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  • Gaming Strategy and Tips
Ask the Slot Expert: These are a few of my favorite video poker gimmicks
September 16, 2026
Last week I wrote about a few video poker gimmicks and described why gimmicks are so popular. They add more excitement to video poker by creating bigger swings in your bankroll and they give players s...
Ask the Slot Expert: The psychology of video poker gimmicks
September 9, 2026
Let's face it. Playing single-hand video poker can be boring. Hitting a royal is always exciting, but they are few and far between. What other events can happen on a machine to keep us engaged? Bac...
Ask the Slot Expert: More slot machine help screen revelations
September 2, 2026
I found a new (to me, at least) video poker gimmick on a multi-hand machine a few months ago. It's called 5 Card Plus 2. When you bet 10 coins per hand (Why do these gimmicks almost universally requ...
  • Featured Stories
Casino City’s Friday Five: Gambling loss deduction and fraud edition
September 18, 2026
Another busy week of gambling news this week, from a proposed change to the way gamblers deduct losses on their taxes to new developments in prediction markets and a pair of crypto fraud charges.
Gina Fiore's "Advantage Player" is no ordinary gambling book
September 14, 2026
Fiore beat blackjack for 24 years and Riley Keough is set to play her on screen. But the hole carding is not what makes "Advantage Player" hard to put down.
Top 10 new online slots for September 2026
September 14, 2026
September brings another wave of fresh online slots, giving players plenty of new titles to explore across the industry.
  • Legal News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Gambling loss deduction and fraud edition
September 18, 2026
Another busy week of gambling news this week, from a proposed change to the way gamblers deduct losses on their taxes to new developments in prediction markets and a pair of crypto fraud charges.
Connecticut orders nine prediction markets to cease operations
September 11, 2026
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and-desist orders to nine prediction market operators while also subpoenaing gaming service providers, media outlets and other businesses as part of its investigation into illegal sports betting.
UKGC suspends two operator licenses
September 2, 2026
The suspension of BresBet and Bet St George follows U.K. Gambling Commission inquiries which revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.
  • Financial News
Virginia Lottery releases August 2026 casino activity report
September 17, 2026
During August, gaming revenues from Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia, The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, and Live! Virginia totaled over $97.5 million.
Arizona Department of Gaming releases July 2026 sports betting figures
September 15, 2026
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $599.5 million on sports and events in July of 2026, an approximate 29.3% increase year-over-year.
AGA estimates $29.5 billion in legal NFL wagering
September 14, 2026
The projection indicates no growth in the legal, state-regulated betting handle compared to last season's $29.4 billion handle.
  • Gaming News
Racecourse Media Group announces appointment of Nigel Railton as new Chair
September 19, 2026
He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Camelot U.K., operator of The National Lottery, where he led a significant business turnaround and oversaw sustained sales growth.
$1.1 million jackpot hits at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
September 18, 2026
On 15 September, a guest was playing Fortune Pai Gow Poker when a seven-card straight flush was dealt, triggering the massive progressive win.
€43,360 slot jackpot hits at Tonybet
September 18, 2026
On Wednesday, a guest on the online casino was playing Chests of Fortune when a €40 stake turned into the five-figure win.
  • Online Gaming News
Pernambuco court rejects all Spribe claims
September 18, 2026
Court finds no trademark or copyright infringement and no unfair competition practices against NSX, marking another significant development in the ongoing AVIATOR-related disputes in Brazil.
Caesars reveals domestic WSOP Online 2026 fall bracelet schedule
September 18, 2026
Starting on 27 September, the schedule features 33 coveted bracelet events and will once again operate with pooled liquidity across four U.S. jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launches the first tribal nation prediction market app
September 18, 2026
Through the collaboration, the Tribe will draw upon Kalshi’s established infrastructure and market expertise to develop a distinct Tribal-owned trading application.
  • Gaming Life News
$1.1 million jackpot hits at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
September 18, 2026
On 15 September, a guest was playing Fortune Pai Gow Poker when a seven-card straight flush was dealt, triggering the massive progressive win.
€43,360 slot jackpot hits at Tonybet
September 18, 2026
On Wednesday, a guest on the online casino was playing Chests of Fortune when a €40 stake turned into the five-figure win.
Four massive slot jackpot wins at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
September 18, 2026
From 7-27 August, four players at the Florida casino won over $100,000 each, including a $154,037 jackpot win on a Lock It Link Diamonds slot.
  • Casino Opening and Remodeling News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Illegal gambling crackdown edition
September 11, 2026
New York’s Attorney General made an impact in the battle against illegal gambling operations this week against VGW.
PENN announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
September 10, 2026
The new $180–$200 million destination will become the 20th Hollywood-branded gaming facility in the company’s portfolio and feature approximately 1,000 slots and 25 live table games.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino announces reimagined Siegel's 1941
September 3, 2026
Named for the year the Las Vegas resort opened, Siegel's 1941 will reopen in early fall as a reimagined daytime dining destination serving elevated breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
  • Gaming Industry Executives News
Racecourse Media Group announces appointment of Nigel Railton as new Chair
September 19, 2026
He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Camelot U.K., operator of The National Lottery, where he led a significant business turnaround and oversaw sustained sales growth.
BetComply strengthens team with trio of new hires
September 16, 2026
Tiago Scoda Botelho joins as Regulatory & Licensing Compliance Officer, Renald Micallef joins as AML & RG Consultant, and Tina Singh joins as Technical Compliance Consultant.
iGaming Leader appoints Michael Baker-Mosley as Fractional Chief Growth Officer
September 16, 2026
Baker-Mosley will build out the commercial engine behind the business and its approach to sustainable member growth.
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