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June 15, 2026

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June 15, 2026

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arrowJohn Robison: Red-letter day in video poker

Red-letter day in video poker
Robison recounts a memorable milestone in his video poker career, reflecting on a lucky streak at Not So Ugly Deuces that finally pushed him beyond the expected number of four-deuce jackpots.  read more
 

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The Vanderpump Hotel opens on the Las Vegas Strip

Last Thursday, television personality, entrepreneur and restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump celebrated the official grand opening of the 188-room boutique hotel that took the spot of The Cromwell.  read more
The Vanderpump Hotel opens on the Las Vegas Strip
 

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Madsen returns to victory at WSOP

Twenty years after winning his first WSOP bracelet at just 21 years old, poker tournament veteran Jeff Madsen now has five WSOP bracelets to his name after winning the $1,500 Dealer's Choice.  read more

World Series of Poker brings crypto to global events

As of last Wednesday, WSOP players can buy tournament tickets directly with cryptocurrency for the first time, with Solana enabling fee-free transactions.  read more

Foxen claims sixth WSOP title and $1,773,083

Kristen Foxen, the top woman on the all-time money list, wins her sixth and biggest WSOP bracelet to date, finishing first in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em tournament.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Caesars sold, an MGM buyout offer

Caesars Entertainment has been sold, and big changes are ahead for its resorts and casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and across the country. Meanwhile, MGM Resorts has received a buyout offer of its own.  read more

Caesars Beach Club to open on 19 June

The Atlantic City oceanfront destination will include an open-air escape, blending coastal fare, handcrafted cocktails and DJ entertainment.  read more

CFTC sues New Mexico

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday against the state of New Mexico, seeking to block the state’s efforts to apply state gaming laws against CFTC-registered contract markets.  read more

Detroit casinos report $114.09 million in May revenue

May 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 0.5% compared with May 2025 but decreased 4.0% from April 2026.  read more

Massachusetts Commission launches awareness campaign

Safer Bets Start Here is intended to inform Massachusetts residents about legal, regulated gaming and caution about the dangers of putting their money on an unregulated, often illegal platform.  read more

New hotel opens at Hollywood Casino in Columbus

The $100 million, 203-room hotel provides guests with new accommodations at the gaming, dining, and entertainment destination in Ohio.  read more

El Cortez Hotel & Casino celebrates 85 years

The Las Vegas casino is welcoming the season with a $50 gas card offer with qualifying hotel stays, exclusive Club Cortez rewards, and a roster of gaming promotions running all summer long.  read more

Opening date announced for new Arizona casino

Opening on 15 November, Casino Del Sol Vahi Taa'am is a 163,000-square-foot destination that will feature 52,334 square feet of gaming, including 924 slot machines.  read more

Michigan Gaming Control Board raids a business

On 4 June, authorities confiscated 42 slot-style machines, 10 computer-based gambling machines, $8,715 in cash, and 20 gift cards related to illegal gaming activity from the location in Adrian.  read more

Ontario introduces deposit limits for under-25 players

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is requiring deposit limits for online players under the age of 25 as their level of engagement increases, helping set early guardrails for safer play.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

NC's May sports wagering revenue report

In May, account holders in North Carolina wagered $578,070,325 on sporting events and won $510,244,709.  read more

Arizona releases April sports betting figures

The April 2026 report shows an approximate 1.2% year-over-year increase in the amount wagered ($737.2 million) when compared to the previous April.  read more

Las Vegas to host World Cup watch parties

With the biggest tournament in soccer underway, Las Vegas is in full swing to become the World’s Watch Party.  read more

CRAPS News

CRAPS

Crapless Craps goes live at Mohegan Sun

Incorporating 2, 3, 11 and 12 as point numbers, the craps variant is now live at the Connecticut casino with a $5 minimum bet.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$342,334 jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City

The guest won the Super Grand Bonus jackpot from a $50 bet on a Dollar Storm Emperor's Treasure slot.  read more

POKER News

POKER

$140,361 win lands at Thunder Valley

On Friday night, a guest was playing Face Up Pai Gow at the Northern California casino when the progressive jackpot hit.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Staind to perform at Mohegan Sun

The rock band will make a one-night appearance in Connecticut on 3 September.  read more

Planet Hollywood to host LETTERKENNY LIVE

The cast is reuniting for the first time since the acclaimed series concluded its 12-season run, with a night in Las Vegas on 26 February 2027.  read more

Palms Casino Resort to welcome Jorge Medina

Medina is bringing his tour to the Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas on 22 August.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to produce up to $4.3 billion in U.S. online sports betting handle, according to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.
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