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May 18, 2026
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
May 18, 2026 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Scoblete advises a casino player who seems bored and annoyed by the same old conversations and complaints from other players.
read more | | Featured StoryOur video has your complete guide to the biggest happenings in Sin City over the holiday weekend, including concerts, comedians, pool parties, and big-name DJs taking over nightclubs across the city.
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 | In addition to a new high-limit area, the gaming floor has been fully revitalized with 100 slot machines, including 11 bar-top units. The room offers a refined environment for classic table games, including Double Deck Blackjack, Shoe Blackjack, Baccarat and Pai Gow.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Caesars Virginia, The Interim Gaming Hall Norfolk, and Live! Virginia reported gaming revenues of $99 million.
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BetGuard is a tool that enables individuals aged 19 and older to voluntarily opt out of all Ontario-regulated online gaming platforms through one online portal.
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The adult-only 12,000-square-foot oasis at the Nevada resort returns on Saturday with a new aesthetic and a summer calendar of events.
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Last week, Gov. Tony Evers signed an order prohibiting Wisconsin state government workers from disclosing or using insider information available to them in the course of their work for the state in order to personally profit or benefit.
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The Mississippi resort started a full renovation of all 570 rooms, with the redesigned spaces featuring contemporary interiors, upgraded finishes, enhanced lighting and modern in-room amenities.
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April 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 7.8% year-over-year and 5.8% from March 2026.
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 | The March 2026 report shows an approximate 5.7% increase year-over-year in the amount wagered ($836.9 million).
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Saturday's Preakness Stakes made history being held for the first time at Laurel Park in Maryland, seeing Napoleon Solo (7-to-1) claim the title.
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Former Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons breached betting integrity rules by sharing insider information with sports bettors and agreeing to alter his performance during a game, according to an infractions decision.
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 | On 14 May, the guest won $1,009,357 while playing a Million Dollar Dragon Link progressive slot machine, becoming the first player in the property's history to surpass the $1 million mark on a single jackpot.
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On Saturday night, a guest at the California casino turned an $8.80 bet on Dancing Drums into the six-figure jackpot.
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On 13 May, a Dragon Link slot machine at the Tampa casino paid out $148,618 to a lucky guest.
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On 18 July, the adults-only Downtown Las Vegas resort will turn into a destination for slot lovers with an all-day tournament featuring a $15,000 prize pool, free play giveaways, open bar, and more.
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 | The American country music singer is coming to the Florida resort for a performance on 24 July and tickets are on sale now.
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The multi-platinum-selling country artist will be at The Venetian Theater in Las Vegas on 5 December.
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On 13 September, the worship leader will take the stage at the Connecticut resort for a live performance.
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Did You Know?
Online gaming win for New Jersey casinos and their partners was $263.1 million for April 2026, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 11.9%.
Featured Game Sticky Bandits: Unchanged is a five-reel, three-row online slot that features 10 fixed paylines navigating the grid. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this slot, watch our video review. > More Sticky Bandits: Unchained DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 changes for this year's WSOP - Completely free daily coverage
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- Main Event Final Table delayed
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- Jeff Platt joins the team
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- 2026 WSOP brings the hype
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