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August 16, 2021
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
August 16, 2021 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | With a house edge as low as 1.06%, baccarat is among the best “no-brainer” bets in casinos. Here, Grochowski explains the rules and the basic strategy behind hitting or standing in baccarat.
read more | | Featured StoryA year after the industry was rocked by a global pandemic, U.S. casinos brought in a record $13.6 billion in revenues during the second financial quarter, and 2021 is on pace to be "the best year ever for gaming," according to the American Gaming Association.
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| Last Thursday, marked the grand opening of Hollywood Casino York, the third gaming and entertainment facility for Penn National Gaming in Pennsylvania.
read more | Our most recent This Week in Gambling video focuses on how U.S. iGaming could be expanding in states with tribal gaming, much like the arrangement between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe.
read more | Following a new order from the New Orleans mayor, the Caesars Entertainment property will become the first casino resort in the U.S. to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to be allowed to enter, beginning today.
read more | The hotel officially opened on 6 August for guests to experience New York City's newest play, stay, dine, shop and be entertained destination.
read more | Live roulette, craps and mini baccarat table games debuted at Casino Del Sol last week a result of the amended gaming compacts signed by Gov. Doug Ducey and the state's tribes in April.
read more | Table games and slots generated $115.7 million in revenue while retail sports betting generated $1.2 million. July revenue was 9.3% higher than June.
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| Arizona's mobile betting market is expected to be live by 9 September. The new sports betting law allows for 20 sports betting licenses, 10 for tribal casinos and 10 more for the state’s major sporting venues.
read more | Justice Minister David Lametti announced last week that 27 August will be the official launch date for single-event sports betting across Canada.
read more | Online and retail sportsbooks took in $194.5 million in bets in July, which is down 21% from $246.3 million in June.
read more | Online and retail sportsbooks accepted $578.7 million in bets in July, down 24.5% from $766.9 million in June. July 2021 was up 83.7% from $315.1 million in July 2020.
read more | The compact modernizes the gaming industry through the authorization of sports betting in Florida through the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
read more | The companies will partner to build a retail sportsbook at the recently opened We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Arizona while also launching mobile and online betting under the Betfred Sports brand.
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| Eight Lounge, a state-of-the-art lounge will light up Las Vegas beginning this fall, offering hand-rolled cigars and spirits in a comfortable environment.
read more | The Prestige Club Lounge is now also available in both The Palazzo and Venetian towers with expedited private check in, complimentary continental breakfast, evening appetizers and views of the Las Vegas Strip.
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| Last Friday, a woman from Texas placed a $2 bet on a Wheel of Fortune game when it was turned into a $1,021,166 payday at the Las Vegas Strip casino.
read more | The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis has installed the Gaming Arts' Pop'N Pays slot family across multiple casinos in Alberta.
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| Legendary rock band Journey is returning to the entertainment capital of the world for a six-show residency at Virgin Hotels from 1 -11 December.
read more | One of rock's most influential bands, KISS, will be in Las Vegas for an exclusive engagement at Planet Hollywood Casino, kicking off New Year's Eve week.
read more | The Burlesque Show, featuring a talented, sexy, and hilarious cast of dancers, performers and comedians, is returning to The Music Box in Atlantic City, starting in September.
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Did You Know? The National Football League will allow up to six sportsbook commercials per game this season with one per quarter, one during the pregame show and one at halftime, according to Sports Business Journal.
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