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April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Stickman explains that casinos will always lean into whatever drives revenue. If flashy new slot machines are bringing in more money than table games or video poker, you can expect to see a lot more of them on the floor.
read more | | Featured StorySummer is approaching fast, and people are making plans for Las Vegas trips. Our video explains how you can schedule your vacation around one of your favorite bands or music artists visiting Sin City, including Kelly Clarkson.
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 | Located on the main casino floor, the Downtown Las Vegas casino's new space opens this summer with approximately 60 games, including several electronic table games.
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Opening 18 May, the tower features 204 guest rooms, including 100 luxury suites, and is directly connected to the largest gaming floor in the Lake Charles region in Louisiana.
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During March, gaming revenues from Virginia casinos totaled $100.1 million, marking the first time that monthly revenues have exceeded $100 million since the launch of land-based gaming.
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On 11 April, a guest hit a straight flush on Three Card Poker for $149,944 at the Las Vegas Strip resort, and just a few hours later, another player hit a royal flush on Three Card Poker for $475,669.
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From January through March, one winner each month drove away in a new 2026 Chevy Trax, courtesy of the Nevada casino resort.
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Along with the California casino being the first in the U.S. to debut the game, MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks is the first title released by Aristocrat Gaming, under its newly awarded licensing partnership with Hasbro.
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With this approval, bet365 is authorized to offer internet gaming and internet sports betting on behalf of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
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The Las Vegas room introduces a random, must-hit-by jackpot system that runs all day and can trigger at any moment. But unlike a typical slot experience, when it hits, it doesn’t just impact one player.
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 | To enter, make a $5+ lineup with at least one "Live NBA Player Pick." Live Player Picks are picks made after a game is already in progress.
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The decision was prompted by a request from bet365, which seeks to apply for a Category 3 Sports Wagering License.
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The report shows an approximate 8.7% increase year-over-year in the amount wagered ($881.1 million).
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 | Last week, a guest at the California casino turned a $3 bet into $281,144 while playing a Frankenstein slot.
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On 12 April, a guest at the Florida casino won $121,453 from a $26.40 bet playing the slot machine.
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The pair of side-by-side $2 million progressive slot machines are located Hard Rock Atlantic City’s high-limit area and feature the themes Dragon Link Golden Century and Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous.
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The two Golden Entertainment properties in Nevada saw players score a combined $4,621,172 across the casino floor in March.
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 | The inaugural Air France flight, AF56, arrived last week from Paris, launching the airline’s first regularly scheduled service to Las Vegas.
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The Nevada casino marked its 20th anniversary with a packed poolside event featuring top restaurants, live entertainment and a surprise drone show.
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 | The comedian and bestselling author is bringing her wit and humor to the Agave Ballroom in Las Vegas on 26 September.
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Due to popular demand, the GRAMMY-nominated electronic artist will return to the Las Vegas venue on 3 and 4 July.
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The iconic Hip-Hop duo will headline a night of live music this summer at Mohegan Sun, taking over the Sun Patio stage in Connecticut on 6 September.
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The multi-artist show at the Arizona casino is set for 5 June and will feature Baby Bash, Lil Rob, MC Magic and Concrete.
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Did You Know?
Last week, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed legislation that would have raised the minimum betting age from 18 to 21, banned college player props, and required operators to offer a minimum bet limit.
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