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Top 10 Casino City storylines from 2016

From the U.S. election results to potentially killer clowns, 2016 has been rife with upsetting, exciting and sometimes baffling news stories. The gambling industry was no different — there are enough stories in enough spheres of the industry to make your head spin.But don't worry: Casino City has you covered...read more

Improve your online poker play with "The Myth of Poker Talent"

Mr. Fitzgerald himself graces the cover. I received a review copy of Alexander "Assassinato" Fitzgerald's The Myth of Poker Talent: Why Anyone Can Be a Great Poker Player back in September when it was first published. Despite my best intentions to get through it quickly and write a review in a timely manner, I quickly discovered that sitting down and trying to rip through it in one sitting is just about the most useless possible way to approach the book.The Myth of Poker Talent is part software tutorial, part strategy guide, part autobiography and part sarcastic tough-love life advice from its author...read more

Top 10 things to know about the Palms

The distinctive towers of The Palms rise above Las Vegas. Despite its off-Strip location, The Palms Casino Resort is a popular Las Vegas location, especially for the younger generation.Though it's got some time before it reaches some of the milestones other casinos have reached, it's not showing any signs of slowing down.Earlier this month, The Palms celebrated its 15th anniversary, and to help keep the party going, here are 10 interesting facts and noteworthy events you should know about the property.10...read more

Inside Mohegan Sun's new Earth Tower

As someone who has been a part of the Mohegan Tribe and the Mohegan Sun brand for 15 years, Ray Pineault felt a special sense of personal and professional gratification last week when the Connecticut resort casino unveiled its new $139 million Earth Tower. "I've been here a long, long time," the Mohegan Sun president and general manager told Casino City in an interview last month...read more

Top 10 reasons to legalize sports betting

Sports betting at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (photo by Tom Lianza)Last month marked the 24th anniversary of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a bill that, according to the American Gaming Association, has done little but increase the number of illegal bets placed since its inception in 1992 and caused many a sports bettor heartache.Since 2009, New Jersey has made attempts to legalize sports betting in the state by filing lawsuits claiming PASPA's unconstitutionality, proposing amendments to the New Jersey State Constitution and more...read more

Top 10 tips and takeaways from riding the High Roller in Las Vegas

On 28 February 2014, the High Roller was added to the Las Vegas Strip. Almost three years later, the striking observation tower is just as iconic as the Stratosphere Tower or the replica Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas.A few weeks ago, I finally jumped on board one of the pods to get the best view of Las Vegas and, like most people you talk to after the experience the High Roller, I highly recommend you do the same.And, when doing so, keep in mind the below helpful tips, facts and takeaways as you snap some of the most scenic images your iPhone has ever taken.10...read more

PokerStars Festival New Jersey offers fun for a good cause

(ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY) -- The recently concluded PokerStars Live Festival New Jersey, sponsored by PokerStars New Jersey, ran from 31 October to 6 November at Resorts Casino Hotel and marked the first time the online poker giant had run a live event in the U.S...read more

Shockwaves from U.S. presidential upset hit bookmakers hard

We knew full well going into Election Day on Tuesday that the 2016 U.S. presidential race would be a historical betting event both for its volume and volatility. What we didn't know was that it would also go down as the biggest upset in political punting history. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, had been a decisive underdog throughout the campaign, including when he was listed as a 150-to-1 shot to win the White House when his campaign launched last year...read more

Top 10 impressions from Atlantic City

Check out that charming skyline. Last week I went down to Atlantic City for the launch of GameCo's Danger Arena at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City and to check out a day or two of the PokerStars Festival New Jersey at Resorts Casino Hotel. Although I was born and raised in New Jersey, this was my first proper trip to Atlantic City; it was also my first poker festival...read more

US presidential race 'smashing' election betting records

One of the more compelling election cycles in history will also break records in bookmaking circles as voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide who will be the next U.S. president.William Hill Sportsbook & Racebook spokesperson Graham Sharpe said on Monday that the race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has "smashed" all previous election betting records, calling it the "biggest betting turnover for any political event" with an estimated £20 million "riding on the outcome industry-wide.""William Hill alone is about to exceed a £4 million turnover for the first time on any political event, and with the result still too close to call, we anticipate a political bets bonanza in the closing hours of the election campaign," he added.As of this morning, Clinton, the Democratic nominee, had been bet back to the heavy favorite at -550 in most spots, but the market has seen some tumultuous shifts as of late...read more