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January 5, 2026

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January 5, 2026

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arrowJerry Stickman: Is it time to leave the casino?

Is it time to leave the casino?
Stickman understands that with gambling comes many ups and downs, but it is extremely important to know when you to get up and walk away from the tables or slot machines.  read more
 

Featured Story

Sports betting without the noise

In an interview with Casino City, MetaBet CEO Mark Phillip explains that focusing on what fans feel, not just what they see, shapes the future of sports betting.  read more
Sports betting without the noise
 

CASINO News

CASINO

Tennessee cracks down on sweepstakes casinos

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that his office has successfully halted the operation of multiple "illegal" online sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee.  read more

Thunder Valley Casino Resort unveils transformation

The California resort completed its renovation of 408 hotel guest rooms and suites, unveiling a refreshed design.  read more

Four jackpot winners at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Two guests won over $13,000 each on slots on New Year's Eve, followed by two more slot jackpot wins on New Year's Day.  read more

Sycuan Casino named top workplace for third straight year

The California resort announced its recent recognition as one of The San Diego Union-Tribune's "2025 Top Workplaces" for the third year in a row.  read more

Two big wins at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Hang took home $30,000 from the Pennsylvania resort's $50K Baccarat tourney, while Yina won the new Ford Bronco giveaway.  read more

The Kitchen Table debuts at Rio Hotel & Casino

The modern American breakfast and lunch destination is now open at the Las Vegas resort.  read more

Ksa issues notice to TOTO Online BV

Following an investigation, it was proven that TOTO Online failed to comply with the ongoing monitoring of business relationships and its transactions.  read more

Seminole Coconut Creek hits $1 billion in 2025 jackpot payouts

The milestone was officially reached on Christmas Day, with an $8,534 jackpot won on a Diamond Lotto slot machine, marking a record-setting moment in the Florida property’s history.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

$104,277 slot win at Palms Casino Resort

A guest from Nebraska wagered just $20 on a Huff N' Even More Puff slot machine at the Las Vegas casino on Friday night when he landed the grand jackpot.  read more

Two guests hit $100K+ New Year jackpots at Hard Rock AC

A lucky guest from New Jersey bet $11.25 and won $113,368 on a Fight for Troy Dollar Storm slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming before another guest hit for $100,006 on a Huff N Even More Puff $1 denomination slot.  read more

NYE delivers six-figure jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino

As the countdown to midnight began on New Year’s Eve, a guest at the California casino rang in 2026 with a $140,236 jackpot on the popular Dragon Cash Autumn Moon slot machine.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

MA releases November wagering revenue

In Massachusetts, approximately $94.94 million in taxable sports wagering revenue was generated across the seven mobile/online sports wagering licensees and the three in-person licensees in November.  read more

New Hampshire breaks sports betting record in November

The New Hampshire Lottery delivered more than $6 million to New Hampshire public education solely through sports betting – which eclipsed the single-month sports betting revenue record by 8.5%.  read more

Virginia releases November betting activity report

Between 1-30 November, Virginians wagered $798,878,673, 5% higher than last November, and won $699,673,957 from those bets.  read more

LAS VEGAS LIFE News

LAS VEGAS LIFE

Salt & Straw makes Las Vegas Strip debut

The ice cream brand opened last week at Paris Las Vegas and Flamingo Las Vegas just in time to ring in the New Year.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Jennifer Lopez debuts Caesars Palace residency

Lopez kicked off the residency with two performances on 30 and 31 December, followed by two additional shows this weekend on 2 and 3 January.  read more

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady to host DJ Pauly D

Following two sold out appearances, the Jersey Shore stat will bring back his show to the upstate New York property on 3 April.  read more

Chris Botti to perform at Green Valley Ranch Resort

The Las Vegas resort is set to welcome the GRAMMY award-winning trumpeter on 11 April.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
Circa Survivor VI came to an end with five winners, each claiming $3.7 million from the record $18.7 million prize pool.
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