Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter!
Newsletter Archives
|
February 29, 2016
Casino City Times Weekly Newsletter
February 29, 2016 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | While most expect to cash in when advancing to a bonus round, Robison says it's possible to win nothing. In fact, much to his chagrin, there is absolutely no requirement for bonus rounds to pay anything.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Aaron Todd World Series of Poker Vice President of Corporate Communications Seth Palansky chats with Casino City about the 2016 series and the changes players can expect this summer, including earlier start times, 15% payout tables, and improvements to the Colossus, which attracted a record field last year.
read more |  | |
 | FoxPerx gives Foxwoods Rewards members the chance to win one of 1,000 prizes through the slot ticket system every day at the Connecticut casino.
read more |
When an accounting error deposited €1.5 million into a player's account, 'the-requin34' decided to take the money and run. The Reel Life would like to think we'd behave better.
read more |
Big winners at the Mississippi Gulf Coast casino last week included Nina D., who hit a $75,000 jackpot on Triple Gold; and Lucie R., who cashed in for $22,400.
read more |
Corrie C. won a new Toyota RAV4 SLE; Richard J. won $20,000 on a Top Dollar machine; and Eric T. won a $14,580 jackpot on a Triple 7s game.
read more |
 | The new year didn't start off as planned for Nevada casinos, especially on the Las Vegas Strip where gaming revenue was down 7.7%, according to the Gaming Control Board. (Las Vegas Review Journal)
read more |
The two venues, currently in development at the Las Vegas Strip resort, will mark David Chang and Christina Tosi's first West Coast projects.
read more |
The decade-old program at Wynn Resorts Las Vegas properties is still alive despite an adverse ruling last week by a federal appellate court. (Las Vegas Review Journal)
read more |
 | The bill to legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports in Virginia passed by a 31-9 vote, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign it. Also, news from New York and the demise of another DFS operator.
read more |
 | Plans to build a $1.7 billion resort casino in Everett will be delayed due to a local mayor's appeal of an environmental permit for waterside construction projects. (Boston.com)
read more |
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has received a license from the Korean government to build a first-of-its-kind integrated resort at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
read more |
The Philadelphia native will serve as executive chef at Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House, the SugarHouse Casino Event Center and VIP culinary.
read more |
The project at the Lincoln, California venue will add 111 luxury rooms and suites and renovate the existing 297 rooms within the 17-story tower.
read more |
 | The world's largest poker site will make its entry into the U.S. regulated online gaming market on Monday, March 21 and will be available across desktop, tablet and mobile platforms.
read more |
The poker industry went Hollywood on Thursday night, gathering in Beverly Hills, California at the SLS Hotel for the second annual Global Poker Index American Poker Awards.
read more |
 | Tickets are on sale now for 27 new shows, beginning in September. "Celine at The Colosseum" has been on hiatus since Dion's husband and former manager passed away in January.
read more |
Comedy's Queen of Mean brings her outrageous new show to the Salt River Grand Ballroom on May 29. Tickets are currently on sale.
read more |
The famous nightlife innovator's newest nightclub vision promises to create a "wildly exuberant party atmosphere."
read more |
|
Did You Know?
Gross revenue from table games in the 12 Pennsylvania casinos saw a year-over-year increase of 7.7% in January, while total gaming revenue improved by 3.61%, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Featured Game Bikini Party is a five-reel slot with 25 paylines and girls who undress in the bonus round. The game also features wild and scatter symbols and free spins. > More Bikini Party DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 takeaways from the Global Poker League Draft - The team to beat: London
- Drafting for national pride
- The "steals" of the night
- NY is the favorite "on paper"
- Best "wildcard" players available
- International diversity
- The Magician disappears
- Hello, Holly
- Hellmuth and Negreanu shine
- Dirty pool by PokerStars?
|
|
John Robison: 