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February 15, 2016
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February 15, 2016 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | While he is only aware of three cases when a blackjack player should stray away from basic strategy, Krigman explains why you should make these rare exceptions with the hope of wringing a tiny drop of blood out of the proverbial stone.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask The new sportsbook — now twice the size of the previous space — opened days before Super Bowl 50, and guests responded by helping the resort increase its handle on the big game by 50%, compared to last year. (photo © Erik Kabik/erikkabik.com)
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 | The casino mogul says he's reached "happy terms" with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, his first public comments on a pact that fends off interference from the city in his $1.6 billion Everett casino plan. (Boston Herald)
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Mount Airy Casino, Parx Casino and Hollywood Casino were fined for using non-approved gaming chips, allowing cash advances to self-excluded persons, and leaving unaccounted decks of cards on the gaming floor, respectively.
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Marnell will initiate a capital improvement plan for the Sparks, Nevada, property including new slot machines, renovation of the Nugget's 800 West Tower hotel rooms and convention area, casino floor, restaurants and showroom.
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The Reno resort-casino will have nonstop hoops action and slam-dunk specials for basketball fans looking to catch the NCAA Men's Division I Men's Basketball Tournament from March 17-19.
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The Pennsylvania casino is installing a CHP system that will provide a reliable, energy-efficient source for heating and electric power.
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 | A man who threw a live alligator through a Wendy's drive-through window is facing multiple criminal charges, because alligators are dangerous.
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In a span of just two weeks, four players have won a combined $2.64 million through grand progressive jackpots.
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 | Michonne Ascuaga resigned from the regulatory panel one day after it was revealed that the Northern Nevada casino she managed is under a federal investigation for failing to implement effective anti-money laundering programs. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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The new Las Vegas location will feature an indoor glow-in-the-dark custom-designed 18-hole miniature golf course filled with state-of-the-art video and animatronics and never-seen-before KISS props.
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 | Professional sports leagues in the U.S. may be changing their tune on sports betting, so long as they can find a way to profit from it. Plus, J. Todd provides updates on payment processing in the daily fantasy sports industry.
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According to Yahoo Finance, DraftKings was unable to both continue sponsoring ESPN and pay its mounting legal costs.
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 | PokerStars announced the beta release of its new social and low-stakes heads-up mobile poker app, Duel.
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No one has ever been so thrilled to get knocked out of a WSOP Circuit event as Phillip Lee Clements, who jumped into a cash game and won a whopping $174,293 bad beat jackpot.
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The 12-event series at Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs will culminate with a $40,000 guaranteed Main Event from Feb. 26-28.
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 | In addition to Starr, the June 4 performance will include Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Warren Hamm and Gregg Bissonette.
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The former contestant on "The Voice" will bring her soaring vocals to Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs on Feb. 20.
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The supergroup formed by original members of David Bowie's band will celebrate the late singer's music and life at the Scottsdale casino on April 22.
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Did You Know?
In 2015, downtown Las Vegas properties saw an increase in hotel occupancy (3.4%), average daily room rate (4.9%) and gaming revenue (6.4%).
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