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Top 10 land-based jackpots of 2022

Every casino-goer wants the bells and big lights to go off when playing a slot machine or to be at a table game and land a progressive jackpot win. For most of us, that dream may fall short, but for some lucky players, their lives get changed immediately when they hit something like that.Here, we take a look at the top 10 land-based jackpot wins of this past year as we prepare to move into 2023.10...read more

Casino City's Week 16 NFL Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest Picks

Well, it was not the best week for the Casino City team and we have done something we hoped to avoid, and that is drop below .500 in our picks this season. The good news? We have three more weeks to salvage the NFL season and finish with a respectable record...read more

Top 10 observations of Encore Boston Harbor

They say if you love what you do, then it’s not work. Well, then I guess I hit the jackpot, literally (sort of) and figuratively in my new position as an Associate Editor at Casino City Press.For those of you who haven’t seen my picture in the Guru’s section, I’m Jarrod LeBlanc...read more

Hard Rock acquisition of The Mirage in Las Vegas gets green light

If you have walked the Las Vegas Strip, you have most likely strolled by The Mirage and seen its iconic volcano show. Well, some changes are coming. Last Friday, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved the Hard Rock International’s acquisition of The Mirage from MGM Resorts.“Today, we’d like to express our gratitude to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission for approving the gaming license for us to operate The Mirage Hotel & Casino,” said Jim Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International...read more

Casino City's Week 15 NFL Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest Picks

Those who take part in fantasy football are either already in or about to begin their playoffs and luckily there are no more bye weeks in the NFL to hinder any lineups.As these fantasy footballers aim to win their league, many still have hopes of winning some cash from the Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest.The Casino City team has been hovering around .500 for weeks, but we have a couple of weeks remaining to end on a positive note...read more

Top 10 poker trends for 2023

Poker isn’t very common, right? Wrong. Poker is one of the most popular games in the world, with an estimated 100 million players worldwide. The U.S. proudly holds most of the world's poker population, with around 60 million players. U.S. gamblers account for more than 60% of the worldwide poker economy...read more

Casino City's Week 14 NFL Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest Picks

Recently an unknown man decided to rob the high roller cash cage at Resorts World Las Vegas and got away with it (albeit for only a short time) as he left in a cab. Well, last night during the Thursday Night Football game, another heist took place by an almost forgotten man against the Las Vegas Raiders! Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who was only picked up by the Los Angeles Rams a few days ago off the waiver wire after being cut by the Carolina Panthers, came on in relief and led the SoCal team to a last-second, 17-16, victory over a shocked Raiders team.Despite the victory though, the Rams are still suffering from a Super Bowl hangover...read more

Top 10 reasons to visit Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

As Palms Casino Resort celebrated the 21st anniversary of its grand opening last month, the buzz and excitement surrounding the iconic Las Vegas property is as palpable as it was back in 2001.Over the last two decades-plus, the off-Strip casino has seen highly publicized ownership changes and has undergone multi-million-dollar renovations, all the while establishing itself as one of the more “hip” spots in Las Vegas, thanks, in part, to a vibrant nightclub, restaurant and pool scene that always draws a regular list of celebrity appearances.Was always a big fan of @Palms Casino back in its heyday...read more

Casino City's Week 13 NFL Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest Picks

If the Thursday Night Football 24-10 win by Buffalo against New England at Gillette Stadium showed us anything it’s that as we know the cream always rises to the top when it comes to the NFL.Despite sitting at 8-3 overall, the Bills entered the game 0-2 in the AFC East, and left with the win they desperately needed heading into the home stretch...read more

Top 10 gambling tips for states with strict laws

Do you live in a state with strict gambling restrictions? This can be frustrating for an avid poker player or gambler, but you still have options!U.S. gambling laws vary from state to state, and you should do your own research depending on your state...read more