Casino City Times - Weekly Newsletter 16 January 2017

Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter

January 16, 2017

Latest From Our Strategy Experts

Mark Pilarski: Controversy at the craps table

A reader feels he was denied a $5,000 win by the pit boss after wagering $5 on a "fire" bet. Was he cheated? Should he have made the bet in the first place? read more

John Marchel:
Roulette tips
Frank Scoblete:
Winning is the most fun
John Grochowski:
Why am I not worth a comp?

John Marchel:
Roulette tips
Frank Scoblete:
Winning is the most fun
John Grochowski:
Why am I not worth a comp?

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MGM Grand's LEVEL UP raises the bar for modern gaming

By Abby Messick

The new skill-based social gaming venue at the Las Vegas Strip casino opened in December and provides a glimpse of the future of gaming. read more

CASINO News

	Mohegan Sun opens new blackjack lounge DUO Blackjack Lounge, located in Casino of the Wind, features couples' seating and a high-energy atmosphere. read more
Foxwoods Resorts Casino reports December 2016 slot revenue Slot revenue was $35.3 million, down 6.4% compared to the same time last year, while handle for the month was $465.7 million, down .07% from the same time last year. read more
GameCo to launch 'Terminator 2' VGM GameCo Inc. announced it will develop three new casino games for its video game gambling machines based on the iconic science fiction film "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." read more
Golden Entertainment to open seven new taverns in Las Vegas Each new location will offer up to 15 video gaming devices and a wide variety of dining and beverage selections, including award-winning food and happy hour options. read more

POKER News

	Party Poker launches 2017 live global tour The tour will be headlined by the Party Poker Million, and will feature multimillion-dollar prize pools and $5,300 buy-ins. read more
Weekend events solidified for 2017 World Series of Poker With just six weekends available to start new events this year, the WSOP has strategically built the 2017 schedule to place signature events on the weekend. read more
Pros play against poker-playing program at Rivers Casino The casino is hosting a 20-day event featuring 120,000 hands of poker played by four poker pros against a new Carnegie Mellon University program, Libratus. read more

Las Vegas named Best U.S. City

After two rounds of voting by readers of Travel Weekly, Las Vegas received the distinctive award in December. read more

SLOTS News

	The Reel Life: Putting the 'auto' in 'automobile' edition The Consumer Electronics Show this year featured a smorgasbord of car tech features that are helpful and not at all creepy-sounding. read more
Scientific Games slots named 'Best Slots of 2016' The company received extensive recognition as a favorite among slot players as a part of Strictly Slots magazine's "The Best Of Slots 2016." read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

	Def Leppard to perform at MGM Grand Joined by Poison and Tesla, the legendary rock band will stop at the Las Vegas casino on 17 June. Tickets go on sale 20 January. read more
IP Casino to host Creedence Clearwater Revisited Former Creedence Clearwater Revival member's bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford formed Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995 and will perform at the Mississippi Gulf Coast casino. read more
Comedian Benji Brown to visit Aliante Casino On 25 February, the stand-up comic will bring years of comedic experience to the Las Vegas casino. read more

Did You Know?
Nevada's largest casinos turned a profit in 2016 for the first time in eight years due to room rentals and fees, according to an annual report by state legislators.

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Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter January 16, 2017

Latest From Our Strategy Experts

Mark Pilarski: Controversy at the craps table

John Marchel:

Frank Scoblete:

John Grochowski:

John Marchel:

Frank Scoblete:

John Grochowski:

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Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
January 16, 2017