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Top 10 Fall 2019 casino openings and expansions

In our last edition of casino openings and expansions, we covered the launch of Oregon sports betting, Resorts World Catskills’ new poker room, a DraftKings Sportsbook opening at del Lago Resort & Casino and more. While we do have sportsbooks being unveiled in this issue, we also have plenty of other news to cover, including a string of Hard Rock properties opening and expanding...read more

Top 10 poker podcasts

The popularity of podcasts from different niches has grown tremendously over the past few years. Quality podcasts featuring knowledgeable people talking about their particular areas of expertise are a great source of information, and can also be a lot of fun for those interested in that particular niche.Poker players and poker training sites have always kept up with the latest trends, so it's no surprise that the podcast craze has also reached the poker world...read more

Top 10 2019 NBA bets to consider

Here in the U.S., we are in the middle of one of the busiest times of the year for sports betting.This week, five sports leagues will be in action (NCAA football and basketball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League and the National Hockey League).As the NBA season began less than two weeks ago, we take a look at some wagers to consider for the remainder of the season...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: WSOP Europe and new casino edition

In late August, we saw the SAHARA Las Vegas make its return to the Strip. Just two months later, we have a Pennsylvania casino going through a rebranding, as well.Also this week, there was a casino grand opening in Northern California, two more millionaires minted via Wheel of Fortune jackpots, a sports betting deal for Yahoo Sports and the crowning of a new World Series of Poker Europe Main Event champion.Let’s begin with the jackpots:5...read more

Top 10 reasons to visit The Mirage in Las Vegas

In just a few weeks, The Mirage Las Vegas will celebrate the 30th anniversary of when it opened on The Strip back on 22 November 1989. The Friday before Thanksgiving will mark another milestone for such a well-known resort. If you're looking for a place to stay in Las Vegas, consider these 10 reasons to spend your trip at The Mirage.10...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Casino selling and purchasing edition

This week, the 2019 edition of the World Series of Poker Europe began on Monday, with the first bracelet already awarded. Also this week, two Las Vegas resorts announced that they had been sold, FOX Bet teamed up with Major League Baseball and Intertops Poker unveiled more free spins and cash bonuses.Let’s start off with free spins for players:5...read more

Top 10 facts and figures for 2019 World Series of Poker Europe

Yesterday marked the first day of the 2019 World Series of Poker Europe, held at King's Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, for the third straight year. The tournament will run until 4 November and follows last year’s impressive tournament, which awarded nearly €21 million in prize money...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Online casino contest edition

Not having to worry about price when booking a trip would be nice, wouldn’t it? Well, BitStarz is getting into the Halloween spirit by sending the winner of its latest contest to Transylvania. Other news this week includes a major jackpot win in Las Vegas, Intertops giving away weekly prizes, three sportsbook openings in Iowa and the completion of a massive expansion to a Hard Rock casino property in Florida.Let’s begin with some jackpot news:5...read more

The future is now at The LINQ casino in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – All it takes is one small step off the famed Strip and into The LINQ Hotel + Experience to realize this isn't your grandfather's Las Vegas.The LINQ features 5,000 square-feet of interactive LED lighting that uses real-time graphics and infrared sensors to listen and react to the energy level on the casino floor...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Sportsbooks and merger edition

This week was full of major stories with massive implications. On Wednesday, the world’s largest online betting group was created after two companies announced a massive merger. On top of that, we have two sports betting stories taking over the headlines, a major jackpot win and the placement of a $3.5 million sports bet.Let’s begin with a potential win of over $11 million.5...read more