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August 5, 2024

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arrowJerry Stickman: Are you due for a winning streak?

Are you due for a winning streak?
Should players expect a winning streak to come soon after playing for a while? Stickman explains that games, such as video poker, are random and you can't rely on hitting it big just because you have put in hours playing.  read more
 

Featured Story

The Venetian in Las Vegas opens The Poker Room

The new room is the largest on the Strip, featuring 50 tables spread across 14,000 square feet with a wide range of amenities such as self-serve drinks, food ordering, charging ports at every seat, and sportsbook kiosks.  read more
The Venetian in Las Vegas opens The Poker Room
 

SPORTS News

SPORTS

DraftKings to introduce new player fees

CEO Jason Robbins says the sportsbook operator will implement "a gaming tax surcharge" in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Vermont in January 2025 with the hopes it will "drive adjusted EBITDA upside on an annual basis."  read more

Virginia releases June sports betting activity

In June, bettors in Virginia wagered $415,360,427, 27.6% higher than last June, with a combined 10.95% operators win percentage.  read more

BallyBet sportsbook app launches in Maryland

In addition to Maryland, the BallyBet sportsbook is available in eight states, including Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, New York, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia, and Massachusetts.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

TWiG: Tropicana implosion dates

In our most recent video, we take an educated guess at when the now-defunct Tropicana in Las Vegas will be imploded and discuss how the new baseball stadium may be in jeopardy.  read more

Tropicana Atlantic City's newest arcade is now open

Featuring over 2,700 square feet, the arcade boasts over 20 unique attractions and games to choose from.  read more

August promotions at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet cookout at Jack’s Bar + Grill, while the “Summer Splash” is part of poker’s promotions totaling more than $230,000.  read more

Sycuan Casino continues summer fun through August

Artist with chart-topping hits to nonstop action-packed fights will turn up the heat this summer at the California resort, including a performance by Gary Allen on 9 August.  read more

Boulder Station to celebrate 30th anniversary

Opened on 23 August 1994, the Las Vegas resort is inviting guests to join in on the 30th anniversary festivities that include hotel offers, gaming offers and more.  read more

The Cosmo in Las Vegas joins MGM's loyalty program

Former Identity members of The Cosmopolitan can now unlock perks at over 20 MGM Resorts' properties nationwide including access to more than 40,000 hotel rooms and luxury suites.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Caesars to sell WSOP brand to NSUS Group

As a part of this transaction, Caesars has secured the right from NSUS to continue hosting the WSOP’s flagship live tournament series at its Las Vegas casinos for the next 20 years.  read more

Electric City Poker Series coming back to Rivers Schenectady

From 19-29 September, the series will feature $250,000 in total guaranteed prize pools, including the $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em tournament with a $150,000 prize pool.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Thunder Valley player hits for $1.2 million

The winning guest was playing Buffalo Power Pay when the Grand Jackpot for $1.2 million hit at the California casino.  read more

$200,000 slot win at Seminole Classic Casino

The slot player at the Florida casino struck gold on a Lucky Lions slot winning $227,007 form a $5 wager.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Rick Springfield to perform at Rivers Pittsburgh

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician will be at the Event Center at the Pennsylvania resort on 19 October.  read more

Mike Tyson returns to Cage Wars at Rivers Schenectady

On 13 September, Tyson, along with his son Amir, will be providing live ringside commentary for all the MMA action during Cage Wars 67.  read more

The Beach Boys to hit Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

The legendary group will be at The Show at the California resort on 23 November.  read more

Carrie Underwood adds more dates for Resorts World Las Vegas

The first headliner to take over the Resorts World Theater stage will continue her reign with the announcement of six additional shows in 2025.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
WynnBet has ceased operations in New York as of 30 July as part of its ongoing exit from the U.S. market. This follows Wynn Resorts' decision to close operations earlier this year in eight of the 12 jurisdictions where it was offered.
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