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August 17, 2026
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
August 17, 2026 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | John Robison's latest slot-machine dream combines complicated bonus features, casino memories and one potentially costly mistake.
read more | | Featured StoryOur latest video counts down the 10 best bingo rooms in Sin City, based on customer reviews, jackpots, specials, hospitality, payouts and more.
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 | 55 Stories of Fame is an immersive new activation that gives guests attending select Palms events the opportunity to see themselves featured live on the Las Vegas resort's iconic Tall Wall.
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If approved, Hollywood Casino New Orleans is expected to open in 2029 and will include approximately 875 slot machines, 45 table games, a retail sportsbook and multiple dining options.
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July 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 5.3% compared with July 2025 and 9.6% compared with June 2026.
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 | The company has added comprehensive responsible trading standards to its CFTC-regulated Ludlow Exchange, covering participant protections, product design, marketing and risk monitoring.
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The CFTC says it acted to protect the stability of the national derivatives market after New York Attorney General Letitia James sued KalshiEX over its event contracts.
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 | With just one month remaining, potential contestants have until 12 September to enter Circa Sports' record-breaking NFL contests.
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Customers can now use Crown Cash to place eligible wagers on DraftKings Sportsbook, play games on DraftKings Casino and Golden Nugget Casino and more.
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 | On 12 August, a guest at the Louisiana casino landed the Mega Progressive Jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em.
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With 1,143 entries in the Big 4 events at the Florida casino, the total cash payouts topped $5 million, including Joe McKeehen winning the SHRPO Championship and claiming $462,600.
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 | Las Vegas will commemorate Mexican Independence Day and El Grito in September with a packed lineup of Latin music, comedy and entertainment across the destination.
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 | Last week, a guest hit the life-changing Grand Jackpot at the Florida casino while playing a Dragon Link progressive slot.
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Late Sunday night, a $50 wager on Samurai Secrets triggered the bonus game and led to a $166,860 jackpot.
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Just hours after a guest hit a $145,888 jackpot Thursday afternoon, another struck for $112,505 that evening.
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On 7 August, a guest hit an $85,451 jackpot while playing Spooky Link, followed by a $189,000 Dragon Link jackpot at the Florida casino.
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 | The Burning Up Tour All Over Again tour is expanding and will include a Las Vegas stop on the Strip at MGM Grand Garden Arena on 28 November.
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The two comedy icons are teaming up for a special Wrangler National Finals Rodeo week show at PH Live in Las Vegas on 4 December.
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Cirque du Soleil announced that Mad Apple, its show celebrating New York City nightlife at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, will conclude its Las Vegas run on 5 September.
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The GRAMMY Award-winning artist announced that his North American tour will stop on the Las Vegas Strip on 13 November.
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Last week, Baltimore filed lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they act as unlicensed sportsbooks and violate the city's Consumer Protection Ordinance.
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