino generated nearly $15 million in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games in December, the Virginia Lottery stated in a news release issued Friday. The casino opened in July and generated roughly $12 million in its first month of operation. The casino reported more than $14.8 million in AGR in…
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Bristol Casino reports nearly $15M in revenue in December
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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival staging its first Casino and Cash Party

Feeling lucky? If so, you won't want to miss the Apple Blossom Casino and Cash Party, the first Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival event of 2023. The Apple Blossom Casino and Cash Party scheduled for Jan. 21 is a new festival event exclusively for people age 21 and over who would like a shot at claiming $6800 worth of cash prizes. "I want it to be…
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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival staging its first Casino and Cash Party
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Bingo Bingo over £20,000 to be won!

GrimsbyLive, and our newspaper the Bristol Post have teamed up with Puzzle Digest to bring readers a great new four-week bingo game - Bingo Bingo. Here's ho w it works: Inside the Bristol post on Friday, February 18 you would have received your Bingo Bingo game card. If you missed this go online to www.bingo-bingo.co.uk and fill in the'missing…
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Bucks County first responders get casino revenues for local projects

Christmas came early for first responders and civil servants in Lower Bucks County as more than $4 million in casino revenues were distributed for local projects. Taxes on the gaming revenue from Parx Casino in Bensalem will help finance new breathing apparatus for firefighters in Lower Southampton, storm sewers in Langhorne, and roads in…
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TimesNews

Bristol casino set for week of events, grand opening

BRISTOL, Va. - The grand opening of the temporary casino in Bristol is just a week away. The Bristol Casino Future Home of Hard Rock will celebrate with a grand opening on Friday, July 8. This week, project officials announced in a press release that the grand opening event will be held at 11 a.m. and the doors will officially open to the public at…
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Bristol casino set for week of events, grand opening
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$4M In Grants Generated By Parx Casino Revenue To Lower Bucks

LEVITTOWN, PA - The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks has awarded more than $4 million in grants from funds generated at Parx Casino in Bensalem Township. The Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors approved the grants to eligible municipalities at its Dec. 9 public meeting at the Redevelopment Authority's office in Bristol…
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$4M In Grants Generated By Parx Casino Revenue To Lower Bucks
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Bristol temporary casino to open July 8

Hard Rock International Inc. will open its temporary casino in Bristol July 8, the company announced Thursday. The 30000-square-foot temporary full-service casino featuring 900 gaming slots and 20 tables for gaming operations will open at 500 Gate City Highway, the former Bristol Mall. It is expected to generate 600 jobs. "We are excited to open…
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Bristol Herald Courier

MANCERA: Experiencing 'Gray Machines' compared to casino gaming first hand

At first glance from the outside, Lucky Arcade Skilled Games seemed like it was trying to go under the radar while at the same time lighting up its entrance with a disco ball. This was my first stop on my fortune-seeking adventure, for which I was provided with a crisp $100 budget as part of the Bristol Herald Courier reporting project into the…
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MANCERA: Experiencing 'Gray Machines' compared to casino gaming first hand
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Time for the Temporary: Bristol Casino opens today

BRISTOL, Va. - Officials will open the doors to the temporary casino in Bristol today to eager gamblers and community members ready to see just what the future home of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol has to offer. A grand opening ceremony for the temporary casino is is set for 11 a.m. The doors will officially open to the public at 2…
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Time for the Temporary: Bristol Casino opens today
Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Casino revenues continue to climb

September revenues from the Bristol Casino rose slightly compared to August, totaling more than $14.3 million, the Virginia Lottery reported Friday. For September the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, generated $14305177 in adjusted gross revenues from slots and table games. That breaks down to $11.32 million from its 870 slot machines - a…
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Bristol Casino revenues continue to climb
Levittown Now

Area Towns Split More Than $4 Million In Casino Grants

Towns in Lower Bucks County will receive more than $4 million in grants thanks to Parx Casino's revenue. The grants to qualified towns were approved last Friday at the Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County Board of Directors meeting. The $4 million in casino impact grants will be put to use for a range of municipal projects, such as…
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Area Towns Split More Than $4 Million In Casino Grants
World Casino News

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol breaks ground

Hard Rock International, the envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility broke ground Wednesday. Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway and scheduled to open in 2024. The celebration included a symbolic shovel groundbreaking…
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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol breaks ground
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Hard Rock Bristol to break ground on permanent casino next week

