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August 31, 2020
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August 31, 2020 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | While he's well aware that many are wary of soft doubles at the blackjack table, Grochowski explains that they're on the basic strategy chart because they put the odds in your favor and oftentimes are profitable.
read more | | Featured StoryWith many casinos in Nevada either shut down or operating at limited capacity, J. Todd wonders what the prospects are for cashless gaming in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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 | Starting Sunday, 6 September, Rivers Casino will be open all but Tuesday from 4-9 a.m. and Wednesday from 4-9 a.m.
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Guests at the Santa Fe casino will be required to wear face masks and temperature checks will also be mandatory upon entering the property.
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The order takes effect today and calls for a strict adherence to the New Normal Guidelines, including social distancing and the use of facial coverings when not eating or drinking.
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The Bingo Hall, which will operate at a capacity reduced by 70%, will be open seven days a week with morning and evening sessions at the Connecticut casino resort.
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Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs, Oregon resumed operations last week after announcing in early July that it was being forced to close again.
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The Canadian casino will re-open fully for the 2021 spring and summer in April as a seasonal resort with a year-round casino going forward.
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Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel announced that it will open its racing machine gaming floor, four restaurants and event center to the public on Friday, 18 September.
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The state's governor, Andrew Cuomo, said he will be providing an update on the four commercially run casinos in New York and the reopening plans for them. (Syracuse.com)
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 | The Las Vegas Strip property is offering 10% off room rates, no resort fees and 24 hour cancellation for bookings made between 3-7 September.
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Cannery Casino Hotel's bingo room reopened today, while new point multipliers and gift giveaways will be available in September at The Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and other Boyd properties.
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Guests who earn 100 points playing the slots at the Downtown Las Vegas casino can enjoy complimentary food and drinks while bingo players can earn up to $600 in free slot play with the new Bingo Burst program.
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 | There were 44,576 total entries in the Big 50 $1 million guaranteed event, with Huahuan "F7588" Feng finishing in first place to claim $211,282.
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Nick "rdcrsn" Maimone was the last one standing in the $1,500 Marathon No Limit Hold'em event to win $302,472, a WSOP Europe package valued at $15,000, and his first WSOP gold bracelet.
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 | Illinois is the sixth state in the U.S. where the FanDuel Sportsbook online and mobile platform is available and is offering markets on hometown teams with extremely generous odds.
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Colorado's sportsbooks got a big boost with the return of baseball and the NBA in July, nearly attracting as much in wagers as the industry's first two months combined.
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Building on the momentum of a successful summer racing season, the total purses for the Fall Meet at the Oregon track will exceed $1 million at an average of $60,000 per race day.
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The Kentucky horse track announces drive-thru betting will be offered on all the races from Churchill Downs on 4-5 September.
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Did You Know?
MGM Resorts International laid off 18,000 furloughed employees today, representing 25% of its U.S. workforce, according to a letter sent by CEO Bill Hornbuckle.
Featured Game The Thunder Arrow slot games from Konami Gaming combine three base game themes: The North Queen, the God of the East and the Jurassic Queen slot machine. To learn more and to check out the sights and sounds of this slot, watch our video review. > More Thunder Arrow Jurassic Queen DetailsCasino City fans wantedFollow @casinocity on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from the gambling world. > Follow us Top 10 casino openings and expansions for late summer - Circa Resort Casino amphitheater
- Resorts World Las Vegas theater
- Napoleons Casino & Restaurant
- Caesars Danville
- First New Hampshire sportsbook
- Hawthorne Race Course
- The Lake House at Sylvan Beach
- Golden Mardi Gras' sportsbook
- Wildwood Casino's sportsbook
- Jamul Casino event venue
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