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Top 10 live poker mistakes

Many poker movies are showing how exciting poker can be and glorifying this game. However, not everything is that simple in real life, and you should know how to avoid the most common mistakes in a live setting.Even if you are not new to the game, you can quickly get carried away with all the action at the tables and accidentally make something you regret later on...read more

World Series of Poker not ready to pull the plug on 2020 events

WSOP officials are still hopeful that the Rio will be full of poker players this summer and not remain empty. Despite an unprecedented 30-day shutdown of Nevada casinos and concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak geting more serious with each passing day, World Series of Poker officials are still making preparations to “shuffle up and deal” on 26 May at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, the date when the 2020 event is scheduled to begin.“We've been taking it day by day, and at this point, it’s hour by hour,” WSOP Vice President, Corporate Communications Seth Palansky told Casino City on Sunday evening...read more

COVID-19 outbreak could cost Nevada tourism $39 billion

Using some daunting figures and statistics, the Nevada Resort Association made a plea to the state’s congressional delegation on Friday, asking Congress to consider providing "immediate economic relief and recovery to the lifeblood of Nevada’s economy."The request comes after the COVID-19 pandemic forced Governor Steve Sisolak to order an unprecedented shutdown of nonessential businesses, including casinos, for 30 days.In a letter signed by President Virginia Valentine, the association warned that if the Nevada tourism industry is shut down for 30 to 90 days, the recovery will require between 12 and 18 months and the impacts would be “devastating” for the state’s economy, putting at risk nearly 160,000 jobs, $7.7 billion in wages and salaries, $39 billion in total economic output and more than $1 billion in lost tax revenue.Our industry is doing our part...read more

Top 10 things for a gambler to do while ‘social distancing’

Your local casino has “temporarily suspended operations” and there’s a good chance the doors will remain shut for some time.The NBA, NHL, PGA and NASCAR seasons have also been suspended with no real time table for resumption in sight. The Major League Baseball season is delayed indefinitely and (I can’t believe I am typing these next four words) March Madness was CANCELLED, bringing sports betting and daily fantasy sports to an abrupt halt for the foreseeable future.Oh, and that trip you had scheduled to Las Vegas next month for the NFL Draft? Sorry...read more

COVID-19 takes its toll on US casinos

As a result of the continuing outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.Below is a breakdown of casinos who have already announced ceasing operations.(This is a developing story and the below information will be updated as needed)AlabamaWind Creek voluntarily extended the closure of its Alabama properties until 30 March 2020.During the closure, Wind Creek has committed to paying its employees...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: COVID-19 edition

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has had an impact on the global economy, including the casino and gaming industry. Trade show cancellations are pouring in, sportsbooks that would have been jam packed next week for March Madness will now be empty, and with a travel ban to the U.S...read more

Top 10 new online slot games for winter 2020

New slot games are constantly being released by developers.As more and more slots are introduced every day, we take a look at the top 10 new online slot games since our last edition back in December.10. Crystal CavernCrystal Cavern is a 6x4 slot that includes Kalamba’s HyperBet feature, along with free spin multipliers and cash orbs to maximize win potential.Collecting six or more cash orbs every 10 spins unlocks the free spins round, where players can claim even more free spins and are offered the chance for wins to be multiplied.Alex Cohen, COO and co-founder of Kalamba Games, said: “Crystal Cavern has a captivating theme with atmospheric sounds and sparkling symbols that transport players deep into the game’s action.9...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpot and March Madness edition

Knowing that many of us are going to lose an hour of sleep due to daylight savings isn’t great, but at least we have a full day of sports on Sunday to get us through it. On top of XFL games over the weekend, conference tournaments in college basketball have begun, which means the madness is just a rock’s throw away...read more

Top 10 Las Vegas March Madness watch parties

This past weekend, 11 of the top 25 teams in college basketball lost. As crazy as that is, it is not the most chaotic weekend that will take place in March for college basketball.Selection Sunday is around the corner, taking place on 15 March with the first full day of March Madness games happening soon after on 19 March...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Canadian sports betting edition

Since our last edition of the Friday Five, a lot has taken place in the gambling industry. We lost a legend and an icon in Kobe Bryant, we saw several casino openings and expansions and sports betting is always in the conversation. In this week’s edition, the World Series of Poker is back in headlines, two U.S...read more