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Always win at slots
When a YouTuber and his son posted a video about cracking a code on a slot, Robison had to see it to believe it. The guru was surprised to see how the slot reacted when changes to the denomination were made.  read more
 

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US commercial gaming revenue hits another record in 2023

U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached an annual record of $66.5 billion in 2023, surpassing 2022's previous high of $60.5 billion by 10%, marking the industry’s third-straight record revenue year, according to the American Gaming Association.  read more
US commercial gaming revenue hits another record in 2023
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Plans unveiled for Owensboro Racing & Gaming

Churchill Downs hopes to open the Kentucky facility in the first quarter of 2025 with 600 historical racing machines, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and multiple food and beverage offerings.  read more

PA Gaming Control Board levies $212,500 in fines

One of the fines was for $50,000 for three incidents at Hollywood Casino York property in which individuals under the legal gambling age of 21 were able access the gaming floor.  read more

The Rose Gaming Resort to open by end of September

Featuring 1,650 historical racing machines, the Virginia property will also open with a 102-room hotel, eight food and beverage options and over 2,540 parking spaces.  read more

Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage wins several awards in 2024

For the fifth consecutive year, the California resort has just been awarded two Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star awards and one Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award for 2024.  read more

Caesars acquires Wynn's Michigan iGaming operations

Caesars gains access to the Sault Tribe's iGaming skins, enabling it to operate additional digital brands in the state while existing WynnBET customers will be transitioned to Caesars' iGaming platform.  read more

Michigan breaks iGaming revenue record in January

January iGaming gross receipts totaled $181.9 million, beating the previous high of $181.4 million that was recorded in December 2023.  read more

New Jersey breaks gambling revenue records in January

Internet gaming revenue reported by casinos and their partners was $183.3 million last month, reflecting growth of 19.9% when compared to January 2023 and was a new monthly record for New Jersey.  read more

Mohegan to transition from management at Resorts Casino

In 2012, Mohegan acquired a 10% ownership interest in Resorts and entered into a management agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel, becoming the first Native American operated casino in Atlantic City.  read more

POKER News

POKER

The Venetian Las Vegas expands poker room

The new poker room will feature 50 tables spread across 14,000 square feet of space, making it the largest room on the Strip.  read more

Daytona Beach Card Club to host Moneymaker Poker Tour

The Florida venue is set to host the largest poker tournament in its history in April with the Moneymaker Poker Tour, a 12-trophy event featuring poker legend Chris Moneymaker from 17-29 April.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

TWiG: Record-breaking Super Bowl

This year's Super Bowl shattered betting records, marking an all-time high. Additionally, on our most recent show, we discuss more U.S. states aiming to implement sports betting.  read more

Encore Boston Harbor fined for sports wagering noncompliance

The Massachusetts resort was fined $40,000 for accepting wagers on two events involving Boston College women's basketball team.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$105,345 win at Casino Queen Marquette

The guest hit the jackpot at the Iowa casino while playing the $5 Triple Diamond Haywire slot machine, turning his $15 bet into a six-figure prize.  read more

New max stake for online slot players in UK

Stake limits of £5 for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September for adults aged 25 and older, and £2 limits for young adults aged 18 to 24.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Fontainebleau Las Vegas adds dining concepts

Chyna Club and Washing Potato are the latest additions to the resort’s culinary collection – both first-to-market concepts from the mind behind the globally renowned Hakkasan and Wagamama.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Treasure Island set to host Preacher Lawson

The stand-up comedian will perform at the Treasure Island Theater in Las Vegas for one night only on Friday, 22 March.  read more

Shane Gillis Live 2024 hits Mohegan Sun Arena

Gillis will bring his award-winning comedic routine to the Connecticut resort for a night full of laughter on Friday, 16 August.  read more

Tim Dillon to perform at Rivers Casino in Schenectady

The comedian and podcaster will bring his no-holds-barred humor to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center in New York on Thursday, 23 May.  read more

Peso Pluma to take the stage in Las Vegas this fall

After selling out 54 shows in 2023, the GRAMMY-award winner will bring his 2024 tour to T-Mobile Arena on 12 September.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Georgia’s Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment last week that will allow the state’s voters to decide whether to legalize sports betting and casino gambling.
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