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December 9, 2024

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December 9, 2024

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arrowJerry Stickman: A royal flush of confusion

A royal flush of confusion
After his recent video poker strategy article sparked some debate — particularly around holding suited Ace/10 vs. other face cards — Stickman clears up the confusion.  read more
 

Featured Story

Record slot jackpot hits at Florida casino

A lucky Plantation resident turned a $250 bet into a life-changing fortune on a Dragon Link slot machine, raking in a whopping $2.85 million at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.  read more
Record slot jackpot hits at Florida casino
 

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Fine imposed on UAB Baltic Bet

The Lithuanian Gaming Supervision Authority handed a fine of €30,000 on the gambling operator for violating the Law on Gambling of the Republic of Lithuania.  read more

Poker pro pleads guilty in sports betting scam

Cory Zeidman, a WSOP bracelet winner, admitted to defrauding bettors for years with false claims of insider information on sporting events.  read more

Arizona sends cease-and-desist to Bovada

The Department of Gaming took action against the Curaçao-based company that's allegedly operating illegal gaming sites accessible in Arizona.  read more

Coeur d’Alene Casino unveils indoor golf simulators

The Circling Raven Golf Suites at the Idaho resort allow golfers and non-golfers to immerse themselves in interactive fun, choosing from a variety of games.  read more

Two US senators seek antitrust probe of DraftKings, FanDuel

The two asked the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to investigate online betting platforms DraftKings and FanDuel over concerns they are coordinating against competitors. (Reuters)  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

Shepparton hotel operator fined $100,000

Goulburn Valley Hotel Shepparton has been issued a $100,000 fine for providing false information to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.  read more

Pinky’s by Vanderpump opens at Flamingo Las Vegas

Friends of Vanderpump joined the party to celebrate, including Jesse Bradford and Andrea Watrouse, reality TV stars Tom Schwartz and Peter Madrigal, and the cast from “Vanderpump Villa.”  read more

Palace Station celebrates grand opening of China Mama

China Mama offers an authentic Chinese dining experience, presenting delicacies from Cantonese, Szechuan, and Dongbei cuisine under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Bing Chou.  read more

Chicken Guy! to open in Harrah's Las Vegas in spring

The fast-casual dining concept will be the second location on The Strip and Guy Fieri’s fourth overall location with Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Tulalip Casino reopens high-limit slots room

Also, the Washington casino’s 70,250-square-foot addition is well underway with an anticipated completion in late 2025 for the expansion and late 2026 for all major renovations.  read more

Two jackpots hit at Caesars New Orleans

Two weeks ago, a guest from Alaska hit the Mega Progressive Jackpot on Mississippi Stud for $156,000 and on Black Friday, another guest won $118,000 on a Dragon Link slot.  read more

Is the Wheel of Fortune slot rigged?

Four slot-machine players, including a Las Vegas woman, have filed a class action lawsuit against IGT and five casino companies alleging that the bonus wheel on the popular Wheel of Fortune game is rigged. (Las Vegas Review Journal)  read more

POKER News

POKER

Borgata to host 2025 Winter Poker Open

The Atlantic City resort announced the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open from 2-17 January, featuring a $5 million guaranteed prize pool.  read more

Rampart Online launches 5 Card Draw Poker in Nevada

This new multiplayer app lets anyone play real-money games anytime, anywhere in the state, featuring rapid-fire action and unique enhanced payouts, including Royal Flush bonuses up to $4,500.  read more

Winners of the 2024 Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open

Dylan Smith of Fort Lauderdale walked away with $662,200 after winning first place in the $3,500 World Poker Tour Championship in Florida.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Leo Dan to perform at Caesars Palace

The singer and songwriter will bring his El Adiós De Una Leyenda tour to the Las Vegas resort on 16 February.  read more

Plaza to celebrate New Year’s Eve with live fireworks show

The downtown Las Vegas resort will celebrate with a dinner at Oscar's Steakhouse, a special performance by Mavericks, a complimentary champagne toast, and a live fireworks show.  read more

Barry Manilow announces lifetime Las Vegas residency

The announcement of a Lifetime Residency comes as Manilow is set to perform his highly anticipated Holiday Shows at Westgate Las Vegas on 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 December.  read more

Allegiant Stadium to host Kendrick Lamar and SZA

The tour will take over 19 stadiums across North America, including Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on 31 May.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
MGM Resorts announced an increase in resort and parking fees at all of its Las Vegas Strip casinos, as of 4 December. Free parking remains for MGM Rewards members, military, veterans, and Nevada residents.
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