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July 25, 2022
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
July 25, 2022 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | Video poker provides players all the information needed to determine house edge, but some wrongly assume that having this knowledge means they can play all day with a minimal buy-in.
read more | | Featured StoryThis widely popular bar and lounge perched high atop the 55th floor of the recently re-opened casino resort will unveil a reimagined experience on 3 August, featuring staggering views of the Las Vegas Strip.
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 | The 2022 World Series of Poker ended with Pennsylvania's Benjamin Kaupp winning the final bracelet after taking down the Tournament of Champions for a career-best $250,000.
read more | The recently concluded WSOP live and online bracelet events saw a total of 197,626 entries from over 100 countries with a record-breaking $347,941,800 total prize pool, eclipsing the previous record from 2019.
read more | In the $1,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold'em event, Canada's Jaspal Brar was the last one standing, besting Jesse Lonis in a short-lived heads-up match to win his first gold bracelet and $190,731.
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 | This week's video covers the news of three Station Casinos in Las Vegas being shut down and demolished after never re-opening due to the pandemic.
read more | New concepts, currently underway, include restaurants Lotus of Siam and Naxos Taverna, an adult-only pool and a high-limit slots room at the Las Vegas casino resort.
read more | Macau casinos have so few gamblers, in fact, so little revenue of any kind, that the government finally ordering them completely closed is a small blessing.
read more | On 21 July, a $1,541,533 jackpot was hit while a guest was playing the Wheel of Fortune Cash Link game, marking the largest jackpot won in the Idaho casino's history.
read more | Multiple gift giveaways, movie matinees and more will be offered to guests at the operator's Nevada casinos next month.
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 | The state saw a record $4.1 million in privilege fees during the month, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming.
read more | By combining Genius Sports' data with video in real-time, ScoreBreak’s patented synchronization engine will allow coaches and players to access stat-driven video immediately.
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 | The guest was playing Three Card Poker and hit a spade royal flush on Thursday. His $5 side bet triggered the mega tier of the resort’s Millionaire Progressive for $1,040,235.
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 | All previously postponed Weekends with Adele performances have now been rescheduled and new dates kick off 18 November at Caesars Palace.
read more | Beginning 20 August, the trio of Swedish DJs comprised of Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello and Axel "Axwell" Hedfors will bring their award-winning music to the Las Vegas nightlife scene for two years.
read more | To mark the 45th anniversary of Elvis’ passing and the profound impact he had on music, Gold Strike Casino Resort will host Elvis Elvis Elvis, a tribute show honoring the late King of Rock & Roll at the Gold Strike Theater on 13 August.
read more | Actor, comedian and podcast host Jeremy Piven brings his stand-up act to Rivers Casino Philadelphia on Saturday, 8 October.
read more | Jeff Dunham announced three new Las Vegas dates for his tour, beginning 5 November at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.
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Did You Know? In first week of operation earlier this month, the temporary Hard Rock Bristol Casino in Virginia reported a handle of over $37 million, according to the Virginia Lottery Board.
Featured Game Mr. Macau is a five-reel, 20-payline game that includes a bonus round and bonus spins, wild and scatter symbols, and a respin feature. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this game, watch our video review. > More Mr. Macau DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 observations from first WSOP on Las Vegas Strip - Poker is alive and well
- New tournaments
- Main Event winner makes history
- Hellmuth’s Main Event dud
- Rough summer for Kid Poker
- The Phil Ivey effect
- Early COVID-19 fears
- Solid job by staff
- Lack of nostalgia
- New venue, more players
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