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August 19, 2024

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August 19, 2024

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arrowJohn Robison: Birthday at the casino

Birthday at the casino
Robison always goes to the casino on his birthday and gives some examples of offers he has received in the past on his special day. He also mentions a near major mistake made by a casino regarding markers.  read more
 

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Resorts World Las Vegas accused of allowing illegal gambling

The Nevada Gaming Control Board's complaint says the resort welcomed certain individuals with suspected or actual ties to illegal bookmaking, histories of federal felony convictions related to illegal gambling businesses, and ties to organized crime.  read more		Resorts World Las Vegas accused of allowing illegal gambling
 

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Full Labor Day Weekend schedule for Las Vegas

Labor Day Weekend will be celebrated in Las Vegas with live entertainment and sporting events taking place throughout the destination from Friday, 30 August through Monday, 2 September.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

US commercial gaming continues to set records

The $17.63 billion in Q2 2024 marked the industry's 14th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth and its highest-grossing Q2 performance on record.  read more

Virginia Lottery releases July activity report

During July, gaming revenues from Virginia casinos totaled $59.3 million, a slight decrease from the $59.5 million reported in June 2024.  read more

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announces F1 watch party

The Boulevard Experience is a multiple-day official watch party atop the Boulevard Pool during the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024.  read more

MGCB renews licenses for three casinos in Detroit

Board Members unanimously approved the one-year renewal of licenses for Detroit’s three commercial casinos: MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.  read more

Bally’s Chicago Casino expands VIP offerings

In addition to a new VIP lounge, the Illinois property also welcomed a VIP Player Services window and high-limit slots.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open winners

The winners earned more than $1.2 million, with Paul Snead winning the SHRPO Championship and claiming $529,428.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

TWiG: Vegas baseball stadium in jeopardy

Our most recent video discusses the Oakland A's new ballpark on the Strip as we delve into the current challenges and discuss the risks that could lead to the project's failure.  read more

Missouri voters will decide on legalizing sports betting

The Missouri secretary of state has approved letting voters decide in November whether to legalize sports betting statewide.  read more

Gold Strike opens sportsbook powered by DraftKings

The Mississippi resort rebranded its sportsbook in collaboration with DraftKings and the book features four betting windows and 10 DraftKings kiosks.  read more

Fontainebleau Las Vegas' charity pickleball tournament

The newest luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip will host the event benefiting the Discovery Children's Museum on 27 August.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Foxwoods slot revenue increases in July

The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $31.2 million in July 2024, an increase from the $29.3 million reported in June 2024.  read more

Whitney Houston slots go live at Mohegan Sun

A pod of four new Whitney Houston slot machines are now live at the Connecticut casino, featuring famous tunes by the multi-platinum pop-star.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Morgan Jay coming to The Venetian Las Vegas

The musician and comedian is bringing his This One’s For You Tour to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian on 21 and 22 February.  read more

Tears For Fears to perform at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Songs for a Nervous Planet, the exclusive three-night live event will take place at BleauLive Theater, starting on 30 October.  read more

Chelsea Handler to stop at Foxwoods Resort Casino

The GRAMMY-nominated comedian, TV host and best-selling author will bring her Little Big Bitch Tour to the Connecticut Resort on 7 September.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
DraftKings has backtracked on its plan to tax winning bets, following customer pushback and shortly after FanDuel announced it had no plans for a similar surcharge.
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