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June 13, 2016
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
June 13, 2016 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | While it may seem like betting at higher levels produces more frequent payouts, Robison says this may not be the case, depending on the machine being played.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Clare Fitzgerald The optional play management system officially introduced last week at Plainridge Park Casino allows slot players to set a budget and track spending on their players' club card, much like a FitBit or calorie counter.
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 | Overall in May, IGT awarded six slot players a combined $7.4 million, and has now minted more than 1,000 millionaires and delivered over $3 billion in jackpots.
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More than $430,000 in jackpots were won in the period of two months. Some players struck gold after winning more than one jackpot.
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A Fresno local was awarded the completely random Massive Cash Jackpot after one spin of the reel.
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 | Energized by a large crowd of supporters, Ryan LaPlante won his first gold bracelet and took home $190,328 in the $565 Pot-Limit Omaha event.
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Mike Cordell, whose mother passed away one week earlier, earned $346,088 in the $1,500 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event.
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Citing Muhammad Ali as his inspiration, Jean "Prince" Gaspard collected the top prize in one of the most satisfying wins of his career.
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Rep Porter, along with his lucky charm named "Quicksilver," prevailed at the $1,500 Seven-Card Razz tournament in one of the toughest final tables of the 2016 series.
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Paul Volpe walks away with $149,943 after winning the $1,500 Eight-Game Mix, Six-Handed event.
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 | The casino was closed last week to complete renovations and reopened on June 8, showing off new slot machines and a brand new loyalty program.
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The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation will open the $265 million destination resort in historic Biloxi, Mississippi in spring 2019. (Sun Herald)
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The Onyx Bar inside the Las Vegas resort offers enhanced space with an upscale beverage program and full-service menu focusing on bourbon, whiskey and scotch, with more than 70 varieties available.
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Owner Glenn Straub says the Atlantic City casino should reopen its doors and offer slot machines on June 15, after closing two years ago. (NJ.com)
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 | Last week, the Gaming Control Board gave initial approval to race and sportsbook pioneer Vic Salerno for a fantasy sports betting system similar to pari-mutuel wagering. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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 | The legendary band is slated to play Oct. 19, along with numerous other classic rock icons. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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In partnership with AEG Live, the casino will host the rock concert on September 17, featuring bands such as Avenged Sevenfold, Slayer, Volbeat and Anthrax.
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The television show host, actor and radio star will take the stage at The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas on July 22.
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Did You Know?
Thanks in part to lower gas prices and two more weekend days in May this year than last year, U.S. gaming revenue was up 3.5% in May, totaling $13.4 billion, according to CDC Gaming Reports.
Featured Game Using high-definition video and sound, the slot will launch players into the post-apocalyptic world made famous in the show. Aristocrat incorporates video clips and images from the show in the Walking Dead Slot game. To find out more, watch our video review. > More The Walking Dead Slot Machine DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 facts from a 92-year-old WSOP player's life story - Playing a win-lose game
- "One of the guys"
- He's not a gambler
- Didn't play seriously until 2011
- No social media or online poker
- Staying active is key
- Getting old is "mental"
- Met his wife through her sister
- No college degree, no problem
- World War II vet
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