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Proper roulette play
Scoblete explains how to enjoy roulette without the heart-stopping ups and downs of betting on single numbers and describes a seasoned strategy for a relaxed and potentially profitable experience.  read more
 

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TWiG: Las Vegas room rate on the rise

How can the average traveler save when visiting Sin City? In our most recent video, we've got suggestions for how to visit Las Vegas on a budget.  read more
TWiG: Las Vegas room rate on the rise
 

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

2024 World Series of Poker shatters records

The total field for the WSOP was 229,553 entries, most all-time. In addition, the Main Event prize pool was the largest in both series and poker history, totaling $94,041,600, which topped the $93,339,900 pool set in 2023.  read more

2024 WSOP Main Event title goes to Tamayo

Jonathan Tamayo emerged victorious in the largest live poker tournament in history, outlasting a record 10,112 players to claim the $10 million grand prize.  read more

Crowd roar fuels unprecedented success

Casino City sits down with Jack Effel, VP of the WSOP, who discusses the record-breaking 2024 Main Event and the factors that draw players back every year.  read more

WSOP Paradise returning with $50 million Main Event

Beginning 6 December 2024 at Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino in the Bahamas, the event will feature the largest guarantee in live poker tournament history.  read more

Antonius named Poker Hall of Fame 2024 inductee

Patrik Antonius is one of poker's most successful European players, ranking 36th all-time in career earnings. In 2023, Antonius made history by winning a $1,978,000 cash game pot, the largest on a U.S. livestream broadcast.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

DraftKings opens tables at Resorts Casino Hotel

Guests inside the sportsbook at the Atlantic City casino now have the chance to play live table games with bets starting at just $10.  read more

Buddy’s Boardwalk Empire opens at Harrah's in AC

The new concept offers guests an array of Jersey-style sandwiches, a diverse selection of pizzas, a pasta station and Valastro's iconic desserts and cakes, fresh from New Jersey’s Carlo’s Bake Shop.  read more

Wahlburgers now serving at Chicken Ranch Casino Resort

This expansion welcomes Wahlburgers’ signature blend of delicious burgers, sandwiches, and sides to Jamestown, California.  read more

Mohegan Sun sits atop 'Best of Connecticut Awards'

The awards for the Connecticut resort include Best Music Venue, Best Fine Dining, and Best Casino Activity.  read more

Treasure Island says goodbye to The Mirage

As the iconic Las Vegas property officially closed on 17 July, Treasure Island presented Mirage guests and casino customers an exclusive offer.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Seven-figure win at The Venetian Las Vegas

The player was using a Dragon Link machine in the high-limit gaming lounge when a $25 bet turned into $1,039,754.  read more

Treasure Island awards $25,000 slot hit

A guest from Maryland was playing a Top Dollar machine at the Las Vegas Strip casino on 19 July when the jackpot hit.  read more

LOTTERY News

LOTTERY

Illinois Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary

Ushering in a day of ‘70s nostalgia, Thursday's celebration threw it way back to 1974 with a giant, 35-foot golden disco ball to pay homage to the year the lottery got its start.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Michigan reports June sports betting revenue

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $214.1 million total internet gaming gross receipts and gross sports betting receipts in June, a 10.6% decrease compared to last month.  read more

BetMGM/Caesars launches mobile betting in DC

FanDuel's monopoly in the Washington D.C. sports betting market has ended with last week's launch of BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook. This expansion was made possible by the implementation of the FY2025 budget.  read more

90 suspicious betting alerts reported by IBIA in Q2 2024

The Q2 2024 total is 3% less that the revised figure of 93 alerts in Q1 2024 and an increase of 80% when compared to the Q2 2023 total of 50 alerts.  read more

BINGO News

BINGO

Double progressive bingo jackpot win

Nancy’s $72,265 win at Edgewater Casino in Nevada falls just short of the record double progressive jackpot win set earlier this year by part-time local Myla. D. when she took home a $74,728 jackpot in March.  read more

Plaza Hotel and Casino's second Super Bingo Giveaway

To qualify for the Downtown Las Vegas resort's $20,000 Super Bingo Giveaway in June 2025, players receive 10 drawing tickets for every Super Bingo two-day event played in August 2024 through May 2025.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Mariah Carey adds eight dates to Park MGM

Headlined by Kevin Hart, Lil Wayne, and Ludacris, with more special guests to be announced, the event will take place from Thursday, 29 August – Sunday, 1 September, at Resorts World Las Vegas.  read more

Kevin Hart to return to Resorts World Las Vegas

Headlined by Kevin Hart, Lil Wayne, and Ludacris, with more special guests to be announced, the event will take place from Thursday, 29 August – Sunday, 1 September, at Resorts World Las Vegas.  read more

Afterlife adds shows for Sphere in Las Vegas

The newly added shows on 29 and 30 December join their highly anticipated New Year’s Eve show on 31 December.  read more

Rex Orange County bringing tour to Fontainebleau Las Vegas

On the heels of a new album, the tour will make a Las Vegas stop at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on 15 November.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
SuperBook Sports has ceased online sports betting operations in eight states, effective 19 July. Its physical sportsbook will still operate at the Westgate in Las Vegas and it will continue to offer mobile betting through its app in Nevada.
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