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Top 10 tips for blackjack newbies

If you are new to table games at casinos, it can sometimes be intimidating because you don’t want to make a costly mistake. Totally understandable and every gambler has probably felt this at some point when they first started, including myself.With several years under my belt and thousands of hands played, you learn from experience and from the other players and dealers around you...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, openings, and the Kentucky Derby edition

Last weekend, the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby took place. While Mystik Dan took home the win, record betting amounts came flying in. Also this week, we saw news of the Moneymaker Poker Tour coming to Las Vegas, a massive slot win out of Michigan, a new sportsbook coming to Monmouth Park and a Toronto resort celebrating its grand opening.Let’s begin with a six-figure hit:5...read more

Top 10 new online slots for May 2024

Winning streaks tend to influence some gamblers on which games are their favorites.When you win big, it makes sense that you would want to keep playing the same game. However, when you run into the inevitable losing streaks, new options are always available to try and hopefully break up the bad runs.There is never a shortage of new slots being released for players to find something they love and also hopefully go on a hot session...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Openings and financial checks edition

Earlier this week, the U.K. Gambling Commission announced widespread changes aimed at increasing safety and customer choice. Before we dive into more details surrounding that, we have a few other top stories to bring attention to. A six-figure Pai Gow jackpot came from the Las Vegas Strip, Delaware Park Casino added a new slots section, The Venetian Las Vegas unveiled a massive renovation, and a California resort announced a soft opening date.Let’s start off with a life-changing hit:5...read more

Top 10 poker players who changed the game

The game of poker has seen generations of players come and go, each bringing something unique to the table.From the era of old-school poker hustlers like Puggy Pearson and Doyle Brunson, to the modern age of poker we live in today, the game has changed almost beyond recognition...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Expansions, jackpots and poker edition

As Bally’s in Atlantic City gears up to celebrate 45 years, the resort announced new amenities and offerings for guests to enjoy. That isn’t the only resort with something to look forward to. A Nevada property unveiled plans for a massive expansion...read more

Pete Rose wishes he had a translator

Just because you have made yourself into a national embarrassment does not mean you cannot sink any lower.No, I’m not talking about that other guy, the wannabe dictator with the superpower of having absolutely no sense of shame.This is the star athlete who gambled his way into the rarified baseball hall of shame, next to Shoeless Joe Jackson...read more

Top 10 US poker rooms

Poker has definitely evolved into a worldwide phenomenon over the years, but it remains primarily an American game despite the fact most players in the U.S. can’t legally play it online right now.The lack of online poker in the U.S. makes the live scene even richer, with poker rooms across the country offering both cash and tournament poker games across different stakes.If you haven’t toured the country and played poker too much in the U.S., you probably don’t know of all the amazing places you can play the game, from the East Coast to the West.We take a look at the top 10 places to play poker in the U.S., with all 10 of the poker rooms on this list guaranteed to offer an experience you will never forget.Borgata Poker Room 10...read more

Top 10 new online slots for April 2024

During an online gambling session, many players have their “go-to” table games and slots that they turn to. However, as every gambler knows, you are going to run into losing streaks eventually so you may have to look for some different games to try and switch up the momentum...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Openings and anniversaries edition

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi celebrated its 25th anniversary last month and our own Gary Trask highlights why it is one of his favorite casinos. We also have some more jackpot luck from a Caesars Palace guest, bet suggestions for the 2024 World Series, a new restaurant at a New Hampshire casino, and a new resort opening in Indiana.Let’s start off with some crazy luck from the Strip:5...read more