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November 20, 2023

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November 20, 2023

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arrowJerry Stickman: Switching machines

Switching machines
Stickman clarifies that a random number generator propels all video poker games, regardless of the machine being played. If your fortunes shift upon changing games, it's unrelated to any notion of "jolting" the machine.  read more
 

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$1.1 million Pai Gow Poker jackpot at The Cromwell

On 11 November, Troy Bright from California become a millionaire by winning $1,155,366 through a Mega Progressive jackpot on his second hand of the night, while playing Face Up Pai Gow Poker at The Cromwell on the Las Vegas Strip  read more
$1.1 million Pai Gow Poker jackpot at The Cromwell
 

SPORTS News

SPORTS

ESPN BET now live in 17 US states

In addition, PENN's online casino is accessible within the new app under the Hollywood Casino brand in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  read more

Arizona sports betting up 13% in September

Bettors in The Grand Canyon State wagered over $610 million on sports in September 2023, which is a 13.5% increase year-on-year.  read more

Online sports betting leads the way in Massachusetts

In October, approximately $59.18 million in taxable sports wagering revenue was generated across the eight online sports wagering licensees, accounting for more than half of the Gross Gaming Revenue.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

Detroit casinos report October revenue

October table games and slot revenue, $82.8 million, decreased 18.9% when compared to October 2022 results and was 18.3% lower than September.  read more

Several plead guilty to illegal gambling charges

A search of the now-closed Stony Creek Internet Café in Michigan resulted in the confiscation of 37 gaming machines and computers, along with $6,012 in cash and gift cards.  read more

Atlantis Paradise Island celebrates 25th anniversary

From 10-12 November, the famed resort welcomed guests, VIPs and celebrities with a series of events and festivities to commemorate its quarter-of-a-century milestone.  read more

Durango Casino & Resort unveils beverage program

The Las Vegas resort, which opens on 5 December, will offer a variety of cocktails at its restaurants and bars.  read more

POKER News

POKER

West Virginia joins multi-state agreement

Online poker players in the Mountain State will be allowed to play against players from Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey, following necessary approvals.  read more

Former pro basketball player wins WSOPE Main Event

Max Neugebauer, a 26-year-old Austrian who played professional hoops for BC Vienna, prevailed over a record-setting field of 817 in the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event in Czech Republic to earn the coveted bracelet and €1.5 million.  read more

The Beau Rivage Heater coming to Mississippi

With more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools and 65 tables from 4-15 January, the tournament in Biloxi features a $1 million guaranteed prize pool in the Main Event with an entry fee of $1,200.  read more

Viewing schedule released for WSOP Paradise

Set to kick off on 3 December at Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino in the Bahamas, World Series of Poker Paradise will feature high-stakes events with the biggest names in poker and celebrity appearances.  read more

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa to host Winter Poker Open

Taking place from 1-26 January, the series in Atlantic City consists of 22 main events featuring $10 million in guarantees and 20 secondary and satellite events.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

IGT awards $14 million in October jackpots

One of the jackpots was a $12.1 million payday from a guest playing Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Triple Red Hot 7s at Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  read more

Two jackpot wins at Caesars Palace in 12 hours

On 15 November, a guest won $125,000 after landing a jackpot playing slots. A day later, another Caesars Rewards member left the Las Vegas casino with a $100,000 video poker jackpot.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

The Flamingo to open Gordon Ramsay Burger

Next summer's debut of Gordon Ramsay Burger at the Las Vegas casino follows the success of the restaurant's first Sin City location at Planet Hollywood.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

More Las Vegas shows added by Garth Brooks

Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation asked Brooks to add 18 new 2024 dates to his Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, at Caesars Palace.  read more

December entertainment set for Boyd Gaming's properties

Boyd Gaming is bringing holiday cheer with award-winning entertainment options across its Las Vegas properties this December and into the New Year.  read more

Best of All World's 2024 tour coming to Las Vegas

Sammy Hagar announced the 28-date tour will make a Las Vegas stop at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Garden Arena Friday, 9 August.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
In the first three days of legalized online sports betting (3-5 November), Maine sports bettors wagered almost $4 million. DraftKings accepted $3.4 million in bets, while Caesars, partnered with three Maine tribes, was a distant second at $530,000.
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