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COVID devastates Macau casinos

You know you are in deep trouble when one of the leading newsletters in your industry discusses the “silver lining” in being shut down: “Macau Casino Closures Provide Some Relief from Cash Burn.” Asia Gaming BriefMacau casinos have so few gamblers, in fact, so little revenue of any kind, that the government finally ordering them completely closed is a small blessing...read more

Top 10 teams to win next year’s NBA Finals

The NBA Draft took place last month and since then, we have gotten to see many of the top picks and undrafted players compete in two different Summer League locations, one in Las Vegas and one in Utah. Free agency has already been a roller coaster, to say the least, but teams have started to really take shape for next season.Even though it’s only been 32 days since Golden State clinched the 2021-2022 NBA title, training camp for next season is less than two months away and sportsbooks have already posted odds on who will prevail in next year’s NBA Finals.Here, we take a very early look at who we think can make a run at the 2022-2023 NBA title.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: 2022 WSOP Main Event Final Table edition

The final 10 players for the $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event are set and ready to compete for the $10 million top prize and gold bracelet. Before we get into that, there is some other news to look into first. We have a Let It Ride jackpot from Flamingo Las Vegas, an Evolution studio opening in Connecticut, new additions coming to Harrah's New Orleans Casino and Silverton Casino Hotel updating hotel rooms.Let’s begin with a payday:5...read more

Top 10 Las Vegas pool experiences

This time of year in Las Vegas, you are pretty much seeing 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more for the high of each day. Sure, you can stay inside the air-conditioned resorts and casinos, but a great way to beat the heat is enjoying the pools that Sin City has to offer.Whether you are looking to relax or be at a party, the resorts in Las Vegas have impressive pool experiences and here we take a look at 10 pools to consider stopping by on your next trip out west.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: WSOP Main Event and sports betting edition

The most coveted bracelet in the poker world is officially up for grabs as the World Series of Poker Main Event is underway in Las Vegas. Thousands of players are currently chasing the seven-figure payday. Also this week, we have a contest at Everygame Casino Red, the potential of some new casinos coming to Las Vegas, the return of the Circa Sports NFL handicapping contests and some impressive Arizona sports betting figures.Let’s begin with some online casino play:5...read more

Top 10 Major League Baseball teams to win the 2022 World Series

We are approaching the mid-season point in Major League Baseball and front-runners have started to appear in the standings. There is still plenty of baseball left to be played before the postseason begins in October, but we have a sense of who the bigger threats are and who looks to be able to make deep runs in the playoffs...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Fourth of July, WSOP and sportsbooks edition

Here in the U.S., we are gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations and Las Vegas is no different. Sin City will be home to a wide array of entertainment and party opportunities. Before we look at some of those events, we’ll delve into Gaming and Leisure Properties acquiring property assets of two Rhode Island casinos, interesting news from the Las Vegas Strip, a massive seven-figure win at the World Series of Poker and a Las Vegas sportsbook reopening with a fresh look.Let’s begin with some the big news from Bally’s:5...read more

Top 10 casino openings and expansions for summer 2022

Casinos are always trying to find ways to better improve themselves and attract more guests. Whether it be enhancements, additions, or entirely new properties altogether, these properties are constantly unveiling new options and amenities. Here, we take a look at 10 openings and expansions since our last edition from the spring.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Sportsbook opening and massive paydays edition

The World Series of Poker continues to roll on and some big winners have been crowned with bracelets, including one from the Millionaire Maker event. Before we get into who won and how much they walked away with, we have some other stories to uncover as well...read more

Top 10 2022 NBA Draft bets

On Thursday night, 60 players from across the U.S. and the world will hear their named called and become a part of the National Basketball Association. The 2022 NBA Draft is going to be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. While in recent years, there have been a few clear-cut number one pick choices, this year has a little more debate on who should go No...read more