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July 1, 2019
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
July 1, 2019 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Scoblete explains why War is seen as one of the easiest card games a casino offers, and why more and more players are gravitating toward it.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask With 88 tables and an array of unique amenities, Encore Boston Harbor has introduced a new ultra-modern home for poker players in New England, and Director of Poker Gary Hager expects it to be one of the highest volume rooms in the U.S. (photo by Roger Davies)
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 | The historic $45 billion bipartisan plan includes a new casino in Chicago and other new gambling options, such as expansion of video gaming terminals and sports betting.
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Today, Arkansas became the ninth U.S. state with legal sports betting after a wager was placed at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort by the casino's General Manager Wayne Smith.
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The legislation proposes that people in California would have the chance to vote as early as 2020 on the legalization of sports wagering. (Orange County Register)
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The new partnership will take effect this year with the opening of Del Mar's 80th racing season on Wednesday, 17 July.
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William Hill and the Mescalero Apache Tribe is partnering to introduce the new sportsbook at the New Mexico resort this summer.
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 | To celebrate the 50th World Series of Poker, a list of seven categories were created, and the public voted online to determine the winners.
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With 24 events still remaining, the WSOP has already shattered the attendance record, as 147,334 entrants have played in WSOP gold bracelet events. That is already 19% above last year's record of 123,865.
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Scott Seiver defeated a 116-entrant field to collect $301,420 along with his third-career bracelet victory.
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The Colossus drew 13,109 entries, and Sejin Park came out on top to claim $451,272 and his first WSOP cash.
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Joe Foresman was the winner of the $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack. He took home $397,903 after topping a field of 6,140 players.
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Phil Hui captured the $50,000 Poker Players Championship title along with his second WSOP gold bracelet and a $1,099,311 payday.
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Las Vegas pro Anthony Zinno came out on top in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better event for a $279,920 first-place prize.
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 | The Arizona resort is celebrating with live entertainment, fireworks, giveaways and more, to recognize its accomplishments over the last quarter century.
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The Las Vegas strip resort saw Sean Barry, seated at a Three Card Poker table, hit a club royal flush for $1,010,155.
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The promotion at the Connecticut resort runs through 31 August and features more than $3 million in cash and prizes.
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The Atlantic City resort will launch three new promotions including 2x Slot Dollars, 2019 Maserati Quattroporte Giveaway and the Upgrade Your Summer Player’s Card Tier Upgrade Promotion.
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The one-stop gift shop, located on the casino floor of the Las Vegas resort adjacent to the William Hill Sports Book, features an updated look from its original concept.
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 | While playing the Buffalo Gold machine at the California casino, the winner wasn't even sure the jackpot was real until she was handed her check with her huge winnings.
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A guest playing Blazing 7's Blackjack at the Pennsylvania casino was dealt three sevens of diamonds to win $795,000.
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 | The Mid-States Poker Tour will be at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee from 17 to 21 July for a $350 buy-in event.
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 | The comedian and late-night television host will bring his stand-up comedy to The Event Center at the Pittsburgh resort on 19 September.
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On 5 July, the comic will headline the Treasure Island Theater in Las Vegas with his stand-up routine.
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The evening of Mixed Martial Arts action is set to take place at the New York resort's Event Center on 13 September.
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Did You Know?
For the first time, the monthly sports betting handle in New Jersey ($318.9 million) surpassed Nevada's ($317.4 million) in May.
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Frank Scoblete: 