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May 2, 2016
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
May 2, 2016 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Pilarski breaks down the best strategies to optimize your chances of being a successful blackjack player, including how the number of decks affects the game, doubling down and avoiding 6-to-5 payouts.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask With the new Wynn Las Vegas poker room set to debut May 26, Casino City's Gary Trask sits down with Director of Poker Ryan Beauregard to discuss why he thinks the new venue is now the "most luxurious" in town.
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 | The bill, introduced and sponsored by Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Chair Adam Gray, passed by a unanimous vote last week and now heads to the full Assembly.
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The new process for the 2016 World Series of Poker allows players to register via wire transfer, cashier's check or credit card.
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The poker tour returns to Barcelona for the 13th year, with a giant festival running from Aug. 16-28, followed by Malta in October and Prague in December.
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 | In partnership with CG Technology, the Las Vegas Strip casino will provide tips to bettors on Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m.
inside its newly opened sportsbook.
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Derby fans are invited to don their finest hats and enjoy $10 mint juleps this Saturday with a chance to win a $250 gift card.
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In this week's episode, J. Todd discusses why the California horse racing industry has thrown its support behind the state's online poker bill. Plus, horse racing is also in the news in New Jersey, and we have reactions to the most recent "Deflategate" developments.
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The NCAA basketball tournament helped Nevada sportsbooks set a new record in March, but the heavy wagering did not translate to a positive statewide gaming win for the month. (Las Vegas Review Journal)
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Raiders owner Mark Davis pledged last week to relocate his NFL team from Oakland to Las Vegas if a proposed $1.4 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium is built, but many challenges lie ahead. (Associated Press)
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 | Mayor Don Guardian said the city wire-transferred its bond payment on Monday, avoiding a default that would've sent shock waves across the state. (The Press of Atlantic City)
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Saratoga Casino Hotel unveiled a new name and logo for the 75-year-old raceway, which will open a $40 million expansion in July.
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Boyd Gaming has agreed to take over the Cannery Casino and Hotel and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel for a total cash consideration of $230 million.
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The five gaming commissioners voted 4-1 to not issue a resort-casino license in the southeastern part of the state to Mass Gaming & Entertainment.
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 | A woman in England demonstrates why it's worth it to double- and triple-check all your travel plans well in advance of your trip.
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 | The made-for-TV group, which sold more than 75 million records worldwide, heads to Tulsa on June 30 as part of its 50th anniversary tour.
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The founding member of the renowned Allman Brothers Band will grace Talking Stick Resort's Showroom stage on Sept. 17.
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Tickets for the May 26 show in Highland, California start at $80 and are available online.
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Did You Know?
As part of its 21st anniversary celebration, Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington, held the world's largest slot tournament and set a new Guinness World Record last week when 3,173 players competed for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes in the Everi's 2016 TournEvent of Champions.
Featured Game If you're looking for irreverent humor and inappropriate behavior from your slot machine, then look no further than Ted from Aristocrat, located in a casino near you. To find out more and to check out the sights and sounds of Ted, watch our video review. > More Ted DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 sporting events to bet on in May - Kentucky Derby
- Indy 500
- UEFA Champions League Final
- NBA Playoffs
- NHL Playoffs
- Preakness Stakes
- Wilder vs. Povetkin
- UFC 198
- The Players Championship
- Barclays Premier League
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