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June 30, 2025

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arrowJohn Robison: Last-minute slot club requalification

Last-minute slot club requalification
Robison details his frantic attempt to move up to an upper level in a casino's slot club during a bad run of luck, and the challenges he faced to reach the goal.  read more
 

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Sphere to bring The Wizard of Oz to life

Sphere Entertainment reveals new details about the immersive sound and infrasound haptic seats for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere in Las Vegas, beginning 28 August.  read more		Sphere to bring The Wizard of Oz to life
 

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Best Las Vegas July 4th fireworks

Where are the best fireworks displays in Sin City? Plus, there are pool parties, parades, and concerts to attend all weekend long.  read more

15 lose gambling privileges in Pennsylvania

Placement on an Involuntary Exclusion List prohibits individuals from gaming in a casino in Pennsylvania, via an online betting site regulated by the Board, or a video gaming terminal location.  read more

Indigo Sky Casino celebrates Rock & Brews opening

The new Rock & Brews Restaurant and Concert Bar in Oklahoma features a 7,500-square-foot space designed for music lovers and foodies alike, with 15 LED screens for sports and entertainment viewing.  read more

Arizona cracks down on unregulated gambling sites

The Arizona Department of Gaming has taken action against several unlicensed gambling operators, including sweepstakes models, sports betting, horse race wagering, and peer-to-peer betting exchanges.  read more

MGM Yonkers seeks commercial casino license in New York

MGM Yonkers submitted a $2.3 billion proposal to transform Empire City Casino into a commercial casino and entertainment destination.  read more

Freedom Plaza advances 'transformative' Manhattan project

The civic and cultural development submitted its license application to the New York Gaming Facility Location Board. The plan by Soloviev Group and Mohegan says it will redefine Midtown Manhattan's East Side with significant investment.  read more

Mohegan Sun unveils four new dining openings

The new food venues at the Connecticut resort are The Farm Italy, Beauty & Essex, The Shed Restaurant and SIFT Bake Shop & A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons.  read more

Taste of Nobu West coming to Caesars Palace

Celebrated Chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns to Nobu Restaurant & Lounge at Nobu Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip to host two culinary experiences on 16 and 17 September.  read more

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Did players collude at WSOP final table?

Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll were accused of collusion during heads-up play in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker No-limit Hold'em event. (Las Vegas Review Journal)  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

New Jersey man hits $568,872 jackpot

The lucky player won the wide area progressive on Thursday night playing an IGT Wheel of Fortune slot machine with a $7 bet at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.  read more

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek awards $1.2 million win

The Florida resident made a $125 bet on a Dragon Link slot on 22 June when the life-changing $1,245,925 jackpot landed.  read more

Seminole Classic Casino pays out 400k+ jackpot

A guest from Hialeah won the $429,806 jackpot at the Florida casino while playing a Royal Reels slot on 25 June.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Potomac Poker Open set to return

More than $2,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools will be up for grabs at MGM National Harbor in Maryland from 13-25 August.  read more

Three Card Poker jackpot win at Caesars New Orleans

Earlier in the month, a Louisiana native took home a $251,596 mega progressive jackpot with a royal flush on Three Card Poker.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Mohegan Sun to host Adam Sandler

The tour will bring the comedian to Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on 26 September.  read more

Palms Casino Resort to welcome ZZ Top

With over a dozen new dates added to the group's North American tour, it will include a Las Vegas stop at Pearl Concert Theater on 31 October.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney's office concerning gambling allegations linked to NBA games, with the league cooperating in the probe, according to ESPN.
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Top 10 bold predictions for the 2025 WSOP Main Event
  1. Shorter registration lines
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