BRISTOL, Va. - After months of planning, Hard Rock Bristol will break ground next week on the permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. The groundbreaking festivities for the permanent hotel and casino are slated for Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. Hard Rock executives will be joined by local elected officials and business and community leaders.
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Hard Rock Bristol to break ground on permanent casino next week
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New Top Dollar Slots location lets players snack on big wins

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A new slot parlor opened Thursdays in Loves Park and the owner wants visitors to know it's a cut above the rest. Top Dollar Slots Owner Frank Laudicina celebrated the new store with a ribbon cutting at 2189 Windsor Road in Loves Park. Laudicina was joined by Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury, Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson,…
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Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Casino records another $14M month

Gaming revenues for the Bristol Casino remained steady in October, topping $14 million for the third consecutive month, the Virginia Lottery reported Tuesday. Adjusted gaming revenues totaled $14.14 million for the previous month at the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. That is down 1.1% compared to September's record $14.3 million. Revenue…
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Levittown Now

Jackpot-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Levittown Store

A jackpot-winning lottery ticket was sold in Bristol Township, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials. The winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $590000 was sold leading up to the Saturday drawing. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, which were 1-5-10-16-27-31. Bucks News And Tobacco at 1536 Haines Road in…
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Jackpot-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Levittown Store
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Caesars Palace casino dome renovation complete; 1st bet wins

The Caesars Palace casino dome returned to action with a winner. Juan Fresquez Jr. of Mansfield, Texas, rolled a seven on the first toss of the dice Friday as Caesars Palace unveiled its renovated casino dome, a gaming area just inside the front entrance made famous in films such as "Rain Man" and "The Hangover." The dome's makeover includes a new…
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Bristol Casino debut rakes in millions from slots, tables

Bettors at Virginia's first full-fledged casino preferred slots to table games in its first week of operation. And they were slightly more likely to win their money back at the one-armed bandits as well. The Bristol Casino took in more than $37.5 million in wagers through July 14. It paid out more than $33.7 in winnings. The casino opened to the…
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Bristol Casino debut rakes in millions from slots, tables
World Casino News

Hard Rock Bristol Casino to open next week

In just a few short days, the state of Virginia will welcome its very first casino. The temporary structure, "Bristol Casino - Future Home of Hard Rock" is set to open on July 8, offering a quality gaming space until the permanent venue is ready at the former Bristol Mall. The project will cost $300 million to complete and includes two hotel…
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University of Bristol

October: Gambling needs more holistic management

Gambling treatment and support services need to dovetail better with debt advice, to ensure recovery pathways for people affected by gambling harm are more likely to succeed, according to a new report by the University of Bristol. The report in partnership with StepChange Debt Charity, supported by the Gambling Commission, finds gambling is only…
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WJHL

Bristol Casino gives race fans more entertainment options

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) - With NASCAR returning to Bristol Motor Speedway this week, it will mark the first race week since the opening of the temporary Bristol Casino. As fans flock to the speedway, the casino offers even more entertainment options on top of the on-track action to those visiting from out of town. "We have slots and table games. We a…
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Bristol Casino gives race fans more entertainment options
The Mount Airy News

Casino Royale fundraiser for museum a safe bet

Casino Royale Night at the Museum will feature all the sights and sounds of a regular casino, but with no real money at stake. Any organization or business in the area that would like to sponsor one of the casino table should contact museum director Matt Edwards. Sometimes you must spend a little to get a lot and the Mount Airy Museum of Regional…
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Casino Royale fundraiser for museum a safe bet
Yogonet

US casino executive satisfaction survey launches 2022 edition

Gaming industry consultancy Spectrum Gaming Group and executive search firm Bristol Associates have launched the 22nd Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey. The questionnaire is described by the parties as "a critical benchmark tool" designed to help the gambling industry attract, retain and motivate its executive talent. " Our survey…
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US casino executive satisfaction survey launches 2022 edition
The Daily Beast

Trump Interior Chief Ryan Zinke Lied to Investigators in Casino Case, Watchdog Finds

The office of the inspector general (OIG) released Wednesday a report that found former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied repeatedly to federal officials. He first raised red flags in early 2017, when the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes had submitted a request for federal approval to build a gambling facility in East Windsor, Connecticut.…
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Trump Interior Chief Ryan Zinke Lied to Investigators in Casino Case, Watchdog Finds
The Sports Geek

