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February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | When a reader asks Stickman which video poker game makes the most sense for beginners, he explains that it comes down to keeping it simple and focusing on strong pay tables.
read more | | Featured StoryOn 5 February, a New York resident was playing Three Card Poker at the Las Vegas Strip casino when a $5 side bet and a spade royal flush turned into $1,661,451.
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 | New developments for this year's World Series of Poker in Las Vegas include the return of a delayed Main Event final table and the launch of free daily livestreams on the WSOP YouTube channel.
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On 7 February, the guest was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em at the Iowa casino when hitting a royal flush progressive jackpot.
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 | This video combines lists, along with customer reviews and social media rankings, to develop the most comprehensive list of Sin City buffets.
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The Connecticut resort is marking this milestone with new updates and additions, including the unveiling of new rooms in the Fox Tower.
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Some of the highlighted wins from the Pahrump properties in Nevada were $26,788 on Queen Shiu Dragon Link; $14,756 on Red Festival Bao Zhu Zhao Fu; and $12,462 on Buffalo Link.
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Construction is slated to begin in March at the Las Vegas Strip resort, with the new spa set to debut in November.
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Featuring 246 rooms, the tower at the Minnesota property offers family and executive suites overlooking the casino floor and standard king and two-queen rooms.
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The 4,000 square feet of new gaming space at the Maryland casino features 110 slots and 19 table games.
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Last week, the family-friendly hotel in Las Vegas debuted its new traditional-style bingo hall and expanded coin-operated slot machine gaming floor.
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Opened last week at the off-Las Vegas Strip resort, Suvarn Spa is 1,110 square feet and features four treatment rooms.
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Set to open to the public on 24 February, the California resort will feature 60,000 square feet with an outdoor entertainment venue, 484 slot machines, and 12 table games.
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 | Taking place from 1-5 April at MGM Grand and T-Mobile Arena, the eight-team tournament will feature programs from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East conferences that narrowly miss NCAA Tournament selection.
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Nevada sportsbooks took in $133.8 million in wagers on Super Bowl LX, the lowest handle the state has recorded for the big game in at least 10 years, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that preliminary figures show $59,275,463 was wagered, a 41.6% decrease from last year.
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Wagering on Super Bowl LX totaled $126.5 million, and a higher hold percentage helped drive operator revenues up to $38.7 million, compared with $25.2 million last year.
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PrizePicks recorded its largest day ever on Super Bowl Sunday, with engagement on its prediction markets more than doubling the platform's previous high.
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 | On 10 February, a player at the Florida casino won $300,617 from a $44 bet on a slot. Early the next morning, a guest wagered $100 on Buffalo Link before hitting for $152,500.
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 | The live concert experience celebrating the music, moves and legacy of Michael Jackson will be at the Nevada resort on 17 April.
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Over the weekend, Anthony and his 14-piece band played hits for a sold out crowd, with more shows coming up on 20 and 21 February.
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Due to fan demand, the TONY, EMMY, and GRAMMY Award-nominated singer and songwriter will return to The Colosseum in Las Vegas on 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10 October.
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The multi-platinum and GRAMMY Award-winning trio is set to take the stage at PH Live on 15 May.
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Did You Know?
Hippodrome Casino in London recorded its 20 millionth visitor on 12 February, marking a milestone for the Leicester Square venue that opened as a casino in 2012.
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