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Top 10 questions and answers regarding the US Supreme Court sports betting decision

Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Monday that deemed the federal ban on sports wagering as unconstitutional, the general public and the mainstream media have produced a slew of questions, predictions and assumptions.So, in the spirit of clearing up some of the uncertainties and false notions that have been bandied about over the last few days, below we present 10 common questions about the future of sports betting in the U.S., along with our answers and predictions about how dramatically and how soon the landscape will change.10...read more

Top 10 Las Vegas happy hours

Yes, it's a tough gig, but someone had to do it.A few weeks back, while spending six days in Las Vegas, your dedicated (and thirsty) gambling correspondent took it upon himself to hit up as many Happy Hours as possible. And at the risk of tooting my own proverbial horn, the tour went quite well, thank you.Here are 10 Happy Hours we strongly suggest you give a shot the next time you're in Sin City – not just because they will go easy on your wallet and reserve your bankroll for the tables, but also for the quality of both the food and drink and the venues themselves.The good news? There are literally hundreds of Happy Hour specials offered 24/7 in Las Vegas, so we barely scratched the surface with this list...read more

US Supreme Court decision paves the way for legalized sports betting in New Jersey and beyond

In a monumental ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), a federal ban on sports wagering, is unconstitutional, which is expected to pave the way for legalized and regulated sports betting in the U.S...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: What's coming up edition

Let’s talk about what to look forward to, but also throw in a slot winner.Everyone is still anxiously awaiting the decision from the Supreme Court on sports betting in New Jersey. However, this week, we have a decision from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Boston's forthcoming Wynn property, a risky slot player, two casino openings and some analysis on why Mississippi is on the rise.5...read more

Top 10 casino pet peeves

We love when our dealers are smiling. (photo by Gary Trask)Time to vent.After two recent trips to the great cities of Las Vegas and Biloxi, I've logged my fair share of hours in at least 10 different casinos over the last three weeks. No, I'm not complaining...read more

Mississippi primed to become 'Las Vegas South' with the introduction of sports betting

As the entire sports betting world anxiously awaits a monumental Supreme Court decision in New Jersey, a sleeping giant sits and waits about 1,200 miles south of the Atlantic City Boardwalk.If the Supreme Court, as most expect, announces the demise of PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) in the coming weeks and opens the door for near-immediate regulated sports betting in New Jersey, close to 20 other U.S...read more

Top 10 all-time money list for poker professionals

Phil Ivey at 2016 WSOP If you want to learn how to crush live poker and learn strategy by watching someone play, you should concentrate on the best in the business. Obviously, it is debatable who the best players are in the world, but you can’t go wrong by following this list of players, who rank as the top 10 in career poker earnings.10...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: Grand Opening edition

It's been a rousing week for casino enthusiasts in the U.S., especially those of us located here in the Northeast.If all goes as planned, by the time Labor Day Weekend rolls around, we will have three new, spectacular gaming venues to choose from, and – following a rampant industry trend – these properties will feature much, much more than simply table games and slot machines...read more

Top 10 random observations from a week in Las Vegas

Spend an extended amount of time in Las Vegas and you always come home with a notebook full of nuggets and observations. Here are just 10 of the hundreds of random thoughts that struck me during a visit to Sin City last week as I made multiple journeys up and down the Strip, and beyond. 10...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: Shared player pool edition

Not exactly a shocker, but this week we learned that, yes, shared player pool liquidity works wonders for online poker. And if you live in Nevada, New Jersey or Delaware, the much-anticipated model is heading your way soon. Very soon. That was the primary positive news this week in the gambling world, and hopefully it's a harbinger of things to come in the U.S...read more