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Nevada Gaming Board adapts policy regarding masks for casino guests

It’s time to "mask up" in Las Vegas.Less than two weeks after the much-anticipated grand reopening of casinos in Nevada, the state’s gaming board updated its “Health and Safety Policies for the Resumption of Gaming Operations” on Wednesday, making “optional” or “suggested” masks for players a thing of the past.The policy now “requires” casino guests to wear “face coverings” at table and card games “if there is no barrier, partition, or shield between the dealer and each player.” The requirement applies to “table and card game players, spectators, and any other person within 6 feet of any table or card game.”We know from the latest recommendations from the CDC that large gatherings carry a greater risk & that wearing a face covering in gatherings helps reduce the risk...read more

Top 10 facts and figures on the 2020 Belmont Stakes

Usually the Kentucky Derby is the first race in the Triple Crown races, but due to COVID-19, the Run for the Roses, usually held the first Saturday in May, has been postponed to September. The Belmont Stakes, usually the final leg of the Triple Crown will be the first this year when it takes place this Saturday, 20 June at Belmont Park in New York.Here we take a look at some facts and figures involving the 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes...read more

Five more Las Vegas Strip casinos ready to go

Last week, Nevada began reopening casinos across the state. Many waited nearly three months for the Las Vegas Strip to welcome back guests into its resorts.On Reopening Day, several Strip resorts from MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment resumed operations...read more

Top 10 COVID-19 changes at Las Vegas casinos

Last week, Nevada casinos reopened to the public after being given approval from Governor Steve Sisolak.However, the scenes inside these casinos and resorts are far from what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic shut things down in mid-March, as the properties were required to follow a new set of guidelines.Here we take a look at some of the protocols and perks that have been implemented at Nevada casinos.10...read more

Top 10 reasons poker players should choose cash games over tournaments

People often ask me if they should play cash games or tournaments. And my answer is that you should play the format that you enjoy the most.However, for somebody who is on the fence and likes to play both, I would recommend cash games for a number of reasons.After all, most long-term professional poker players play cash games over tournaments and more people play cash games than tournaments overall.So here are the top 10 reasons why I recommend playing poker cash games over tournaments.10...read more

Las Vegas casino owner ups the ante by giving away 1,700 free flights

Downtown Las Vegas CEO and developer Derek Stevens made a big announcement on Wednesday morning saying he would give away 1,000 free one-way flights to Las Vegas from 20 major U.S. cities.As part of the free flight, there was no stipulation that people taking advantage would have to stay or even visit the two Downtown Las Vegas properties owned by Stevens -- Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and The D Las Vegas – both of which are scheduled to reopen next week, along with many other Las Vegas casinos.“Obviously, my team and I would like you to stay at one of our hotels,” Stevens explained in a video promoting the giveaway...read more

Top 10 newest resort casinos in Las Vegas

On 15 May, the city of Las Vegas celebrated its 115th birthday.Usually, Sin City wouldn’t be a ghost town on its birthday, but due to the strange times we are currently in, it was pretty empty with everything still shut down. That being said, we are getting closer to the reopening of Las Vegas casinos and resorts.When Las Vegas finally does welcome back guests, it will feel like a bunch of new resorts opening up since it has been over two months since anyone has stepped foot in them...read more

Top 10 micro stakes poker tips

People often ask me about my best tips for micro stakes poker tips, which, by the way, are the games that most people play these days.This would include both live and online poker cash games with a buy-in of up to $200, and all small stakes poker tournaments.In fact, the best strategy for the micro stakes poker games is the No...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Starting to reopen edition

Many gamblers have their eyes set on Las Vegas for when casinos begin to reopen. In the meantime, other U.S. states are making great strides and started welcoming back guests. Even though land-based gaming has been put on hold for the last couple of months, online casinos continue to soar, especially in New Jersey.Also this week, we have a massive jackpot won at River Belle Online Casino and sports wagering in South Dakota and Louisiana to be determined by voters in the fall.Let’s begin with the big Mega Moolah jackpot:5...read more

Louisiana sports betting makes big stride

Yesterday, sports betting in Louisiana took a step in the right direction. The state Senate voted 28-9 in favor of having sports betting being on the ballot in November. The ballot would entail choosing to go forward with SB 130 which would legalize sports wagering at Louisiana’s casinos and racetracks.The next step for Senator Cameron Henry’s bill is heading to the House of Representatives for approval during its session on 1 June...read more