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February 24, 2025

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arrowJohn Robison: The logic behind casino tracking

The logic behind casino tracking
Ever wonder why pulling your player's card doesn't immediately log you out? Robison explains the tech evolution between casinos and players when it comes to accurate tracking.  read more
 

Featured Story

US gaming revenue reaches new high again

Total revenue from land-based casino games, sports betting and iGaming reached $71.92 billion in 2024, a 7.5% increase over the previous record set in 2023.  read more		US gaming revenue reaches new high again
 

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$12 million win at Virgin River Casino

The winner turned a $5 bet on Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7s into $12,371,364 at the Nevada casino on 16 February.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Vegas expansions and new resorts

From MGM Grand to The Venetian, our most recent video details seven Las Vegas hotels with ongoing renovations.  read more

$1.3 million blackjack win at Mohegan Sun

The guest was playing the optional $5 Super 4 Progressive side bet on a blackjack table in Casino of the Earth at the Connecticut resort on 13 February.  read more

California tribes file lawsuit against DOI

The U.S. Department of the Interior's and the Bureau of Indian Affairs' "rushed and improper" approval of the Koi Nation casino project in Northern California is being challenged in court.  read more

El Cortez Hotel Casino debuts casino expansion

Last Thursday, the Las Vegas resort celebrated the completion of its property-wide expansion with a grand re-opening event, featuring cocktails and bites from three new food and beverage outlets.  read more

Arizona Charlie's Boulder awards bingo jackpot

The Las Vegas casino made Valentine's Day unforgettable for a local who won the Double Progressive jackpot of $58,528 during a morning session of the 24-Hour Sweetheart Bingo event.  read more

Ojibwa Casino Baraga & Marquette to become smoke-free

The two Michigan casinos announced that effective 14 March, all casino venues, including restaurants and hotel, will be designated smoke-free and vape-free.  read more

$200,000 jackpot win at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa

On 18 February, the lucky guest scored big, hitting the Pai Gow Progressive jackpot for $207,504 at the Las Vegas casino.  read more

Michigan issues cease-and-desist letter to BetNow

BetNow has 14 days to cease offering gambling services to Michigan residents as required by the cease-and-desist order.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Michigan's January sports betting revenue

Michigan online gaming and sports betting hit $331.2 million in January, up 25.4% from December.  read more

A series of projects for Churchill Downs Racetrack

The series of transformational projects are, collectively, the largest expansion and renovation undertaken in the 150-year history of CDI.  read more

Super Bowl drives record wagers for Oregon

Bettors in the state placed more than 456,000 wagers through Oregon Lottery's DraftKings Sportsbook – setting a new single-event record.  read more

LOTTERY News

LOTTERY

Texas Lottery moves to ban courier service

The state’s Lottery Commission announced that lottery ticket courier services are not allowed under Texas law.  read more

ESPORTS News

ESPORTS

NJ to allow esports players to bet on themselves

Gaming Guru I. Nelson Rose explains why esports betting expansion in New Jersey risks athlete-driven corruption, even with good intentions.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Palms Pool returns for 2025 season

In addition, the Las Vegas resort is giving back to the community with an exclusive free cabana program for Las Vegas locals Monday through Thursday.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Kathleen Madigan to hit The Venetian Las Vegas

The comedian will return to The Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas on 2 August with The Day Drinking Tour.  read more

The Backstreet Boys add three Las Vegas Sphere shows

Due to overwhelming demand, three additional shows have been added to the Backstreet Boys' summer residency at the Las Vegas venue on 15, 16 and 17 August.  read more

Planet Hollywood to host Big Time Rush

Gearing up for a massive 2025, the group's new tour will make a Las Vegas stop at PH Live on 30 August.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Vermont lawmakers filed a bill last week that would repeal the state's sports betting and lottery laws, citing concerns about low-income bettors. The bill is under review by the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.
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