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August 27, 2018
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
August 27, 2018 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Grochowski explains several blackjack scenarios in which players should stand or hit. He also provides the difference in the average loss when a player stands or hits in each example.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Dan Ippolito It can be tough to compete with a casino with the name MGM attached to it, but Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland has managed to do so with the introduction of several new amenities. (photo by Live! Casino & Hotel)
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 | Investing in the revival of historic Springfield, Massachusetts' first resort casino brings 3,000 permanent jobs and new entertainment offerings to New England.
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The California casino's arena exclusively hosts the Blazing 7's Blackjack game, with an advanced progressive betting option that allows players to win additional payouts during the standard game.
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The first phase of the Las Vegas resort's remodel, comprising three floors totaling 252 rooms, will introduce the new Elevate series, available to guests by the end of the month.
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The annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the commercial casino industry and the significant economic impact it has in the 24 U.S. states with commercial gaming operations.
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 | The viewing party kicks off 9 September 2018 inside the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino's International Theater and takes place throughout the football season.
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The Rhode Island Lottery chose the two to be the end-to-end sports betting service providers at the state's licensed video lottery and table game establishments, Twin River Casino and Twin River Tiverton Casino.
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After chastising one of the largest sportsbook operators in Las Vegas for a series of "major hiccups," the Nevada Gaming Commission is threatening to revoke CGT's gaming license. (Las Vegas Review Journal)
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Horseshoe Casino in Tunica processed its inaugural bet on 14 August, ushering in a new era of sports betting for the state, and Harrah's Gulf Coast in Biloxi started offering sports betting on 20 August.
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This football season, the New York casino will be giving away $10,000 in free slot play every week during their Pro League Pick N’ Win promotion.
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 | A local couple turned a visit at the Las Vegas casino into a $102,008.13 payday after hitting IGT’s Triple Star progressive jackpot on 15 August.
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Now ready for play, the penny-denomination machines are Wide Area Progressive machines, with an initial base jackpot amount of $100,000.
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The Pilgrims didn't land in Plymouth for the area to host these kinds of sinful shenanigans.
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 | Las Vegas will host an array of Labor Day Weekend pool parties, concerts, comedians and DJ performances.
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Opening 1 September, the resort will debut the interactive, virtual gaming experience where guests can play some of the world's best golf courses.
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The properties include Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, Aquarius Casino Resort, Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall, Gold Town Casino in Pahrump, Lakeside Casino & RV Park, Arizona Charlie's Boulder and Arizona Charlie's Decatur.
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The nationwide player loyalty program is being brought to a new level to several properties, including multiple in Las Vegas, with the addition of new reward tiers and exclusive new benefits for Boyd Gaming customers.
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 | The Man Of The Woods Tour, Live Nation has confirmed an additional Uncasville show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, 22 December.
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As she returns to the Las Vegas stage this Friday for her headlining residency, the female artist released five new dates at the Las Vegas casino.
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Australian model and DJ Brooke Evers will perform at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas on Labor Day Weekend beginning on Sunday, 2 September.
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The British rock band will take its First Love North American tour to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on 16 February.
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The restaurant will smoke alligators throughout the weekend from 1-3 September at Paris Las Vegas.
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Did You Know?
The commercial gaming industry brought in $40.28 billion in gaming revenue in 2017, a 3.4% increase over 2016, according to the American Gaming Association.
Featured Game Wheel of Fortune Megatower comes with three 9' wide mechanical reels and a 55' portrait upper display, plus a dynamic player panel with dual bash buttons. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of Wheel of Fortune Megatower, watch our video review. > More Wheel of Fortune Megatower from IGT DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 first impressions of the new MGM Springfield casino - Remembering the past
- The Armory
- Terrace with a view
- Poker room
- Movies and golf
- Hotel lobby
- Cocktails abound
- Delectable food offerings
- Employee pride
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