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When does a slot malfunction?
Robison discusses an instance in which a player won more than the maximum in a bonus round on a slot machine because the machine's memory was corrupted, and how that is being handled.  read more
 

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Circa's NFL contests returning with record payouts

Circa Survivor, Circa Million VIII and Circa Grandissimo will raise the bar yet again with a combined guaranteed prize pool of $30 million, the largest in contest history, all with no rake.  read more
Circa's NFL contests returning with record payouts
 

CASINO News

CASINO

CFTC sues Minnesota to block state law

Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to block a new state law, signed by Governor Tim Walz, that would make operating or assisting in the operation of a prediction market a criminal felony.  read more

PA Gaming Control Board levies two fines totaling $180,000

One of the fines was $40,000 to Greenwood Gaming for three instances of permitting underage individuals to access the gaming floor and play slot machines or table games.  read more

Betr acquires Ascent Capital Management

The move secures National Futures Association and Commodity Futures Trading Commission registrations, advancing the launch of prediction markets within the Betr super app.  read more

Gaudi Bar debuts at Sunset Station

The reopening comes as the Nevada resort continues to roll out updates across the property, including updated casino spaces, new dining and entertainment concepts, and more.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Las Vegas lights up for Pride Month

During National Pride Month in June, there will be a robust calendar of events, parties and live shows celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.  read more

Palms Casino Resort to splash into summer

The Las Vegas resort will offer an expanded lineup of weekly entertainment, new food and cocktail offerings, and free cabanas for locals ages 21 and older at Palms Pool from Sunday through Friday.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

TWiG: Experience the World Cup in Las Vegas

Our latest video covers the array of watch parties in Sin City, as well as hotel discounts.  read more

World Cup watch parties coming to Rivers Philadelphia

From 1-4 July, the casino will host viewing parties for 11 knockout-round matches throughout the celebration, including two round-of-16 games, with more than 250 seats available in The Event Center.  read more

Dutch gambling supervision tightened during World Cup

The Ksa reminded providers that not all types of online betting are permitted in the Netherlands; for example, betting on who receives a yellow card or the first corner kick is not allowed.  read more

Senate hearing: CFTC should not regulate gambling

Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued a statement following a Senate hearing on sports betting.  read more

Rhode Island AG targets prediction markets

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has filed suit against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging their sports-related "event contracts" constitute illegal sports betting under state gambling laws.  read more

POKER News

POKER

$2.6 million Pai Gow win at MGM National Harbor

On 18 May, a Prince George's County resident was dealt the hand of a lifetime at the Maryland casino, leading to a $2,669,714 win.  read more

Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament arrives at Mohegan Sun

Running from 12-14 June, the Connecticut resort's poker tournament will include the $400 buy-in No Limit Hold'em event, featuring a $75,000 guaranteed prize pool.  read more

$134,000 Pai Gow jackpot hits at Thunder Valley

The winning hand, five aces, which is the highest-ranking five-card hand, won the Face Up Pai Gow Mega Jackpot at the California casino.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

The Venetian Las Vegas pays out $540,106 win

Last weekend, a guest was playing Wizard of Oz: I'll Get You My Pretty when five Wicked Witch of the West symbols appeared, triggering the top jackpot.  read more

BLACKJACK News

BLACKJACK

Court blocks California cardroom blackjack ban

Last Thursday, Judge Richard Darwin blocked enforcement of state regulations that would have banned blackjack-style games in California cardrooms. (The Business Journal)  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

The Smashing Pumpkins to hit MGM Grand

The award-winning rock band announced its The Rats In A Cage Tour is making a Las Vegas stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena on 30 October.  read more

Adam Lambert to bring live performance to Mohegan Sun Arena

The GRAMMY-nominated global superstar will take the stage at the Connecticut resort on 18 July.  read more

MIND2MIND announces Fontainebleau residency

The mentalist duo James Harrington and Mariana Liani will have a limited-run residency at the Las Vegas resort, starting on 4 June.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
DraftKings is shutting down its retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field on 31 May, just two years after opening, citing rising Illinois and Chicago sports betting taxes. The company will continue to operate online and keep the venue open as a sports bar.
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