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January 23, 2023
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
January 23, 2023 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | In this week's column, Scoblete stresses the importance of slot machines in the world of the casinos despite players' lack of control over the games. This is important as between 65% and 90% of casinos’ revenue comes from slots.
read more | | Featured StoryWith December's numbers still pending, revenue for gambling in the U.S. in 2022 had already reached more than $54.9 billion. The previous record was set at $53 billion in 2021.
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 | With mobile sports betting set to launch in March, commissioners voted on the preliminary suitability of the six operators that applied for an untethered Category 3 license, including FanDuel and DraftKings.
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Circa Survivor broke professional football contest records with two checks for over $3 million each. Circa Million IV delivered $6 million in prizes and awarded $1 million to the first-place finisher.
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The partnership marks Caesars’ first in-person foray into Massachusetts and includes the eventual opening of a 30,000-square-foot Caesars Sportsbook retail location.
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The online and retail sports betting division of the Fanatics digital sports platform made history becoming the first legal sports betting operator to open a retail sportsbook inside an NFL Stadium.
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Fans at FanDuel Sportsbook in Connecticut can catch the action on the 140-foot-wide video wall, enjoy a buffet, drink menu and various betting options on 12 February.
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Tennis legends Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, John McEnroe, and Andy Roddick will be competing for a $1 million purse in April 2023 at the Florida property.
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The resort will offer racing enthusiasts a chance to enjoy the historic inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix in November with all-inclusive experience offerings.
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 | During the past weekend, three Caesars Rewards members won jackpots at Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas resorts, totaling nearly $450,000.
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Patrons at the Pennsylvania casino can continue playing live table games and placing bets at FanDuel sportsbook during the day, but as of last Friday, the casino is now operating twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
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In addition to Sunstone Spa’s recognition as the best spa in the Coachella Valley, Spas of America released named Agua Caliente Casinos’ Sunstone Spa as the top spa in California.
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Each of the hotel's 82 guestrooms, 14 suites and four hospitality suites have been completely updated in the California resort.
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The program offers guests health and wellness experiences at the resort, including Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero's TB12 method and golf at Wynn Golf Club.
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The combined revenue of slot machine, table games, sports wagering, iGaming, video gaming terminals and fantasy contests totaled $5,211,303,191 compared to $4,734,552,201 in 2021.
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 | The Connecticut casino is inviting its Momentum members to two days of slot tournament action beginning Sunday, 19 February, that will award a top prize of $5,000 each day.
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The player, who wished to remain anonymous, placed a $75 bet on a Huff N' Puff slot machine before winning $125,177 on 4 January.
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Last week, a player hit for over $90,000 while playing a Wheel of Fortune slot at the Iowa casino.
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 | Locals and tourists are invited to the Nevada establishment for traditional dances, decorations, and delicacies, including a Chinese lion and dragon dance performance.
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Lion’s Dance performances and authentic dining experiences will be held at both The Orleans Hotel and Casino and Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Celebratory dances will take place at both Las Vegas casinos on specific days during the month of January.
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 | The 2023 Critics Choice Awards and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and television host will perform her 2023 Little Big Bitch Tour at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in April.
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The 35-city global tour will make a Las Vegas stop at T-Mobile Arena Saturday, 7 October.
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The Las Vegas Strip resort is ready to welcome back comedian and actor Dane Cook to The Chelsea stage on Saturday, 1 April.
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The GRAMMY Award-winning icon will take his 30th Anniversary Tour to The Venetian Las Vegas in June.
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The international tour of Yesterday: The Beatles Tribute is bringing The Beatles’ feel-good classic sounds to The Event Center on Friday, 24 March.
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Did You Know?
West Virginia is now the lone state in the U.S. to offer live greyhound racing after Southland Casino Hotel in Arkansas officially closed its track on New Year's Eve.
Featured Game Trinity Reels is a six-reel, three-row slot that features a colorful gemstone motif and up to 177,147 ways to win. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this slot, watch our video review. > More Trinity Reels DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 casino openings and expansions for winter 2023 - Hudson Valley NY grand opening
- Caesars Windsor sportsbook
- Bethlehem opens poker room
- Bay Mills' DraftKings Sportsbook
- Fieri’s Flavortown heads to Vegas
- Paragon Casino adding Topgolf
- Southland completes expansion
- Flight Club Las Vegas opens
- Buffalo Bill's Casino reopens
- Red Rock Casino opens food spots
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