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arrowJohn Robison: Are you playing the best machine?

Are you playing the best machine?
Robison shares a casino experience and highlights the importance of understanding a machine's payout structure before you sit down to play. A better option may be waiting elsewhere on the casino floor.  read more
 

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Memorial Day Weekend deals and events in Sin City

Las Vegas is gearing up for an eventful Memorial Day Weekend, bringing together a dynamic lineup of events, exclusive offers and premier nightlife.  read more
Memorial Day Weekend deals and events in Sin City
 

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Las Vegas Cinco de Mayo 2026

Heading to Las Vegas for the Cinco de Mayo holiday? Whether you already have plans, are thinking of going, or simply staying home, our latest video has the information you need.  read more

Coeur d'Alene Casino unveils new culinary experience

The newly announced program will see Chinook Steak, Seafood and Pasta Restaurant at the Idaho resort dry-age beef for durations of three weeks or longer.  read more

New casino coming to New Hampshire

An affiliate of Granite State Gaming & Hospitality has closed on the purchase of Kilburn Ledge in Littleton, marking the future site of the state's newest charitable gaming and entertainment development.  read more

PA Gaming Control Board renews Parx Casino license

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

CFTC sues Wisconsin

Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin in response to the state's action against five CFTC-regulated prediction markets: Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com, Robinhood, and Coinbase.  read more

Bally's Chicago tops off permanent casino

Slated to open in spring 2027, the resort will feature 3,400 slot machines, 173 table games, 10 food and beverage venues, and a 500-room hotel tower with a rooftop bar.  read more

Resorts World New York City opens live table games floor

More than 240 table games including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette were unveiled on a newly reimagined gaming floor alongside more than 2,500 new slot machines on the second and third floor.  read more

The Cordish Companies teams with Chef Jet Tila

Chef Tila will curate a specialty menu featuring selections of his most iconic signature dishes that will be available at Luk Fu restaurants at Live! Casinos & Hotels in Philadelphia, Maryland and Louisiana.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

Virginia's March sports wagering report

In March, account holders in the Commonwealth wagered $672,838,454 and won $609,014,463 from those bets.  read more

Circa teases historic guarantee for 2026-2027 NFL contests

Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens released a video teasing the eighth year of Circa Sports hosting record-breaking professional football betting contests – Circa Million VIII, Circa Survivor and Circa Grandissimo.  read more

Las Vegas Diamond Arena in NBA expansion mix

Located across from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the proposed project features a 21,212-seat arena for sports, entertainment, and major events.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Massive slot win hits at Thunder Valley

The guest at the California casino was playing Golden Century when a $125 wager turned into more than $143,000.  read more

Seminole Classic Casino awards $100K slot jackpot

On 25 April, a guest at the Florida casino was playing a Royal Feels slot when a $25 wager led to the $107,015 win.  read more

BLACKJACK News

BLACKJACK

$608,820 win at Seminole Classic Casino

On 29 April, a guest at the Florida casino was playing Bonus Spin Xtreme Spanish 21, when the $5 wager turned into the massive progressive win.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Six-figure video poker hit at Hard Rock AC

A guest was playing Double Double Bonus Poker Game King at the Atlantic City casino when a $125 wager resulted in a royal flush worth $100,000.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Palms Casino Resort to host Taking Back Sunday

The rock group's headline tour, featuring special guests Thrice and Saves The Day, will make a Las Vegas stop at the Pearl Concert Theater on 18 October.  read more

Eagles add more shows at Sphere in Las Vegas

Due to overwhelming demand, Eagles – Live in Concert at Sphere is adding shows on 18 and 19 September, and 13, 14, 27 and 28 November.  read more

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan to perform at Allegiant Stadium

The reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean and five-time Entertainer of the Year will bring their co-headlining tour to Las Vegas on 11 December.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby win on Saturday was historic, with Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female winning trainer. The race also set a Derby Week betting handle record at $487 million, while a $1 superfecta paid out $94,489.95.
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