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April 15, 2019
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
April 15, 2019 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | John Robison explains that you can't tell how a machine determines its results based on whether it is a standalone progressive or whether it is linked with other machines to compete for the same progressives.
read more | | Featured StoryThe iconic Las Vegas Strip venue will close in July for its first enhancement project since opening in 2003. When it reopens this fall, it will include a new sound system, moving light fixtures and a high-definition LED video wall.
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 | A Club Sycuan member was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em at the California casino when a massive jackpot for $126,139.20 was hit with a royal flush.
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The company, which owns Harrah's and Bally's properties around the U.S., is ready to approve a sales process and put itself up for sale, according to a report in the New York Post last week. (New York Post)
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that revenue from slot machines and table games reached an all-time monthly high of $309,125,131 during March 2019.
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The bill being considered by Missouri legislators would allow thousands of new lottery slot machines at retail locations throughout the state.
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The company received written confirmation last week that CEO Matt Maddox was "found suitable as an officer of Wynn Resorts" and "remains in good standing with the Nevada Gaming Control Board."
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 | At the William Hill sportsbook inside SLS Las Vegas, one bettor placed an $85,000 bet on Tiger Woods to win the Masters Tournament at +1400 odds.
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Woods began netting 10% of all bets to win the Masters outright with FanDuel Sportsbook offering it at +1800, but as Tiger moved up the leaderboard, the sportsbook ended the tournament with about 21% of bets on Tiger and more than $1 million in liability.
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New Jersey's online and retail sportsbooks scored a record win and near-record monthly handle in March as the industry crossed the $2 billion mark in bets since legalization back in June 2018.
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 | A lucky guest at the Las Vegas resort was playing a Wheel of Fortune slot when a jackpot was hit for $1,311,818 on 3 March.
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The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $40.1 million for March 2019, which is down 8% compared to $43.6 million in March of 2018.
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 | The New Hampshire Lottery Commission has concerns that the Department of Justice will be against selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets online, so the state is challenging the DOJ's Wire Act opinion. (New Hampshire Union Leader)
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 | On 9 April, the Las Vegas Ballpark hosted the home opener for the Las Vegas Aviators, the AAA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
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The Las Vegas venue will celebrate tomorrow with a sold-out show featuring The 1975.
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 | The rock band will be at the Las Vegas Strip this fall with a limited engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from 9 to 26 October.
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Grammy award winners Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood will bring their hits to the Connecticut resort on 2 August.
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Carter will debut her new show at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee in Florida with a performance on 24 May.
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The actor, writer and comedian will perform his stand-up comedy show at the Pennsylvania resort on 21 June.
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Did You Know?
A bipartisan bill has been introduced to the New Jersey Senate that would allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed openly in Atlantic City's Tourism District, including the famed Boardwalk.
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