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May 14, 2018

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May 14, 2018

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arrowFrank Scoblete: How to stretch your comps

How to stretch your comps
Scoblete explains that the only way you can become a savvy "comp commander" is to figure out the exact formula the casinos use to rate you.  read more
 

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US Supreme Court paves way for legalized sports betting

By Dan Ippolito
Today's monumental ruling by the Supreme Court determined that the federal ban on sports betting, as established by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, is unconstitutional, which could lead to as many as 20 U.S. states legalizing sports betting within the next year.  read more		US Supreme Court paves way for legalized sports betting
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Park MGM is unveiled on Las Vegas Strip

Monte Carlo in Las Vegas officially shed its name this week for a new identity, Park MGM, making way for the resort that is set to be fully completed later this year.  read more

Megabucks slots jackpot winner wins $11 million

IGT Megabucks slots awarded the giant $11,183,715 jackpot to a lucky slot player at Paris Las Vegas last Saturday. The mega-winner scored big on the Megabucks Double 3X4X5X Pay game.  read more

Very Fortune-8 giveaway at Pala Casino

Everyone will have the opportunity to win a share of $110,208 from 8 June through 18 August at the California casino.  read more

Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame inducts six members

The inaugural induction ceremony took place at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi during the annual Southern Gaming Summit.  read more

SPORTSBOOK AND FANTASY SPORTS News

SPORTSBOOK AND FANTASY SPORTS

Caesars hails sports betting decision

The prominent gaming operator applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) today.  read more

Pennsylvania launches fantasy sports contests

The introduction of fantasy games with select operators was the first new gaming roll-out under the state's gaming expansion initiative.  read more

Off-track betting at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

A new partnership with Capital Off-Track Betting brings complete horse wagering services to the New York casino.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Underground Lounge opens at Hooters Casino

The new Las Vegas venue offers guests the opportunity to hang out, chill out and relax while catching a game at the sportsbook or enjoying a night out with friends.  read more

Las Vegas casino workers holding strike vote

Members of UNITE HERE's Culinary and Bartenders Unions will hold the vote on 22 2018 at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

The Reel Life: Crash of Dimes edition

Where do all the dimes that are spent in Las Vegas go? Apparently, out into the desert to be taken care of.  read more

Slots jackpot winner at Excalibur Hotel & Casino

The Las Vegas casino awarded $1.6 million to a IGT Wheel of Fortune slots player.  read more

Link King slot debut in Mexico

The Spanish global gaming operator Grupo Orene offers players the new progressive multi-game bank, the latest product of Bryke, Zitro’s Video Slots brand.  read more

Gamblit Gaming's "TriStation" approved

The approval marks the end of the New Innovation Beta trial and, and signifies the beginning of expansion of the gaming offering across the U.S. and Canada.  read more

POKER News

POKER

PPA applauds Supreme Court decision

The poker and internet gaming advocacy group calls today's ruling a "great decision for consumers" who have had "no alternative to wager on sports other than the black market."  read more

PokerCentral producing new documentary

Episodes of "Insiders" will follow Daniel Negreanu, Brandon Adams, and Seth Davies through their Super High Roller Bowl Preparations.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Phil Collins coming to MGM Grand in Las Vegas

The 15-stop North American tour hits Las Vegas on 27 October. Tickets are on sale beginning Tuesday, 15 May.  read more

Golden Nugget AC to host summer attractions

The marina-front casino announces upcoming dates for summer favorites in Atlantic City.  read more

LOVERBOY to perform at Kansas Star Arena

Tickets are on sale now for the 1980's classic rock group's performance on Saturday, 29 September.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
More than 80 post-secondary institutions now offer eSports scholarships in the U.S., almost five times more than last year, according National Association of Collegiate eSports.
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