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December 11, 2023

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December 11, 2023

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arrowJohn Grochowski: Buying numbers in craps

Buying numbers in craps
According to Grochowski, when buying a number, you pay a commission, which helps reduce the house edge if you're buying 4 or 10. But buying 6, 8, 5 or 9 doesn't reduce the house edge. It increases it.  read more
 

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'New Era' in Florida gaming officially kicks off

On Thursday, the Seminole Tribe of Florida launched craps, roulette and sports betting at its six properties in Florida. The new games were made possible by the Gaming Compact signed and approved by the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida in 2021.  read more
'New Era' in Florida gaming officially kicks off
 

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: End of Tropicana and return of Bally's

Tropicana Las Vegas is on borrowed time, as it will be torn down for the Oakland Athletics move within two years. Meanwhile, a new Bally's Las Vegas will be built.  read more

California casino to award $1 million to member

Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel is giving away $1 million cash to one Club Serrano member on 18 December.  read more

Groundbreaking ceremony for M Resort hotel tower

The project, with an estimated budget of $206 million, is expected to add 384 rooms to the PENN Entertainment's property south of the Las Vegas Strip, bringing its total to 774 rooms and suites.  read more

Australia passes ban for online wagering with credit cards

Last Wednesday, the Australian Senate approved legislation banning the use of credit cards for online gambling across the nation, taking effect within the next six months.  read more

Fontainebleau Las Vegas introduces rewards program

When the new property opens this week, Fontainebleau Rewards will allow members to earn tier status and points in the hotel, restaurants, bars, lounges, day and nightlife venues and more.  read more

FLIPT opening at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

The burger-and-shake restaurant is unique to Rush Street properties and made its debut at the Pennsylvania resort today.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Q3 winners paid for Circa Million V

EZRATERRESTRIALS recorded an impressive 18-2 record, clinching the top spot and winning $150,000, which is part of the contest's record $6 million prize pool.  read more

2024 Belmont Stakes to take place at Saratoga Race Course

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course to allow for the uninterrupted construction of a re-imagined Belmont Park.  read more

DraftKings launches peer-to-peer fantasy sports variant

Pick6 debuted in six states initially, starting last week in Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin with additional rollouts expected to follow.  read more

Exacta to power HHR at Derby City Gaming Downtown

The 43,000-square-foot venue in Kentucky will feature Historical Horse Racing titles from Everi, AGS, Incredible Technologies and Bluberi, all powered by the Exacta Connect system.  read more

POKER News

POKER

WSOP Paradise Main Event is underway

Featuring a massive $15 million guarantee, the winner of the Main Event at the Atlantis in the Bahamas will take home a bracelet weighing nearly 95 grams.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

November jackpot winners at Pahrump casinos

Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall, Lakeside Casino & RV Park, and Gold Town Casino in Nevada awarded $2,077,104 in bingo, table and slot jackpot wins.  read more

Arizona Charlie's awards over $2.5 million in November

The two Las Vegas casinos paid out big to guests last month, including $2,440,438 from slot jackpots and $315,939 from bingo wins.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Fontainebleau Las Vegas unveils spa menu

The 55,000-square-foot, two-level spa, opens 14 December as a destination for rejuvenation, immediately follows Fontainebleau Las Vegas' grand opening on Wednesday.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

End of year entertainment at WinStar World

The Oklahoma resort will bid farewell to 2023 with entertainers during a four-day, four-show celebration at Lucas Oil Live, culminating with Oklahoma’s own Blake Shelton on New Year’s Eve.  read more

Boyz II Men to make return to Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

The beloved R&B phenomenon will perform hits such as “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day” and “Motownphilly" on 22 February.  read more

Maroon 5 announces Las Vegas 2024 residency dates

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 announced it will return to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2024 for 16 performances of its Las Vegas residency.  read more

Franco Escamilla to perform at MGM Grand in Las Vegas

The comedian will hit the stage in Las Vegas over Mexican Independence Day Weekend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, 13 September.  read more

Palms Casino Resort to host Kountry Wayne

The actor and comedian's 29-city tour will make a Las Vegas stop at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, 11 May.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Nevada casinos recorded their best October in history and the sixth-best month of all time, collecting $1.3 billion in winnings, including a new record of $97.5 million in Downtown Las Vegas.
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