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July 20, 2020
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
July 20, 2020 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | Robison explains that when you sit down at a video poker machine the strategy you employ determines how frequently you get a royal flush and it should be dictated by the paytable of the game you are playing.
read more | | Featured StoryThe only Atlantic City casino that did not reopen on 2 July announced last week that it will host an invitation-only "soft opening" on 23 July before welcoming the general public three days later with limited amenities.
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 | Following the U.K. government's decision to give the green light to casinos to resume operations, the Betting and Gaming Council urges Scottish and Welsh governments to follow suit.
read more | The combined company now owns and operates more than 55 casino properties worldwide, including an iconic portfolio of eight properties on the Las Vegas Strip.
read more | The bill, which was approved last week following a second reading, could become law in August and allows for both online and land-based gambling.
read more | The Government of Ontario announced as part of its Stage 3 re-opening plan it is permitting casinos and Charitable Gaming centers to resume operations, but no table games will be permitted.
read more | Masks are required for all guests and team members and due to the city's recent mandate, there is no indoor dining or beverage service, alcohol or otherwise.
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 | Oneida Indian Nation announced a 22 July reopening of The Lounge with Caesars Sports, its state-of-the-art sports books at Turning Stone Resort Casino, Point Place Casino and Yellow Brick Road Casino.
read more | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort made the decision to cancel this year’s running of the 51st West Virginia Derby, as well as the entire race card, for Saturday, 1 August.
read more | June's $165 million handle was good news, even if it still meant sportsbooks took in $300 million less in bets than an ordinary June, according to PlayNJ estimates.
read more | The sportsbook will be part of Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas' 60,000-square foot premium gaming venue located at the site of the former Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
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 | The Connecticut casino reported slot revenue of $33.6 million for the month of June 2020. This figure is down 4.9% compared to $35.3 million in June of 2019.
read more | A Dancing Drum slot machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa recently awarded one lucky player a progressive jackpot totaling $497,692.05.
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 | Caesars Entertainment and the Las Vegas Sands have a combined 11 properties in Sin City, and employees who refuse to wear masks may face termination.
read more | A 5,000-capacity concert and entertainment venue, The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas will be outfitted to host a myriad of affairs, including concerts, conventions, and corporate and sporting events.
read more | The Las Vegas Strip resort will reopen 1 September with new safety measures in place, including mandatory masks for all guests and employees.
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 | Shoma "pp_syon" Ishikawa of Japan made history as GGPoker's first online bracelet winner, taking the $525 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed title.
read more | After finishing seventh in the $777 No-Limit Hold'em, Scott "BudLightLime" Hempel claimed first in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed Turbo DeepStack.
read more | By defeating the 1,382-entry field, Pat "IchiiKawawa" Lyons took home $173,551, bringing his lifetime tournament earnings to over $1.5 million.
read more | The 1,528-entry field had a $687,600 prize pool and saw Terrell "Heezahustla" Cheatham be the last player standing for $116,204 and a gold bracelet.
read more | Guy "PhilLaak" Dunlap won his first bracelet and $133,780 in the event that had 663 entries and a $629,850 prize pool.
read more | The $3,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller had 496 entries and a $1.5 million prize pool. 2015 WSOP Main Event champ Joe McKeehen prevailed the $352,985 win.
read more | Eight-time WSOP Circuit ring winner Michael "miguelfiesta" Lech captured $164,248.92 and his first bracelet. It was his seventh cash through the first 13 events of the online series.
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Did You Know? Businesses, including casinos, in Puerto Rico are closing down again due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. This change will be in place until 31 July.
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- Lucas Giolito AL Cy Young
- Reds to win NL Central
- Gerrit Cole most strikeouts
- Trea Turner most steals
- Starling Marte NL MVP
- Blue Jays under 28 wins
- Cardinals under 31.5 wins
- Rockies under 27.5 wins
- Franmil Reyes most home runs
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