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arrowFrank Scoblete: The science of casino 'love'

The science of casino 'love'
Scoblete and Roulette Ralph have both heard players say that they "love" a casino game, but could pheromones actually play a role when selecting your game of choice?  read more
 

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TWiG: The seven best off-Strip casino hotels

Escape the Las Vegas Strip's bright lights and discover Vegas's best-value resorts. Our latest video reveals seven gems for a unique Vegas experience, including Palms Casino Resort.  read more
TWiG: The seven best off-Strip casino hotels
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Foxwoods celebrates 33rd anniversary

Over the past year, the Connecticut resort has introduced several additions, including the high-limit gaming room Club Newport and the Grand Bar.  read more

NAAiG formed to combat 'well-reported' iGaming harms

Regional casino operators have joined forces to create the National Association Against iGaming, arguing that iGaming leads to declining revenues for brick-and-mortar establishments.  read more

Virginia releases January casino activity report

Gaming revenues from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia totaled $72.3 million last month.  read more

Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana celebrates grand opening

Last week, the Cordish Companies welcomed guests to the $270 million resort featuring 47,000 square feet of gaming space, including over 1,000 slots and 40 live-action table games.  read more

Four Winds Casinos begins 2025 with several jackpots

An Indiana man scored one of the major wins, taking home $158,319 while playing a Progressive 21+3/Top 3 table game on a $5 wager at Four Winds New Buffalo.  read more

MGCB issues nine cease-and-desist letters

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has taken swift action against nine online casinos, issuing cease-and-desist letters for violations of state gaming laws.  read more

Stake leaving Great Britain market

The move follows the launch of a U.K. Gaming Commission investigation into a widely viewed video displaying the Stake-branded logo.  read more

Apache Nugget Corporation to reopen New Mexico casino

The Apache Nugget Travel Center & Casino will house 80 slot machines, a wall of electronic table games, and a race and sportsbook.  read more

Netflix Bites opens at MGM Grand in Las Vegas

This unique dining experience offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with each menu item inspired by a hit Netflix show or movie.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

NC releases January revenue report

In January, bettors in North Carolina wagered $646,942,020 on sports events, and those wagers, won $568,494,173.  read more

Philly bettors wager $100 million on the Super Bowl

Bettors in Pennsylvania wagered over $101.5 million on the Super Bowl, a 20.4% jump from last year, coinciding with the hometown Eagles' appearance and subsequent victory.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Seminole Classic Casino pays out six-figure win

The guest turned $10 into $106,117 while playing an Ultimate Fire Link slot at the Florida casino on 12 February.  read more

Graton Resort & Casino debuts Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinets

Guests of the California casino will be the first players in the world to experience the latest entertainment showcase from IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots brand.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Fontainebleau's Oasis Pool to debut next month

On 7 March, the Las Vegas resort will debut its six-acre space featuring six pool experiences, four bars, a restaurant, and a 2,300 square-foot gaming area.  read more

Flamingo Las Vegas introduces the new GO Pool

Spanning nearly 1.5 acres, the $20 million project features a multi-pool complex with a 30-seat swim-up bar.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Boyz II Men to hit The Cosmo in Las Vegas

The best-selling R&B group is returning to The Chelsea for a four-night, exclusive engagement in August.  read more

The Venetian Las Vegas to welcome Ralph Barbosa

After selling out his shows at The Venetian Las Vegas in both 2023 and 2024, the comedian is set to return to The Venetian Theater on 18 and 19 July.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Online gambling self-exclusion registrations among young adults (under 25) in the U.K. surged by 31% year-over-year in H2 2024, according to GamStop.
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