Interim Hard Rock Casino in Bristol Made $11.7 M Last Month

The Bristol Casino owned by Hard Rock generated nearly $12 million in revenues from slot machines and table games during its first month of operation. Known as Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock, opened last July 8th at the site of the former Bristol Mall located seconds off Interstate 81 (Exit 1 in VA). In its casino activity report released…
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Interim Hard Rock Casino in Bristol Made $11.7 M Last Month
WJHL

$37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st week

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - An update from Gaming Compliance on Wednesday revealed that gamblers spent more than $37 million at Bristol Casino from July 5-14. The Hard Rock chain welcomed the public into its 30000-square-foot facility for the first time on July 8. The first nine days - including soft opening events - saw $34577021 spent at slot machines…
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$37M spent at Bristol Casino in 1st week
Geelong Independent

Council shifts gambling boundaries

City of Greater Geelong has adopted a Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy as it shifts from its previous Electronic Gaming Policy to encompass gambling of all types rather than just the pokies, known also as Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs). According to Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) data, $2.85 billion has been lost to…
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Council shifts gambling boundaries
TimesNews

Casino sees over $37 million played during first week

BRISTOL, Va. - Guests and community members placed their bets at the temporary Bristol Casino throughout its first week of operations to the tune of more than $37 million. Gamblers wagered $37514972 at the Bristol Casino between July 5 and July 14, according to the Virginia Lottery. The casino's slots saw $34577021 of the more than $37 million…
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Casino sees over $37 million played during first week
Casino City Times

Foxwoods Resort Casino reports June 2022 slot revenue

Gaming News 18 July 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $27.1 million for the month of June 2022. This results in a $6.7 million direct payment to the State of Connecticut in accordance with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's long-standing slot revenue contribution agreement. Since 1993, the Mashantucket…
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Online Casino Gambling Company Opens Studio In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT - An online casino gaming studio has opened a new shop in Fairfield, where it produces live gambling table games for various digital platforms. Evolution Gaming is leasing space at 777 Commerce Drive near the Fairfield Metro Center train station, and the company, has already hired 140 employees to work at its newly built studio,…
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Online Casino Gambling Company Opens Studio In Fairfield
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Casino gambling fun, not a financial plan

Make no mistake, Bristol Casino wants your money. It's a business and businesses want your money. The difference is that Bristol Casino will give you a chance - albeit a razor thin one - not only to keep your money, but to actually multiply it. If you want to get rich, go somewhere else, though. The odds are astronomically against you. If you're…
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Casino gambling fun, not a financial plan
Hartford Business

Amid recession fears, Foxwoods posts decline in June slots revenue

Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday reported slot revenue of $27.1 million for the month of June, slightly less than the $29.4 million it netted a year earlier. June's haul results in a $6.7 million direct payment to the state based on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's slot revenue contribution agreement. Last month, Foxwoods continued its 30th…
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Amid recession fears, Foxwoods posts decline in June slots revenue
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A company that provides live casino games for online betting sites opens in Fairfield

Evolution started operating on Monday following a soft launch from their new studios in Fairfield, Connecticut. It's an entertainment company that offers gaming options for PCs, iPads and mobile devices. "It sort of combines the convenience of online with the more interactive experience of being at a casino," said Michelle Seagull, the commissioner…
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A company that provides live casino games for online betting sites opens in Fairfield
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Online Casino Game Evolution Operating Out of Connecticut

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced Monday that Evolution, a live dealer game operator, is operating in the state with a newly-built studio in Fairfield. Evolution has hired 140 people at this new studio and expects to hire up to 400 workers. The positions include technical, production, administrative, information technology, and…
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Online Casino Game Evolution Operating Out of Connecticut
CTPost

Evolution AB hiring 400 in CT for new online gambling service

A Swedish company that provides live casino games for online betting sites has opened a new studio in Fairfield that has already hired 140 workers and expects to add 260 more, Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday. Evolution AB began operating in the state at 11 a.m. Monday, providing live dealer games on both the FanDuel and DraftKings online casino…
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Evolution AB hiring 400 in CT for new online gambling service
The Hour

Company hiring 400 people in CT for new online gambling service

A Swedish company that provides live casino games for online betting sites has opened a new studio in Fairfield that has already hired 140 workers and expects to add 260 more, Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday. Evolution AB began operating in the state at 11 a.m. Monday, providing live dealer games on both the FanDuel and DraftKings online casino…
Games
Company hiring 400 people in CT for new online gambling service
TimesNews

