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When casinos are no longer fun
A player shares his opinion with Stickman about being a regular player, and not a high-roller or a YouTuber, will not get you the comps and free play that it may have used to.  read more
 

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MGM Grand announces $300 million remodel

With this remodel, which is slated to be completed by December 2025, the Las Vegas Strip resort will add 111 suites to its main tower for a total of 753, ranging in size from 675 to 2,572 square feet.  read more
MGM Grand announces $300 million remodel
 

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Las Vegas resort fees rise again

In our most recent video, find out which Strip properties have hiked their prices, discover tips to avoid these extra charges, and learn which hotels let you skip the fees altogether.  read more

Seminole Brighton Bay set for grand opening

The Florida casino, which will feature 640 slot machines and 18 tables, will have rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd perform on 6 February as part of the grand opening celebrations.  read more

Gordon Ramsay Burger opens at Flamingo Las Vegas

Gordon Ramsay Burger is Chef Gordon Ramsay's seventh restaurant in Las Vegas with Caesars Entertainment and offers bold flavors and a lively atmosphere to the iconic resort.  read more

Two guests win big at Seminole Casino Brighton

A guest visiting from Tennessee won a $168,850.22 progressive jackpot on 6 January, before another guest from Florida struck it big for a $215,077.36 progressive jackpot on 13 January.  read more

Virginia Lottery releases December casino activity report

During December, gaming revenues from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia totaled $74.9 million.  read more

Rio Hotel and Casino celebrates 35th anniversary

To commemorate this significant milestone, the Las Vegas resort celebrated with exclusive anniversary specials as well as the reopening of VooDoo Lounge with property happenings last week.  read more

Pascua Yaqui Tribe breaks ground on new Grant Road Casino

The new 172,000 square-foot Arizona property will include a casino, restaurants, a parking structure, and space for future expansion.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Ksa fines Winning Poker Network

The Dutch Gaming Authority imposed a €1.2 fine on Winning Poker Network for allowing Dutch players to gamble without the necessary license.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

FanDuel brings sportsbook to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican residents who are at least 18 years of age can visit the FanDuel Sportsbook in partnership with CAGE Sports in San Juan to register with FanDuel and set up an account.  read more

ESPN BET gains access to Washington DC market

Under the multi-channel agreement with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, PENN Entertainment secures online market access for ESPN BET in Washington D.C., and ESPN BET also becomes a sports betting partner of Monumental and its teams.  read more

North Carolina's December sports wagering report

During December, players in North Carolina wagered $629,520,784 on sports events, and from those wagers won $590,889,744.  read more

Australian Bookmaker fined by VGCCC

Registered online bookmaker VicBet has been fined $130,000 by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission for two breaches of its customer care obligations.  read more

Intralot settles D.C. sports betting fraud case

The Washington D.C. Council announced Intralot and Veterans Services Corporation will pay a $6.5 million fine for deceiving city officials to win and then obtain payments under the District's lottery and sports betting contract.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Kenny Chesney is Sphere Las Vegas' next star

The songwriter/superstar brings his full-tilt brand of American music to Sphere in Las Vegas for a residency starting on 22 May.  read more

Thunder from Down Under to return to Rivers Pittsburgh

The Australian male revue will bring its high-energy dance ensemble to the Pennsylvania resort on 18 April.  read more

Brian Regan to perform at The Venetian Las Vegas

The comedian will be in Las Vegas on 12 April, 9 August, and 6 December for performances at The Palazzo Theater.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
December sports wagers in Tennessee hit $572.7 million, a 15.8% increase compared to December 2023, and just 4.3% shy of the record set in November 2024.
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