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Casino City's Friday Five: Jackpots, sports betting and iGaming in Canada edition

With Super Bowl LVI just over a week away, the U.S. sports betting market continues to flourish.This week, we had two sportsbooks officially open, just in time for one of the biggest sports betting events of the year. In addition, we also have a historic sports wager placed on the Super Bowl, several jackpot winners, a new rewards program for MGM Resorts players and new about the launch of a huge iGaming market in Canada.Let’s begin with lofty Super Bowl wager:5...read more

Palms ready to make Las Vegas 'history' with grand re-opening

A long-time dream of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is inching closer to reality. When it finally happens this spring, it will also be a historic moment for Las Vegas.Last May, the tribe and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority announced they agreed to purchase The Palms Casino Resort for a reported $650 million from Red Rock Resorts...read more

Top 10 casino opening and expansions for winter 2022

Despite the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, many casinos and resorts across the U.S. have powered through the rough times over the last few years and have even shown signs of growth.As we try to get back to our normal ways of living, so has the gaming industry...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: Louisiana sports betting launch edition

Today, at 8 a.m. local time, Louisiana welcomed the launch of online and mobile sports betting. Several operators are already live with more to join in the near future. In addition, we also have New Jersey welcoming betting on competitive video games, a major jackpot win from Atlantic City, a new property coming from Wynn Resorts and the rebranding of a Las Vegas Strip casino.Let’s begin with a massive payday:5...read more

Top 10 reasons to visit SAHARA Las Vegas

As the rebirth of the Las Vegas Strip’s north end continues to gain momentum, it’s only fitting that SAHARA Las Vegas is sitting smack dab in the middle of it all, both literally and figuratively.The iconic SAHARA name and its enthralling African Sahara desert theme have been a part of Las Vegas lore for nearly 70 years, opening on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue in 1952...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: New Las Vegas Strip resort edition

The launch of New York mobile sports betting took over headlines last week and it continues to make news this week. However, in addition to that, we had a major announcement from Las Vegas this week regarding the opening of a new mega-casino resort on the Strip...read more

Top 10 poker goals for 2022

With the New Year upon us, it is time to make some poker resolutions and try to make 2022 really count. For poker players, the matter of motivation and goals always plays an important role, which is why I wanted to tackle the best poker goals you can set for yourself moving into the New Year.The truth is that the online poker world has ample opportunities for all types of players, whether you are a micro-stakes grinder or a live tournament aficionado.I thought of everyone while compiling this list, so I am sure you will find at least a couple of goals that you may want to meet in 2022, regardless of your preferences in poker.Get involved with some live tournaments...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: New York mobile sports betting edition

Last Saturday morning at 9 a.m. EST, mobile sports betting launched in the state of New York with four sportsbook operators. Before we get into those details and some impressive figures from the opening days, we have news about bonus spins available for Everygame Poker players, major jackpot wins from Florida and Las Vegas, and some new luxury suites at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.Let’s begin with some online slot play:5...read more

Top 10 NFL teams we think can win Super Bowl LVI

With the National Football League’s playoff picture finally set, we are ready to dive into some predictions on who will be crowned champion at Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 13 February.Fourteen teams have punched their ticket to the playoffs after a tough 17-game season that was drenched in COVID-19 cases and issues...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: College Football National Championship Game betting preview edition

On Monday night, the Georgia Bulldogs are set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Football National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (8 p.m. ET kickoff).The game is a rematch of the SEC Championship that was played back on 4 December when Alabama upset the previously undefeated Bulldogs, 41-24, as a 6-point underdog...read more