Minding Your Business: The casino is learning ground for us all

There's a lot going on in the Tri-Cities at the moment. Bristol just launched its temporary casino and Kingsport is preparing to start its week of Fun Fest events. Below are a few bits of business and event news that will hopefully offer a little fun. • According to the American Automobile Association, the Tennessee gas price average (as of Monday)…
Sports
Minding Your Business: The casino is learning ground for us all
Bristol Herald Courier

Midnight at the Casino

When I pulled into the parking lot of the new Bristol Casino just after 11 p.m. Friday night, it looked the same as when I left shortly before the doors officially opened for customers at 12:30 p.m. - packed out. I knew the casino would likely be busy its first night open, but I had hoped my late night visit would give me a chance to experience the…
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Midnight at the Casino
Super Talk 92.9

Virginia's first casino officially opens in Bristol

The first casino in Virginia's history has rolled into Bristol. The Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock, officially opened on Friday, July 8th. The new attraction is located at the former Bristol Mall site, and will serve as a temporary casino while Hard Rock constructs its upcoming, full-scale resort and casino. The casino features a…
Craps
Virginia's first casino officially opens in Bristol
TimesNews

Bristol Casino by the numbers

Number of slots: 870 gaming slots Number of table games: 21 tables Number of restaurants: Three When the permanent casino will be ready: The permanent casino will be finished by the summer of 2024. Number of slots in the permanent casino: 2700 slot machines will be available in the permanent casino. Number of table gams in the permanent casino: 100…
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Bristol Casino by the numbers
WJHL

What can you find in the Bristol Casino? Restaurants, games & more

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - In a press walk-through only hours before the official opening of the Hard Rock Casino & Resort in Bristol, Virginia, the results of months of work were revealed. As an all-around entertainment experience, the complex occupying the former Bristol Mall offers something for everyone. Upon entering the front façade, guests are…
Travel
What can you find in the Bristol Casino? Restaurants, games & more
WJHL

Hard Rock releases sneak peeks inside new casino floor

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) - In the lead-up to its grand opening, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino released a series of sneak peeks to show customers just what they can expect from the new venue. In several posts by the casino's Facebook page, the photos show a renewed front veneer with a Bristol-specific sign featuring a guitar head - a reference to the…
Land-based
Hard Rock releases sneak peeks inside new casino floor
The Music Universe

Three artist branded slots one must play

Slot machines are a fun way to get away from life for awhile. Maybe you're playing online or maybe you're heading off to Vegas to play in person. Either way, they are a good source of fun and entertainment. While they can easily take your money, you can also win big, if you play your quarters just right, especially on entertainment-branded…
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Three artist branded slots one must play
Star Exponent

The Bristol Casino nearly ready to rock and roll

BRISTOL - The grand opening of Virginia's first casino is days away and a staff of 600 is preparing to welcome guests to the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. A 30000 square foot gaming space has been created inside the former Belk location - an anchor store in the former Bristol Mall. It will feature about 900 slot machines, 20 table…
Sports
The Bristol Casino nearly ready to rock and roll
Bristol Herald Courier

The Bristol Casino is ready to rock and roll

BRISTOL, Va. - The grand opening of Virginia's first casino is days away and a staff of 600 is preparing to welcome guests to the Bristol Casino, future home of Hard Rock. A 30000 square foot gaming space has been created inside the former Belk location - an anchor store in the former Bristol Mall. It will feature about 900 slot machines, 20 table…
Sports
The Bristol Casino is ready to rock and roll
The Hartford Courant

CT’s two casinos generate $175M million in online and sports gambling revenue

Online betting and sports wagers have added a nearly one-third premium to slot revenue generated by Foxwoods Resort and the Mohegan Sun casinos since expanded gambling was established in Connecticut last year, cheering tribal officials who fought to bolster their gambling enterprises. The revenue is a needed boost for the casinos that are…
Sports
CT’s two casinos generate $175M million in online and sports gambling revenue
India Education

University of Bristol: Pioneering new Gambling Harms Research Centre launched at University of Bristol

Led by renowned multidisciplinary research experts, the first of its kind research centre will apply a public health approach to advancing best practice research to deepen understanding and raise awareness of gambling harms. The independent hub is funded by a grant awarded by GambleAware, following a rigorous and competitive selections process…
Gambling Addiction
University of Bristol: Pioneering new Gambling Harms Research Centre launched at University of Bristol
European Gaming

