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Casino City's Friday Five: Luxury and jackpots edition

We're deep in the heart of the holidays, with Christmas coming up for many and New Year's approaching for all. Before you log off and enjoy a blissful few days of family, food and gifts, here are the five hottest stories from the last week.5...read more

'Advanced Concepts in No-Limit Hold'em' a boon for serious players

No sharks were harmed in the making of this cover. One of the less hyped offerings from D&B Poker this year was Hunter Cichy's Advanced Concepts in No-Limit Hold'em: A Modern Approach to Poker Analysis.In the absence of advanced poker players on staff, what with former associate editor Dan Podheiser having leveraged his skills into an actual career, the book sat around for a bit before anyone got up the courage to read it (it was published in June...read more

Top 10 New Year's Eve parties

As Andy Williams says, it's the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to usher in the New Year than by partying your butt off? Thankfully, casinos across the country will be rolling out the red carpet for guests, providing nonstop, all-night entertainment, free champagne and fantastic fireworks displays.Here are the top 10 properties likely to crank it up to 11 on New Year's Eve.10...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: WSOP, massive winnings and prime real estate edition

Despite the looming threat of losing net neutrality in the U.S., the Friday Five is back. Yes, the FCC's vote yesterday to repeal the protections it dutifully put in place back in 2015 will very likely dominate the news in the coming months as it heads to the courts...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: Lots of legislation edition

Rules, regulations and lawsuits were the order of the week.We've got stories on certifications in Massachusetts, two opposing views on the New Jersey sports betting Supreme Court case, and a reminder about net neutrality. Plus, the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes are taking Connecticut to task for failing to follow through on an agreement.5...read more

NJ sports betting supporters hopeful after US Supreme Court hearing

Atlantic City casinos would benefit from the addition of sports betting. Let the speculation begin.This morning, nine U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments regarding whether or not the state of New Jersey should be allowed to legalize sports betting...read more

Top 10 tips for poker tournament success

Learning how to play Texas Hold'em tournaments is easy, but if you want to take your game to the next level, you need to follow some advanced strategies as well. Today, we cover 10 essential things you should implement in your game to drive better results and make you feel more comfortable in any tournament.10...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: Back to the ol' grind edition

It's another Friday. Now that we at Casino City are back from our extended Thanksgiving break, let us update you on the latest gaming industry news. We've got the obligatory jackpot story, a question and answer session regarding the upcoming nail-biter of a sports betting court case between New Jersey and the NCAA, and yet another 10-year celebration for a casino on the Las Vegas Strip.There's more, of course—but you'll have to read on.5...read more

Top 10 questions and answers regarding New Jersey's sports betting US Supreme Court hearing

We are less than one week away from what could be a revolutionary day for proponents of legalized, regulated sports betting in the U.S.On Monday, 4 December, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the state of New Jersey should be able to legalize sports betting, even though federal law currently bans it in 46 states...read more

Top 10 Palace Station Hotel and Casino facts and figures

Palace Station Hotel and Casino, a popular off-Strip locale, recently finished $115 million in expansions and renovations. And this was just one stop on a long line of improvements – the casino's been undergoing updates since its inception in 1976, cementing its position as a modern hangout spot and vital part of the neighborhood.To commemorate the enhancements, we've collected some interesting facts and tidbits...read more