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June 16, 2025

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CASINO

Casino Del Sol reaches construction milestone

Last week, Casino Del Sol in Arizona and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe celebrated a major milestone with a beam signing ceremony.  read more

Virginia Lottery releases May casino activity report

During May, gaming revenues from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia totaled $85.4 million.  read more

MGCB targets five illegal online gambling sites

BoVegas Casino, BUSR, Cherry Gold Casino, Lucky Legends, and Wager Attack Casino received cease-and-desist orders after it was discovered they were targeting Michigan residents without proper licenses.  read more

Detroit casinos report $114 million in May revenue

Of this total, table games and slot machines generated $112.7 million, while retail sports betting contributed $1.3 million.  read more

Graton Resort & Casino breaks ground for major hotel expansion

Slated to debut in 2027, the project at the California property adds two new hotel wings, seamlessly extending from the existing tower.  read more

$1 million win at Choctaw Casino Durant

The Oklahoma casino announced a visitor from Texas became its first millionaire of the summer last Sunday morning as part of the 2025 edition of "3 Months. 3 Millionaires."  read more

Maine issues iGaming warning to residents

The warning is issued to residents and visitors to the State of Maine regarding illegal interactive gaming websites and applications that may be currently operating in the state.  read more

Westgate Las Vegas unveils The Imperial Sky Villa

The new accommodation is a reimagined Sky Villa that honors the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley, as part of the resort's "Year of Elvis" celebration marking The King's 90th birthday.  read more

Hot deals for Caesars' Atlantic City resorts

Running from 17-23 June, the “Caesars $50 Show Week” offers fans $50 tickets, and for select shows, two tickets for $50 throughout 2025.  read more

POKER News

POKER

2025 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open

SHRPO in Florida kicks off 30 July with the $400 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em series opener featuring a $1 million guarantee.  read more

$100,000 jackpot win at Hard Rock Atlantic City

While playing a King Triple Triple Bonus Poker machine over the weekend, the guest wagered $125 and turned up four aces, plus a fifth kicker card that resulted in the $100,000 jackpot.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Flutter responds to Illinois transaction fee

From 1 September, FanDuel, Flutter's U.S. market-leading brand, will introduce a new 50-cent transaction fee on each bet placed on its platform in Illinois.  read more

DraftKings adding sports betting transaction fee in Illinois

The company announced that it will implement a 50-cent transaction fee on all mobile and online bets placed in Illinois through DraftKings Sportsbook, effective 1 September 2025.  read more

North Carolina releases May wagering report

Account holders in North Carolina wagered $562,236,652 in May and won $492,920,729 from those bets.  read more

Golf Digest honors Circling Raven

An amenity of Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Circling Raven ranked No. 6 overall in Idaho and the state’s top public course.  read more

Circa Sports announces limited-time Deposit Match Promotion

From now through 31 August, first-time account holders can receive a 100% deposit match bonus of up to $250 at Legends Bay Casino in Nevada.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

88-cent bet turned into $75,174

A guest turned a modest 88-cent bet into a $75,174 jackpot while playing Fu Nan Fu Nu slot machine at Seminole Brighton Bay in Florida on 8 June.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrate the Fourth of July at The STRAT

The Las Vegas resort will light up the sky and the Strip this Independence Day with all-American flavors, festive cocktails and an unforgettable view of Las Vegas’ fireworks.  read more

Thomas Rhett to return to Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The multi-platinum country star will perform inside BleaLive Theater on 3 and 4 October.  read more

Matt Mathews adds Las Vegas stop

The comedian's Boujee On A Budget tour will make a stop at The Palazzo Theater inside The Venetian Las Vegas on 7 December.  read more

Plaza Hotel & Casino to host Fourth of July fireworks

As in past years, it will be the only Fourth of July free fireworks show in Downtown Las Vegas.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Criminal charges filed on 2 June revealed that a gambling group allegedly conned over $1.5 million from 10 casinos across the U.S. between July 2023 and March 2024 using stealthy methods while playing baccarat, including over $700,000 from Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana.
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