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October 21, 2024
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
October 21, 2024 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Robison analyzes two different cruise ship slot machine pay tables, revealing the best denominations and strategies to maximize the chances of winning a free cruise.
read more | | Featured StoryThe casino property is expanding with a new outdoor slot patio featuring over 250 machines, heated for year-round use. This follows a recent $10 million renovation of their main casino floor and the addition of 24/7 table games starting 8 November.
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 | MGM Resorts and Marriott announced plans to convert an iconic property on the Las Vegas Strip to the W Hotels brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
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In our most recent video, we report from the Strip and discuss the Mirage demolition, the Formula 1 race course, and more NBA-to-Las Vegas rumors.
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority unveiled plans to add 12,000 square feet to gaming floor footage, with plans to also build new food and beverage spaces and a new high limit table game area.
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The Las Vegas casino's expansion will increase the casino floor footprint, adding over 250 slot machines, an additional pit area, a new casino center bar, and a new rooftop bar/event space.
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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission fined Crown Melbourne $2 million for allowing 242 people who had self-excluded from gambling to place bets at the casino over an eight-month period.
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The landmark bill establishes stricter controls on advertising, creates a self-exclusion register, and forms independent regulatory authority.
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The 950-square foot room is equipped with two blackjack tables, and a midi baccarat table, large high-definition TVs to watch your favorite sports teams, and a dedicated bar with complimentary drinks.
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Valley Tower in North Carolina marks the latest milestone in Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River’s $275 million expansion project, following the opening of a 25,000 square-foot expanded casino floor this past May.
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 | Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $410 million on sports in July 2024, a 26.9% year-over-year increase.
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September iGaming gross receipts totaled $202.6 million and gross sports betting receipts totaled $58.4 million.
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 | The online lottery courier service that allows consumers to purchase lottery tickets on their phone, tablet, or computer announced the launch of its digital scratch ticket offering in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas.
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 | A New York resident took home $100,929 on 13 October after playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Diamond at the Connecticut casino.
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The Connecticut resort reported $29.4 million in slot revenue for September, a decrease from the $32.1 million reported in August.
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 | A guest from Louisiana was playing Pai Gow Poker at the Mississippi casino when he has dealt a seven-card straight flush, turning a $1 side bet into six figures.
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A guest won $600,022 playing High Card Flush Poker at Caesars Palace on 12 October. The next day, another player hit big on Crazy 4 Poker for $216,682.
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The Women’s £1,100 High Roller will kick start the schedule on 21 November at the Women’s Winter Festival at the London Hippodrome.
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 | The rapper will celebrate 2025 at Planet Hollywood with six exclusive shows for his first Las Vegas residency from 27 December through 4 January.
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Underwood will present three final performances of REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency on 9, 11 & 12 April 2025, concluding her reign as Resort World’s first and longest-running headliner.
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On 28 June, the global superstar will bring her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to the Las Vegas venue.
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Did You Know?
Two downtown Las Vegas casinos, Binion's and Four Queens, are changing their tipping policy to allow dealers to keep their own tips instead of pooling them, a move intended to increase dealer earnings.
Featured Game Gold West is a five-reel, four-row slot that features 1,024 paylines and scatters that trigger the bonus spins round. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this slot, watch our video review. > More Gold West DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 casino openings, expansions and closings for October - Ellis Island Casino expansion
- Tropicana implosion
- Live! Pittsburgh high-limit
- Cherokee Valley River tower
- Dakota Dunes expansion
- Freehold Raceway closing
- Palazzo Villas at the Rio
- The Venetian roller skating
- Ramsay’s Kitchen
- The Shed Restaurant
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