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May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Some players will end their session, cash their ticket and put the money back into the machine they were just playing to hopefully get on a hot streak. Robison explains that it doesn't work that way.
read more | | Featured StoryThe legal sports betting market will officially launch on 1 December, the state's Gaming Regulator has announced. A detailed timeline for license applications and approvals has been released, confirming the go-live date.
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 | The beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby two weeks earlier became the first favorite since 2018 to win the Preakness, setting up a potential Belmont Stakes showdown with Sovereignty on 7 June.
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The collaboration brings Station Casinos' STN Sports technology and odds to CasaBlanca Resort, Casino, Golf & Spa and Virgin River Hotel & Casino in Mesquite.
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The 27 June event at the Las Vegas resort will feature a super heavyweight title match between current Power Slap Super Heavyweight Champion Dumpling and No. 2 ranked contender Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes.
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Gaming law expert I. Nelson Rose discusses the surprising CFTC appeal withdrawal and its potential impact on the future of event wagering.
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 | The event on 15 May marked another milestone in the Las Vegas resort’s multi-phase transformation and highlighted the continued investment into revitalizing Rio’s gaming experience.
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During April, gaming revenues from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia totaled $78.8 million.
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The Las Vegas resort’s pool deck is back, complete with private cabanas, plush daybeds, a hot tub, fire pits, and a new menu at The Swimmin’ Hole Bar & Grill.
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The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling levied fines totaling €77 million against 14 online gambling platforms for operating without the necessary licenses.
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Revenue from table games and slots at the three Detroit casinos increased 1.5% in April 2025 when compared to the same month last year.
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 | The Connecticut resort reported 28.8 million in slot revenue for April, a decrease from the $32.5 million reported in March.
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The guest at the Florida casino was playing a Dragon Link slot and wagered $12.50 before winning $104,253.
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 | The guest was playing with the Super 4 Pays side bet at the California casino when the Diamond Royal Flush hit for $190,254.
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 | Dignitaries and special guests came together to commemorate the destination’s incredible journey from a small railroad stop in the desert to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
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 | The Florida casino will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a special bingo session on 25 May. Over a quarter of a million will be up for grabs.
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 | The R&B and funk band is bringing 57 years of funk and soul to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on 1 August.
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The iconic group is set to bring its The Sounds of Summer tour to the Las Vegas Strip on 1, 3 and 4 October.
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The comedian, actor, and podcast host announced back-to-back shows in Connecticut on Friday, 12 September and Saturday, 13 September.
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Did You Know?
Wynn Las Vegas will pay a $5.5 million fine for anti-money laundering violations, the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced last week, stemming from a 2024 investigation where Wynn admitted to unlicensed money transfers and improper financial activities.
Featured Game Fruit Ninja Fury is a six-reel, seven-row slot where players can expect bonus multipliers, a bonus buy, wild symbols, and cascading wins. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this slot, watch our video review. > More Fruit Ninja Fury DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 things to expect at the 2025 World Series of Poker - Stronger GGPoker presence
- New WSOP+ app
- Fewer international players
- Stricter rules at final tables
- Strong showings from "Old Guard"
- Player of the Year competition
- New cheating scandals
- Tons of great poker content
- No Phil Hellmuth in Main Event
- More ladies fighting for bracelets
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