University of Bristol Opens Gambling Harm Research Centre

The University of Bristol has launched Britain's first academic research centre dedicated to developing multidisciplinary approaches examining gambling harm, addiction and social complexities. Launched as the Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC), the unit aims to transform research of gambling harms by developing deeper academic resources and…
Gambling Addiction
University of Bristol Opens Gambling Harm Research Centre
University of Bristol

May: Gambling Harms Research Centre

Led by renowned multidisciplinary research experts, the first of its kind research centre will apply a public health approach to advancing best practice research to deepen understanding and raise awareness of gambling harms. The independent hub is funded by a grant awarded by GambleAware, following a rigorous and competitive selections process…
Gambling Addiction
May: Gambling Harms Research Centre
BBC

Bristol gambling centre to improve treatment for addicts

A £4m centre to study the impact of gambling has opened in Bristol. The Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC) at the University of Bristol seeks to increase understanding and awareness of the dangers of gambling. It is funded by the charity GambleAware, which says gambling has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 1.4m people experiencing the…
Gambling Addiction
Johnson City Press

Hard Rock set for hiring events, future restaurants

BRISTOL - The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol continues its work on the hiring front this month. Hard Rock will host four hiring events over the next two weeks, starting with a hiring event for all positions on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14. Two hiring events for potential food and beverage employees are set for Monday, May 16, and…
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Hard Rock set for hiring events, future restaurants
Daily Voice

Connecticut Man Wins $252K Lottery Prize On His Birthday

A Connecticut man had a particularly happy birthday this year after realizing he won a $252454 lottery prize. New Haven County resident Ray Giordano, of Hamden, purchased the winning "Super 7s" Progressive Jackpot ticket on Saturday, April 30, after he got stuck in traffic on the highway while driving to Mystic, Connecticut Lottery announced on…
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Connecticut Man Wins $252K Lottery Prize On His Birthday
Patch

Hamden Resident Wins Massive Lottery Prize

HAMDEN, CT - A Hamden resident is $252454 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in Mystic earlier this week, according to the Connecticut Lottery. On May 2, Raymond Giordano, of Hamden, purchased a Fast Play - $10 Super 7s Progressive ticket from the Henny Penny in Mystic and won $252454. Be respectful. This is a space for friendly local…
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Hamden Resident Wins Massive Lottery Prize
The Hour

$1.6M prize was CT Lottery's largest in April

More than 100 Connecticut Lottery players this month hit the jackpot with large prizes. The largest prize of the month was a $1.6 million LOTTO! ticket claimed by a Waterbury resident. Additionally in April, one Newington resident won $825000 off of one ticket. Here is the list of people who claimed prizes of $50000 or more in the month of…
Lottery
$1.6M prize was CT Lottery's largest in April
Daily Voice

Winning $140K Lottery Ticket Sold At West Hartford Gas Station

One CT Lottery player from Hartford County turned $5 into more than $140000 after cashing in big on a "fast play" lotto ticket. Lottery officials announced that on Friday, April 22, a West Hartford resident cashed in a "Super 7s Progressive" ticket worth $140986 that was sold at On The Go Valero on South Street in West Hartford. The winner chose…
Lottery
Winning $140K Lottery Ticket Sold At West Hartford Gas Station
WOOD TV

Soaring Eagle Casino announces new outdoor concert

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - There's something new at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort - they've just launched their online casino and sports wagering platform! It's called Eagle Casino & Sports. and will feature over 400 slot games, live dealer table game action, traditional table games, and sports betting. Casino and sports enthusiasts that are 21…
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Soaring Eagle Casino announces new outdoor concert
The Middletown Press

Casino fears drive clash over CT tribal recognition

If you're looking for the definitive Not In My Backyard (NIMBY) issue in Connecticut, consider the plight of tribes. The Schaghticoke Indian Tribe is the latest to seek federal recognition. Leaders in the Town of Kent are against it. If the effort gains traction, expect town leaders to get support from the likes of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal,…
Sports
Casino fears drive clash over CT tribal recognition
Daily Voice

Fairfield County Woman Wins $134K In State Lottery

A Fairfield County woman played fast and won big on a new CT Lottery game. Darien resident Marie Hackett turned $5 into $134941 after cashing in a winning "Fast Play Money Vault Progressive" ticket on Tuesday, April 5 that was sold at Pressure Discount Tobacco on New Canaan Avenue in Norwalk. According to CT Lottery, "Fast Play games play like…
Winnings
Fairfield County Woman Wins $134K In State Lottery