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January 29, 2024

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arrowJohn Robison: Heads vs. tails

Heads vs. tails
Even when flipping a coin, our expectation differs from what we anticipate. Robison explains that the difference between anticipation and expectation helped build the mega-resorts in Las Vegas.  read more
 

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TWiG: Las Vegas resort fees on the rise

With record-breaking profits rolling in, some Las Vegas casinos have decided that now is the time to jack up their resort fees and parking prices, which we discuss in our most recent video.  read more
TWiG: Las Vegas resort fees on the rise
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Fontainebleau Las Vegas names president

A 36-year veteran of the luxury hospitality sector, Maurice Wooden was previously President of Wynn Las Vegas and a member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors.  read more

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to debut Glass Bar

Set to open in winter 2024, the 4,000-square-foot cocktail lounge features bar-top games for guests to enjoy while sipping on a cocktail or watching sports on one of the six television screens.  read more

Delaware Park Casino completes $10 million renovation

The main casino floor now features state-the-art slot titles, new high limit table games, enhanced dining options, and a modern design.  read more

License renewed for Mohegan Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board determined that Downs Racing fulfilled the obligations under its previously approved casino operator's license and qualified to have its license renewed for an additional five-year period.  read more

Graton Resort & Casino's Bistro 101 now open

The new restaurant at the California casino has a wine country inspired menu by Chef John Trunk and features elevated American casual cuisine.  read more

Flamingo Las Vegas pays out six-figure poker win

On Friday, 19 January, Stephen Huber from California won a jackpot for $105,206 after laying down a six-card straight flush playing I Luv Suits poker.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Circa Squares returns for Super Bowl

Circa Squares is a spin on the popular football squares game, which is won by correctly betting on the combination of the last digits for each team's score at the end of each quarter.  read more

Caesars Sportsbook releases odds for Super Bowl LVIII

The game opened with the 49ers as a two-point favorite, but within an hour, the early interest in the Chiefs shortened the spread to 49ers -1.  read more

FanDuel-parent Flutter to list on NYSE

The company's board says the listing will "unlock long-term strategic and capital market benefits" by enhancing its profile in the U.S. and enable better "recruitment and retention" of talent.  read more

North Carolina sports betting to launch in March

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission set Monday, 11 March, as the day that legal online sports wagering can begin in the Tar Heel State, with operators such as DraftKings and FanDuel set to go live on Day 1.  read more

Arizona sports betting handle increases in November

Bettors in Arizona wagered over $713.5 million on sports in November 2023, representing an approximate year-over-year 15.7% increase.  read more

POKER News

POKER

WSOP Circuit to return to Turning Stone

The only World Series of Poker event in New York, the 12-day tournament series runs from 14-25 March, with a guaranteed payout of more than $2.5 million.  read more

Nominations for 5th Global Poker Awards

Nominees for 16 categories have been unveiled, including Best Final Table, Best Podcast and Best Vlogger. The ceremony takes place 24 February live on PokerGO.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Seminole Classic Casino pays $140,000 on win

On 23 January, a slot player on the Royal Reels machine hit the progressive jackpot at the Florida casino to win $140,820.  read more

$100,000 hit at Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall

A local took home $103,216 from the Nevada casino after hitting the jackpot playing the Dragon Cash game.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Timberlake brings tour to Sin City

The first leg of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour will include 22-cities, including a Las Vegas stop at T-Mobile Arena Friday, 10 May.  read more

Los Bukis announces Las Vegas residency at Park MGM

The Mexican musical group will make Las Vegas history as the first full Latin and Spanish-language residency on the Strip, beginning a run of 15 shows on 3 May.  read more

Billy Joel and Sting coming to Las Vegas

Two of the most respected recording artists in history have announced a one-night-only performance at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, 9 November.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Macau authorities arrested multiple individuals last week from a criminal syndicate that was allegedly involved in a counterfeit chip scam, which cost a Cotai casino $210,000.
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