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December 25, 2023

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December 25, 2023

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arrowFrank Scoblete: Card counting in blackjack

Card counting in blackjack
Frank Scoblete explains how blackjack surged in popularity in the 1960s when Edward O. Thorp developed the optimal playing strategy in "Beat the Dealer," the first book about card counting.  read more
 

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Beau Rivage ups the ante with new poker room

In advance of hosting its biggest tournament, the smoke-free space at the Mississippi Gulf Coast casino resort features 12 tables and a dozen 65-inch and larger televisions.  read more		Beau Rivage ups the ante with new poker room
 

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$1 million win at The Venetian in Las Vegas

Slot influencer Scott "Raja" Richter was playing Dragon Link at the Las Vegas Strip casino when his $250 bet turned into a $1,081,106 win.  read more

Texas guest wins $135,000 at Delta Downs Casino

Marc was full of holiday cheer when he spun a winning reel on the 10-cent denomination a Huff N' Puff game and took home $135,020 from the Louisiana casino.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

Caesars Palace Times Square gains momentum

One Times Square and Two Times Square joined in support of the proposal to bring a Caesars Palace Times Square casino to 1515 Broadway.  read more

La Strada at the Shore to host dinner with Sopranos cast

Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore, and Steve Schirripa will take part in the event on 20 January at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City.  read more

Mohegan Sun named Best Casino with Live Entertainment

The Connecticut resort was officially awarded the honor of “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice awards.  read more

Rivers Casino Philadelphia opens Riversuites hotel

The suite-only hotel features apartment-style accommodations that average 864 square feet with private bedrooms and walk-in closets.  read more

Michigan breaks iGaming revenue record

November iGaming gross receipts totaled $175.3 million, the highest monthly mark to date. The previous best was $171.8 million, recorded in March 2023.  read more

Turning Stone Resort Casino unveils NY Rec & Social Club

Last week, the upstate New York resort opened the sports lounge and nightlife venue boasting 62 TVs and a center bar with a three-story tower featuring 5,275 square feet of LED screens.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Four tennis officials sanctioned

Lithuanian Edvinas Grigaitis, Georgian Givi Khudoiani, and Armenian Arsen Movsisyan breached the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, including match fixing.  read more

Massachusetts posts record sports betting handle

A handle of more than $654.4 million in November helped generate approximately $48.95 million in taxable sports wagering revenue across eight mobile sports wagering licensees and three retail sportsbooks.  read more

Keeneland Spring Meet to pay record $8.1 million

The Kentucky track will celebrate the 100th running of the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes during its 2024 Spring Meet from 5-26 April.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Sepiol wins 2023 WPT World Championship

Dan Sepiol claims his spot in the World Poker Tour Champions Club and wins a grand prize of $5,282,954 by conquering the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Brasserie B accepting reservations

The new Bobby Flay venue at Caesars Palace is accepting reservations for January 2024 for brunch, lunch and dinner through OpenTable.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Rivers Pittsburgh to host Grand Funk Railroad

The group is bringing its American Band Tour and chart-topping hits to The Event Center at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on 22 March.  read more

Dustin Lynch brings country hits to Seminole Immokalee

The Florida resort will welcome the platinum-selling country music artist on 16 February.  read more

Live! Pittsburgh to feature tribute performers in 2024

The Pittsburgh resort is hosting a series of tribute concerts in 2024, including ones for Rod Stewart and Chicago.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
On Thursday, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that would regulate sports betting and online gaming. The bill now heads to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for final approval.
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