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August 19, 2019
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August 19, 2019 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Learning when to get up and walk away is always difficult. Frank Scoblete explains why players should decide to quit in certain situations at the casino.
read more | | Featured StoryThe Indiana resort will begin offering sports wagering on 1 September with kiosks and ticket writer stations at the property's new sportsbook. Chicago Bears legends Mike Ditka and Devin Hester are expected to make the ceremonial first bets. (photo by Ameristar East Chicago)
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 | Sportsbooks at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Lakeside Hotel Casino, Isle Casino Hotel in Waterloo and Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf accepted the first sports wagers on Thursday of last week.
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The new expansion between the NFL and the sports data and content provider will license the distribution of NFL official league data and content to more fans around the world.
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The multi-year agreement provides FanDuel access to official MLB data, along with league and team marks and logos, across FanDuel's online sports betting products and retail sportsbook locations.
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Online betting continued to dominate New Jersey's landscape in July, a trend that has only gained steam in the 12 months since DraftKings became the first to launch its digital platform.
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Last week, the New Mexico resort began accepting wagers in a new temporary location. A permanent sportsbook is under construction, and will open later this year.
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The rooftop bar at Paris Las Vegas will have college and professional football games running throughout its 75 TVs, starting 8 September.
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 | The Mississippi resort is offering casino promotions, food and beverage specials, and entertainment during August to celebrate its 25th anniversary on 29 August.
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The Las Vegas resort will shut down just after the Super Bowl in February for renovations, with plans to open back up as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in late 2020. (Las Vegas Review Journal)
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The Division of Gaming Enforcement report released on Wednesday indicates that July gaming revenue for Atlantic City was over $323 million, reflecting a 7.8% increase over the same period last year.
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Nearing its fall 2019 opening, the California resort has started booking room reservations as of last week.
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to award a license to Stadium Casino, a division of The Cordish Companies, which plans to construct a $150 million casino in Westmoreland County.
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 | Albert Calderon took home $237,000 after being crowned the winner of the 15th annual Arizona State Poker Championship at Talking Stick Resort.
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After a record-breaking series opener, this year’s "The Big 4" winners are Sean Winter, Sean Deeb, Jessica Dawley and Keith Brennan.
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 | The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $38 million for July 2019, an 11.2% decrease compared to the $42.8 million reported in July 2018.
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In the span of a month, the Florida casino saw three progressive jackpots won by different players, totaling over $1.4 million.
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 | The stand-up comedian will launch his "Just Kidding World Tour" and make a stop at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa on 9 November.
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On Wednesday, the British music icons launched their exclusive headlining residency show at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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Did You Know?
Maryland's casinos and lottery generated an all-time record of $1.3 billion in the 2019 fiscal year, according to the state's lottery and gaming agency.
Featured Game The casino skill game Cosmic Candy Heist from GameCo allows players to compete to stop aliens from stealing candy by matching puzzle tiles. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of the slot game, watch our video review. > More Cosmic Candy Heist from GameCo DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 reasons to visit The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod - Observation Deck
- Top of the World & 107 SkyLounge
- SkyJump and Thrill Rides
- Casino floor & Link Slot Lounge
- BLVD & MAIN Taphouse
- The View Lounge
- William Hill sportsbook
- New show venue
- Local art
- Exterior makeover
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