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August 18, 2025
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
August 18, 2025 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Once upon a time, video poker was a player's dream. In the "Golden Age," these games offered exceptional returns, with some even paying out over 100% with perfect play.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask The Westgate SuperBook has set the standard for sports betting in Las Vegas for decades. VP of Race and Sports, John Murray, shares how the iconic sportsbook stays ahead amid fierce competition and a rapidly changing industry.
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 | Last week, Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills into law, making New Jersey the fourth state this year to ban online sweepstakes casinos.
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On 8 August, the Washington resort opened its new hotel tower, full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pool deck, a sports bar, and more.
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A father of three from Texas become an instant millionaire at the Oklahoma casino.
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New analysis from the American Gaming Association finds that Americans wager a total $673.6 billion annually with illegal and unregulated gambling operators, diverting activity away from licensed operators.
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Comanche debuted four new food and beverage concepts across three of its Southwest Oklahoma properties, introducing first-of-their-kind dining experiences to the region.
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Revenue from table games and slots decreased by 0.3% year-over-year but rose 5.6% from June 2025.
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Investigators allege that the accused withdrew large sums of cash as part of a coordinated scheme intended to evade detection and exploit financial institutions.
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 | DraftKings and Circa Sports were awarded the “untethered” licenses in advance of the anticipated 1 December launch, while FanDuel secured market access via a MLS partnership.
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This week, we're looking at the best offers for NFL betting from regulated providers and the best NFL watch parties in Las Vegas for opening weekend and beyond.
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On 23 August, the property will debut the state's largest retail sportsbook, featuring an 80-foot-wide LED screen, 31-foot-wide odds board and over 5,100 square feet of space.
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Kambi Group has signed a long-term partnership with Turning Stone Enterprises to provide its sports betting technology across three casino properties in upstate New York.
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 | After playing for several hours at the Las Vegas Strip casino, Pooja P. from Georgia hit the A-9 Suited progressive on High Card Flush Poker.
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The lucky guest hit the big weekend jackpot on an Aruze Gaming Gong Gong Lai Fu Mighty Buddha slot machine with a $5 denomination.
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Two lucky guests at the Florida casino hit it big on Saturday, with each winning well over $100,000 playing popular Aristocrat Gaming slot machines.
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 | Sin City will host a diverse lineup of events over the upcoming holiday weekend, including unique parties and dining specials up and down the Strip and beyond.
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Known as “the comedian’s favorite comedian,” Earthquake will perform at the Nevada casino on 7 November.
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The Backstreet Boys are extending their sold-out “Into the Millennium” residency at Sphere with seven new performances between 26 December and 3 January.
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The country music icon's two performances will take place during National Finals Rodeo week on 5 and 6 December.
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Did You Know?
Golden Gate, the oldest casino in Downtown Las Vegas, will phase out all live dealer table games by mid-September, replacing them with slot machines and electronic table games.
Featured Game Joker's Royal Riches is a five-reel, four-row game, featuring wilds, expanding wilds and the Loot Link and Power bet. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this slot, watch our video review. > More Joker's Royal Riches DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 intimidating bets and games for a casino newbie - Craps
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