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June 5, 2023

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June 5, 2023

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The Big 6 Wheel
Robison understands it may seem like the wheel never lands on a jackpot, especially when it doesn't after a long session, but he explains that it is expected to land on one of the two jackpot spots once every 27 spins.  read more
 

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Churchill Downs suspends operations at flagship track

Beginning Wednesday, the home of the Kentucky Derby will move the remainder of its spring racing to Ellis Park in order to conduct a review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month.  read more
Churchill Downs suspends operations at flagship track
 

WORLD SERIES OF POKER News

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

First bracelet of WSOP 2023 awarded

Peter Thai defeated James Urbanic in heads-up play in the $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold'em event to claim $75,535.  read more

Michael Moncek wins over $2 million at WSOP

He outlasted 568 players over 26 hours, including runner-up Fernando Habegger, in the $5,000 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha to win $2,612,800.  read more

Ronnie Day wins Tournament of Champions event

Day's first gold bracelet win came with $200,000 after being the last standing in the event that drew 741 players.  read more

WNBA star kicks off first WSOP marquee event

On Wednesday, Las Vegas Aces all-star guard Kelsey Plum hosted the ceremonial Shuffle Up & Deal for the $1,000 Buy-In Mystery Millions event, the WSOP's first marquee event of the summer.  read more

Vuilleumier captures second gold bracelet of WSOP

Swiss player, Alexandre Vuilleumier, defeated Chance Kornuth in heads-up play in the $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event to win $1,215,864.  read more

Chad Eveslage takes down Dealer's Choice 6-Handed event

The American defeated Andrew "AJ" Kelsall in a short-lived heads-up duel to claim $131,879 in an event that featured 456 entries.  read more

SPORTS News

SPORTS

TWiG: Las Vegas MLB ballpark and F1 race tickets

During this week's video, we discuss details on the new MLB ballpark coming to Las Vegas as well as newly-released F1 race tickets.  read more

CASINO News

CASINO

Edgewater Casino Resort opens bingo room

Opened last Friday, the new Nevada bingo space now offers high stakes bingo games, an expanded prize pool, and cross-over promotions.  read more

Nevada Gaming Control Board disrupts cheating scheme

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas self-reported an incident of individuals dice sliding on an electronic craps game to win $226,948.  read more

Plenty for everyone in June at Rivers Casino Schenectady

This month's highlights include a chance to win cash, entertainment, food, weekly poker tournaments, and a free UFC pay-per-view event at the Rivers Sportsbook.  read more

Martorano’s Sicilian Slice opens at Rivers Philadelphia

As of 31 May, Sicilian-style fresh pizza by the slice featuring San Marzano tomato sauce and homemade mozzarella cheese became available at the casino.  read more

POKER News

POKER

Caesars Palace pays out video poker win

On 1 June, a player hit a video poker jackpot worth $100,000 at Caesars Palace, the third six-figure jackpot hit at the Las Vegas Strip casino within five days.  read more

Planet Hollywood dishes out Crazy 4 Poker jackpot

A week ago, Zac Aynsley of the U.K. won $354,742 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot on Crazy 4 Poker at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.  read more

SLOTS News

SLOTS

Seminole Classic Casino awards $130,000 win

Last Sunday, an anonymous player was at the Florida casino playing a Light and Wonder slot when the progressive jackpot of $130,515 hit.  read more

ENTERTAINMENT News

ENTERTAINMENT

Cody Johnson to perform at MGM Grand

The 2022 CMT Artist of the Year will have a special National Finals Rodeo weekend show at the MGM Grand Las Vegas Garden Arena on Friday, 8 December.  read more

Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy to hit Las Vegas Strip

The comedian, who is best known for TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index,” is coming to The Mirage Hotel & Casino on Saturday, 30 September.  read more

Mohegan casinos gear up for Hot Summer Fun celebrations

Mohegan Sun, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, ilani Casino Resort, Fallsview Casino Resort, and Casino Niagara are set to host contests and live entertainment this summer.  read more

Did You Know
Did You Know?
April was the 26th straight month that Nevada broke $1 billion in gaming revenue, according to the state's Gaming Control Board.
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