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Casino City’s Friday Five: Illegal sportsbooks and college basketball edition

In just three days, the men’s college basketball season begins and we have some best bet suggestions on who we think can cut down the nets in April. We also have a Florida casino crowning a millionaire, The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas being sold, ESPN BET making moves, and Bovada getting in hot water in Tennessee.Let’s begin with a major winner:5...read more

Top 10 bets to win 2025 NCAA men’s basketball championship

A week from today, the ball will get thrown in the air to tip off the college basketball season.The college basketball landscape has been dramatically reshaped by NIL deals and the transfer portal. Building a consistent roster is more difficult than ever, making it a challenge for teams to establish a strong core and maintain year-to-year chemistry...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Massive jackpots and expansions edition

Any casino-goer has the long-shot hope of hitting a jackpot when gambling. While it is not very likely, it is still in the back of their mind. For a few lucky players this last week, that dream became a shocking reality. In addition, we also have a transformation for Caesars New Orleans, an expansion taking place at Delaware Park, and MGM and Marriott bringing a new brand to the Las Vegas Strip.Let’s start with some six-figure wins:5...read more

Top 10 casino openings, expansions and closings for October 2024

The adage "there's always room for improvement" rings especially true for casino-resorts.In the competitive hospitality industry, casino properties must constantly evolve to entice new guests and retain loyal patrons. Whether it's introducing a cutting-edge restaurant, unveiling a luxurious hotel tower, or expanding the casino floor, these resorts are always seeking innovative ways to elevate the guest experience and outpace the competition.Today, we look at openings, expansions and even a couple of historic closings that have been announced since our last edition.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Lottery, fines and new bills edition

The global gambling landscape saw significant developments this week.Ireland took a major step forward with the enactment of a new gambling regulation bill, promising to reshape the industry within the country. Across the Atlantic, a Las Vegas casino saw a streak of luck with consecutive jackpots, while three states in the U.S...read more

Top 10 new online slots for October 2024

One of my favorite online slot games is the classic Sweet Bonanza by Pragmatic Play. While it is great to have a favorite, sometimes those games simply aren’t paying out and you need to have other options to switch it up when you are trying to break up a losing streak...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Big wins and implosion edition

Earlier this week, we all said our final goodbyes to the iconic Tropicana Las Vegas as the implosion took place early Wednesday morning. Also this week, we saw a few jackpots hit, a poker tournament in Mississippi announces dates and schedule, and some NBA future prop bets to consider.Let’s begin with back-to-back jackpots:5...read more

Top 10 prop bets for the 2024-2025 NBA season

We are about two weeks away until the regular season begins for the NBA and teams are testing out lineups, rotations and more as the preseason is upon us. We saw history last night when Bronny James checked into the game for the Los Angeles Lakers, making him and LeBron James the first father-son duo to take the court together...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Casino improvements and implosion edition

This coming Wednesday is the big day when the implosion of Tropicana Las Vegas takes place. If you are looking for ways to see the historic event, we have you covered in this week’s video. In addition, we have the Rio Hotel & Casino completing part of its renovation, a new bar opening at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Norsk Tipping getting hit with a penalty and some casino bets you may want to consider making.Let’s begin with a fine:5...read more

Top 10 casino bets I haven't made (yet!)

There are too many different wagers to count that casinos offer bettors. I have done my fair share of gambling over the years, but I typically stick to the same games and same strategies so my bets don’t expand into unknown territories very often...read more