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January 31, 2022
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January 31, 2022 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | When you're dealt 9-9 at the blackjack table the optimal strategy can get tricky. Grochowski explains you should never hit and breaks down when it's the right decision to stand or split.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask When the renovated off-Strip resort is unveiled by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in the coming weeks, it will become the first Native American-owned casino in Las Vegas.
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 | The transformation to Horseshoe Las Vegas will begin in the spring and will include a renovated exterior, new entertainment and food and beverage options, and a reimagined casino floor and public areas.
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PayPal customers who have used their accounts for gambling and poker are reporting that their accounts are being frozen, and in some cases their money is being seized by the payment provider.
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Beginning 4 April, private gaming operators that have registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario can begin offering their games to players in Ontario.
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The current scope in Ras Al Khaimah includes a 1,000+ room hotel, shopping mall, a meeting and convention facility, an exclusive spa, over 10 restaurants and lounges, a gaming area, and other amenities.
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 | Las Vegas welcomed more than 32 million visitors in 2021, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Visitation for the year significantly increased from 2020 visitation of 19 million visitors.
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 | Dave J. secured his winnings by placing a $6 wager on a Penny Monopoly Money Grab Machine and ultimately winning a progressive jackpot that had built its way to over a $2.8 million payout at Golden Nugget.
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On 28 January, a Florida resident visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and won a $1,331,540 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link progressive slot game with a $250 bet.
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The Caesars Rewards member plans to use the massive jackpot to pay bills and help her father with medical expenses.
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 | The Rams opened as 3.5-point favorites over the Bengals before moving to -4. On the money line, the Rams are -185 and the Bengals are +175. The total for the game is 50 points.
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On Saturday, Louisiana mobile sports betting launched for the first time and FanDuel joined others such as Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings and BetMGM as some of the first books to accept wagers.
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The first retail sportsbook connected to a Major League Baseball stadium features 40 big-screen TVs with live odds boards and visitors can place wagers directly at six betting windows or utilize betting kiosks.
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Sonny Conto puts his undefeated streak on the line against Mike Marshall in a six-round heavyweight fight at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, on Thursday, 24 February.
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Colorado’s online and retail sportsbook took in $461.4 million in wagers in December, up 62.6% from $284.6 million in December 2020.
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Arizona's sportsbooks became the quickest to reach $1 billion in wagering after seeing a third-straight month with nearly $470 million in wagers.
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 | Besting 1,982 entries in the World Poker Tour LHPO Championship at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Alexander Yen of Indianapolis made history by winning $975,240.
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 | The 12-time Grammy Award-winning superstar will perform her Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano show over nine dates at the Las Vegas Strip property, beginning 14 April.
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The classic rock group will perform at The Venetian Theater on the Las Vegas Strip for two nights only: Friday, 13 May and Saturday, 14 May.
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The 32-date North American run produced by Live Nation begins Saturday, 9 July at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Garden Arena.
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Global country music superstar Keith Urban has announced five new performance dates for “Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March and April.
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In addition to viewing for the Fat Tuesday parade, the Biloxi resort will offer guests an “all-you-can-eat-all-day” Mardi Gras menu at The Buffet, fun items at Bellini Gifts, a Party Gras t-shirt giveaway and more.
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Did You Know?
Nevada casinos broke records in 2021 as The Silver State posted $13.4 billion in gambling revenue for the year, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
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